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GFL “legacy pile”
being hauled away;
concerns remain
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sykamore released EP
A waste facility located northeast of Strathmore has start-
ed to haul away material that has angered nearby residents
because of its smell, appearance and contents, but many resi-
Page 7 dents remain concerned about the site.
The Green for Life (GFL) Strathmore Compost Facility gar-
nered an outcry from residents who report the site gener-
ates unbearable smells and contains potentially harmful com-
pounds, including asbestos and hydrogen sulphide (H2S).
“It’s been a nightmare,” said local resident Joe Vergouwen.
The smells allegedly originate from a deposit on the site of
decaying organic materials, referred to as the “legacy pile,” a
term that some residents find offensive, just like the odours
it emits.
“I don’t know why they call it a legacy pile – it’s rotten
Artist releases book garbage,” said Colin Huxted, a local resident and member of
Neighbours Against Pollution (NAP), a group of residents who
have fought against the conditions and practices at the site.
The Some of the material at the site is drywall, rather than com-
Strathmore Times post material, originating from a landfill in Kelowna, B.C.,
will be closed from said Huxted. Previously, when this material was pulverized on
April 10-13 for
site, it spread via the wind to adjacent properties.
Easter. “The soil was white out there on the neighbouring land,”
We will re-open
April 14 said Huxted.
Happy Easter! When residents tested the contents of the dust arriving on
their properties, they found some samples contained asbes-
tos, a mineral that can cause respiratory illnesses and cancer,
at concentration levels exceeding provincial guidelines, he
added.
While Huxted is encouraged that “at least something is be-
ing done,” getting GFL to address the problem has been a
long and difficult road.
“It’s been a court battle all the way through; they’ve done
everything they could to delay and stall,” said Huxted. “These
guys promised way back in 2017 that in three months they
would have it all gone. We finally had to threaten to sue the
county for $20 million to make them make a move on GFL to
Look on Page 2 for make them clean it up.”
Town of Strathmore The site’s odour problem might get worse before it gets
Municipal Notices better, said Huxted.
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“I’m hoping this is going to help the problem, but because
this stuff has been piled up for so long, any time they open it
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403.934.5589 up, that’s when we get all the odours,” he noted. “We want to
A GFL truck leaves the GFL Strathmore Compost Facility hauling contents
of the “legacy pile” off site. Hauling operations are scheduled to continue
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PREVENTION CONNECTION

Playground Equipment Closed

A reminder that the use of playground equipment is restricted until
further notice. Please obey the signs. This difficult decision was made
to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Instead enjoy a nice walk or bike ride with your family. Respect
physical distancing guidelines when using our pathways. Leave two
metres between yourself and other members of the public. If a space
looks busy consider an alternative pathway or park.
The Town of Strathmore is working to protect our
community and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Visit: Strathmore.ca/COVID19
For the most up to date and trusted information on
COIVD-19 visit: www.AlbertaHealthServices.ca
Next Council Meeting
Council Meeting | April 15, 7:00pm
The meeting will be streamed live. Access will be provided
online at Strathmore.ca. To slow the spread of COVID-19
the Town of Strathmore Municipal Offices are closed to
the public.
Digital Easter Egg Hunt — Contest
This year our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Kinsmen Park has been
cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a fun alternative,
we’re announcing an online Easter Egg Hunt — Contest to ensure
kids in the community are still able to have a little fun this holiday.
Browse through our webpages at Strathmore.ca to find the
eggs! Screenshot at least three eggs. Then share your name, egg
screenshots and phone number in an email sent to:
easter@strathmore.ca.
Your email will be entered in a draw to win an Easter Basket!
If you have difficulty creating a screen shot, take a picture with your
phone or simply include a link to each website page. There are 25
eggs hidden in total — you’re welcome to find them all if you’d like!
The contest begins 12:00pm Thursday, April 9 and closes
12:00pm Monday, April 13. Visit Strathmore.ca/Easter for details.

No Visitors Allowed in Healthcare Facilities

Alberta Health Services is taking additional steps to ensure
those most at risk of contracting the virus are protected. Effective
immediately, no visitors will be permitted to visit residents in Long-
term Care, Supportive Living, Congregate Living, Hospice Care and
Acute Care Settings in Alberta.
Exceptions will be made for maternity care, children who are #StrathmoreCreativeKids
patients, and visitors attending to a resident who is dying. More
How do you talk about a pandemic with children? How can you
information is available on the Alberta Health Services website.
teach kids the importance of physical distancing without making
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community understand how to navigate the COVID-19 will help
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Area villages adapting to public health crisis

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Considerable attention has been paid to how
Alberta’s cities and towns are coping with the CO-
VID-19 public health crisis, but villages through-
out Wheatland County are adjusting in much the
same way.
Businesses and institutions in Standard, Rocky-
ford and Hussar have implemented measures to
limit the spread of the virus, including adopting
social distancing practices, adjusting hours and
operations, or closing outright.
“We’re weathering the storm and we’re doing
what we can, but it’s really limited at our level,”
said Joe Pederson, mayor of Standard. “We’re just
following directions from various groups – the
provincial government and the federal govern-
ment especially.”
The village’s focus is maintaining the provision
of essential services, such as snow plowing and
garbage services.
“Everyone will have their necessities in town,
we will ensure that,” said Pederson.
Within Standard, playgrounds, the curling rink
and the arena are now closed, as is the hotel, al-
though it is offering off-sale liquor. The village’s
one grocery store remains open and has imple-
mented new measures to help prevent the poten-
tial spread of the virus.
“They’ve blocked off an area for staff and are
asking people to sanitize coming in and going
out,” said Pederson, who added that the store –
Christensen’s Clover Farm – has had some difficul-
ties keeping stocked from disruptions to its sup-
ply sources.
“We’ve had some challenges with produce; the
suppliers were hit very hard, so they’re trying to
catch up on their end,” he said. “We’ve had some
shortages of certain things, but pretty much all the
necessities are available.”
Major capital projects in Standard are being put
on hold for now, considering the economic im-
pacts of the virus and the low price of oil, noted
Pederson.
“At this point we’re not going to be spending
a whole heck of a lot of money because we just
don’t know what next year’s going to bring,” he
said. “We don’t want to break the piggy bank and
then not having anything in the near future.”
COVID-19 has made life quiet in Hussar – even
more than usual, said mayor Corey Fisher.
“There’s not much going on in the little Village
of Hussar right now,” said Fisher, who added that
it will take time to determine the economic impact
of COVID-19.
“Right now, it’s all speculation,” he said. “It de-
pends on how long COVID-19 lasts, and depends
on the economy, with the price of oil. Six months
from now there will definitively be more of an
indication.”
Residents of Hussar have implemented social
distancing measures on their own accord, said
Fisher.
“Even from the onset, there were certain things
that were going to be happening, like the bon-
spiel, that got cancelled right away,” he said. “Ev-
eryone did it on their own without direction from
us.
“The village residents have been very coopera-
tive,” he added. “I’m very proud of them – it was
good to see.”
In Rockyford, the village office is now closed to
the public, but people can still access services by
appointment, said Elaine Macdonald, Rockyford
chief administrative officer.

Legacy pile removal

Continued from Page 1
The site was prepared for the legacy pile removal
on April 1. Material removal started on April 2 and
is ongoing. The company must complete removal
activity by June 30, 2020 – meaning the material
will be hauled out throughout the spring, contrary
to previous assurances by GFL, said Huxted.
“They said they were going to haul it through the
winter months so that we weren’t affected during
the summer. Are we happy? Now we have a bunch
of trucks coming through, but at least this stuff is
going out,” said Huxted. “As long as new stuff is
not coming in until they get everything cleaned up
and done right.”
Throughout the pile removal, GFL will provide
updates on removal activities, H2S levels, the
number of truckloads removed and the amount of
land County’s website.
GFL may have to do more than remove the pile
to get the approval of some residents.
“Moving the piles is the first step in a long road
to get that area back to a functional compost fa-
cility in my opinion, without prejudice,” said res-
ident Colin McGovern, who wrote an open letter
expressing concern about the site and the associat-
ed hauling operation. “It’s a garbage dump; it’s not
a compost facility.”
“I would like to see it cleaned up, do some actu-
al testing there of the ground water, get rid of that
leachate pond, do some soil samples, and actual-
ly test that material that they have hauled out of
there because it has been proven to have asbestos
in it,” he said.
“I’m not very trustful of GFL – they have been a
poor neighbour and a poor corporate citizen.

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Remembering Humboldt
you for not only social distancing, but for staying
home. Please make sure that you are connecting
via phone or social media because we need each
LEELA SHARON AHEER other during this pandemic. Those birthday virtual
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
gatherings or family dinners around the iPad are
such a gift while we are apart from each other this
Hello everyone. As I write this, we mark a sombre anniver- Easter, Ramadan, Vaisakhi or Passover. This is the
sary. Two years ago, lives full of promise were tragically cut only way to stop this virus from spreading, and
short and others were irrevocably altered by the Humboldt for those of us who must go to our jobs, we are
Broncos tragedy. Please take a moment to join me and send honoured to do so, and thank you for keeping our
your thoughts and prayers to the victims, their families and front lines safe.
friends. I posted a video this week with Erica Wiebe. We
I have to say that one of my favourite things is seeing peo- chatted about the emotional and physical needs of
ple in our community out and about, walking their dogs, and a world that is cooped up in their homes, apart-
just living life. I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed that part ments, rooms and lives. Erica is a two-time Olym-
of my life, just seeing our communities enjoying parks, cof- pic gold medal winner in wrestling and she had
fee, chatting in a local business, and all the things you take qualified for the now postponed Tokyo Olympics.
for granted when you are free to move about and just live Did you know that she continues to train online
life. It has never been more important to connect as a result with her coach, and she also continues to coach
of our aggressive public health measures, and I want to thank her kids?
It is truly amazing what we can adapt to when
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safe social distancing, send a ton of virtual hugs,
and we will see each other on the flip side of this
pandemic.
Finally, I would like to send my deepest condo-
lences to those of you who have lost loved ones
to this pandemic, and those of you who have lost
loved ones, period. I cannot imagine how difficult
it is to not be able to be around those who need
us that are leaving this world, and the need to
gather to remember our loved ones. I know that
we can count on each other’s strength. As always,
I love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Ches-
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and Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism)

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Thought for
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Could it be
that doing
hard things
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good for
us?
Staying safe
MARTIN SHIELDS
Member of Parliament Bow River Riding
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, and I want-
ed to provide a brief update on some recent events in Ottawa
and in our riding.
Before getting into all that, I want to note the toll this situ-
ation is taking on many of us. Over the past several weeks,
I have heard from constituents who have been laid off, seen
their businesses shuttered and found themselves stuck in for-
eign countries wondering how to get home – just to name a
few of the dire situations this pandemic is putting people in.
I also know that mental health can suffer as we isolate
will bring. I encourage everyone to keep in contact with their
friends and loved ones as much as possible, whether by tele-
phone or through digital means.
The government has rolled out a massive economic pack-
age to address this situation. My Conservative colleagues and
I support taking serious action to provide financial relief for
those suffering and to keep Canadians safe. With that said,
we are still the official Opposition, and it is our role to scru-
tinize the government’s methods – even when we ultimately
agree with their goals.
We have issues with the timing of some of their proposals.
For example, the six-week delay in delivering the employee
wage subsidy is devastating for many small businesses. They
have seen their revenues plummet, and they need immediate
relief. We have also disagreed with the government’s efforts
to avoid parliamentary oversight – the Liberal “power grab”
many of you contacted my office about. We believe we need
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work with the government without any
further attempts on their part to usurp
parliament and seize an undemocratic
degree of control.
Agricultural businesses are also in a
very tough spot. Without farmers and
ranchers, our supply chain doesn’t exist.
We simply need them producing food
to keep our grocery stores stocked as
we weather this storm. My colleagues
and I are in frequent communication
with the government as we urge them
to take whatever measures necessary to
support farmers and ranchers and keep
food on Canadians tables.
I also want to make a special note re-
garding grocery store shopping. I have
heard from grocery store employees
in our riding very concerned for their
health and safety. They are essential
employees, and I think it’s important
that we all support them by follow-
ing safety guidelines. If you go grocery
shopping, try to go alone if you can,
and be efficient – avoid loitering and
chatting in the store. Please make sure
you follow social distancing guidelines
and limit your trips to once a week if
you can. They are open and putting
their health at risk as a necessity, not
so we can enjoy an outing to relieve
boredom.
As we work to put this pandemic be-
hind us, I will continue to communi-
cate with you through whatever means
I have at my disposal. I can always be
reached through the contact informa-
tion listed below, and I will continue
to post updates on social media. I have
held numerous calls with my munici-
pal and provincial counterparts. We are
working across all levels of government
to deliver for our constituents.
Contact Martin Shields at the Brooks
office, 403-793-6775 or martin.shields.
c1@parl.gc.ca, or the Strathmore office,
403-361-2980 or martin.shields.c1B@
parl.gc.ca. The Ottawa office can be
reached at martin.shields@parl.gc.ca.

Local singer songwriter
Sykamore releases five song EP
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
Carseland born and raised singer/
songwriter Sykamore’s five-song es-
cape, California King, was released last
week and is now available everywhere
on digital platforms.
Recorded in her recently adopted
hometown of Nashville, Sykamore co-
wrote all five songs on California King.
“I’m very excited to be releasing this
EP – it is a small taste of the sound I’ve
been working on for two years, and
the newest chapter in my career as a
songwriter,” said Sykamore in a news
release. “I learned from these songs just
what I want to say, and how to be com-
fortable and authentic while I say it.
“I like to write songs that are stories,
and I was able to take a lot of stories
from my own life and put them on the
page,” she added. “I can’t wait to send
them out into the world and see how
other peoples’ stories connect to mine,
as we all navigate love, joy and the hu-
man condition.”
From the age of 12, Sykamore ( Jor-
dan Ostrom) knew she wanted to be
a musician. Growing up on her fam-
ily’s ranch in Carseland, she sang in her
church choir and also learned to play
the guitar and piano.
Drawing from inspirations from
Wheatland County amends
bylaws to allow cannabis stores
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland County has amended its
land use bylaws to allow for cannabis
retail outlets in certain rural and hamlet
land use districts.
On March 24, Wheatland County
council voted to amend its land use by-
laws to add cannabis stores as a discre-
tionary use within county lands zoned
as commercial highway districts, hamlet
mixed-use districts and hamlet commer-
cial districts.
No member of the public raised ob-
jection to the proposed amendments
during the public hearing portion of
the council meeting. While the coun-
cil meeting was conducted virtually as
a teleconference in response to COV-
ID-19, members of the public still could
participate in the hearing in person at
the county offices or call in.
The bylaws now stipulate minimum
setback distances that cannabis stores
must be sited away from schools, day-
cares and health care facilities. Wheat-
land County will “follow provincial and
federal government and setbacks,” by
requiring a 100-metre setback from
these institutions, said Amber Link,
Wheatland County Reeve.
“We did have the option to modify
those setbacks, but we just decided to
follow the best practices that the other
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(which Akins founded along with his fence in Strathmore to offer words of encourage-
son, country star Thomas Rhett) and re- ment to their grandmother and others during try-
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located to Nashville in 2018. There, she ing times.
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Thank You
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land her a spot in CMT’s coveted Next
Women of Country class for 2020.
Sykamore last performed in Strath-
more in October 2019 as part of the WHEATLAND CONSERVATION
Arts on 817 concert series.
AND WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION
Would like to thank all of our sponsors/donors of the
2020 Wild Game Supper
jurisdictions identified,” said Link. “By Strathmore Ernie LeStrat Merv’s Mechanical
keeping those regulations to a mini- Veterinary Clinic Deerlodge Outfitting Necia’s Notables
mum, part of our rationale was that that Gray’s Ltd Cervus Equipment Collins Dugandzic
would avoid any risk of contravening Wheatland Petroleum Prescott Livestock Peavey Mart
any provincial or federal regulations.” Rocking Horse Industries Livestock Identification Auntie D’s Baby Swag
Before a retail outlet can open, it must OK Tire Services Creative Events
first provide a provincial license to the The Phoenix Signs Strathmore Dental Kolt Farms
county. The new bylaws also specify ex-
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isting land uses where the sale of can-
nabis is not permitted, including conve- Bumber To Bumber Randy & Dianne Calgary Archery Centre
nience stores and farmers markets. Canadian Tire Kornelson Proline Shooters
The amendments prohibit cannabis (Strathmore) Strathmore Station Canadian Tire
consumption at all retail outlets, in ac- Murray Chrysler Tim Hortons (Macleod Tr South)
cordance with existing provincial and Fountain Tire (Shell Location) Fishing Hole
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The bylaw amendments were in- Strathmore Times TAC Alliance Calgary Flames
formed from a public consultation sur- Wheatland Funeral Home JPM Mechanical Braden Desmet
vey administered online from the end Roadhouse Restaurant Second Wind Thift Darrel Blackley
of October to mid-December 2019, said Strathmore Ag Society Value Drug Mart Ben Budzey
Link. The survey had 88 respondents,
Strathmore Golf Club Tracey Armstrong Al & Cheryl Koltusky
representing approximately one per
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cent of the county’s population.
A total of 43 of the respondents said Richardson Pioneer The Canadian Bruce Martland
they did not want stores within county Mike Van Verdegem Buttertart Factory
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The findings of the survey were pre- Bubba Q Smokehouse & Catering (cooking the meal) Ed Houck (MC)
sented during a Jan. 7 planning and pri- Cheadle 4-H Club (serving & cleanup) All Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Assoc members
orities meeting. The bylaw amendments Strathmore Lions Club (bartending) & guests (for attending & volunteering)
were drafted shortly thereafter. Bashaw Sports (gun supplier)
Main prize suppliers were:
Link said she was not currently aware Alberta Sturgeon Fishing Adventures , Wessex Game Birds, TK Tours with Tim Kelter
of any cannabis outfit looking into Congratulations to winners: Ryan Williams , Dave Schadlich, Deanna Kooistra
opening a store within the county, but
that county planning staff may be work- Sincere Apologies if we have missed anyone
ing with proponents that are early in
the development process.
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Strathmore town council has ap-
proved a new bylaw permitting the
town to borrow $3 million to meet the
challenges presented by the COVID-19
public health crisis.
The purpose of the Emergency and
Working Capital Borrowing Bylaw is to
cover new direct costs caused by the
COVID-19 public health crisis not con-
tained within the town’s existing bud-
get, and to maintain working capital
in light of revenue losses from facility
closures and utility and (potential) tax
deferments.
“This borrow will maintain cash flow
liquidity and enable the town to meet
operating and capital obligations,” said
Mel Tiede, the town’s director of corpo-
rate services.
The direct cost of COVID-19 will de-
pend on the length of the crisis, but the
town estimates a cost of “$100,000 for a
shorter event to significantly more for a
longer term.”
The temporary closure of Strathmore
facilities, resulting in lost bookings, is
estimated to cause $133,000 per month
in lost revenue.
“The closure of the recreation venues
has put a halt to one of our revenue
sources, but the expense of the facili-
ties continue on,” said Tiede.
Administration recommended the
town engage in a $3 million borrow
that will be divided into two draws,
with the first draw completed “as soon
as possible,” with the remainder to be
attained on an as-needed basis for a
one-year term, said Tiede.
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Without borrowing the funds, the
town might experience a financial
crunch, especially considering the sec-
ond quarter of the calendar and fis-
cal year is the quarter with the lowest
available working capital and cash in
the bank.
“During our normal construction sea-
son for the town, we have a cash re-
quirement of an additional $2.5 to $3
million that we normally would fund
from other sources that would need to
Wheatland County holds firm on
not rejoining air monitoring group
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland County has decided not to
rejoin the organization that monitors air
quality throughout the Calgary region.
The Calgary Region Airshed Zone
(CRAZ) is a non-profit organization that
monitors and analyzes air quality data
throughout an area of southern Alberta
that includes Wheatland County.
CRAZ has five continuous air quality
monitoring stations: three in Calgary
and one in Airdrie, and a Portable Air
Monitoring Lab (PAML). Using informa-
tion gathered at these stations, the orga-
nization provides an air quality health
index that informs residents whether
outdoor activities are safe under current
air quality conditions.
The PAML is shared by four air moni-
toring regions throughout the province,
so it is deployed on a rotating basis over
six-month intervals. It is scheduled to be
sited in the east of the CRAZ within the
Chestermere, Strathmore and Wheat-
land area from October 2020 to March
2021, and again from April to Septem-
ber 2022, according to the organization.
However, as CRAZ has reported se-
vere revenue cuts, its board is examin-
ing possible expenditure cuts, includ-
ing the possibility of not operating the
PAML in the Strathmore and Wheatland
area during these two periods.
Wheatland County ended its mem-
bership to CRAZ in 2019. On March 10,
2020, CRAZ provided Wheatland Coun-
ty a letter requesting the municipality
renew its membership to ensure the
continuation of monitoring throughout
the east of the region.
Membership fees for municipalities
were set by the organization in 2010 at
10 cents per resident. For 2020, Wheat-
land County’s membership fee would
be $878.80, based on its 2016 census
population of 8,788.
Wheatland FCSS modifying
services and funding
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland Family and Community
Support Services (WFCSS) continues to
offer help to county residents despite
the challenges presented by COVID-19.
And it’s now helping groups attain new
provincial funding.
On March 17, the government of Al-
berta announced $30 million in fund-
ing to support community responses
to the COVID-19 public health crisis,
of which $14 million will be allocated
to municipalities outside of Edmonton
and Calgary.
Groups within Wheatland County
go into our bank,” said Tiede.
The loan will be paid from the addi-
tional cash the town will receive once
the situation subsides and residents
make up for deferments, said Tiede.
The town has contacted some of its
major supply organizations to increase
the terms of its current payment due
dates to preserve cash and keep some
money in the bank. While one suppli-
er has agreed to increase the payment
dates, another has declined the request,
said Tiede.
Council support for the bylaw was
unanimous through three readings.
On March 23, Wheatland County
council voted unanimously not to rejoin
CRAZ.
“CRAZ is disappointed in the decision
by the council of Wheatland County,
while we do respect their decision,”
said CRAZ executive director Jill Bloor
in a written statement. “We will con-
tinue to work with administrative staff
and share our knowledge and resources
while working on highlighting the im-
portance of membership.”
According to Wheatland County
Reeve Amber Link, the reason for the
decision was financial.
“Despite CRAZ having a mission and a
vision that are progressive in nature, we
do have to very critically analyze each
of those commitments that we are mak-
ing with our taxpayer’s dollars,” said
Link. “That was one line-item where we
didn’t necessary see the return on in-
vestment to justify that investment.”
Recent economic challenges means
council must make tough spending de-
cisions, said Link.
“A high priority for our council is
fiscal responsibility – even more so in
these unprecedented times, both with
the pandemic, but also the crisis in our
energy sector, we know is going to im-
pact the revenue for the county,” said
Link.
“We are looking at every line item,
and we are going to need to do that for
the sustainability of Wheatland County.”
The advantages for municipalities of
joining CRAZ is the provision of the air
quality health index for places other
than where the permanent monitoring
stations are sited, said Bloor.
“The index is especially important for
people who have respiratory issues, the
very young, or the very old,” she noted.
“Other than the City of Calgary and the
City of Airdrie, there isn’t the ability to
create that, unless we have the portable
(lab).”
are eligible to receive funding through
this program, to support a broad range
of services, from “at-home help for
seniors, crisis and helplines, food se-
curity issues, emotional and mental
health counselling, or any other iden-
tified community issues,” according to
WFCSS.
WFCSS will help disperse the funds,
said Lynne Walker, WFCSS chief admin-
istrative officer.
“Their application is vetted through
us, sent up to Edmonton, then Edmon-
ton makes the decision if they get the
funding and how much of their ask
they get,” she said.
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Rosebud artist illustrates picture book

ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
Rosebud resident Anja Darien Jons-
son, who goes by Anja Darien as her
professional name, was selected to il-
lustrate several drawings for a book
put together by four local non-profits
highlighting practical ways to support
early childhood development.
The story, “Have You Seen My Hu-
man? A Badlands DinoStory” is set in
the Drumheller Valley and is designed
to help caregivers support children’s
healthy development.
“The story is about resilience; when
Eugene loses his human, he remains
hopeful and accesses help from those
around him,” said April Harrison,
Drumheller Valley FCSS coordinator.
The book illustrates families doing
a number of activities throughout the
adventure, and includes two pages of
suggested activities for each of the
five domains of childhood develop-
ment: physical health and well-being,
social competence, emotional maturity,
language and cognitive development,
along with communication skills and
general knowledge.
Darien entered a small portfolio to
an open artist call for the book last
spring. After completing an audition
process, she was selected to create 31
illustrations for the story.
“It was a pretty unique opportunity,”
said Darien. “It is kind of a touch home
base to know these are the streets I
have walked down myself and I get to
capture them and put them in a book;
it’s a little bit surreal.”
Darien, who is completing her third
year of theatre arts studies at Rosebud
School of the Arts, has drawn as a per-
sonal hobby ever since she could hold
a crayon. She compares her style to
being delicate, light, playful,
cute and sweet with a bright
palate and a lot of detail.
Harrison said several lo-
cal artists submitted samples
and the subcommittee for
the book fell in love with
Darien’s friendly style and
ability to capture the land-
scapes that surround Drum-
heller, and early evidence
that she was similarly com-
mitted to diversity in her
work.
“What’s really important to me in
my art is expressiveness and trying to
catch a particular emotion before any-
thing else,” said Darien, who created
the illustrations at the same time the
book was being written. She noted that
there was a lot of “hurry up and wait,”
and that she also had to re-design the
main character to confirm that the di-
nosaur was anatomically correct after
feedback from officials at the Royal
Tyrrell Museum.
For Darien, the process for creating
the book started in April 2019. She cre-
ated 31 images between June to De-
cember 2019, doing rough sketches in
June, moving to full colour illustrations
in September and completing her part
of the project just after Christmas.
The coalition that created the idea
for the book and oversaw its comple-
tion is comprised of a partnership be-
tween the Drumheller and Area Early Strathmore RCMP are reminding
Childhood Development, residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
Drumheller Family Lit- following several thefts
eracy Society, FCSS and from vehicles.
the Drumheller Public Li-
brary. - Locking your vehicle doors is a
The book is aimed at quick and simple way to help
children aged 4-8, how- prevent this crime.
ever children and adults
of all ages are sure to en-
- Hide loose change inside the
joy it. vehicle where it can’t easily be seen
Funds raised through and take all items of any value with
the sale of the $12 book you when leaving your car.
will support community- - Never leave your vehicle
based projects offered by running unattended.
each of the partners.
The book is currently available at Strathmore RCMP ask residents to
Drumheller Town Hall, Drumheller help do their part by ensuring their
Public Library and the Drumheller Visi-
tor Information Centre. Harrison hopes property is properly locked.
the book will be available to order on-
line in the near future but said that you 1-800-222-TIPS
can currently hold a copy by contact-
ing her at FCSS. (1-800-222-8477)
“Drumheller has a number of fami-
ly-oriented venues that people should
be more aware of,” said Harrison. “We
hope this book inspires families to get
out and enjoy this beautiful valley.”

Churches finding new ways to connect 403-934-5552

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore-area churches are not letting COVID-19 get in
the way of connecting to their communities despite the sus-
pension of their services.
In light of the threat posed by COVID-19 and the asso-
ciated government order limiting gatherings to 15 people,
religious groups are reaching out to their memberships in
120 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
and I basically do mass in my kitchen here,” said Jarzecki.
While Sacred Heart is not offering online services, its dio- YOUR WEEKLY
cese provides streaming of services in Calgary, or members
can watch mass on television if they do not have a com-
HEALTH ADVICE
puter, he said.
Keeping the congregation connected means phoning each
member one by one, said Reverend Pamela Scott of the
Strathmore United Church. Gord Morck
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new ways to offer faith services and support while main-
taining social distancing.
Members of the Lord of All Lutheran Church are being
kept in touch with “a lot of phone contact,” said Pastor
Dawn Nelson.
“Just about everyone in the church has been called by this
point – and now we’ve started again,” said Nelson.
The church is also filming worship and playing it on Sun-
day mornings, via live feeds, on Facebook. Additionally,
Sunday school lessons and short bible studies are being de-
livered by “email ministry,” she said.
Anyone experiencing difficulties can contact the church
for support, said Nelson.
“If somebody is having a hard time, just have them call the
church and we will find a friendly voice to visit – that’s open
to the whole community,” she said.
Keeping a face-to-face relationship has been helped by
technology, said Father Wojciech Jarzecki of Sacred Heart
Roman Catholic Church. Jarzecki said he is being proactive
with outreach because he “doesn’t want to just sit.”
“If people have an Apple (device), then on Facetime, they
erybody – it will take a little while to get through the whole
list,” she said. “Everyone will be phoned.”
Strathmore United’s congregation is also keeping connect-
ed through email, including a weekly reflection and bible
studies, said Scott.
The church is also helping vulnerable members with gro-
cery shopping.
“If the elderly don’t want to go out, we have folks that
will shop for them,” said Scott, who added that a prolonged
crisis could mean a greater demand for church supports.
“I’m anticipating that as this lengthens, people will have
more difficulties and want more prayer,” she said.
Recovering from the crisis may take more time than antici-
pated, which is what happened in other Alberta communi-
ties that experienced disruptive events, noted Scott.
“They say after any crisis, it takes five years to recover.
That certainly was the case for the church in High River that
was flooded, and that was the case with the churches that
burned down in Fort McMurray.”
“When we gather again, I think there will be a lot of anxi-
ety.”
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Ever had ear barotrauma (airplane ear)? It oc-
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in balance with the pressure in the environment.
It’s felt at the beginning and end of a flight and
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or suck lozenges through the flight. Don’t sleep
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blow as if blowing your nose. This should equalize
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While Walker said charitable, non-profit organizations are
“encouraged” to apply for funding, “it could also just be a
group of people, if they have some creative way of helping
out in the community,” she said.
“If there’s a group of people in the community that (for
example) can come up with some great plan for babysitting
(or) childcare, then they would be eligible.”
Existing WFCSS services continue to be provided to resi-
dents, with the addition of new precautionary measures to
limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Subsidized counselling remains the “first and foremost”
service provided by FCSS considering the nature of the cri-
sis, said Walker.
“This whole event – it doesn’t even matter how long it
goes on for – there will be people that this will impact for
quite some time.”
ure in the Western world. Because it’s usually the
first choice to reduce pain, it is overused by many
According to Walker, the Good Food Box, an effort to pro- people. Keep within the guidelines listed on the
vide healthy food to county residents at “very, very reason- label. The average adult should not exceed more
able prices,” has proved to be particularly popular since the than 4 grams daily. That means 8 extra strength
advent of the crisis. “The numbers are rising exponentially,” tablets. However a maximum of six is better if tak-
en for longer periods of time
said Walker.
The food boxes are being provided via curbside pickup to Hours:
limit the potential spread of the virus. M-F: 9 - 7 pm • Sat: 9 - 6 pm
“We modified it so no one will come in the building,” she Sun & Holidays: 11 - 5 pm
said. “Customers drive up, phone in, and we take their box
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residents in a way to maintain social distancing. Fx: 403-934-6474
“We have a box outside our building; we make arrange-
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contact at all.”
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REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS ~ Wade & Lorilee Dundas
JOHN GODSMAN
Times Contributor
Wade’s father’s family originated in
North Dakota in the late 1800s. His
grandfather James Dundas came to Al-
berta in the early 1900s and worked for
the CPR as a land salesman. In March
1911, he purchased 306 acres, costing
$18 per acre in the Duck Lake area.
Wade’s grandmother Bertha Lien was
born in Sedgewick, Alta. James met Ber-
tha while working in the area, and they
were married in 1913, moving to the
Duck Lake area. They had five children,
of which Wade’s father Sivert (Sid) was
the fourth. In the 1930s, James sold the
farm at Duck Lake and moved to 1.5
miles east of Hussar. Here, he worked
for Midland Pacific Elevator company
for six years, until an illness took his
life in 1936. Sid married Lillian Sandum,
from Hussar and they had six children,
including twins Wade and Wayne, born
in 1953 in Calgary and raised in Hussar.
Wade’s maternal grandfather, Barney
Sandum, moved from Norway to North
Dakota in 1910, then to Sunnynook in
1917, where he became a stagecoach
driver for Deadwood Stage Coach, driv-
ing from Faver to Richdale, in North Da-
kota. In 1923, he moved to Gem, Alta.
where he purchased land from the CPR,
later selling it. In 1925, he married Sig-
rid Holm (also from Norway) and they
had 11 children. Wade’s mother Lil and
her siblings were raised on the family
farm at Duck Lake which Barney had
purchased in 1929. This farm is now
owned by Alvin and Kim Sandum.
Lorilee’s family originates from Buck-
ie, Scotland, where her paternal grand-
father, John A. Grant, was born in 1874.
His wife-to-be, Frances Vinicombe, was
born in 1876 in Portsmouth, England.
She was a nurse at a hospital on the Isle
of Wight, where she met John who was
a soldier in the British Army. He had
TIMES
been injured while fighting in the Boer
War in South Africa and was sent to this
hospital to recover. They were married
in 1900 and had two children while liv-
ing at Buckie for a number of years,
before emigrating to St. Marys, Ont. in
1911. They then moved to Strathmore
where John became a ditch rider for the
CPR in 1912, in the Craigantler district.
He eventually
purchased some
land between
Gleichen and
Standard to raise
the rest of their
family, includ-
ing another five
children. Arthur,
Lorilee’s father,
was the young-
est. Kim Grant
now lives on the
family farm.
Lorilee’s mater-
nal grandparents
were Alec and
Katherine Porte-
ous, who came
separately from
Scotland and England to Lyleton, Man.,
where they were married in 1915 and
had four children. Lorilee’s mother Dor-
othy (Dot) was the second eldest. They
moved to Gleichen in 1923, where Alec
became a ditch rider for the CPR, in the
Crowfoot district. Initially, they lived
at the English Colony before moving
to the Berta Vale district in 1930 and
farmed for the next 33 years.
Lorilee was born on April 4, 1956 in
Calgary and has two sisters. Wade and
Lorilee met at a dance in Hussar in
1973 and were married in Standard in
1976. Initially, they were to be married
in Hussar, but the Lutheran Church was
Creating an inclusive
community through
drumming
EMMA SWANSON
Times Reporter
For the past 15 years, creating an in-
clusive community within Wheatland
County has been the mission of Hope
Bridges Society through programs
such as Adaptive Drumming.
Adaptive Drumming, a therapeutic
drumming program is “reestablishing
the fundamental need for community
networks, at a grassroots level,” said
Adaptive Drumming coordinator and
music therapist Jesse Dollimont.
On the first and third week of every
month, 20 to 25 adults have gathered
to play drums in the volunteer-led pro-
gram.
“It’s not just about drumming,” said
Dollimont, who added she believes
music therapy also “creates meaning-
ful social connections.
“We all have spaces and places where
we engage in and experience social
barriers for connection; this can be a
real challenge for any person because
as people, we are built for connection.
“All of the Hope Bridges Society pro-
grams create access to a community
with as few social barriers as possible,”
Dollimont added.
The Hope Bridges Society hosts an
annual Artists Among Us Gala and
Fundraiser event that features stage
performances from participants of
Adaptive Drumming and other pro-
grams.
destroyed by a gas explosion earlier
in the year. They have three children,
all married. In 1973, Wade and Wayne
purchased a farm originally owned by
Wilber Simmons, where the family has
lived and raised cattle for the last 44
years. Their eldest son Wes now lives
on their farm.
Their community involvements have
been many –
Wade inher-
ited driving the
school bus from
his dad and
spent over 30
years driving. He
is a member of
the Lions Club,
director for the
ag society, presi-
dent of the curl-
ing club, trea-
surer of the Old
Timers Hockey
Team and leader
of Hussar 4-H.
Lorilee has
served as presi-
dent and trea-
surer of the figure skating club, coached
pre-beginners skating in Hussar,
coached ringette in Rockyford, served
as president of early childhood servic-
es, director of Bow Valley Propane for
10 years, and was a 4-H beef leader for
20 years. For the past two years, Lorilee
has served as patient advisor at Drum-
heller Cancer Clinic.
Wade and Lorilee are now busy
grandparents and have lived in Hussar
since 2017. They notice changes in the
area, such as small family farms that
have been replaced by huge farm con-
glomerates, and the railroad and eleva-
tors have been removed.
“I’ve seen participants blossom as
performers and musicians; it’s incred-
ibly inspiring,” said Dollimont.
Rhonda Bruce, who coordinated
Adaptive Drumming last year, said
Hope Bridges Society is “based on con-
nections between adults, through art.
“Adaptive Drumming is inclusive of
all adults,” said Bruce, “I really enjoyed
the connections I made with all par-
ticipants.
“We live with segregation in our so-
ciety but Adaptive Drumming doesn’t
have these boundaries; we’re all in the
same program and that’s what makes
us unique,” said Bruce.
To promote Adaptive Drumming,
Hope Bridges Society has distributed
posters three times a year within the
community and has also posted infor-
mation about Adaptive Drumming on
their website at www.hopebridges.ca.
Hope Bridges Society is a non-profit
organization that “relies on the gener-
osities of the community and organiza-
tions” through donations that “play a
huge role,” said Bruce.
The board of Hope Bridges Society
is operated by five volunteer members
and all programs are led by volunteers.
“We’re a small board that’s all very
dedicated towards our whole vision
and mission,” said Bruce.
The Adaptive Drumming program is
postponed due to the COVID-19 pan-
demic “until it is safe to resume,” said
Bruce.

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SPORTS
A Division Winners
Local golf product loses
chance to play internationally
ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
Local golfer Zach Olson’s university amateur
golf career was unfortunately cut short this year
after several tournaments were cancelled due to
COVID-19.
Olson was selected to play for Team Canada’s
three-person men’s team at the International Uni-
versity Sports Federation (FISU) World University
Golf Championships June 17-30 in Taichung, Chi-
nese Taipei.
The FISU championships in June would have
been Olson’s final time competing as a collegiate
golfer, and the first time he was ever selected to
play in the World University Golf Championships.
When he found out on March 27 that the tourna-
ment was cancelled, he said he wasn’t surprised,
but he was disappointed.
“It was disappointing knowing that it was defi-
nitely going to be called off, but at that point it
wasn’t much of a surprise with the current state
of the COVID-19 virus,” said Olson who is also un-
able to play in several local B.C. tournaments this
summer that he had signed up for.
Olson, 24, has been attending the University of
Fraser Valley (UFV) in B.C. where he spent the
past five years in the business administration pro-
gram, completing his degree with a marketing ma-
jor. Olson attended the university on a golf schol-
arship after trying out for and making the UFV
Cascades’ golf team.
Golfing with his grandparents and parents ever
since he could remember, Olson was quick to
April 10, 2020 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9
Pass the Salt
EASTER UPSIDE DOWN
In the Christian tradition, the
week before Easter is filled
with special attention to the
momentous events of Christ’s
entry into Jerusalem to the
celebratory cheers of pilgrims
waving palm branches, the
increasing tension between him
and the Temple authorities, his
final meal with his disciples, the
agonizing prayer in the Garden,
his arrest, trial, beatings and
finally crucifixion and burial –
and then the glorious Easter
celebration of Resurrection.
Normally these observances are
marked by large gatherings of
worshippers engaging in both
deep and somber reflection, and
exuberant celebration.
This year, however, such
gatherings are forbidden, as
are the physical expressions of
joyous greeting. This year we
gather, if at all, in very small
groups of close family, and
remain largely in seclusion.
It feels like things have been
B Division Winners turned totally upside down, and
we have moments of confusion,
frustration, sadness, worry, and
Mixed curling champs perhaps even fear. Far from the
The Strathmore mixed curling league concluded its 2019-20 things we have traditionally
curling season on March 13. In the playoffs for the A division expected to feel and experience
Team Reynolds, consisting of Keith Reynolds (l-r), Darlene in this Holy Week.
Reynolds, Shaunna Muenchrath and Russel Muenchrath, de-
fended Team Sander. In the B division Team Moon, consisting
of Larry Moon (l-r), Carly Moon, Austin Megaffin and Debbie BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
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Broadcasting services on
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325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
learn the sport and started playing in his first ju- Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde
Cancelled all operations and services
nior tournaments at 14 years of age. until further notice.
“I started playing more tournaments each year www.strathmorealliance.com
where it eventually got to the point that I quit all
my other sports and put my focus on golf,” said RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
Olson, who added he has a naturally competitive (1 PET. 2:9)
side when it comes to golf. “My dad liked to play 322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
too, and at first my main goal was to finally beat 403-714-2283
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him playing from the same tees.”
Will be offering online services
Olson has come a long way since then – he’s
until further notice.
golfed in a Canadian junior championship as well www.rccgstrathmore.com
as two Canadian amateur championships, and
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with UFV. Pastor: Dawn Nelson
All worship services and gatherings are
“The highlight of my career was when our UFV
closed until further notice.
team won the Golf Canada University Champion-
The office will be open part time.
ships in 2018. It was the first time our program Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
had won that event and my parents, as well as
one of my siblings, were able to be there for it,”
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
said Olson who added “it was a pretty cool expe-
ADVENTIST CHURCH
rience.” Meeting in the Lutheran Church
Olson is uncertain where his golfing career will 112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956
head after this, although he hopes to teach golf in Pastor: Donald Pierre
Services held every Saturday
his spare time.
Sabbath School: 10 AM
“Whether I stay amateur and continue with those
Worship Service: 11 AM
tournaments or try to play a couple smaller events www.strathmoreadventist.ca
as a professional, I am undecided at the moment,” donald816@hotmail.com
he said. “Either way, I will continue to play tourna-
ments; I really enjoy the competitive side of it as it
always gives you something to improve on.”
In the meantime, Olson said he plans on using The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
this free time to improve his short game by prac- 60 Maplewood Drive | Bishop Justin Hansen | jbhansen2@gmail.com
403-983-2746 | LDS.org | Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m.
ticing putting, chipping and pitching.
But perhaps this year we are
closer to the experience of the
first disciples at that first Easter.
For them, everything was turned
upside down, nothing was
happening as they had expected.
They were confused, frustrated,
sad, and not a little afraid. They
kept to themselves, a small group
behind locked doors, bewildered
at the recent events. It was
totally strange and unusual for
them.
And yet, and yet, Jesus was able
to meet them where they were,
as they were, and change the
darkness of their situation into
glorious day. Today, as then,
Jesus comes into where we are
huddled behind closed doors and
says, “Peace be with you! See, it
is I, myself. Do not be afraid.”
It is not the large gatherings
and elaborate religious services
which make this week Holy.
Rather it is the presence of
Jesus Christ among us, one by
one by one, wherever we are.
And that presence is what makes
us exclaim in the traditional
Easter greeting, “Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!”
Rev. Malcolm Kern, Priest
St. Michael & All Angels
Anglican Church
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403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Suspended mass services.
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
103 - 227 3rd Ave.
587-727-0649
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
Rev. Malcolm Kern
All services are cancelled until further notice
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
In person services have been cancelled.
Preschool cancelled.
Online services available.
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
All worship services and gatherings
cancelled until further notice.
Phone messages checked weekly.
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
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50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
All services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
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songs.
“Musicians are learning new songs
and instruments,” he noted. “Music pulls
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Dust Control
Dust control is offered by Wheatland County for landowners or residents within the County who
wish to reduce the amount of dust created by vehicles traveling on the gravel roads near their
homes, businesses or farms.

Calcium Chloride
Deadline: May application order deadline – April 24, 2020
(orders received after April 24th will be completed during the June application)
Application begins early May (weather permitting)

Prices*: County roads $4.92/meter ($1.50/linear foot)

Oiling
Deadline: Order Deadline is July 10-20. Oiling begins late-July.

651955
YEARS
- 2020
Prices*: County Roads New application - $19.69/meter ($6.00/linear foot)
County Roads Reapplication - $9.85/meter ($3.00/linear foot)**
Gravel Secondary Highways New Application - $22.97/meter ($7.00/linear foot)
Gravel Secondary Highways Reapplication - $19.69/meter ($6.00/linear foot)**
Upcoming Meetings Patching
Until further notice, regularly scheduled Council Wheatland County offers patching of previously applied oil dust control, this service is time sensi-
and committee meetings will be held via tive; please fill out the inspection application well in advance of the oiling dead line of July 10, 2020.
teleconference. To join, call the number noted If an inspection has been completed and if it is determined that the road surface can’t be repaired
beneath each meeting and enter the PIN when by patching, then an application for new dust control must be submitted and paid by July 10th,
prompted: 2020.

* All prices are subject to GST

April 14 at 9 AM: Municipal Planning Commission
** Additional conditions apply
Phone: 403-768-1708 PIN: 64324
Agenda packages can be found on our website. Additional information and application forms can be found on our website.

COVID-19

HELP
Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19:

☑ Avoid touching your face

SLOW ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes

☑ Self isolate if feeling sick

THE ☑ Practice social distancing

☑ Properly wash hands often

SPREAD
☑ Disinfect frequently touched items and surfaces

Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19

COVID-19 UPDATE
KEEPING WHEATLAND SAFE
Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, Wheatland County Administrative Office, Agricultural Services Board
Shop, and Public Works Shop will remain closed until further notice.

Wheatland County is acting in the interest of public safety, proactively responding to an evolving worldwide scenario
involving COVID-19. Community health and safety is our priority. We will continue to take further steps to help reduce the
risk to our residents, visitors and employees.

Wheatland County staff will still be monitoring emails and will also be available via phone. We ask that individuals with new
business to discuss call or email our staff, and visit our website to schedule a meeting.

Wheatland Family and Community Support Services also operates within the Wheatland County Administration Office. At
this time, their offices will be available by appointment only. Please call 403-934-5335 to schedule a meeting.

Information about Wheatland County’s programs and services is available on our website. Payments for utility bills and
property taxes can be made via online banking. Additional services, such as safety code permits, dog licenses, development
permits, etc. can be paid via credit card through our website.

Due to the suspension of the recycling facility and services at the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Association, Wheatland
County must also suspend our recycling services at all waste transfer sites. For the remainder of this suspension, waste
transfer sites will only be accepting bagged household residential solid waste. Construction, demolition, industrial or
commercial waste generators must make their own arrangements. Large loads (i.e. trailers, roll off bins, etc.) may be
rejected during the suspension of services. Transfer Stations are also unable to accept cardboard and newspaper recycling.
Please hold onto your cardboard and newspaper recycling until these services resume.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented situation.
wheatlandcounty.ca

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.
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