DECEMBER 18, 2020

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Seniors not
forgotten this
Christmas
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Strathmore Lions Club is

COVID-19 Update
in Strathmore &
Wheatland County
(as of December 15, 2020)
267 Cases
38 Active | 226 Recovered
3 Deaths
Look on Page 16 for
Town of Strathmore
Municipal Notices
Contact Us Today!
working to ensure every local sen-
ior has a merry Christmas, through
the Stuff a Christmas Stocking cam-
paign.
Marlene Risdon, a Lions Club
member who is leading the pro-
gram, said the project was started
to bring some holiday cheer to as
many seniors in town as possible.
A total of 452 seniors, including
residents of Wheatland Lodge and
Sagewood Care Home, have been
earmarked to receive a stocking.
“Those people have been on lock-
down and need some cheer,” said
Risdon. “They might still be on lock-
down at Christmas – I know a lot
of their families aren’t coming this
year.”
Each senior will receive a stocking
filled with gifts. Anyone wanting to
fill a stocking must contact Risdon
to get a name, either by message,
email or by stopping by her store,
The Rack On 3rd.
Once given a senior’s name, the
donor fills the stocking (or a box)
with gifts. Risdon can provide a list
of items for those who might be
stumped as to what to provide.
So far, there have been many peo-
ple, including some classes from
local schools, stepping up to help
fill stockings. Some local businesses
are getting into the act by filling 10
or 15 stockings as a team effort. As
of Dec. 14, Risdon said she had only
about 75 names remaining. Risdon
is hoping to have the stockings/box-
es complete by around Dec. 18.

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If there are any names left, the Li-
ons Club will ensure these seniors
receive a stocking with gifts. “Every-
body will get something,” said Ris-
don.
Look out below
Breyden Pickett enjoys a sled ride at Dinosaur Hill in Strathmore on Dec. 14. The hill is known as one of
the best sledding locations in town, even with just a bit of snow.
Sean Feagan Photo
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Food prices look to increase in 2021

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Household budgets could face additional strain in
2021, when food prices are predicted to rise.
Canada’s Food Price Report 2021, a yearly report
conducted by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhou-
sie University, forecasts an overall food price of three
to five per cent for 2021.
Based on these predictions, annual food expendi-
ture for a family of four is predicted to be $13,807, an
increase of $695 from 2020.
In dollars, this is the largest predicted increase in
the 11-year history of the report. However, Alberta’s
situation is expected to be better than other areas of
the country, as this province had a below-average ex-
pected food price increase in 2020, and again in 2021.
The food items with the greatest predicted increase
are meat (4.5 to 6.5 per cent increase), vegetables (4.5
to 6.5 per cent increase) and baked goods (3.5 to 5.5
per cent increase).
Meat prices increased more than predicted in 2020.
The anticipated increase in the 2020 report was four
to six per cent, while the actual result between Octo-
ber 2019 and September 2020 was 6.1 per cent.
This year, the entire agri-food chain has been af-
fected by the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting prices.
Supply chains both in Canada and internationally
have been “severely disrupted,” said Bow River MP
Martin Shields.
Border closures affected labour availability, ex-
plained Shields.
“In the case of B.C., for example, there were not a
lot of people available to pick cherries, right on down
to potatoes in the fall,” he said. “A lot of fruits and
vegetables were simply left behind because there just
weren’t people available to pick them,” he said.
As many of those B.C. farms supply local stores,
prices were affected here.
“When you have less supply, there’s going to be
a cost-factor associated with that shortage,” noted
Shields.
Numerous facilities also closed, such as the meat
processing plants that were shut down over the
spring and summer in Alberta due to outbreaks of
the virus. Also, consumer demand and employment
have changed and new safety protocols, production,
manufacturing, distribution and retailing practices
have shifted, according to the report.
The result of these impacts will be more expensive
food and less variety, said Shields. “That’s going to be
tough.”
Canada’s food prices are expected to increase in 2021 by three to
five per cent, with meat, vegetables and baked goods to increase
the most. Sean Feagan Photo
While the pandemic has affected these food chains,
Canadians should still have confidence in their food
supply.
“Canada has one of the safest food systems in the
world that has, over the past 10 months, shown just
how resilient it is when it comes to responding in an
efficient and timely fashion to ensure that consumers
are guaranteed a constant provision of safe, nutritious
food products,” said Dr. Stuart Smyth, project co-lead
and industry funded research chair in agri-food inno-
vation at the University of Saskatchewan.
Other factors that could affect food prices include
climate change, the growth of e-commerce and online
services, loss of the food manufacturing sector, the
nation’s single-use plastic ban, and the impact of the
U.S. presidential election on food policy and the Ca-
nadian dollar, according to the report.

Access to town facilities changes

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore’s major sports facilities are closed as of
Dec. 9 under the new provincial restrictions, including
the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre, Strath-
more Aquatic Centre and Strathmore Family Centre.
The Lions Outdoor Skating Rink is now open, but
some restrictions are in effect, including a capacity
limit of 10 people.
The Town of Strathmore recommends wearing a
mask at the outdoor rink where it could be difficult
to maintain two metres of separation from people out-
side one’s own household. This includes between the
skating rink and parking lot, while putting on or tak-
ing off skates, and while skating. Face masks are not
mandatory outdoors, however. No outdoor hockey is
permitted while on the rink.
For now, the Lions rink is the only current skating
option in town, as ice at Strathmore Lake and Kinsmen
Lake is not yet thick enough to safely support skating.
TOWN SERVICES AVAILABLE ONLINE
Although the town office is closed and employees
are working from home for the time being, town ser-
vices and staff are still available. Residents can email
town staff or use online forms for parks or public
works requests, available through the town’s website,
or call using the town’s telephone directory, 403-934- Strathmore’s indoor recreation facilities are now closed due to new
3133. Utility and tax payments can be made online COVID-19 public health measures, but skating remains an option
and by telephone. outside. Sean Feagan Photo

Holiday Closures
The Administration Office, Agricultural Service Board Shop, and Public Works shop will be closed December
25, 2020, to January 1, 2021, with regular hours resuming on January 4, 2021.

All Waste Transfer Sites will be closed on the following dates: December 24, 25, and 26, 2020, and January
1, 2021. Other than the closure dates listed above, Waste Transfer Sites will be open and operate as usual.
Visit our website directory to view the standard schedule at each of our sites.
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Wheatland County would like to wish everyone a warm and safe Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

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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SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore housing market is moving, but prices are
lower than some sellers would like.
“There is a lot of movement right now,” said Kevin Baldwin,
realtor of Real Estate Professionals Inc.
Hayley Poirier, realtor of Homes by Hayley, agreed.
“We have definitely seen an upward trend in the number of
houses, attached homes and condominiums in the last half of
2020,” she noted.
This trend in the market was also noticed by John Getz, a
lawyer with Getz, Collins & Associates.
“Real estate has just been going nuts this fall,” said Getz.
“We had more closings in October than we’ve had in any
month since 2007.”
In the last month, there have been 32 properties sold, with
88 properties for sale, according to data provided by Bald-
win. The four neighbourhoods with the highest number of
sales were Hillview Estates (eight), Cambridge Glen (five),
Downtown (five) and Strathaven (four).
The reason for the increase in sales is lower interest rates,
said Baldwin.
“Some of the banks are offering 0.99 per cent, for a five-
year term with a lower down payment,” he said. “You don’t
have to go in with 20 per cent down, you can go in with five
per cent.”
But the easing of COVID-19 restrictions also helped boost
sales, explained Poirier.
“The market was tough in the first half of 2020 until it was
clearly defined that real estate and realtors were considered
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BBB SERVING SOUTHERN ALBERTA AND EAST KOOTENAY

Shop Safe, Shop Smart this holiday season

Retailers are advised to follow health

through correspondence
department guideline to keep shoppers and
employees safe while in the store. The usual
rush and crush of holiday crowds are expected
to be greatly reduced due to requirements for
social distancing.

Financially, some shoppers may have a smaller

holiday budget as many people continue to
look for work, including applying for part-time
holiday jobs.
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Much of the 2020 holiday gift shopping will
more than likely involve searching for online
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The hail
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for people to con- Brandon Giffen, charged with first-de-
Those who garden and truck patch into Harvest Healing Centre Church gree murder in the death of Kristian
learn from Ayoungman, has been denied bail.
Christian William White – better
their mistakes STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH known within the Strathmore and Sik-
are likely to ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
105 Main St. Carseland
403-991-6143
sika communities as Kristian Ayoung-
man – was found with a fatal gunshot
develop 112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956 Pastor: Kevin Enns
wound by RCMP on the morning of
Pastor: Donald Pierre office@bowriveralliance.com
wisdom. Services held every Saturday Broadcasting services on March 17, 2019 in a vehicle south of
Sabbath School: 10 AM church Facebook page. Strathmore.
Worship Service: 11 AM www.bowriveralliance.com
Ayoungman was a well-known and
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
donald816@hotmail.com SACRED HEART CATHOLIC popular former hockey player with the
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym Wheatland Kings in Strathmore. The
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore 24-year-old grew up playing hockey in
(1 PET. 2:9) 403-934-2641 the Siksika and Strathmore commun-
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly
403-714-2283
ities.
Masses: Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 10 am
Pastor: Sunday Adeola www.sacredhc.ca Brandon Daniel Giffen (26) and
Will be offering online services his brother Kody Giffen (23), both of
until further notice. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN Strathmore, were charged with first de-
www.rccgstrathmore.com 103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
gree murder.
HOPE COMMUNITY Rev. Malcolm Kern On Dec. 8, Calgary judge Sherry Ka-
COVENANT CHURCH Sunday worship online at chur denied an application for bail for
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424 facebook.com/strathmoreanglican Brandon Giffen, ruling he will remain
Pastor: Heidi Wiebe “Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ” in jail until his trial, scheduled for June
In person services have resumed
Preschool cancelled. STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2021. Kachur imposed a publication
Online services available. 50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 ban of submissions and evidence relat-
www.hope-community.ca Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer ed to the hearing.
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda On Aug. 13, 2020, Kody Giffen plead-
STRATHMORE UNITED All services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
ed guilty to the lesser charge of man-
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025 www.strathmorefullgospel.com slaughter. He will be sentenced in 2021.

Rev. Pamela Scott
In-person services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
Online services available at
www.smoreuc.com
The office will be open part time.
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
TIMES
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson STRATHMORE
All worship services and gatherings are
closed until further notice.
The office will be open part time.
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Small businesses needing support
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a tough year, Strathmore and Wheatland
County’s small business community is facing an-
other hurdle as the province has enacted additional
public health measures, including reducing retail
capacity to 15 per cent and closing in-person din-
ing for restaurants and bars.
But there are several supports available – and
ways residents can help.
The provincial and federal governments have ex-
panded small business support, including the Small
and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant and the
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, respectively.
For business owners, these are options worth ex-
ploring, said Hayley Poirier, chair of the Strathmore
Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC).
“They’ve increased the amount available, and I
am told that the process is easier to manage than
in the springtime,” she said. “The increased grant
of up to $20,000 could be the way that a business
might survive this new lock down.”
SUPPORTING LOCAL
But while these new supports could keep some
local small businesses alive, their lifeblood remains
commerce from consumers.
“Local businesses in Strathmore and Wheatland
County need us more than ever to be shopping
in their stores,” said Poirier, who added the new
restrictions create a new challenge for small busi-
nesses at a key time of year for them.
“In the four to six weeks leading up to Christmas,
every dollar that comes into their registers helps
make or break their year,” said Poirier. “With the
reduced amount of people allowed in stores at one
time, that’s going to make it even tougher.”
That means there is an opportunity for residents
to help.
“If you are one of those people like myself who
have not finished your shopping list yet, please
look to your own community and shop in our small
businesses this year,” she said.
Shopping in Strathmore in Wheatland County
has some advantages, including shorter lineups
at the tills. For anyone not comfortable with in-
person shopping, there are still options to support
local, with businesses supporting online shopping,
curbside pickup and personal shopping. Poirier
recommends calling a business to see which of
these services they may offer.
Many businesses have created an online shop-
ping option, which may help ease the blow of the
new restrictions, said Bow River MP Martin Shields.
“That is very helpful, especially for a business in a
smaller community, such as Strathmore.”
Shields encourages patience and understanding
while visiting a small business affected by the new
measures.
“If the restrictions mean very few are allowed in
a store at a time, find a time when there may be
fewer people wanting to go to that store, and visit
at those times,” he said, adding if residents want a
business to survive, they must support them.
“When I travelled around my constituency earlier
in the spring, the smaller the community, the more
support there was for the one or two restaurants
or stores there,” he said. “People supported them,
because they understood that if they didn’t, they
(restaurants, stores) would be gone.”
Restaurants are now closed to in-person dining
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Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer,
MLA
and are hurting as a result. But most are still offer- Chestermere-Strathmore
ing take-out, with many having their menus online.
“In our household we have supported our local
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existing business support program was also an-
nounced.
The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant
was launched in June to provide businesses com-
prised of less than 500 employees to receive up to
$5,000 to offset impacts of the pandemic. Now the
program is being expanded to provide a second
payment of up to $20,000 to affected businesses.
To support this expansion criteria, the province-
wide budget of the program was increased, from
$200 million to $500 million.
Businesses are eligible to receive up to 15 per
cent of the pre-pandemic monthly revenues of
businesses affected by public health orders. This
second payment is open to businesses in any CO-
VID-19 “watch area,” which includes Strathmore
and Wheatland County. The funding can be used
however the business owner chooses, including
personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies,
rent, wages, inventory or adopting electronic com-
merce systems.
The eligibility threshold has been lowered. Pre-
viously, businesses that had lost 40 per cent of
pre-pandemic revenue were eligible. But now, the
amount is 30 per cent, thereby expanding the num-
ber of businesses that may qualify, with eligibility
retroactive to March 31, 2020.
REGIONAL RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND
Community Futures Wild Rose (CFWR) is also
providing additional $40,000 small business loans
as part of Canada’s Regional Relief and Recovery
Fund. This loan, which targets rural small and me-
dium-sized businesses and nonprofits to cover on-
going costs and resume operations, is zero-interest
until Jan. 2023.
“Every day, we see small businesses continue to
struggle with reduced revenues, increased costs
and uncertainty because of the COVID-19 pandem-
ic,” said Chantale Hache, CFWR executive director.
“This extension will ensure more rural SMEs (small-
and medium-sized enterprises) have access to relief
and recovery funding, and Community Futures can
continue to assist as many local businesses as pos-
sible during these difficult times.”
Since May 2020, CFWR has approved 42 appli-
cations, dispersed over $1.3 million in loans and
helped maintain 113 jobs. This additional funding
is part of $18.9 million allocated to the Community
Futures Network of Alberta, through the federal
government’s COVID-19 economic response plan.
It targets supporting rural and remote small- and
medium-sized enterprises that do not qualify for
other programs, such as the Canada Emergency
Business Account (CEBA) or Business Credit Avail-
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prevent this crime.
- Hide loose change inside the
vehicle where it can’t easily be seen
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Strathmore Handi-bus considering
service model change
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore Handi-bus Associa-
tion is considering adopting a new or-
ganizational model to address financial
challenges it faces.
The Strathmore Handi-bus provides
accessible transportation to senior
citizens and temporarily and perma-
nent disabled people of all ages. Dur-
ing Strathmore town council’s regular
meeting on Dec. 2, Wayne Herdman, as-
sociation treasurer, presented a history
of the organization and an account of
financial challenges it now faces.
In 1986, the Strathmore Handi-bus
Association was registered as a non-
profit under the Alberta Societies Act.
In 2003, the town, Wheatland County
and the society raised funds to build
a garage for its vehicles. At that point,
a board was established, composed of
local volunteers. The group ran into
financial difficulties, so the Handi-bus
Association entered a memorandum of
understanding (MOU) with the Town of
Strathmore.
The MOU states the town would pro-
vide $175,000 per year to fund salaries
for the Handi-bus and that it would
take over the operation and direction
of the service, explained Herdman. The
association then prospered for some
time, in part due to receiving “quite a
few generous” donations, he said.
But the Handi-bus Association started
to run into troubles around 2018, when
wages increased over 25 per cent, he

      


said. Then, in 2019, wages increased
again, by an additional seven per cent.
“Costs were going up and we didn’t
see the volume of donations that we
had previously,” he said. “It then be-
came a financial problem.”
Wages are now the organization’s
largest expense. In 2013, wages were
about $210,000, he said. In 2018, wages
were about $319,000.
This increase in revenue expendi-
tures hit the organization right in the
pocketbook. In 2019, the organization
had an approximately $76,000 deficit.
The 2020 deficit was estimated to be
$92,800, but with decreased service lev-
els due to COVID-19, the organization
is now forecasting a loss of $53,000 this
year.
Throughout that period, demand for
the service also increased. Between
2011 and 2019, the number of trips in-
creased by 47 per cent, from 2,487 to
5,626 trips per year. If the number of
trips continues to rise, the organization
must ensure it is financially feasible,
said Herdman.
To address this problem, the associa-
tion is proposing to change its service
delivery by taking direct control of op-
erations, in order to streamline costs
and wages. With that plan in mind, a
new budget was formulated for the or-
ganization, predicting a $14,500 deficit
in 2021 and a $30,800 deficit in 2022.
These forecasts incorporate the Town
of Strathmore continuing providing
$175,000 per year to the program, as
well as $35,000 from Wheatland Coun-
ty.
“If there’s any changes in that, it
becomes very difficult for us,” said
Herdman. “The Handi-bus operations
depend on donations, whether it’s sup-
port from the town or Wheatland Coun-
ty or other people, we’re very highly
dependent on that. If we lose any of the
donations we’re getting, it puts us in a
critical stage, and I’m not sure where
we go from there.”
The town has already budgeted
$175,000 for the organization in 2021.
Despite these challenges, the associa-
tion does have reserve funds, including
about $400,000 in accumulated surplus
as well as $100,000 in restricted funds
to purchase a new garage. As such, the
organization could possibly run off two
years of reserves, said Herdman.
Providing a service that is limited to
seniors and people facing accessibil-
ity challenges results in high operation
costs, explained Town of Strathmore
Councillor Jason Montgomery, who is
the town representative on the Handi-
bus board.
Part of the problem is that the service
pricing covers direct cost for operating
vans but does not cover overhead. But
the organization is hesitant to increase
rates, as was done last year, said Herd-
man. The association could try to find
efficiencies to deliver services more ef-
fectively and help its financial situation,
which would be more feasible with
greater independence, he said.
By operating independently, there
is also greater potential for the orga-
nization to receive grant funding from
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
(AGLC). Currently, however, the AGLC
has rules that prevent the association
from being a fundraising arm for a
town program, which it currently sees
as the case, explained Montgomery.
Residents can support the Handi-bus
service by volunteering for the board
and by donating to the association, to
make it more sustainable, said Mont-
gomery.
A report will be returning to town
council in January in relation to a pro-
posed new agreement, based on the

patients. However, good research should be re-
producible and this wasn’t. A group in Pennsyl- organization changing its method of
vania tried to no avail. The search goes on…….
   
service effective Feb. 1. If an agreement
It’s been proven that chronic cannabis use by is reached, the existing MOU will be
those under the age of 25 can have detrimental ef- terminated.
fects on the brain. However, the use by seniors is
not as well-known. Because cannabis is used by
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effects on the senior brain.
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How to support small businesses The 12 Days of Christmas
this holiday season
The holiday season is an im-
portant one for small businesses
every year, and it figures to take
on heightened importance in
2020. The outbreak of the novel
coronavirus COVID-19 in late
2019 and early 2020 hit small
businesses especially hard, with
many being forced to close their
facilities to customers in an effort
to prevent the virus from spread-
ing.
Estimates regarding the ef-
fects of the COVID-19 outbreak
on small businesses varied, but
many small business owners
were forced to let go employees
as they confronted steep declines
in revenue. A ZenBusiness survey
of more than 1,000 small busi-
ness founders, senior managers
and decision makers found that
37 percent of small businesses
that employ between 11 and 25
people were considering laying
off more than one-fifth of their
workforce.
As small businesses face dif-
ficult challenges, it’s no surprise
that many consumers want to
support locally owned small busi-
nesses this holiday season. Such
support not only can help small
businesses, but also can help to
revitalize local communities.
• Shop online. Online shop-
ping has traditionally been
dominated by big box retailers.
However, many small businesses
increased their e-commerce ca-
pabilities to generate revenue.
Shoppers concerned about shop-
ping in person this holiday sea-
son should explore the delivery
O Holy Night
The story of “O Holy Night” can be traced to a request made by a 19th century French
priest. In the fall of 1847, that priest asked a French merchant named Placide Cappeau
to write a Christmas poem. Cappeau’s poem was eventually shared with French com-
poser Adolphe Adam, who quickly set the poem to music. The resulting song made its
debut on Christmas Eve 1847 and has been a beloved holiday song ever since.
There’s always time and
opportunity to enjoy music!
Thank you for shopping
locally to help keep our
home economy alive!
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year 2021
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Peace be with you!
and curbside pickup options
available at locally owned small
businesses. Even businesses that
have not traditionally been al-
lowed to deliver, such as brewer-
ies and wineries, have been able
to do so during the outbreak, giv-
ing consumers unlimited online
shopping options.
• Purchase gift cards. Gift
cards take the guesswork out
of holiday shopping, and such
cards are easily shipped or even
emailed to loved ones. That’s a
significant benefit during the
2020 holiday season, when de-
livery times are expected to be
lengthy. Gift cards to local busi-
nesses simplify holiday shop-
ping, support small businesses
and help shoppers avoid poten-
tial delivery delays.
• Share your experience.
Word-of-mouth is vital to small
businesses at any time, and can
be especially valuable as these
companies try to overcome the
challenges posed by the CO-
VID-19 outbreak. Share infor-
mation about the lengths local
small businesses have gone to in
regard to safety measures, order
fulfillment and their delivery and
pickup efforts. Such sharing may
compel neighbors and friends to
follow your lead and provide vi-
tal support to local businesses in
need this holiday season.
Small businesses are the back-
bone of many communities, and
the holiday season provides a
great opportunity to support
such firms as they look to recov-
er from a difficult year.
NOEL
May this Holy season show you
the way to peace, happiness and
contentment.
Thank you for your patronage
customers and friends.
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One of the most instantly recognizable holiday songs also boasts one of the most unique histories of any Christmas
carol. The exact origins and author of “The 12 Days of Christmas” are unknown, but according to the Catholic News
Agency, the song was written for Catholic children in England sometime after 1558. Between 1558 and 1829, Catho-
lics in England were forbidden to practice their faith openly. The song “The 12 Days of Christmas” was used to teach
Catholic children living under such restrictions about their faith. As a result, the song is filled with hidden meaning,
even if modern celebrants largely sing it to express their festive moods and not necessarily their respective faiths.
Start new caroling traditions
Caroling is a symbol of community that
once was a wildly popular holiday tradition
but has largely fallen by the wayside. This
once-beloved tradition can be brought back
with vigor.
History of caroling
Caroling evolved from the practice of was-
sailing. The word “wassail” is derived from
the Old Norse phrase “ves heill,” which
translates to “be well and in good health.”
As early as the 13th century, people in Eng-
land would travel between houses to go was-
sailing and wish their neighbors well during
the winter months. In some places, the word
“wassail” referred to a hot and thick spiced
beverage given to travelers to help them
stay warm. It is the precursor to modern-day and in tune.
mulled wines, cider and eggnog. • Choose familiar songs. Select a body of
Caroling largely remained separate from music that is familiar to all. Songs such as
Christmas until Saint Francis of Assisi incor- “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Deck the
porated similar well wishes and songs into Halls,” and “The 12 Days of Christmas” are
his Christmas services. Music was embraced easily recognizable. The more familiar the
as part of liturgical services during the holi- song, the easier it is for carolers to follow
day season. the tune. Have roughly 10 songs and rotate
as needed when visiting homes.
Caroling today • Map out your course. Caroling can take
Many caroling sessions now take place in- place over several days as carolers visit vari-
side of churches or schools as part of choral ous parts of their communities. A caroling
performances. However, with social distanc- session may last about an hour or two.
ing limitations in place, it may be the ideal • Dress for weather. Layer clothing and
time to once again implement door-to-door agree on some festive trimmings that unite
caroling. This can help bring cheer to people the caroling group. Wear comfortable shoes
who may be missing loved ones who can’t for walking.
travel, and may even buoy the spirits of those • Advertise your intentions. Let others know
who have been spending more time alone in that carolers will be stopping by on particu-
their homes. lar dates so they can come out on their front
These tips can make caroling more suc-
cessful.
porches or doorsteps. Follow social distanc-
ing guidelines if necessary and urge specta-
• Find someone with some musical knowl- tors to avoid congregating too closely in one
edge to guide the group. While everyone place.
needn’t be the next star singer, it helps if Caroling is a great way to enjoy the holiday
one person can help keep the group in time season responsibly.
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Deck
the
Halls
It’s hard to hear “Deck
the Halls” and not im-

Thinking of you
mediately be over-
come by the festive

at Christmastime.
nature of the holiday
season. The lyrics to
“Deck the Halls” were
written by the Scot-
tish musician Thomas Wishing you peace, joy and good fortune always!
Oliphant in 1862, and
the song many people
know today is a tradi- May your heart and home be filled with
tional Christmas carol.
However, the Welsh all the happiness this special season brings.
melody that is part of We thank you for your patronage,
the song can be traced
to the 16th century and
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Silent
Night
In 2018, the popular
Christmas carol “Silent
Night” celebrated the
200th anniversary of its
first performance. The lyr-
ics to “Silent Night” were
written by Austrian Ro-
man Catholic priest Jo-
seph Mohr in 1816. Over
the years, the melody has
been credited to the likes
of legendary compos-
ers such as Mozart and
Beethoven. However, a
manuscript handwritten
by Mohr and discovered
in 1995 revealed that the
Austrian composer Franz
Xaver Gruber composed
the music to this beloved
song.

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Pandemic is increasing child poverty
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Job losses and disruptions due to the
COVID-19 pandemic have increased
the number of children in Alberta liv-
ing in poverty.
A new report highlighting the issue
of child poverty, Spotlight: Lessons on
Child Poverty during a Pandemic, was
released jointly by the Alberta College
of Social Workers, the Edmonton Social
Planning Council and Public Interest
Alberta.
According to the report, one in six
(160,000) children in Alberta experi-
ence the effects of childhood poverty.
Children in single parent households
are more likely to experience poverty,
with almost 50 per cent (95,000) living
below the 2018 low-income threshold.
The COVID-19 pandemic increased
unemployment to a record high of 15.7
per cent in June 2020. This increased
food insecurity, and the inability to
consume an adequate daily diet quality
or quantity, by seven per cent, and for
households with children, by 19.6 per
cent, explained Sandra Ngo, research
coordinator for the Edmonton Social
Planning Council, in a news release.
“That’s nearly one in five Canadians
who can’t always afford healthy nu-
tritious food for themselves and their
families,” said Ngo. “It is clear that
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these bleak employment numbers have
wreaked havoc on the ability for fami-
lies to provide for their children.”
But family and child poverty are not
solely due to the pandemic, Ngo add-
ed. “If anything, this crisis is shining a
spotlight on already-existing problems.
COVID-19 has exposed deficits in how
our society has cared for the most vul-
nerable experiencing poverty.”
Also highlighted is the impact of pov-
erty on Indigenous children who are
affected due to experiences of systemic
racism, cultural oppression and mar-
ginalization, according to the report.
While poverty affects various families
and communities differently, common
issues include infringement of human
rights, access to drinking water, and
insufficient education, mental health
and health care services, especially for
those living on reserve, it stated. One in
five First Nations children on reserves
live in substandard and overcrowded
housing, based on Statistics Canada
data cited by the report.
Child poverty is not limited to urban
settings. Rural families are affected too,
and face additional struggles access-
ing basic needs and resources due to
distances from major metropolitan cen-
tres. While homelessness still exists in
rural areas, it often manifests different-
ly than in urban areas.
The reduction of child poverty should
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be at the forefront of plans for econom-
ic recovery, said Ajay Hartenfeld Pan-
dhi, president of the Alberta College of
Social Workers.
“As both the federal and provin-
cial governments make plans for an
economic recovery, they need to re-
member that implementing strategies
to end child poverty is an investment
Library offers curbside and online services
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore Municipal Library is
now closed due to new public health
measures, but it is still providing a
range of services, including curbside
pickup and online programming.
The province announced new public
health measures on Dec. 8, including
the mandatory closure of libraries start-
ing on Dec. 13. As a result, the Strath-
more library is now temporarily closed
to in-person visits.
Curbside pickup and item return
remain open, with no appointment
required. To order materials, patrons
need only place a hold online via TRAC
(The Regional Automation Consortium,
catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca) with a library
card, or call the library at 403-934-5440.
Once an order is ready, the patron is
notified and can make an appointment
to pick up the materials curbside at the
library. The library is also offering curb-
Harvest Healing Centre 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.
No pre-registration necessary.
Hope Community Covenant Church
403-934-2424
In person Christmas Eve - 5p, 7p, 9p.
100 max capacity at each service, register
online at hope-community.ca. Our online
service will be on our youtube channel,
https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UC03jZKEraEs9-8Q8wyor_rQ
If we are closed down, we will be online.
Sacred Heart Parish 403-934-2641
If people want to pre-register,
they can do so online at
https://sacredhc.ca/mass-times or they
can call the Parish Office at 403-934-2641.
Online registration opens on
December 17th.
Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec. 24th
- 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm
Christmas Day Friday, Dec. 25th – 10:00 am
Saturday, Dec. 26th – 5:00 pm
Sunday, Dec. 27th – 10:00 am
into healthier families and communi-
ties, not a cost,” said Pandhi. “We know
that without equitable, public services
and support available for all children in
Alberta, there will continue to be gen-
erational impacts of childhood poverty.
Investing upstream in poverty reduc-
tion mitigates downstream costs and is
good for all of us.”
side office services, such as printing,
faxing, scanning and laminating.
In addition, the library continues to
offer a range of virtual programming
available through its website (strath-
morelibrary.ca/events), including story-
telling, typing lessons, kid’s yoga and
STEAM Fridays.
While these programs will stop while
the library is closed over the holidays
(Dec. 24 to Jan. 3), past events are
viewable through the library’s YouTube
page. This programming will start again
in the new year.
A wide selection of online resources
is also available through the library’s
website (strathmorelibrary.ca/eRe-
sources). These include the Alberta Re-
search Portal, a collection of primary
literature; Ancestry, providing family
trees and records; Cypress Resume, a
resume builder; and Lynda.com, a mas-
sive online platform for learning any-
thing from Adobe to Z-scores, among
other resources.
Strathmore United Church
403-934-3025
Sunday Services currently online at www.
smoreuc.com
Christmas Eve posted December 24th.
St. Michael and all Angels
Anglican Church
403-934-3017
Services currently online only at facebook.
com/strathmoreanglican
Available Sunday mornings at 10:00 am
Christmas Eve at 4:30 pm
Strathmore Alliance Church
403-934-3543
We will be having an in person service on
Christmas Eve at 6 pm. This will also be
live streamed on Youtube.
preregistration will be required via our
website at www.strathmorealliance.com/
ChristmasEve-2020 Max 130 people
If COVID restrictions change and we are
not able to have an in person service,
we will post that on our Website
and Facebook page.
Website www.strathmorealliance.com
Facebook page Strathmore Alliance
Church
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SHA Food and toy drive

Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) held a toy and food drive in support of the
Strathmore Wheatland Christmas Hamper Society. They collected 1567
food and toy items and $700 which was picked up by the hamper society
on Dec. 14.
Photo Courtesy of Renee DuBourdieu

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at SHA
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made paper Advent
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NOTICE
LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
The quarter section SE 16-28-23-W4, located 2-1/2 miles east from
the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 9 within Kneehill County is
offered for sale by sealed tender.
The quarter contains approximately 155.8 acres of cultivated land.
The remainder is native grass and surface lease. The quarter is
subject to two (2) surface leases (approximately 4.2 acres in total)
which will generate $5,800 in revenue for 2021.
The sales of this parcel is subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1. A tender package contained and outlining the process for
submitting a sealed tender bid can be obtained by contacting
the Sellers lawyer, Schell Hardy Jones LLP, at the email
address or address below.
2. Sellers make no warranties or representations about the size
measurement, condition or environmental status of the parcel
other than set out in the tender.
3. Tender price shall be excluding GST.
4. Tenders will be received by the lawyer noted in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the tender package.
5. The purchaser will receive funds pro rata for 2021 lease
payments, if said lease payments are made to the Sellers
before the transfer of land.
6. Property taxes are to be adjusted pro rata as of closing date.
7. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
The Sellers reserve the right to reject any and all tenders
or any reason in the Seller’s sole and unfettered discretion or
to accept any tender considered by the Sellers to be in the
Seller’s best interest. The Sellers are not obligated to provide
any reason for rejection of a tender.
8. To obtain a tender package, please contact lawyer noted
below. All tenders must include full name of tenderer, address,
phone number and email address.
SCHNELL HARDY JONES LLP
Evan C. Hardy, Barrister and Solicitor
#504, 4909 - 49 Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1V1
Phone: (403) 342-7400
Email: evan@schnell-law.com
I have been blown away by the outreach to small
business at this difficult time. I have also been
shopping online and locally, and have heard from
folks that they have run out of product or they
can’t keep up with the orders. This is music to my
ears! Please keep this momentum up to help keep
our small businesses alive who are being impacted
by the COVID protocols that we, your government,
have brought in through no fault of their own. We
are collectively responsible for each other; our
health (mental and physical) and our well-being
hinge on our ability to provide support, love and
generosity to our neighbours at this time. This is
not new to us – COVID or not, we are per capita
the most generous donors in all of Canada. I am
so proud to be your representative, and I am so
proud of how our communities are going out of
their way to support each other.
To support small business, I am filling my stock-
ings with handmade gifts from local artists and gift
certificates from local businesses, like spas, restau-
rants and gyms. We will get through this, and we
will come back stronger than ever.
What is the first thing you are going to do when
it is safe to lift public health restrictions? I cannot
wait to go to a rodeo, a local hockey game and
live concerts, especially by local teachers, and the
school concerts that have always made this season
so special. There is nothing like seeing little ones
dressed up like reindeers, angels and snowflakes. I
have a lump in my throat just thinking about how
much I miss sitting in the school auditoriums see-
ing your munchkins performing at their Christmas
concerts.
I have been visiting businesses in the riding,
socially distanced and fully masked. I have been
enjoying the beautiful Christmas lights with my
family when I am home from Edmonton, and feel
truly blessed to live in this riding. I think the most
beautiful thing I’ve seen are these notes on Face-
book where folks are telling each other to reach
out if they are hungry, if they need to talk or if
they need help. These actions are why Alberta will
bounce back better than ever.
I have to take a moment to shout out to our Pre-
mier, Jason Kenney. We have, with him at the helm,
continued with the work of democracy and passed
over 70 bills even amidst this crisis. Like you, the
government must keep going and has a respon-
to keep going. We are honoured to serve you and
to keep democracy rolling. We have so much to be
proud of and so much to learn. COVID gave us all
pause to look at ourselves and our reasons for do-
ing what we do. I know that there is nowhere I’d
rather be than here, with you. We will all breathe
a collective sigh of relief as the vaccine makes
its way into our population. With this great news
in mind, we will keep pushing for a competitive
corporate tax environment, because as you know,
small business is successful as a result of a healthy
economy, and that includes creating a competi-
tive tax environment. This keeps dollars in your
pocket, fuels the much-needed spending locally
and creates jobs. This is a long game, and COVID
has certainly put a wrench into that, but a rebound
is on its way and I cannot wait see that happen.
Other countries like the United States have made
huge rate reductions. Alberta will be ready to at-
tract talent, dollars and jobs. We are competitive
internationally. We will bounce back because we
are resilient and we take care of each other.
Our government announced that Alberta busi-
nesses impacted by recent public health orders
were eligible to apply for a second payment
through the program. This second payment will
now be 15 per cent of pre-pandemic monthly rev-
enues up to a maximum of $15,000 – for a total
of $20,000 in potential funding available for each
business, up from the original $5,000. This second
payment is available to businesses operating in ar-
eas on the provincial watch list where new health
restrictions have been implemented. Applications
for the second payment in areas under enhanced
measures will open this month. Additionally, the
program is now expanding to include job creators
who have experienced a 30 per cent revenue loss
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This lowers the
threshold from the existing requirement of 40 per
cent revenue loss. The 30 per cent threshold will
be available to impacted businesses retroactive to
March. We are taking action now to increase the
funding available to our local job creators to en-
sure we come out of the pandemic stronger than
before. We are in this together!
As always, we love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Chester-
mere-Strathmore, Minister of Status of Women and
Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism)

Finding resources without a phonebook
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While many have turned to on-
line searches for telephone and
address information, all but mak-
ing phonebooks obsolete, this has
made accessing information diffi-
cult for those without access to or
not comfortable with technology,
such as seniors.
The first printed telephone direc-
tory, a piece of cardboard listing 50
individuals, businesses and offic-
es, was published in 1780 in New
Haven, Connecticut. From there,
phonebooks became a household
mainstay for over a hundred years,
arriving at the door through the
mail and providing people a con-
nection with residents, businesses
and organizations.
The first electronic directory was
created in France in 1981, on a sys-
tem called Mintiel. Following the
widespread adoption of the inter-
net, telephone directories first went
online in 1996, when both Yellow-
pages.com and Whitepages.com
were launched. From there, it was
only about a decade before search-
ing numbers online completely
replaced finding them by flipping
through a phonebook.
With less eyes on the phone-
book, advertisers moved away too,
making them less financially viable
for publishers. Also, some commu-
The ABC’s of
psychology:
D is for depression
RACHEL DUNDAS,
R PSYCH, CPT
Times Contributor
Depression has become a com-
mon, perhaps even overused, word
in our society. It’s often used to de-
scribe a wide range of emotional
experiences, most commonly sad-
ness or hopelessness. Someone
may say they are depressed, when
they actually mean they are sad.
What exactly is depression, how
common is it, and who is at risk?
Major depressive disorder, as
defined in the Diagnostic and Sta-
tistical Manual published by the
American Psychological Associa-
tion, is the clinical diagnosis as-
signed when an individual experi-
ences, for a period of at least two
weeks, at least five out of nine of
the core symptoms of depression.
These symptoms include depressed
mood, loss of interest or pleasure
in previously enjoyed activities, sig-
nificant weight loss or weight gain,
insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue
or loss of energy, feelings of worth-
lessness or inappropriate guilt, di-
minished ability to think, concen-
trate, or make decisions, recurrent
thoughts of death, or psychomotor
agitation.
Depression presents differently
in children and youth than it does
in adult populations. In children
and youth, rather than depressed
mood most of the day every day,
children and youth typically pres-
ent with irritable mood. The Cana-
dian Mental Health Association re-
December 18, 2020 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 13
nities have outright banned them, tors locate information they need. The li- of not having technology, said Councillor
citing them as wasteful or harmful brary also provides computers with internet Denise Peterson, committee chair, in an
to the environment. connections, as well as technical training email.
But the demise of the phonebook workshops to help residents learn how to Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
has created a gap for people who use them. There is also an online Town of group provided multiple coffee meetings
do not have access to the internet, Strathmore business directory (www.strath- every month and one information meet-
or who are not comfortable search- more business directory.ca) which could be ing per month to disseminate information.
ing for things online. Not everyone printed with some assistance. While these efforts are now sidelined, they
owns a computer or smartphone, The town’s Senior’s Advisory Committee could be an option for seniors and others
and some rural areas have incon- understands there are many seniors with- looking to connect when things return to
sistent or expensive internet. out access to general information because normal.
But there are some options to
finding information.
One of the best local physical
resources available is the Seniors
Resource Handbook, a printed di-
rectory of services and organiza-
tions in Strathmore and Wheatland
County. The book, produced by
Bridging the Gap, provides a de-
scription of each organization and
service, as well as their main phone
number, contacts and other infor-
mation. The book can be picked up
from the Wheatland County office,
Strathmore FCSS and the Strath-
more Public Health Office (650
Westchester Rd).
Residents also have the option
to call directory assistance (411).
However, this costs money, typical-
ly about $2 to $2.50 per call. People
with accessibility issues may con-
tact their phone service provider to Carseland Fire Hall constuction begins
be registered for free 411 service. Construction of the new Carseland Fire Hall is underway, with work by Midwest Design beginning on site. The
Another option is visiting the new structure will feature three bays and a borrow pit to be repurposed as a water rescue training pond.
Strathmore Municipal Library, Sean Feagan Photo
where staff members will help visi-
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ports approximately 70 per cent of
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mental health problems will have
their onset during childhood or
adolescence, with those aged 15-24
considered to be at the highest risk
for developing mental illness. It is Move your home business
into an elegant office in
estimated that five per cent of male
youth and 12 per cent of female
youth ages 12-19 have experienced
a major depressive episode. downtown Strathmore.
The Canadian Association of
Mental Health also reports that in
any given year, one in five Canadi-
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ans will experience a mental illness Comes with the use of an elegant
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and treated is another story). Wom-
en are at a higher risk of depres-
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cent of the Canadian adult popula- to view
tion experiencing a major depres-
sive episode in their lifetime. Strathmore Business Centre,
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experiencing depression? Primary
care physicians, school counsel-
lors and community mental health
clinics are all great places to start
a conversation. For 24/7 supports,
call the Mental Health Help Line at
1-877-303-2642.
Rachel Dundas, R Psych, CPT is
a Registered Psychologist, Certi-
fied Play Therapist and the Execu-
tive Director of Wheatland County
Counselling in Strathmore and
Drumheller. Visit www.wheatland-
countycounselling.com.
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MEMORIAM TENDER NOTICE
Obituary
Land for Sale by Tender
PRESCOTT, Ruby In Memory of Kneehill County, Alberta
December 21, 1925 ~ December 10, 2020
Lorne G. Fair Land Acres
With sadness we announce the passing of Ruby Parcel 1: NE 19-28-23-W4M 156.50
Prescott, beloved wife of the late George Prescott of
March 22, 1937 - December 18, 2015
Parcel 2: Plan 0910085 Block 1 Lot 1 3.50
Strathmore, at the Strathmore AgeCare Sagewood at
140+ acres of cultivated land with 3.5 acre We’re Open and Accepting Clients!
the age of 94 years. She will be remembered with Those we love don’t go away, subdivision and 2 Ember surface leases. Bids
love by her children: Terry (Chris) of Strathmore, Barry
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they walk beside us every day. must be unconditional bids for both Parcels, must Strathmore, AB. 403-934-5294
Unseen, unheard, but always near. be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank
grandchildren: Tyler, Kailey, Riley, Davis, and Sarah;
and her sisters Ester Lebsack and Norma (Harry)
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Still loved, still missed Law equal to five (5%) percent of the bid price approved Locally Owned
Dickinson; as well as her nieces and nephews. She
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December 22, 2020. All unsuccessful bidders will
since 2000
to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Cal-
gary, AB T2E 8M7 (phone:1-855-516-4848) (online:
have their deposit cheque/bank draft returned. MeadowlarkCare.com
www.stars.ca/ways-to-donate/ab/). Due to CO-
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higher or any bid submitted for consideration.
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Gates
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Physical Physical
Distancing Distancing

6 feet 2 meters

Town of Strathmore Community Page

2021 Call For Grant Applications
Deadline December 23
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.

For more information on COVID-19

visit our trusted sources at:
www.AlbertaHealthServices.ca and www.Alberta.ca Christmas Decorating Contest!
For local COVID-19 information: Strathmore.ca/COVID19 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
Town of Strathmore Building Temporary Service 21 and 22, 2020 and winners will be announced on December 23rd, 2020.
Change The contest can be entered by posting photos of homes and businesses on
Facebook and using #StrathmoreDecorates2020 .
On December 17 and 18 our IT Team will move our servers and other
equipment to the new Strathmore Municipal building. This requires a “The Town of Strathmore has planned a community wide Christmas Decorating
shutdown of our internal network, phone system, and other systems. Our 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,” -
staff will not have access to email service or direct lines. Residents can
Mayor Pat Fule.
contact our temporary main number at 403-934-3133, if necessary.
Strathmore.ca will be active, but our PerfectMind, MyStrathmore, Citizen For contest rules visit: strathmore.ca/ChristmasContest
Communication Forms, and CityWorks programs will not be available
to residents. Our recreation facilites reamin closed until further notice.
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
Strathmore Administration Offices and Family and Community Support
Services (FCSS) online offices and phones will be closed for the holidays.
December 24 at noon, reopening January 4. Residents will be able to
access our staff by email and phone January 4, 2021. Services will be
available online. Our physical offices remain inaccessible to the public
until further notice. Residents can still pay for their Town utility services
using the following methods:
Mail your cheque payment or post-dated cheque to the Town of Strathmore,
Utilities Department, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1. Be
sure to include your bill stub or account number.
• A night drop box for cheque payments and post-dated cheques is available
at the Town Office, 680 Westchester Road. Be sure to include your bill
stub or account number.
• Most banking institutions have the Town of Strathmore listed for making
payments via Internet and telephone banking. Please be sure to use all
the digits of your account number without the decimal point. Payments
are received and processed by the Town within two to three days.
• With My Strathmore, you can pay your utility bill online securely and
conveniently with Visa or MasterCard. If you do not already have an
account, please fill out this online form today to get your account created.
If you require assistance, please call us at 403-361-2101.
• Credit cards can also be processed over the phone for utility payments.
Please call Utilities at 403-361-2101 or email utilities@strathmore.ca
• For Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) Questions or Tax payments contact
403-361-2114 or email tax@strathmore.ca

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