DECEMBER 11, 2020

Locally Owned & Operated

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 50

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TIMES
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COVID-19 complicating
province’s court system
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

While navigating the court system can be daunting at

Local fighter
COVID-19 Update
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(as of December 8, 2020)
248 Cases
41 Active | 204 Recovered
3 Deaths
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any time, COVID-19 has made things more complicated.
The COVID-19 outbreak shut down Alberta’s court sys-
tem at the start of the pandemic in the spring. While courts
are now operating again, they are still being affected by
backlogs and have new processes in place.
Currently, the Strathmore Courthouse, a circuit court,
is open for criminal trials, family matters, civil trials and
some traffic matters (mandatory appearances and tickets
scheduled for trial).
But other legal proceedings, such as appeals or sentenc-
ing, are being addressed via the regional base court, the
Drumheller Courthouse. This is because it is larger, allow-
ing for better distancing among staff, counsel and mem-
bers of the public, explained John Getz, with local law
firm Getz, Collins & Associates. “The lobby is way bigger,
so you’re not getting the horrible crowding that you would
get on a normal docket here in Strathmore,” he said. “It just
couldn’t be safe here.”
But just because a matter is being addressed through the
Drumheller Courthouse, does not mean travelling there
is required. That is because some matters are being ad-
dressed remotely, through WebEx, a video conferencing
platform.
“My clients are not going to drive all the way to Drum-
heller, nor am I, for a relatively simpler matter,” said Getz.
Getz operates the system from his office, and clients call
in. “They’re on by telephone from wherever they are —
sometimes at work, sometimes at home – and the odd time
the guy says, ‘hold on, I need to pull over.’”
Sometimes this can speed up the process, noted Getz.
“For example, last Tuesday, I had three matters to speak to
and I was done in the time it would have taken me to walk
to the courthouse.”
But generally, remote appearances take longer and some-
times that system is unreliable. “I’ve had the whole system
go down and then had to boot it up again, and that costs
us half an hour sitting around and twiddling our thumbs.”
For some matters, Getz still recommends his clients ap-
pear in-person.
“On any kind of complicated sentencing, it’s probably
Seasons givings
better for the client to appear and be there in front of the
judge in the court,” he said. “Particularly if the Crown is
asking for jail, and I’m asking for no jail. Tristan Recto (l-r) and Evan Buffam, Grade 7 students at Trinity Christian Acad-
“Sometimes it’s better to have them in person,” he add- emy (TCA), prepare to carry donations to Strathmore & Wheatland Christmas
ed. “But for the most part, I suggest that the discussion be Hamper Society Volunteers on Dec. 8. In addition to two truckloads of non-
held with the Crown beforehand, not on a court date when perishables and other items, TCA raised over $1,000 for this year’s Christmas
the Crown is juggling 50 to 75 files.” hampers.
Continued on Page 4
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New plans for Lakewood Meadows

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Changes to Lakewood Meadows are being planned,
including a new commercial development and a pos-
sible two-rink arena.
During the Town of Strathmore regular coun-
cil meeting on Dec. 2, council voted unanimously
to amend the Lakewood area structure plan. The
amendments were requested by Devmore Devel-
opments Inc., the developer, to respond to market
changes, as per a report presented to council by
Cameron Thompson, town planner.
The amendments include the addition of an 8.5-
acre commercial site and neighbourhood commer-
cial opportunity area, as well as corresponding com-
mercial land use policies. This commercial area will
be located in the northwest portion of the develop-
ment.
As per the report, the developer’s rationale for the
commercial site is the assertion of a services gap
for residents of Lakewood, Hillview and surround-
ing areas. This development will benefit the area and
Strathmore as a whole, said Thompson.
Devmore has received interest from numerous sec-
tors, including a gas station, a financial company, a
pharmacy and an interior designer, said Neal Coul-
ter, Lakewood developer.
“They’ve gone beyond saying, ‘yes, we’re interest-
ed,’ he said. “They’re looking at construction costs;
they’re fully involved.”
However, individual businesses are typically ap-
proved later in the process, at the development
permit stage of the development. The commercial
opportunity area could feature a small-scale corner
store style building, such as a convenience store or
coffee shop, according to the report.
“We’re pretty excited about the project,” said Coul-
ter.
Also included in the amendments is the addition of
medium-density housing throughout the residential
portion of the plan area. This change was proposed
by the developer to add more flexibility for future
residential housing options. Previously, the area was The Lakewood Meadows Area Structure Plan was amended for
mostly designated as low-density residential hous- a new commercial development and to allow for medium-density
ing, allowing for single detached and semi-detached housing.
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homes. But now, with the medium density designa-
tion, row houses and two- to three-story walk-up ter is to state that there is sufficient need for another
apartments may also be constructed. ice arena in Strathmore but will include a condition
The town received several letters in support of the that the town will not commit any financial resourc-
proposed amendments to the area structure plan, in- es to the project.
cluded in the report. Devmore has been discussing the impact and vi-
LAKEWOOD ARENA PROPOSAL ability of the project with the town’s recreation de-
Lakewood Meadows could also feature a new twin- partment. There is evidence of a need for the project,
rink arena in the future. because in the town’s Recreation, Culture and Facili-
Devmore met with town administration in Septem- ties Master Plan (2019), a new ice arena was ranked
ber 2020 to discuss a proposal for a new twin-rink as the second-highest priority, based on surveys and
arena being considered for the northwest area of the focus groups.
development. During the Dec. 2 meeting, council Another ice arena could impact the operations of
voted to provide a letter of support for this project. the Family Centre, according to a report by Thomp-
The letter was requested by Devmore at the re- son. However, it would also provide more recre-
quest of the group’s financiers. The non-binding let- ational opportunities for groups within Strathmore.

Stronger COVID-19 measures enacted

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The provincial government has enacted new pub-
lic health measures that will place more restrictions
on how people live, work and play for at least the
next four weeks.
During a press conference on Dec. 8, Premier Ja-
son Kenney stated a province-wide mask mandate is
enacted, in effect immediately. This means a mask or
face covering must be worn when at all indoor pub-
lic spaces, including businesses, and is applicable to
employees, visitors and members of the public. Farm
operations and rental accommodations used as pri-
vate residences are excluded.
Indoor social gatherings, already prohibited on
Nov. 24, has been extended to outdoor social gath-
erings, which previously were allowed to include
up to 10 people. Close contacts are being limited
to household members only, with the exception of
individuals living alone, who are allowed up to two
close contacts.
Other restrictions start on Dec. 13, including plac-
es of worship which will be limited to 15 per cent
of fire code occupancy. Retail services must reduce
customer capacity to 15 per cent of fire code occu-
pancy, with a minimum of five customers allowed to
enter. Shopping malls too will have capacity reduced
to this level.
Continued on Page 4

Upcoming Meetings Wheatland County

Until further notice, Council and committee meetings
will be held via teleconference, including:
December 15: Council Meeting
Dec. 25-Jan. 1: Christmas Closure
Assessment Review Board
Wheatland County Assessment Review Board (ARB) is an independent and
impartial tribunal that hears and adjudicates formal complaints against the
assessments of any property, business or local improvement in Wheatland
County. Candidates must have good analytical skills, the ability to be fair and
open-minded, and a capacity to work collaboratively with stakeholders, the
General Chair, other ARB members and staff.

If you require more information, please contact the Wheatland County

To join the call, dial 403-768-1708 and enter the PIN Assessment Review Board Clerk, Cindy Ramsay, at (403) 934-3321. Please
651955
YEARS 64324 when prompted. Agenda packages can be found forward letters of interest to cindy.ramsay@wheatlandcounty.ca prior to
- 2020 on our website. December 15, 2020.

Wheatland County Invites Applications for 2021 Community

Enhancement Funding
Wheatland County recognizes that its residents utilize various recreational, cultural How to Apply:
and other community enhancement facilities and resources and has established
the Community Enhancement Fund to provide financial support for such venues Applications and Guidelines for the Community Enhancement Fund are
and activities. The Community Enhancement Fund provides grant funding from available at the Wheatland County Office and on the County website:
Wheatland County to enhance, promote, and support groups and organizations www.wheatlandcounty.ca/cerb.
that bring a broad range of enjoyment, benefit, beautification, recreation,
entertainment, participation, and enhancement projects to Wheatland County. The Deadline:
program is intended to invest tax payer dollars annually to support recreational,
cultural and other community activities, facilities, and resources that are utilized by Applications must be post marked on or before January 31, 2021.
Wheatland County residents.
Please note that eligibility for 2021 funding is dependent on filing all previous
For more information please contact Jessica Salmon at 403-361-2021 or funding reports with Wheatland County by January 31, 2021.
jessica.salmon@wheatlandcounty.ca.
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Council grants golf course tax exemption Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer,
MLA
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter profit organization, exempt from municipal property taxes, Chestermere-Strathmore
including municipal, education and Wheatland Housing req-
Strathmore town council has grant- uisitions.
ed the Strathmore Golf Club exempt Once adopted, the bylaw could also be used to give other STRATHMORE OFFICE:
from paying municipal property taxes non-profit organizations in town tax exempt status, explained Meetings by appointment
through a bylaw, which could be used Mel Tiede, the town’s director of corporate services. This
to exempt other non-profits. would be done by adding an organization to Schedule A of 403-962-0126
During its regular council meeting on the bylaw through an accepted motion from council. Chestermere.Strathmore@
Dec. 2, council passed first and second The bylaw, titled the Non-Profit Organization Tax Exemption assembly.ab.ca
reading of a proposed bylaw that would Bylaw, could have been passed that night if its third reading
MAILING ADDRESS:
make the Strathmore Golf Club, a non- received unanimous consent from council. However, Council-
lor Lorraine Bauer voted in opposition, which required third PO Box 2527,
Strathmore, AB
Stricter penalties
reading to be considered during a subsequent council meet-
ing. T1P 0H3
Council then voted to reconsider the third reading of the
for impaired bylaw during a special meeting of council on Dec. 3. During
this meeting, Bauer explained her reasoning for voting in op-
drivers position.
“I don’t want to give people the impression that because
JANET KANTERS I’m voting against this, that I don’t believe that the golf course
Times Editor
has a very special place in Strathmore,” she said. “What I don’t
want to happen is to open up the floodgates and to have all of
As of Dec. 1, police will be adminis-
our nonprofit businesses in Strathmore leaning on us to bail
tering stricter impaired driving penalties
them out of tough situations.”
on the road, with impaired drivers fac-
However, the bylaw then passed 6-1, with Bauer again vot-
ing larger fines and losing their vehicles
ing in opposition.
for up to 30 days.
The bylaw formalizes the tax-exempt status of the golf club,
The Provincial Administrative Penal-
but such an arrangement is nothing new. Between 2001 and
ties Act empowers police to get impaired
2004, town council passed motions exempting the club from
drivers off the streets immediately. In
property taxes and continued this practice through precedent
addition, most first-time impaired driv-
from 2005 to 2019, as discussed during the town council
ing charges will be handled quicker out-
meeting on Sept. 16.
side of court through SafeRoads Alberta.
SafeRoads Alberta, a new adjudication
branch, will allow drivers to pay their NOTICE
fees online, request more time to pay
their penalty, or dispute their Immediate
LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
Roadside Sanction or vehicle seizure. The quarter section SE 16-28-23-W4, located 2-1/2 miles east from
According to Ric McIver, Alberta’s the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 9 within Kneehill County is
Minister of Transportation, SafeRoads offered for sale by sealed tender.
Alberta will deliver a fast and efficient 1. Skateboarders love
1. Skateboarders lovethem
them 38.Golf
38. Golfscore
score
way to pay for first-time impaired driv- The quarter contains approximately 155.8 acres of cultivated land.
6. Popular
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podcast(abbr.)
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39. Raise
ing charges. The remainder is native grass and surface lease. The quarter is
9. Former
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great 41.Pastas
41. Pastas
“But if you get behind the wheel im- subject to two (2) surface leases (approximately 4.2 acres in total)
Michael
Michael 44.Easily
44. Easilymanageable
manageable

which will generate $5,800 in revenue for 2021.

13. Not dirty
dirty
paired, the toughest and swiftest pen-
45.
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(Greekmyth.)
myth.) 46.
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alties in Canada are waiting,” said Mc- 15. A Spanish
Spanish river
river 48.
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legalproceedings against
The sales of this parcel is subject to the following terms and
proceedings against
Iver. “These moves make Alberta roads 16. Pig meat
meat (French)
(French) 49.
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organization
safer and get police back fighting rural conditions: 17. Famed
17. Famed astronomer
astronomer 51.
51.Unruly
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people
and urban crime instead of stuck in the 1. A tender package contained and outlining the process for 18. Floating
18. Floating ice
ice 52.
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submitting a sealed tender bid can be obtained by contacting 19. Broadcast 54.
54.Sheets
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courts.”
19. Broadcast glass
the Sellers lawyer, Schell Hardy Jones LLP, at the email
21. Aquatic
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In the most serious cases, including
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address or address below.
22. Some
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repeat offenders and impaired driving 2. Sellers make no warranties or representations about the size
23. Hip hop trio
23. Hip hop trio 61. Rooney and Kate are two
61. Rooney and Kate are two
causing bodily harm or death, individu-
24. NY Giants’ #56 62. Small, rich sponge cake
measurement, condition or environmental status of the parcel
24. NY Giants’ #56 62. Small, rich sponge cake
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25. Small European viper 63. Advice or counsel
other than set out in the tender.
25. Small European viper 63. Advice or counsel
28. Neither 64. Large wading bird
top of the other penalties. In addition, 3. Tender price shall be excluding GST.
28. Neither
29. Multiple Tony-winner Rivera 64. Large wading bird
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significant penalties will be handed out 4. Tenders will be received by the lawyer noted in accordance
29. Multiple
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roadside to get impaired drivers off the with the terms and conditions of the tender package.
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36. “__ in comparison” 68.
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for impaired driving include fines of up payments, if said lease payments are made to the Sellers
to $2,000, vehicle seizure up to 30 days, before the transfer of land. 1. Proof of purchase (abbr.) 29. Beloved December holiday
new mandatory education programs as 6. Property taxes are to be adjusted pro rata as of closing date.
1.
2. Proof of purchase (abbr.)
Soap ingredient 29.Regions
30. Beloved December holiday
7. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
2. Soap ingredient 30.Metric
Regions
well as mandatory ignition interlock for
3. Blackbird 32. unit of length

The Sellers reserve the right to reject any and all tenders
3. Blackbird
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or any reason in the Seller’s sole and unfettered discretion or
5. Tin
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consequences for novice drivers and 6. Tin
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any reason for rejection of a tender. 8. You can get it in a bed
MADD Canada stated it welcomes the
and water 43.
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8. To obtain a tender package, please contact lawyer noted 9. You
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for communal 49.
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to address the impaired driving prob- phone number and email address.
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 and fearing what he might find, ourselves out of the rubble,
Samuel went to survey and sing the Lord’s praise.
their loss.
The hail had beaten the Pastor Elizabeth Karp
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garden and truck patch into Harvest Healing Centre Church

STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
105 Main St. Carseland
Overnight shelter
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956
Pastor: Donald Pierre
403-991-6143
Pastor: Kevin Enns
office@bowriveralliance.com
hosting fundraising
auctions
Services held every Saturday Broadcasting services on
Sabbath School: 10 AM church Facebook page.
Worship Service: 11 AM www.bowriveralliance.com
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
SEAN FEAGAN
donald816@hotmail.com SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
(1 PET. 2:9) 403-934-2641 The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is holding
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly two holiday auctions, giving residents a chance to gain
403-714-2283 Masses: Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 10 am a unique item or gift for the holidays while donating to
Pastor: Sunday Adeola www.sacredhc.ca
Will be offering online services
a worthy cause.
until further notice. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN The first auction was held online from Dec. 1 to 8, via
www.rccgstrathmore.com
1. Skateboarders love them 38. Golf score 103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649 the overnight shelter’s Facebook page.
6. Popular sports podcast (abbr.) 39. Raise strathmoreanglican@gmail.com The second auction will be held on 32auctions, an
Rev. Malcolm Kern
Michael HOPE COMMUNITY
9. Former Ohio State great 41. Pastas
Sunday worship online at
online silent auction platform.
13. Not dirty COVENANT CHURCH
44. Easily manageable

245Earth
Brent Blvd,(Greek
Strathmore
myth.) •46.
403-934-2424
45. Fathered
facebook.com/strathmoreanglican “They man the whole site and do everything for you
and have far more contacts – it will have a larger reach,”
14. goddess
“Becoming
against fully alive in Jesus Christ”
Pouch
15. A SpanishPastor:
river Heidi Wiebe48. Institute legal proceedings
In person
16. Pig meat (French)services have 49.
resumed
News organization explained Elizabeth Karp, SOS executive director. Links
Preschool cancelled. STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
to this second auction will be posted to the organiza-
17. Famed astronomer 51. Unruly group of people
Online services available.
18. Floating ice 52. Fasten or secure 50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer tion’s Facebook page and will be promoted elsewhere.
www.hope-community.ca
Donated hair to help kids
19. Broadcast 54. Sheets of glass
21. Aquatic mammals 56. Doubled
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda Residents and local organizations supported these
61. Rooney and Kate are two All services and gatherings are initiatives by donating items and gift certificates, in-
22. Some are bath
23. Hip hop STRATHMORE UNITED
60. Foolish person
trio What started as a way to solve arguments over knots
Wheatland
24. NY Giants’ #56 Trail & 3rd 62. Small, rich sponge cake cancelled until further notice.
Avenue cluding Shear Bliss Salon, Shoppers Drug Mart and in hair has turned into a kind, selfless gift. Daniella Her-
25. Small European403-934-3025 www.strathmorefullgospel.com
the Strathmore Golf Club, donated by the Strathmore reros Gulliver, 7, decided to donate her hair to Angel Hair
viper 63. Advice or counsel
28. Neither Rev. Pamela Scott
Times. for Kids to help kids with cancer. With the enthusiastic
64. Large wading bird
29. Multiple Tony-winner Rivera 65. Famed British physicistLORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
In-person services and gatherings are
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374 “The community is offering tremendous support for support of Bangles Hair Studio, Daniella donated 12
33. Secondcancelled
year high until further 67.
notice.
31. Loud noise 66. Narrow ridges (Swedish)
Pastor: Dawn Nelson inches of hair for the creation of wigs for children ex-
Online services available at us,” said Karp. “They have been amazing towards the
schooler Field force unit

36. “__ in comparison”
www.smoreuc.com
The office will be open part time.
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While Karp said 2020 has been challenging, the shel- the organization as well. The Carseland School Grade 2
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matters for a trial date, the courts
Thought for are setting far less, because they
the Week don’t want that many people in
~ the courtrooms,” said Getz.
Getz also works as duty coun-
Mistakes are
sel, providing legal advice for
effective people at first appearance if
teachers. they are without counsel. For
Their Strathmore matters, the Crown
consequences attends remotely, which makes
things more complicated.
have a way
“There’s all kinds of different
of making people calling the courthouse
lessons for advice, so I have to get a
painfully clear. hold of them, deal with prison-
ers, talk to the Crown and then
come back into the courtroom,”
he said.
Docket matters are those that
have not yet been set off any
kind of specific hearing, in-
cluding first appearances, bail
hearings, plea entries or setting
trial dates. The courts are still
than a trial to contact the court-
house ahead of time to learn
who the duty counsel is that day
and how to proceed.
“I’d encourage them to do that
ahead of time — not the day of
their appearance,” he said. “That
often saves the court time as
well, which is to everyone’s ad-
vantage.”
But they must attend, even if
remotely, or a warrant will be
issued for their arrest. Anyone
wanting information or to file
paperwork should contact the
Drumheller Courthouse at 403-
820-7300 for instructions.
Traffic matters are a bit differ-
ent. There is no longer a first-ap-
pearance Crown present on traf-
fic days. As such, anyone with a
violation (part three) ticket set
for court in Strathmore wanting
From there, the court will re-
spond. Then a resolution may
be requested, and one may be
issued by the Crown. For exam-
ple, for a speeding ticket, the
court may offer a reduced fine
with a requirement to complete
documentation and pay the fine
by a certain date.
There is little negotiation.
“Once they give their resolu-
tion, it’s either take it and pay
the ticket, or if you want to
plead not guilty, they will give
you a trial date,” said Peters.
The other type of traffic tick-
et is a summons ticket, meaning
court appearance is mandatory.
“This is done before the com-
missioner and prosecutor. If it’s
a trial, you run the trial, and if
it’s just a part two (summons),
you resolve it,” she said.

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tions, including closing pools
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bingo halls, bowling alleys, le-
gions and other entertainment
centres will close. Libraries will
also be closed.
Recreational facilities, includ-
vices, such as hair salons, nail
salons, massage and tattoo par-
lours will be closed. However,
health services, including phys-
iotherapy, acupuncture, social
or protective services, shelters,
emergency services, childcare
and charitable or not-for-profit
kitchens will remain open.
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Strathmore local wins first MMA fight
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A local mixed martial artist has
started his professional fighting career
with the banging success of a landed
head kick.
Gabriel Durocher, a 19-year-old
mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete from
Strathmore, won his first profession-
al MMA fight during the Ascendancy
Fighting Championship 22 in Ottum-
wa, Iowa, on Nov. 14. In a flyweight
(125 pound) division bout, the 5’5’’
Durocher achieved a knockout victory
against opponent Trevor Pryor two-
and-a-half minutes into the first round.
The fight was a lasting experience,
said Durocher.
“Leading up, I felt almost every emo-
tion at the same time – I was scared, I
was happy and I was excited,” he said.
“But remarkably, once I got into the
cage, I felt all my nerves go away.
“Then, when the bell rings, you just
do what you’ve trained to do.”
Durocher’s road to “the cage” has
featured many teachers but started in
Strathmore. He was first introduced to
martial arts by starting Taekwondo at
age five under Master McKenzie at Vic-
tory Martial Arts, where he practiced
and competed until he was 12.
Competing in that discipline helped
Durocher confront his first fight.
“I did a ton of Taekwondo compe-
titions as a kid,” he said. “When you
make the jump to competing in your
first fight, you’re used to it because
you’ve done it your whole life – it’s just
another day.”
But there’s differences between a
Taekwondo competition, where there’s
New postal address for rural residents
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Rural residents of Wheatland County
will have new mailing addresses some-
time in the new year.
Canada Post is completing the civic
addressing program, an effort to match
physical addresses to mailing address-
es in rural areas. The changes were
discussed during the Dec. 1 Wheatland
County council meeting.
Currently, physical addresses in rural
areas are denoted by blue/emergency
signs, differing from a property’s mail-
ing addresses. Matching these two ad-
dresses will give customers one con-
sistent address, which Canada Post
said will improve efficiency and accu-
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lighter contact, and an MMA fight with
full contact, he explained. “In a fight,
the guy is trying to take your head off.”
To avoid that outcome, Durocher has
trained with a line of coaches to devel-
op the fighting skills necessary to com-
pete in MMA. Compared to Taekwon-
do, which focuses on kicking, MMA
incorporates multiple disciplines, in-
cluding wrestling, jujitsu (submission
grappling) and boxing.
“It’s got basically everything,” he
said.
Durocher made the switch to MMA
with the opening in Strathmore of
Apex MMA, first training under Justin
Schmidt.
“The jump was fairly easy, because
I already knew the kicks, so I only
had to learn how to use my hands and
grappling,” he said.
Still, developing these new skills
took time and dedication. “But if it’s
something you love, it’s worth it,” he
said.
He later moved his training to MMA
University in Calgary, learning wres-
tling, Muay Thai and Jiu jitsu. Durocher
is now training under three coaches,
including learning wrestling from Dra-
gos Robertson and Christoff Coles, and
kickboxing from Jake Peacock of Du-
namis Martial Arts.
Preparing for the fight took immense
work, with Durocher training three
times a day, six or seven days a week,
including strength and conditioning
work, explained Peacock.
“It’s a consistent grind, week to week,
of learning each of the individual disci-
plines and putting it all together,” said
Peacock. “Getting someone ready for
a fight is more complicated than just a
and respond to emergencies.
Some residents have already re-
ceived a notice from Canada Post no-
tifying them of the change and to con-
firm their emergency address. As part
of the change, residents will receive
a new postal code and municipality
name. This change will be implement-
ed by April 29, 2021.
Across Wheatland County, 1,415 ad-
dresses are part of the initiative. The
changes will be done in phases, so
some residents may get address chang-
es sooner than others.
For now, residents will continue to
use their current mailing address. Res-
idents have one year to inform their
mailers of their updated address.
During that time, Canada Post will
continue to deliver mail to the old ad-
dress.
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of Alberta (RMA), of which Wheatland
County is a member, but is also looking
for feedback from everyday citizens.
In the survey, (www.alberta.ca/po-
lice-act-review.aspx), residents of Al-
berta can share their views on things
such as the performance of police in
their communities, police roles and
how complaints should be handled.
“This is an important opportunity for
Albertans to help us develop legislation
that reflects the realities of modern po-
licing and ensures that police remain
accountable to their communities and
responsive to their needs,” said Kaycee
Madu, Minister of Justice and Solicitor
General, in a press release.
The public survey is available until
Jan. 4, 2021.
Creating the holiday could give peo-
ple a chance to visit First Nations to
learn, such as by attending Blackfoot
Crossing, a museum and cultural centre
in Siksika Nation.
“When you enter the (Siksika Cross-
ing) building, you see a lot of history
about residential schools,” said Big
Snake. “We have provided that infor-
mation to them to understand what the
livelihoods were. I think having an In-
digenous national day will help a lot of
people come out to First Nation lands
and understand that. That will create
economic activity, not only for first na-
tions but on and off reserves.”
Martin Shields, Bow River MP and a
committee member, said he too hopes
more and more people get to see Black-
foot Crossing.
“It is a phenomenal exhibit and a
phenomenal place that people need to
see,” he said.
During the meeting, Stacy Allison-
Cassin, an assistant professor at the
University of Toronto and chair of the
Canadian Federation of Library Asso-
ciations’ Indigenous Matters Committee,
also spoke in favour of the bill.
“Creating a national day of truth and
reconciliation will create further weight
and impetus for a day of remembering
and learning for all Canadians,” she said.
Creating any new paid national statu-
tory holiday would cost about $3.6 bil-
lion, based on research from a couple
years ago, said Derrick Hynes, president
and chief executive officer of the Feder-
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tion and Communications (FETCO), an
association of private sector federally-
regulated employers.
If the holiday is created, FETCO is
recommending it be made effective in
2022, as most major corporations have
already completed 2021 budgeting, said
Hynes. If the holiday is adopted, Hynes
also recommended the federal govern-
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Dispute resolution service for mobile home communities
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Residents and tenants of mobile
home communities now have a new
path to recourse if a dispute arises.
Alberta has extended the Residen-
tial Tenancy Dispute Resolution Ser-
vice (RTDRS) to mobile homes. The
system was first launched in 2006 and
receives more than 11,000 applications
annually. The service was made avail-
able for mobile homeowners and ten-
ants by Bill 3, The Mobile Home Sites
Tenancies Amendment Act, passed in
May 2020.
Mobile homes, of which there are
24,000 sites across the province, are
seen as an important affordable hous-
ing option for Albertans. But much
like in apartments, disputes between
residents and landlords may arise for a
variety of reasons.
The RTDRS is now accepting appli-
cations for mobile home tenancy-relat-
ed disputes. Tenants can apply to the
service to get their security deposit re-
turned, end the tenancy due to a break
Utility fees increase passes
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As planned in the town’s budget for
next year, council approved a sched-
uled increase to utility charges.
Strathmore town council passed
its 2021 operating budget on Nov. 4,
which included planned increases to
utility fees. Council has now formally
adopted these increases, after unani-
mously passing a fees amendment by-
law during its regular meeting on Dec.
2. The change takes effect on Jan. 1,
2021.
Utility fees will increase by two per
cent from 2020. These include bulk
water fees, maintenance and convey-
ance charges, consumption rates, un-
metered rates, turn on or off charges,
meter fees, sewer rates, sewer con-
sumption charges and administration
fees. As an example, bulk water will
cost $5.35 per cubic metre, compared
to $5.25 in 2020.
The late penalty rate (2.7 per cent)
is unchanged. However, the flat charge
for an outstanding utility bill or failed
payment (e.g., not sufficient fund
cheques) also increased by two per
2020Tree of Hope
For the 25th consecutive year,
you have the opportunity to
remember loved ones and support
the Strathmore Hospital and
Home Care With A Donation to the
Hospital Foundation.
Names of those remembered
and the Donor will be put on a
Decorative Ornament and be placed
on the Christmas Tree in the
Hospital Lobby.
Donations of $10 or more receive
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of rental agreement, claim financial
damages, get their rent reduced for
loss of benefit of a rental agreement
and receive compensation for per-
forming the landlord’s obligations.
Landlords can apply to resolve un-
paid rent or utility payments, end the
tenancy and take possession of the
site, order a tenant to vacate the mo-
bile home site, claim financial damag-
es, receiving compensation for losses
when a tenant has not vacated the site
on time.
This system has been described by
the government as a faster, less formal
and less expensive alternative to the
court system for Albertans renting res-
idential properties and mobile home
sites. Applying to the service costs $75,
compared to $100 to $200 for provin-
cial court fees.
Landlords and tenants can file ap-
plications for compensation of up to
$50,000 through the system. But they
still have the option of resolving dis-
putes valued over $50,000 or other
issues outside its scope through the
court system.
cent.
Additionally, the town increased its
utility allowances, which are monthly
charges that fund the town’s utility in-
frastructure reserve fund, by $1.50 per
month, from $6 to $7.50. This increase
is made up of a 25-cent increase for
water, sewer, solid waste and recy-
cling, and a 75-cent increase for the
storm sewer infrastructure charge.
These changes were made in accor-
dance with the town’s 2021 long-term
financial plan, explained Mel Tiede,
the town’s director of corporate ser-
vices, during the meeting.
“These increases will preserve the
principle of utilities being self-suffi-
cient and not relying on tax funding,”
he said.
INVOICING CHANGES
Also during the Dec. 2 meeting,
council passed a water administration
bylaw, which provides for utilities to
be charged on a monthly basis, now
in effect.
Previously, the town’s utility depart-
ment billed utilities through two routes:
one at the beginning of a month, and
the other at mid-month.
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Urgent applications, relating to evic-
tion and ending tenancies, are heard
within 10 to 15 business days, while
other applications, such as for secu-
rity deposits or damages, are heard in
about 30 to 45 business days.
The Alberta government is also pro-
viding a survey for residents and land-
lords of mobile home communities
about other issues and concerns. The
survey, which closes Dec. 13, 2020, can
be completed online (www.alberta.ca/
mobile-home-site-issues-engagement.
aspx). It covers site maintenance, mo-
bile home community infrastructure,
health and safety, affordability, and
safety and security.
Leela Aheer, MLA for Chestermere-
Strathmore, encourages residents to
participate in the online survey to pro-
vide important feedback.
“Allowing residents and landlords
of mobile home communities to settle
disputes can provide speedier resolu-
tions and ensures that they have ac-
cess to the same tools as renters in
apartments or single-family homes,”
she said.
However, as part of a 2020 capital
project, the town implemented new
remote water meters (SENSUS) us-
ing communication towers and new
software. With this system now op-
erational, all utility accounts will be
billed on the 25th of each month. It
has also automated some of the utility
department’s procedures, resulting in
decreased staffing requirements.
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Strathmore RCMP are reminding
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
following several thefts from vehicles.
- Locking your vehicle doors is a
quick and simple way to help
prevent this crime.
- Hide loose change inside the vehicle
where it can’t easily be seen and take
all items of any value with you when
leaving your car.
- Never leave your vehicle running
unattended.
Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help
do their part by ensuring their property
is properly locked.
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Gord Morck
Pharmacist
Capsule Comments
Dementia is a scary diagnosis. There are many
screening tests available to help in this diagnosis.
One is called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
(MoCA). In fact, this one was used on one very
high-ranking politician a while back. It includes
drawing a stick figure, connecting numbers and
letters in order, naming animals, remembering five
words and repeating them back in 5 minutes an of
course numerical tests, like subtracting seven from
60 down. The test is a screen only and may tell the
doctor and family what they already suspect.
The two most popular pain-killers in Canada are
acetaminophen and ibuprofen. It’s probably not sur-
prising that someone would come up with one prod-
uct containing both drugs. The product will be called
Combogesic and contains 325mg of acetaminophen
and 97.5mg of ibuprofen. The same precautions ap-
ply to this new product as with the individual drugs
like not combining it with other pain-relievers con-
taining the same ingredients.
Just a reminder for those who haven’t had their flu
shot this year yet. It’s not too late. Australia has
already been through its flu season, there was the
highest demand for flu shots in history. The result
was less flu infections and deaths across the whole
population.
There is a link between taking high doses of vi-
tamin C (above 1000mg/day) and kidney stones.
Many people take extra vitamin C at this time of
year but if you have a history of kidney stones, per-
haps it’s good to stop the vitamin C. Kidney stones
are no fun.
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Lighting the Christmas tree
The downtown Christmas tree sponsored by
Fortis and Chinook Financial was officially lit up
for the season on Nov. 30. Clare Hagstrom from
Fortis lights up the tree with green and twinkling
white lights. Adelle Ellis Photo
Staying safe
LEELA SHARON AHEER
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
As I write this article, I would like
to send my love and condolences to
those who have lost loved ones, and to
our frontline workers, ICU doctors and
nurses and everyone who is working
hard to keep us safe. We are heading
into some very difficult days with CO-
VID numbers increasing. We are trying
as a province to turn these numbers
around, and it will take all of us. I know
it has been difficult to stay away from
family and friends, especially during
the Christmas season of giving. I have
not seen my parents for eight weeks,
or my niece and nephew who live
on the same street. We have not been
able to do so many things that we may

   


Alberta starts COVID-19 rapid testing pilot
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Alberta government has started
a pilot program to evaluate two COV-
ID-19 rapid testing kits.
More than 100,000 tests are being
made available for distribution to tar-
geted sites in the province. This in-
cludes the PanBio rapid antigen tests
being used at one assessment centre in
Calgary and one assessment centre in
Edmonton. The IDNow tests will begin
to be used at the COVID-19 assessment
centres in Slave Lake and St. Paul, and at
the hospital lab in Bonnyville.
The Abbott IDNow and PanBio CO-
VID-19 Ag testing kits are both pro-
duced by Abbott Laboratories, an Amer-
ican multinational medical devices and
health care company.
According to Tyler Shandro, Alberta’s
have previously taken for granted, and
it is going to be tough these next few
weeks. We are hoping to see the COVID
vaccination roll out for our most vulner-
able and our frontline workers in Janu-
ary. This is exciting news, as the vaccine
should be distributed to over 430,000
folks in the first phase.
A smooth and rapid vaccine distribu-
tion will not only be essential to our
economic recovery, but it will also be a
matter of life or death for many Alber-
tans. I am honoured to know and work
with Paul Wynnyk, Deputy Minister of
Municipal Affairs who will be leading
the provincial COVID task force. Lieu-
tenant General Wynnyk is a former of-
ficer in the Canadian Army and was a
commander of the Canadian Army un-
til 2018. In his current role with Mu-
Minister of Health, adding point-of-care
rapid testing to the province’s COVID-19
testing capacity will allow for the identi-
fication and notification of positive CO-
VID-19 cases in under 20 minutes.
IDNow, a “point-of-care” molecular
testing device, was released in 2014 to
detect influenza, streptococcus and re-
spiratory syncytial virus. The company
has modified the device to now allow
for testing of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).
PanBio is a smaller device that uses
both nasal and nasopharyngeal sample
collection. Instead of testing for the vi-
rus directly however, the version to be
employed tests for two antibodies asso-
ciated with COVID-19.
Patients who are within the first seven
days of expressing symptoms will re-
ceive these tests. This will allow health
officials to identify positive cases at
testing sites, thereby reducing the need
nicipal Affairs, Wynnyk successfully
spearheaded the provincial operations
centre’s effort to procure and distribute
masks, gowns, gloves and face shields
amid a global rush for personal protec-
tive equipment. We are so blessed to
have his steady hand at the helm of this
task force.
During this holiday season, I encour-
age you to shop local and shop safe.
Small and local businesses are eco-
nomic engines that employ millions
of people in Alberta. Many of the res-
taurants are doing delivery and curb-
side pick up. Local hot spots like Van
Son, Delhi Express and White Elephant
in Chestermere are doing some really
fun contests to win gift certificates to
the restaurants, and Van Son is helping
those in need, which just warms my
heart. We spent the weekend support-
ing local businesses all over the riding
DREAM. GROW. THRIVE.
for patient samples to be transported
to centralized laboratories for process-
ing, according to a government press
release.
Two swabs will be collected from
each patient. All negative tests from
both systems will be compared to re-
sults from the existing lab-based poly-
merase chain-reaction (PCR) testing
method, which is less likely to produce
false negatives (a test showing a nega-
tive result when the tested person has
the virus).
These devices have the potential for
use outside of traditional hospital set-
tings, in addition to hospitals or labo-
ratories. Therefore, they could be used
at point-of-care locations, such as care
centres or pharmacy clinics, to quickly
screen patients, or at other locations,
such as homeless shelters and long-
term care facilities.
and spent time at the Christmas market
in Indus meeting wonderful families
and buying everything from honey to
Christmas decorations.
I would like to give a huge shout out
to the Unger family in Indus for the
beautiful Christmas decorations they
made and donating the proceeds to the
Mustard Seed.
Chestermere-Strathmore, we can get
through this. We will be successful if
we do this all together. We need to take
care of each other and at this time of
love, the season of giving, the best gift
will be the sacrifice you make to stay
home, and that selfless act will help us
to turn these numbers around.
As always we love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect
for Chestermere-Strathmore, Minister of
Status of Women and Minister of Cul-
ture and Multiculturalism)

   
                     
                 
           
   
        
       
         
This year has looked a little different,
      
  but our wishes for you remain the
same: peace, happiness and time
with those who matter most.

Happy Holidays
from your Strathmore

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Busloads of giving
Volunteers around Strathmore and area gathered on Nov. 28 to “stuff a bus” to collect donations for the Strathmore and Wheatland County Christmas
Hamper Society.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Mask bylaw draws comments
To the Editor
Today’s (Dec. 3) decision by Strathmore’s town council to re-
quire the use of facial coverings brings with it interesting politi-
cal implications. After the recent prior vote against mandatory
masks, there was lots of vocal expression on both sides. My an-
ecdotal scorekeeping indicates that those in favour of mandatory
masks were either more numerous, more expressive, or both.
Throughout the melee, neither side made reference to any sci-
entific data to support their position. The bylaw states: “Whereas
the World Health Organization, Chief Public Health Officer for
Canada, and Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta have
identified face coverings to reduce the risk of spreading CO-
VID-19…”, which is difficult to support, because none of those
offices has published or referenced scientific evidence to sup-
port that recommendation either.
But the lack of science is not what makes this politically in-
teresting. As a society we have chosen democracy, which in its
purest expression allows the people to decide society’s rules,
via their elected officials. Following the vote against mandatory
Lead by example?
To the Editor
It’s pretty clear to me by the example that I observed on TV
how serious this UCP government takes the pandemic when we
had Premier Jason Kenney update the latest set of new restric-
tions. Who walks up to the podium, takes off his mask to speak
and then walks away with mask in hand? Then Health Minister
Tyler Shandro walks up, no mask on; then our chief medical offi-
cer of health and adviser to the government, Dr. Deena Hinshaw,
walks up wearing a mask, sanitizes hands, removes mask by the
straps, speaks, then re-sanitizes her hands, puts on mask by the
straps then walks away. Couldn’t be more clear of the message
and example of concern sent.
Once again, we have a government that prefers to deal with
the more costly aftermath than dealing with the condition. Which
is more important: money or people? Given the daily numbers
as predicted by the health professionals continues its climb, my
Harvest Healing Centre Church Strathmore United Church
403-880-3171
Christmas Eve service at 6:00 pm. If the
weather is decent out we’ll be in the
parking lot , if not, inside.
403-934-3025
Sunday Services currently online at www.
smoreuc.com
Christmas Eve posted December 24th.
Photo Courtesy of Carmen Briggs
masks, the council members who voted against were subject to
threats, intimidation and bullying – not only by certain members
of the public, but by at least one council member. On social me-
dia, many who were disappointed with the original decision ex-
pressed that they were “ashamed” and “saddened” for our com-
munity. Ashamed is how you should feel if you are among those
who trying to coerce others through intimidation or mockery.
Saddened is how you should feel when democracy – elected of-
ficials voting on behalf of the preferences of their constituents
– is reduced to mob rule, the implications of which change our
system of government.
The bylaw is what it is now, so if you like masks, try not to
gloat. If you don’t like masks, express yourself with your vote
during the next election. And when you feel compelled to con-
front someone for not living up to your expectation, know that
there are exemptions provided within the bylaw, and respect
that others don’t require your judgment, expressed or otherwise.
Glenn Wegner
Strathmore
guess is we’ll hear Kenney in about a week or two point the
finger at Albertans, rather than be a leader in controlling the
spread. It’s like we have learned nothing from the dress rehears-
al in the spring; and now are entering panic mode months later,
with last minute back-up plans. Ever wonder why the numbers
are so low in the Maritimes? I mean, they are just Canadians like
us. My guess is there’s a broader sense of a collective community
that puts people first and understands it actually works.
You can control your personal environment by observing the
health recommendations, it’s literally in your hands to do. If ev-
eryone did that, what do you think the result would be? It is our
collective choice: we either control the virus or it will control us,
physically and financially.
Dennis Bigras
Wheatland County
Strathmore Minor Hockey Association
Holiday Feast
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Obituary
GAUTHIER,
Raymond “Ray” James
August 24, 1937
– December 6, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Ray’s pass-
ing. Ray was a beloved Husband, Dad, Popa, and
Great-Grand Popa. He will be dearly missed by all
family and friends.
Ray grew up on the Gauthier Family Homestead in
Ouelletteville, raised by his Mother, Laurette (Harry)
Gustavsen, and Grandparents, Albert and Julia
Gauthier, alongside his aunts and uncles. He started
his education in a one room schoolhouse and gradu-
ated from CBV school in Cluny. Ray married his wife,
Donna, in 1962 and he spent over thirty years work-
ing as a WID ditchrider while farming and living on
the Crowfoot headquarters where they raised their
family. After moving to Strathmore, Ray worked for
many local homebuilders doing carpentry, tiling, and
painting. He was a true jack of all trades. In his spare
time, he enjoyed playing baseball, snowmobiling,
golfing, camping, painting, playing guitar and banjo,
and most of all, he loved to play crib and enjoyed his
family immensely.
Ray is survived by his wife Donna of 58 years; three
children, Ginny (Perry) Haubrich, Joanne (Scott) Dry-
sdale, Russell (Susan) Gauthier; six grandchildren,
Britney, Heidi, Madison, Morgan, Courtney, and Ni-
cole; two great grandchildren, Quinn and Grey. Along
with his aunt Angele (Ken) Stewart, half-brother Phil
(Sharen) Gustavsen, and numerous extended family
and dear friends.
The family would like to send heartfelt thanks to the
staff of Sagewood, Dr. Sader, Strathmore Hospital, as
well as Dr. Kreptul and the many doctors and nurses
that have cared for Ray through his many health is-
sues. Also thank you to Glen, Francis, and Dean at
Wheatland Funeral Home for all their help and guid-
ance.
Due to COVID-19, the service will be limited to imme-
diate family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
directly to the Canadian Cancer Foundation (cancer.
ca) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (heartand-
stroke.ca).
To send condolences, please visit Ray’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
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In person Christmas Eve - 5p, 7p, 9p.
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If people want to pre-register,
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can call the Parish Office at 403-934-2641.
Online registration opens on
December 17th.
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December 10, 2020
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son, Acer; only surviving sibling, Norma Kernaghan; Volume 18 instantly receive more the border. To apply, please Golden Hills School Division #75 has an
as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and
friends of her family.
4 money. CALL THE BENEFITS
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email resume and a current
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Joan was a fun loving person all of her life, and tal-
ented in so many ways. Helping raise her siblings and
$50 each sage with Your Name and job description are available on the GHSD
including Mailing Address to 403-980- GET YOUR website at www.ghsd75.ca
then her own children, never a dull moment as Joan 3605 for your FREE benefits CLASSIFIED ADS IN
entertained everyone at her home and throughout her GST THE TIMES!
package. 403-934-5589 Interested candidates are invited to submit
journey of years in work, sports and play.
She was an honorary member of the Ladies Auxiliary a resume by email or mail by December 17,
#10 and Royal Purple in Strathmore. TENDER 2020, before 12:00 pm.
Joan will be sadly missed by all at Sagewood Care,
caregivers, old and new friends and all those who
Available from
Land for Sale by Tender Please forward resume to:
crossed her path. Her last remaining years on Daw-
Kneehill County, Alberta Human Resources
son Lake floor kept her here with us. The loving care John Godsman 403.827.7991 or
she received was nothing but outstanding and our Land Acres Golden Hills School Division No. 75
Rocky’s Bakery, 126 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore Parcel 1: NE 19-28-23-W4M 156.50 435A Highway No. 1
family is deeply thankful to all of you that touched her
life and made Dawson her home. Parcel 2: Plan 0910085 Block 1 Lot 1 3.50 Strathmore, AB T1P 1J4
We are all feeling the comfort of knowing she is again 140+ acres of cultivated land with 3.5 acre humanresources@ghsd75.ca
with her family and friends. subdivision and 2 Ember surface leases. Bids
Joan will be cremated as per her wish, and due to must be unconditional bids for both Parcels, must
Covid restrictions, no service will be held at this time. be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank
Memorial tributes in Joan’s memory, may be made to draft payable to Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Manderley Turf Products Inc.
the Alzheimer Society www.alzheimer.ca Law equal to five (5%) percent of the bid price 255041 Twp Rd 234
To send condolences, please visit Joan’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. NOTICE as a deposit, and all bids must be received by
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law by 12:00pm on
Wheatland County, AB
Looking for:

FARM
December 22, 2020. All unsuccessful bidders will

After 4:30 pm have their deposit cheque/bank draft returned.

The owner will not be obligated to accept the
GARAGE SALE December 31, 2020 higher or any bid submitted for consideration.
PLEASE CONTACT SMITH HERSEY LABOURERS
Seasonal, Full-Time Work
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TENDER PACKAGE AT: 4 Vacancies
Saturday, December 12 and and Billing Notice Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law
104-2201 Box Springs Blvd. NW
Job Length is 4-6 Months
Wage is $16/hr
Sunday, December 13
11 am to 4 pm
increases by a Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0C8
Attn: M. Shane Donner
Benefits include:
4% Vacation Pay per payperiod.
176 Wildrose Drive, Strathmore 9% Penalty Charge shane@smithhersey.com
(403) 443-3630 Medical Insurance provided.
Decorator’s Dream, furniture, accessories,
holiday décor and much, much more! Avoid the extra charge Duties include:
Tools, household items, china, pottery, TV’s, by mailing or dropping off a HELP WANTED • Operation of tractors to mow grass,
cultivate and seed fields.
bedding, lawn furniture.
post-dated cheque today.
PRICES DRASTICALLY REDUCED.
Thank You
Cattle Herdsperson • Harvesting sod.
• Equipment Maintenance.
Private Covid Safe Appointments, 1442578 Alberta Ltd.
• Irrigation work, moving irrigation systems,
403-983-2135 Duties: Monitor the health and welfare of our
set up and take down.
cattle, administer treatment, sort and load cattle,
No early birds or children please!! wean calves and assist with general farm duties, • Yard Maintenance.
Covid 19 protocols in place including social Operate and maintain farm machinery and • Pallet Repairs.
distancing, sanitization and equipment. Horse riding is a must. • Lots of repetitive tasks, handling heavy
mandatory masks. 2 to 3 years of experience and education loads, physically demanding. Attention
Location: is 20 minutes south of Strathmore to detail, sitting, standing, walking, bending,
LEGAL NOTICE Wage range: $15.00 - $17.50 / Hour crouching and kneeling.
Hours: 36 to 55/week
Notice to Creditors Permanent full time. Benefits available Expected start date April 5 - Oct. 31, 2021.
Shared accommodations
and Claimants
Merry Christmas
May be available
Apply by mail or email only.
Estate of MYRTLE LUCY ALLEN Please send resume to: Mailing address: 55403 Range Road,
who died on November 5, 2020 1442578 Alberta Ltd. 222 Sturgeon County, AB. TOA 1N1

& Happy
Box 2325 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
If you have a claim against this estate, you Call: 403-934-4331 • Fax: 403-934-6668
Email address:
must file your claim by January 18, 2021 employment@strangmuir.com bjones@manderley.com

New Year
with LYNN WOODS LAW OFFICE
at Box 2335
#101 318 3rd Avenue, Seasonal Nursery
During the holidays and Greenhouse Jobs
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3

our office will be

If you do not file by the date above, the estate
property can lawfully be distributed without Job includes maintaining plants, potting,
regard to any claim you may have. Full-time Seasonal planting, harvesting trees, loading and
Creditors: you must include a full descrip- CLOSED Positions Starting unloading trucks, assembling orders etc.
tion and value of the debt you allege the de-
April 2021 Applicants should be willing to learn and
ceased owes you and a full description and
value of any of the deceased’s property that DECEMBER able to do physical work. Horticulture
Send Resumes to:
you hold as security for the debt. 24, 25, 26, 27& 28, 2020 erin@eaglelakenurseries.com
experience an asset. Applicants require
their own transportation to rural address
Claimants: you must include a full descrip-
tion of your claim and why you have a right
& JANUARY 1, 2021 5kms east of Strathmore. Starting wage
Fax 403-934-3626 $15.20 per hour.
to make such a claim.
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& water included. No pets. Ryan Mack Heavy Duty Mechanic
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Call Keli 403-324-2944. W/D. NP/NS. $900/mo +
$900 S.D. Utilities not incl.
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Canadian Prairie Pickers

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are once again touring the area!

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are once again touring the area!
or Text 403-324-7710

WATER WELL DRILLING

Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Paying Cash For Coin Collections,
For All Your Water Needs
Silver & Gold Coins, Silver & Gold Coins,
Royal Can. Mint Sets. Royal Can. Mint Sets.
Also Buying Gold Jewelry Also Buying Gold Jewelry

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403-934-4271
call Kellie at 1-778-257-8647 call Kellie at 1-778-257-8647 Box 1 Site 22 RR 2, Strathmore AB, T1P 1K5
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Physical
Distancing
6 feet
Town of Strathmore Community Page
2021 Call For Grant Applications
Deadline December 23
Family and Community Support Service Grants Support Project that:
enhance the social well-being of individuals, families and community
through prevention, early intervention and community engagement;
responds to community and social issues through partnerships and
collaboration; addresses the truth and reconciliation calls to action
promoting inclusivity and diversity.
All applicants must contact FCSS at fcss@strathmore.ca or
call 403-934-9090 to discuss the intent of their application
and review eligibility requirements in order to proceed with the
funding process.
Christmas Decorating Contest!
Hey Strathmore! We are hosting a Christmas Decorating contest for residents
and businesses within the Town of Strathmore. The contest runs from
November 27 to December 20, 2020. Judging will take place on December
21 and 22, 2020 and winners will be announced on December 23rd, 2020.
The contest can be entered by posting photos of homes and businesses on
Facebook and using #StrathmoreDecorates2020 .
“The Town of Strathmore has planned a community wide Christmas
Decorating contest. This is a great way for the community to come together
using a virtual platform to celebrate the holidays, while still remaining
cautious of COVID-19,” - Mayor Pat Fule.
For contest rules visit: strathmore.ca/ChristmasContest
Town of Strathmore Building Temporary Service
Change
On December 17 and 18 our IT Team will move our servers and other equipment
to the new Strathmore Municipal building. This requires a shutdown of our
internal network, phone system, and other systems. Our staff will not have
access to email service or direct lines. Residents can contact our temporary
main number at 403-934-3133 if necessary.
The Strathmore.ca will be active, but our PerfectMind, MyStrathmore, Citizen
Communication Forms, and CityWorks programs will not be available to
residents. Our recreation facilities will remain open, but all bookings must me
made prior to 4:30pm December 16 . Emergency services will not be affected.
Our Municipal Offices will be closed to residents during these two days. Please
make all arrangements to schedule appointments, bill payments etc., before
Dec 17. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience
and understanding.
The following facilites remain accessible by phone if urgent.
Handibus: 403 934 3418
Fire Hall: 403-934-3022
FCSS: 403-934-9090
Main Line: 403-934-3133
Municipal Enforcement: 403-361-2112
680 Westchester Road, Strathmore AB, T1P 1J6 . 403 934 3133 .
Physical
Distancing
2 meters
For more information on COVID-19 visit our trusted sources at
www.AlbertaHealthServices.ca and www.Alberta.ca
For local COVID-19 information: Strathmore.ca/COVID19
Expanded Health Measures in Effect Province-wide
All Albertans, businesses, organizations and service providers must follow all
new health measures.
New expanded mandatory measures come into effect Dec. 8 for social
gatherings and mandatory masking. All others come into effect 12:01 a.m.,
Dec.13.
These restrictions will be in place for a minimum of four weeks.
SOCIAL GATHERINGS - Effective Immediately
⚠️ All indoor and outdoor social gatherings – public and private – are
prohibited. This does not apply to service visits from caregivers, health or
child care providers and co-parenting arrangements.
⚠️ Close contacts are limited to household members only. Individuals who live
alone may have the same two non-household close contacts for the duration
of this restriction.
MANDATORY MASKING – Effective Immediately
⚠️ The mandatory indoor public masking requirement will be extended
province-wide.
⚠️ Applies to all indoor workplaces and facilities outside the home. Applies to
employees, visitors and the general public. Farm operations are excluded.
PLACES OF WORSHIP – Effective Dec. 13
⚠️ All places of worship will be limited to 15% of fire code occupancy for in-
person attendance, with physical distancing and masking.
⚠️ Virtual or online services are strongly encouraged
⚠️ Drive-in services where individuals do not leave their vehicles and adhere to
guidance will be permissible and are not subject to capacity restrictions.
RETAIL SERVICES – Effective Dec. 13
⚠️ Retail services must reduce customer capacity to 15% of fire code
occupancy, with a minimum of 5 customers.
⚠️ Curbside pick up, delivery and online services are encouraged.
⚠️ Shopping malls will be limited to 15% of fire code occupancy.
CLOSURES – Effective Dec. 13
⚠️ Restaurants, pubs, bars, lounges and cafes will be closed to in-person
service. Only take out, curbside pickup and delivery services are permitted.
⚠️ Casinos, bingo halls, gaming entertainment centres, racing entertainment
centres, horse tracks, raceways, bowling alleys, pool halls, legions, and
private clubs will be closed.
⚠️ Recreational facilities – fitness centres, recreation centres, pools, spas,
gyms, studios, day and overnight camps, indoor rinks and arenas – will be
closed.
⚠️ Entertainments businesses and entities – libraries, science centres,
interpretive centres, museums, galleries, amusement parks and water parks
– will be closed.
⚠️ Hotels may remain open but must follow restrictions – no spas, pools or in-
person dining. Room services only.
⚠️ Personal and wellness services, including hair salons, nail salons, massage,
tattoos, and piercing, will be closed.
⚠️ Health services, including physiotherapy or acupuncture, social or protective
services, shelters for vulnerable persons, emergency services, childcare,
and not-for-profit community kitchens, or charitable kitchens will remain
open for in-person attendance.
WORK FROM HOME – Effective Dec. 13
⚠️ Mandatory work from home measures will be implemented unless the
employer determines that work requires a physical presence for operational
effectiveness.
For more information visit: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-
public-health-measures.aspx
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