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COVID-19
vaccination
underway in
Siksika
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Gregory’s new release
Siksika Nation received its first shift ship-
ment of 100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19
COVID-19 Update vaccine on Dec. 31, and these first doses were
in Strathmore & administered on Jan. 1 to Siksika elders, lodge
residents and frontline health workers.
Wheatland County
“We are pleased to see that a safe and ef-
(as of January 5, 202a)
fective vaccine has been developed so quick-
ly and made available to our most vulnerable
370 Cases
Nation members and their care providers,”
83 Active | 281 Recovered said Chief Ouray Crowfoot, in a Siksika Na-
6 Deaths tion news release. “Our Health Services con-
tinue to plan for a staged roll-out of additional
Wheatland vaccine to other priority groups in the near
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The National Advisory Committee on Im-
munization recognized First Nations as a pri-
ority population for COVID-19 immunization.
Alberta is prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine
for seniors’ continuing care facilities. Due to
Siksika Nation advocacy with federal and pro-
vincial governments, the Siksika Elders Lodge
was included as one of the priority sites.
The COVID-19 vaccine has created hope for
Siksika Nation Elders, said Floria Duck Chief,
Siksika Nation Elder.
“Aikimmotsiiyika in Blackfoot means take
care of each other and we will do just that by
getting immunized,” she said.
Look on Page 2 for The vaccination program in Siksika Nation
Town of Strathmore is planned as a staged roll-out to other pri-
Municipal Notices ority groups, as additional vaccines become
Contact Us Today! available. However, Siksika Nation is not com- Honouring a fallen police officer
menting on the timing and allocation of these A memorial for Sgt. Andrew Harnett at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Cenotaph in
403.934.5589 vaccinations, until information is provided downtown Strathmore. Local resident Harnett, a member of the Calgary Police Service, was
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info@strathmoretimes.com from Indigenous Services Canada and Alberta killed in the line of duty in Calgary on Dec. 31. See Page 3 for more coverage.
Health Services (AHS).
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Physical
Distancing
6 feet
Town of Strathmore Community Page
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
Offices Reopen Virtually
Strathmore Administration Offices and Family and Community Support
Services (FCSS) online offices and phones reopened January 4. Residents will
be able to access our staff by email and phone during office hours 8:30am -
4:30pm. Services will be available online. We have officially moved into the
new building however, our physical offices remain inaccessible to the public
until further notice. Indoor recreation facilities also remain closed until
further notice.
The following facilities remain accessible by phone.
Handibus: 403 934 3418
Fire Hall: 403-934-3022
FCSS: 403-934-9090
Main Line: 403-934-3133
Municipal Enforcement: 403-361-2112
Residents needing to make payments can pay using the following methods:
• Mail your cheque payment or post-dated cheque to the Town of Strathmore,
PO Box 2280, 1 Parklane Dr, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2. 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 old 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,
you can request an account through strathmore.ca> My Strathmore. If you
require assistance, please call us at 403-361-2101.
• Credit card payments can also be processed over the phone.
- utility payment, call Utilities at 403-361-2101 or email
utilities@strathmore.ca
- Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) Questions or Tax payment,
call 403-361-2114 or email tax@strathmore.ca
- Business license payment, call 403-993-3133, wait for the
planning and development prompt or email development@strathmore.ca
• Pet License Renewals: Visit: https://strathmore.ca/en/residents/animal-
control.aspx and download the form. Call 403-934-3133 extension 423, or
use the front door drop box located at our old building, 680 Westchester Rd.
Tags will be mailed out to you.
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2 meters
Notice: Utility Billing Monthly
We are transitioning to a monthly billing system where all residents will
receive their bills on the same billing cycle.
Starting January 31, 2021 all residents will be billed at end of the month,
each month. Customers whose billing cycle is now on the 15th of the month
will have a 'catchup bill' from December 16 to December 31, 2020.
Protect your Pet
Municipal Enforcement has reunited roughly 30 animals with their owners this
year. Pet licenses make this possible, Fido or Fluffy flee. Remember to protect
your pet and update your Pet license this month.
Visit: https://strathmore.ca/en/residents/animal-control.aspx
Our offices are closed to the public, Residents may use the front door drop box
located at our old building (680 Westchester Rd). We will mail out your tags.
We will again accept payment over the phone at 403-934-3133 extension 423,
Notice of Public Hearings:
January 20, 2021 at 7:00pm
Municipal Reserve (MR) Disposition
The Town of Strathmore proposes to remove the Municipal Reserve designation
from Lot 6MR, Block 17, Plan 9411613.
Information on the proposed Disposition may be requested by the public
during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday by calling
call 403-993-3133, waiting for the planning and development prompt or email
development@strathmore.ca. Please contact the Town Office if you would like
an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior
to the Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing will be held in Council Chambers, 1 Parklane Dr,
Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, January 20,
2021, commencing at 7:00 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of
Strathmore Council Procedural Bylaw #16-18 and amendments thereto.
Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someone’s behalf,
who claims to be affected by any or all the proposed bylaws may present
suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing.
(submitted to the Town.)
Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing
to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received by the
Planning and Development Department prior to 12:00 noon on Wednesday,
January 13, 2021 as outlined in Bylaw #16-18 and amendments thereto. If
your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen
(15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to
address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation
within three minutes. Please note that written submissions will become public
documents once submitted to the Town.
(Please note COVID -19 restrictions may impact oral presentations or location)
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Legion drive-by memorial

On Jan. 3, a drive-by memorial was held at the Strathmore
Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for Calgary Police Ser-
vice officer Sgt. Andrew Harnett. Organizer Debbie Mitzner ral-
lied members of the community, RCMP, Strathmore Fire De-
partment, Fish and Wildlife, Strathmore Municipal Enforcement
and Calgary Police to hand out blue ribbons to people as they
drove by. Sgt. Harnett was a resident of Strathmore and a four-
year member of the Strathmore Legion. Doug Taylor Photos

CPS officer from Strathmore

killed on New Year’s
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Year’s Eve turned to tragedy when a Cal-
gary Police Service (CPS) officer who resides in
Strathmore was struck and killed during a road-
side stop in the city.
Sgt. Andrew Harnett, 37, was struck by a vehicle
following a traffic stop at approximately 10:50
p.m. on Dec. 31, near Falconridge Boulevard and
Falconridge Drive in northeast Calgary. Despite
efforts by colleagues and emergency medical ser-
vices, he later died of his injuries, according to
CPS.
“Because of some senseless criminal actions,
our service and our community are mourning on
this first day of 2021,” said CPS chief constable
Mark Neufeld, during a Jan. 1 news conference.
“More importantly, a family has lost a son, a sib-
ling has lost a brother, a spouse has lost a partner,
and many, many members of our service have lost
a really good friend.
“We’ve all lost Andrew Harnett.”
The vehicle that struck Harnett and then left the
scene was occupied by two individuals. First de-
gree murder warrants were issued for their arrest
on Jan. 1 and their names were released. Both ac-
cused are Calgary residents.
As the driver of the vehicle is a youth, aged 17,
an application to the Youth Division of Calgary
Provincial Court was made to identify the youth.
However, as this order has expired, the identity of
this accused youth may no longer be published.
The other occupant of the vehicle was Amir Ab-
dulraham, 19. As reported by the CBC, there was
already an arrest warrant out for Abdulraham’s ar-
rest for an alleged previous assault.
Following the event, a search for the vehicle and
its occupants was made by police and the pub-
lic. The suspect vehicle, a copper 2006 Infiniti FX,
was located by police at about 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 1,
in the northeast community of Taradale and was
brought in for forensic investigation.
The accused individuals were arrested at police
headquarters after turning themselves in to police
at about 5:30 p.m., later that day. The pair were
scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 4.
Harnett was a member of the CPS for 12 years,
having been promoted to sergeant in 2019. He
was also a veteran, serving two-and-a-half years in
the military as a military police officer.
Harnett was also a Strathmore resident. Mem-
bers of the Strathmore community, including the
Strathmore Fire Department and the Royal Cana-
dian Legion Branch 10, offered condolences in re-
sponse to Harnett’s death.
Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule offered condolences
via his Facebook page on Jan. 1.
“He died in his service to protect people, and
he, like other police officers, are guardians of us
all,” he said. “I am very sorry, and on behalf of the
Town of Strathmore, I wanted to express my grati-
tude for his service, as well as all police, as they
put themselves at risk every day for us.”
Residents of Strathmore honoured Harnett on
Jan. 3 by placing blue ribbons and other memen-
tos at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 ceno-
taph in downtown Strathmore. Other residents of
both Calgary and Strathmore have shown their
support by installing blue lights and blue ribbons
at their homes.
Harnett’s family has requested privacy while
mourning their loss. However, CPS has set up an
email address (condolences@calgarypolice.ca) for
those wanting to offer condolences to the officer’s
family.
The family has also released a statement, at
newsroom.calgary.ca/harnett-family-statement.

Glam in jams: Business Excellence Awards

from home
SEAN FEAGAN book Live address.
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “This community in Strathmore and Wheatland
County is so strong, and I applaud everyone for
This years’ Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) stepping up, taking control, doing the right thing
by the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Com- and just pushing forward,” he said.
merce (SWCC) will again highlight the accomplish- Due to COVID-19 public health measures, an in-
ments of the local business community, while tak- person awards show is not possible this year. But
ing a different form. the triumphs of local businesses will still be recog-
While 2020 was a challenging year for people nized, as the SWCC is holding a virtual event, being
and businesses alike, the business community called “Glam in Jams.”

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The COVID-19 pandemic has
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pet to the family to ease the
loneliness and tension of
prolonged time at home. Many
feel that they now have more
time to train a puppy. With this
rising demand has come a spike in
pet scams, in which an online
search ends with a would-be pet
owner paying hundreds of dollars
or more to purchase a pet that
ultimately doesn’t exist. Better
Business Bureau (BBB) advises
extreme caution when shopping
for a pet online, especially in light
of scammers’ evolving tactics.

BBB Scam Tracker saw a spike in pet fraud reports, with nearly 4,000
reports received in 2020 from the U.S. and Canada. Data from BBB Scam Tracker
shows more reports about fraudulent pet websites in April than in the
first three months of the year combined. The COVID-19 bump is continuing
into the holiday season, with consumers reporting 337 complaints to BBB
about puppy scams in November 2020, a dramatic increase from 77 for the
same month in 2019.

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Kings support Christmas Hamper
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, consider a video call with the seller so
you can see the seller and the actual pet for sale. Since scammers are The Wheatland Kings might not be on the ice right now playing hockey, but they still worked as a team to raised $300 to help
not likely to comply with the request, this may help avoid a scam.
support the Christmas Food Hamper. Assistant captain Wacy Sandum (absent from picture) helped organize and raise funds,
Do a reverse image search
of the photo of the pet and search for a distinctive phrase in the description.
while two other local players and a board member, Chase Clayton, Mark Bishop (president) and Mitch Desserre presented
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Calgary Police Service (CPS), who was killed by
a fleeing driver during a traffic stop. Police of-
This year, I celebrated my 51st new year at ficers put their lives on the line every day and

IN THE TIMES! home with my immediate family who are mem-

bers of my household. I have not travelled out-
side the province this holiday season, and I have
face potential danger to protect us and our loved
ones. I am grateful for the officers that serve our

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no plans to.
It was a very different year for all of us, and I
want to thank everyone for their sacrifices dur-
ing the holidays and respecting the public health
protocols that kept you from family and friends.
Thought for Your sacrifice and hard work continue to keep
the Week Albertans safe. I know that your family is experi-
~ encing challenges and frustrations in the restric-
tions imposed on you by the government. I want
Personal you to know that my family and I are following
maturity the same restrictions and protocols as you and
all Albertans, and I mean it when I say, we are
usually comes in this with you. Over the holidays, I enjoyed
from a walks around my neighbourhood with my hus-
band and two boys, and relaxing evenings curled
combination up with a book and a cup of chai. I even visited
of time and the Yamnuska Wolf Dog Sanctuary in Cochrane,
which is great outdoor experience for you and
mistakes. your household and follows our province’s cur-
rent public health protocols.
I would like to acknowledge the tragic and un-
provinces, and I extend my deepest condolences
to his family, friends and CPS.
These are trying times, local and small busi-
nesses are suffering, and many of Alberta’s fam-
ilies are under significant stress. I believe that the
new year will bring us hope, and I am very opti-
mistic about the future of this province. As your
public servant, I am here, to humbly serve you
and our province. It is an honour to serve as the
MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore.
Finally, I would like to say how sorry I am for
everything that has happened over the last few
days. I know it’s been confusing and frustrat-
ing especially given how difficult things are for
everyone.
I can only hope that I maintain your trust and
that you know I am with you during these trying
times.
As always we love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Ches-
termere-Strathmore, Minister of Status of Women
and Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism)

Siksika Community Health/Communicable Disease Control
team lead and nurse, Chris Sterling, administers the Moderna
COVID-19 vaccine to fellow nurse Jacey Solway.
Vaccine arrives in Siksika
YOUR AD COULD Continued from Page 1
Siksika Elders Lodge oldest resident, 94-year-old Virginia Med-
icine Traveller, receives Siksika’s first Moderna COVID-19 vac-
cine from Siksika Nation Community Health RN, Jacey Solway.
Photos Courtesy of Siksika Health Services
The province received 16,900 doses of the Mod-

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As the province receives more shipments of
both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines this month,
immunization is being focused on residents of
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erna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 29. Unlike the
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extremely low temperatures (about -70 degrees
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facilities, followed by seniors aged 75 and over
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Vaccination of front-line health care workers and
continuing care staff is ongoing.
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That makes the Moderna vaccine more suitable
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COVID-19 having
a local impact
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Cases of COVID-19 have increased in Strathmore and
Wheatland County, including outbreaks at the Strathmore
Hospital and two seniors’ living facilities in town.
As of Jan. 5, there are 57 active cases in the Town of Strath-
more and 24 active cases in Wheatland County. This is an
increase from the end of December, when there were 47 and
18 cases in Strathmore and Wheatland County, respectively
(as of Dec. 30).
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced on Jan. 4 that an
outbreak was declared on the acute care unit of Strathmore
Hospital on Dec. 29, 2020. Three patients have tested posi-
tive who are linked to this unit, which has 25 beds and is in
a separate wing of the hospital.
All patients have been offered testing, and from the three
cases initially found, no additional cases have since been
detected, said Jarrett Fawdry, Strathmore Hospital site man-
ager. “There will be continuous testing for the patients, and
contact tracing for anyone potentially exposed to these indi-
viduals is ongoing,” he said.
The hospital has responded by implementing outbreak
control measures. All visitors and patients coming into the
hospital are being screened upon entry. Those who test posi-
tive are isolated and treated, explained Fawdry. Spaces used
to treat people with the virus are subsequently cleaned to
help prevent any possible transmission.
“We’re just following our rehearsed infection prevention
and control (IPC) standards, which have been raised since
our acute care unit has been on outbreak during this time,”
he said.
Visitation to the hospital is restricted to designated sup-
port persons and end-of-life situations. AHS is encouraging
families to meet virtually with their loved ones.
However, the hospital remains a safe place to visit and re-
ceive care from the emergency department, lab and homec-
are, said Fawdry. “There’s no increased risk to any patient or
outpatients coming to the hospital,” he said.
There are also current outbreaks of COVID-19 reported
Chamber to host Business Excellence Awards
Continued from Page 3
While planning for the event is still underway, the event will
be like a variety show, with live music and other performanc-
es, said Kisling, who is co-hosting. It will be held live at 7 p.m.
on Jan. 29 but will be recorded so anyone can watch it after.
“We want businesses out there to know how much we ap-
preciate everything they do,” said Hayley Poirier, SWCC chair.
There are 13 categories of awards, including 11 from past
years: customer service (individual), customer service (busi-
ness), small business of the year (up to three employees), me-
dium business of the year (four to 15 employees), large busi-
ness of the year (over 15 employees), best Wheatland County
business, best agricultural business, best new business, best
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The outbreak at Wheatland Lodge started on Dec. 12. To
date, there have been eight residents and two staff that have
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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. Beer With Anyone, Drew Gregory’s first single off his four-song EP The Barn Session is available on all steaming services Jan. 8. The EP is up for pre-save
now.
Photo Courtesy of Drew Gregory

Gregory releases
Strathmore RCMP ask residents to
help do their part by ensuring their
property is properly locked.

1-800-222-TIPS
(1-800-222-8477)
new single
ADELLE ELLIS Recorded over a weekend in July 2020 In a year where plans have been
Times Reporter in a barn at Coulee Creek Farms near changed, shows have been cancelled,
Cluny, Gregory said it was the “perfect and writing songs with his band has
Local country artist Drew Gregory’s spot” and that the whole crew stayed in been done digitally by recording a track
403-934-5552 catchy new single “Beer With Anyone” is cabins on location, had a couple beers, and sending it to the next bandmate to
120 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
available for streaming now ( Jan. 8) via put in some long days, spent some time add to before passing along again, Greg-
all streaming services. together after being apart for months af- ory said this EP and single has been the
YOUR WEEKLY The single is from his upcoming EP, ter the spring COVID-19 lockdown and perfect “in-between” acoustic project
HEALTH ADVICE The Barn Session, available for pre-save
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“just had some fun, and I think that’s
how music should be made.”
with more of an easygoing tune than
other commercial albums.
“This four song EP was all just re-
Gord Morck
corded acoustically in a barn. It’s not a
Pharmacist ready for radio thing, it was just some-
thing I wanted to do,” he said. “I’ve had
Capsule Comments a few of these songs for years honestly
The AeroChamber has been around for decades but this new iter- and just didn’t have the right project for
ation of it is quite good. No doubt you’ve been exposed to many
ads about the Aero2Go which appears to be an improvement on the them … but I wanted to get them out for
older version. The idea that you can store the MDI inside the device a long time, and this finally seemed like
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is a good one and its foldability makes it ease to carry in pocket or
purse. Users of these devices still have to be reminded to hold their an opportunity to do it.”
breath after inhaling to allow the medication to disperse more effi- Beer With Anyone is a catchy tune cre-
ciently. So often, even on TV shows, we see people putting an inhaler
to their mouth and start talking right afterwards. And spacers like ated from Gregory’s own experiences of

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receives no remuneration from Trudell Medical for mentioning their product in
the column. I don’t too often promote an actual product in the column but with
to Nashville and across Canada. During
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outcomes for their disease).
different cultures and different back-
A prospective study looked at 113 adults with a mean age of 55.
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and overall there was no significant difference in the average BP ob-

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all while throwing back a cold one.
tained at any of the rest periods. I don’t know how many doctors take
two blood pressures during an average patient visit unless the patient Since the pandemic started last year,
is seriously hypertensive and perhaps a new drug might be prescribed Gregory has been finding different and

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unique ways to connect with his fans.
I wasn’t aware of this website until I read the September 2020 issue
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Clubroot found in Wheatland County

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Some local farmers may want to con-
sider new approaches to their crop rota-
tion, as clubroot has been identified in
Wheatland County.
Clubroot, a plant disease caused by
the soil-borne microorganism, Plasmo-
diophora brassicae, affects plants in
the cabbage family, including canola
and mustard. The disease results in root
galls, reducing plant health, vigour and,
ultimately, yields for producers.
Wheatland County conducts annual
clubroot surveys. But it was a research
team from the University of Alberta
that first confirmed the presence of the
pathogen in a single infected field. Af-
ter being notified of the discovery, the
county ramped up surveys in the area
and found an additional infected field,
explained Russell Muenchrath, Wheat-
land County agricultural manager.
Each of the landowners on whose
land the pathogen was found were is-
sued notices limiting the growing of
canola and mustard for at least four
years, meaning they can now only grow
Residential
a one in four rotation for those crops,
explained Muenchrath. The notice also
requires that once the producer returns
to growing canola, they must plant a re-
sistant variety. These notices are estab-
lished under the provincial Agricultural
Pests Act.
Management guidelines were dis-
cussed with each affected landowner.
The county is recommending producers
scout for signs of the disease, manage
weeds belonging to the affected family,
and sanitize and wash equipment be-
tween fields. Adjacent landowners and
any other relevant parties, such as en-
ergy companies with leases on affected
properties, were also notified.
Despite these new restrictions, the
producers have been understanding,
said Muenchrath.
“They’re farmers, they understand the
implications of the disease and what
they need to do from a management
standpoint,” he said.
The county will likely increase the
number of field inspections it performs
next year to better understand the
spread of the disease. “This was our first
confirmed case, but that doesn’t mean it
hasn’t been here for longer.”
While clubroot can cause complica-
tions, producers should not worry, not-
ed Matt Gosling, agrologist and founder
of Premium Ag Services Ltd. “It’s a com-
pletely manageable problem,” he said.
“You have a rotation that spreads cano-
la out in it and use genetics that have
the capacity to deal with it. It’s not bad
news; it’s inevitable news.”
Some of the management recommen-
dations to control clubroot are not fea-
sible for producers, added Gosling.
“I don’t know a single farmer that is
going to clean their drill from field to
field,” he said.
Selecting clubroot-resistant canola va-
rieties is becoming easier too, as they are
becoming more prevalent in the market.
“I think in two or three years there prob-
ably won’t be any canola varieties out
there that don’t come with some level of
clubroot resistance or tolerance in their
genetic package.”
Spreading canola in a rotation, as re-
quired by each notice, makes a big dif-
ference.
“A two-year break in between your Clubroot, a pathogen affecting some crops in-
canola reduces the spore load by well cluding canola, was identified in two fields in
over 95 per cent; the longer, the better,” southwest Wheatland County in 2020.
said Gosling.
For a one-in-four rotation, he recom-
Photo Courtesy of Russel Muenchrath

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ditions are dry, but harbour the disease
in a later wet year, resulting in a ruined
crop and propagation of the pathogen’s
Compared to Plasmodiophora, Apha-
nomyces spores have a longer lifespan,
lasting about six years in soil. “That’s
why clubroot is easier to manage, be-
cause after three years without a host,
its population drastically reduces to the
point where you can seed canola back
in there,” said Gosling.
There are approaches to manage Aph-
anomyces, including field tests for the
pathogen and a treatment to get rid of it.
But a longer rotation is one of the best
approaches to minimize the risk of the
disease.
“My common practice is peas are just
a one-in-six crop now,” he said. “I don’t
want to start help managing a farm and
recommend a one-in-four, because in
five years, we might have to take two
years completely off peas or lentils; that
doesn’t really work.”

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Sledding in Strathmore
Dinosaur Hill was a popular spot to go sledding after the large snowfall on
Dec.21-22. Abbey Everett (back to front), Marren Everett and Norah Graff
went sledding on Dec. 23.
Pass the Salt
GIVING UP CONTROL TO GOD
I want to share something that I’ve
been struggling with. Honesty and
vulnerability is scary, but I feel it’s
worth opening up in order to help
others. I’m struggling with my words.
My husband and kids do things
sometimes that get under my skin.
They can make me feel so angry!
I’ve used my words to lash out and
Ski Strathmore try to control their actions so I’m not
feeling so uncomfortable. I guess
Volunteers work to maintain the cross country ski trails at the Strath-
I must think I’m the only one that
more Golf Club on Dec. 30.
matters! I’m assuming maybe some
Photo Courtesy of Ed Meyer of you can relate. The Bible says in
James 3: 7-10 TPT “For every wild
animal on earth, including birds,
creeping reptiles, and creatures
of the sea and land have all been
overpowered and tamed by humans,
but the tongue is not able to be
tamed. It’s a fickle, unrestrained evil
that spews out words full of toxic
poison! We use our tongue to praise
God our father and then turn around
and curse a person who was made
in His very image!” I do not want to
be that person, so I’m hoping to turn
things around.
The first step is to admit that I am
out of control. It’s ironic for me to
say that the reason I get so out of
control with my speaking is because
I’m trying to be so in control of the
situation. I think that with my words I
can manipulate outcomes, but all that
does is make things worse. In these
situations I need to take a step back
and recalibrate myself, admitting that
Rockyford
I am not in control.
4-H beef club
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956
stays active
Pastor: Donald Pierre
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
JAXON CAMPBELL www.strathmoreadventist.ca
Rockyford 4-H Beef Club donald816@hotmail.com
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With the New Year upon us, I thought I’d share (1 PET. 2:9)
how the Rockyford Beef Club handled the restric- 322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
tions in 2020. 403-714-2283
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
Our December meeting was held through Google
Will be offering online services
meetings which was a first for us. Members were until further notice.
in their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and cars. www.rccgstrathmore.com
We discussed what our 4-H year was going to
HOPE COMMUNITY
look like with restrictions. We have to find differ-
COVENANT CHURCH
ent ways of doing public speaking, doing commu- 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
nity service, and having a show and sale. For now, Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
we’re focusing on raising our steers, halter break- In person services have resumed
ing and record books. Preschool cancelled.
Online services available.
Instead of a Christmas party in 2020, our club
www.hope-community.ca
voted to participate in the Strathmore Lions “stuff-
a-stocking for a senior.” Rockyford 4-H Beef Club STRATHMORE UNITED
adopted 20 seniors and each member dropped Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
off their stockings at either Wheatland Lodge or 403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sagewood. Many members also dropped off Christ-
In-person services and gatherings are
mas cards. To me it felt really good to let someone cancelled until further notice.
know they are being thought of at Christmas Online services available at
As 2020 is now in the rearview mirror, to every- www.smoreuc.com
The office will be open part time.
one from myself and all of the Rockyford 4-H Beef 4-H members helped “stuff-a-stocking” for seniors.
Club, we wish you a Happy New Year. Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Campbell HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Local businesses lauded Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
To the Editor Pure Country Meats for making the effort to spread Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the cheer during this difficult year. It does not go unno- of worship
local small businesses in our area who went to great ticed.
lengths this Christmas season to generously give back May all of these gestures this season inspire us to
to their community. “pay it forward” whenever we can.
I was the lucky recipient of one of these gestures Large or small, each gesture of kindness can make
this past week at Pure Country Meats, which held a a difference to someone. The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
draw for their customers with very generous prizes. Elaine Gill 60 Maplewood Drive | Bishop Justin Hansen | jbhansen2@gmail.com
403-983-2746 | LDS.org | Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m.
I’d like to thank Shawn Tourout and all the staff at Wheatland County
Photos Courtesy of Manny Everett
The second step is to give up all
control to God. That feels hard,
but if we can take this step, I think
these verses show that we can be
empowered to overcome. 1 John
5:3-4 says “True love for God means
obeying His commands, and His
commands don’t weigh us down as
heavy burdens. You see every child
of God overcomes the world, for our
faith is the victorious power that
triumphs over the world. So who
are the world conquers, defeating
its power? Those who believe that
Jesus is the son of God.”
What does this mean for me? If I
realize I need to hand my tongue
over to God for His purposes, and I
have the faith, believing that He will
help me conquer, then I will have
victory in this area of my life. James
3:2 says “We all fail in many areas,
but especially with our words. Yet
if we’re able to bridle the words
we say, we are powerful enough to
control ourselves in every way, and
that means our character is mature
and fully developed.”
Every way mature?! That’s definitely
where I want to be. I want to be
speaking the truth with love and to
stop letting my emotions control my
speech.
Thank you God that you are showing
me the ways to stop living in the
flesh so that I can become more like
Jesus.
Sincerely,
Sister Sarah
Full Gospel Church
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
105 Main St. Carseland
403-991-6143
Pastor: Kevin Enns
office@bowriveralliance.com
Broadcasting services on
church Facebook page.
www.bowriveralliance.com
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly
Masses: Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 10 am
www.sacredhc.ca
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
Rev. Malcolm Kern
Sunday worship online at
facebook.com/strathmoreanglican
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
All services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
All worship services and gatherings are
closed until further notice.
The office will be open part time.
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Sundays 10 am
Joine in person or online
www.strathmorealliance.com
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Alberta
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hate crime
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
RCMP detachments across
Alberta are collaborating to
work in partnership regard-
ing hate motivated crimes.
According to a news re-
lease, the goal is to provide
an improved police service
delivery to Albertans and an
educational approach in rela-
tion to these crimes.
“Contacting the police ser-
vicing the area where a crime
occurs enables police to re-
spond more efficiently and
effectively,” stated the news
release. “A swift and strong
response by law enforcement
can help stabilize and calm
the community, as well as en-
sure services are offered to as-
sist with a person’s recovery.”
For those experiencing dif-
ficulties relating to any type
of hate crime or hate incident,
the goal is to have Albertans
feel comfortable to report
these to police immediately.
Accurate and comprehensive
police reporting is essential to
understanding the prevalence
and patterns of hate crimes
both locally and nationally,
stated the news release.
Hate incidents involve be-
haviour that, though moti-
vated by bias against a per-
son’s race, religion, ethnic/
national origin, gender, age,
disability or sexual orienta-
tion, are not criminal acts.
They become criminal when
they are motivated by hate to
commit violence against per-
sons or property, or if a po-
tential victim is in reasonable
fear of physical injury. Police
can help to defuse potentially
serious situations and prevent
bias-motivated criminal be-
haviour by responding to and
documenting bias-motivated
speech or behaviour even if it
does not rise to the level of a
criminal offence.
“This partnership between
police and citizens will maxi-
mize cultural awareness to
better communicate and work
with our citizens of diverse
backgrounds,” stated the
RCMP. “The Alberta RCMP are
collaborating with community
leaders to increase tolerance
and promote peaceful conflict
resolution among community
members.”
If you suspect or witness
any crime, you are asked to
call 911 in an emergency, or
contact your local police ser-
vicing the jurisdiction where
the crime has occurred. Hate
incidents are also recom-
mended to be documented
through the Alberta Stop Hate
website at www.stophateab.
ca.
To remain anonymous, con-
tact Crime Stoppers by phone
at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), on-
line at www.P3Tips.com, or
by using the “P3 Tips” app
available through the Apple
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June 2, 1938 - Dec 26, 2020
On December 26, 2020, Mrs. Sheila
Grindal of Strathmore passed away
peacefully at home, surrounded by her family at the age
of 82 years.
Born in Derby, England, she trained as a nurse in Edin-
burgh and practiced in Scotland, Canada and Australia.
Sheila married the love of her life Robert in 1965. After
living in Scotland and Australia, the family settled in the
Strathmore area in 1972.
Sheila was predeceased by her dear husband Robert in
1998, and is survived by her loving family, three sons
Roger, Scott (Carol), Ross and one daughter Dale (Paul).
And her beloved grandchildren Jennifer, Sean, Keelan,
Jarrett and Chloe.
Mum had a passion for cooking, sewing, and handicrafts
which she enjoyed sharing with family and friends. She
volunteered extensively in the community throughout
her life.
Mum was and always will be deeply loved and greatly
missed.
A private family memorial will be held.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the
Palliative Home Care team in Mum’s final months.
If desired, donations may be made directly to Wheatland
and Area Hospice Society (www. wheatlandhospice.ca)
or Strathmore District Health Services Palliative Care.
To send condolences, please visit Shiela’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Obituary
SEAMANS,
Ruth
Ruth Lorlene Seamans passed away
peacefully on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021
at the age of 89 years.
Ruth will forever be loved and missed by her sons, Clay
(Donna) Seamans, Garth Seamans and her daughter, Lisa
(Paul) Kelly. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her
four grandsons, Duncan (Samantha, and great grand-
son-Louis) Seamans, Dean Seamans (Georgina Cooper),
Drew Seamans (Taylor Nelson), Liam Kelly and by her
sisters Sandra MacDonald of Dalemead , Barbara (Bill)
Jackson of Walla Walla, Washington and sister-in-law
Kathleen Davidson of Dalemead. Ruth is survived and
loved by many nieces and nephews. Ruth also leaves
to mourn her closest four-legged friend, Lyndsey, with
whom Ruth shared nine happy years.
Ruth was pre-deceased by her husband Donald Sea-
mans, parents Julia and Bob Chalmers, and her brother
Dennis Chalmers.
Ruth was the granddaughter a local pioneer, Dena and
Martin Van der Velde, and was born in the Dalemead dis-
trict on July 19th, 1931. Ruth loved country living and
married Donnie on August 9th, 1952, a marriage which
lasted 60 years. Their first home was at her grandfather
Van der Velde’s farm and then Ruth and Donnie built their
own home in 1966 where Ruth resided for the next 52
years until she moved into a retirement home in Calgary.
Ruth was very active in her community. She was a dedi-
cated member and guardian of the Dalemead Church, a
longtime member of the Carseland PB Club, a member
and leader of the Christian Girls in Training in the 1940s,
as well as the Langdon Eastern Star.
Ruth loved to travel – visiting Scotland to trace her an-
cestry, enjoying a tour of Europe with local friends and
visited London twice while Lisa lived there in the late
1980’s.
Ruth was a loving mother and a devoted wife. She was
over the moon when Clay and Donna had their chil-
dren and enjoyed the annual visits with Liam. She was
blessed with her first great-grandson last year. Ruth
enjoyed movies, concerts, music, cross-stitch and ex-
tended family celebrations, which meant everything to
her. She was an amazing baker and always had a supply
of homemade treats. Ruth had a great love for animals
and always had a dog or cat in her care. She loved the
farm life and took great joy in simple pleasures such as
crocuses blooming, birds chirping in spring and spec-
tacular sunsets.
The family would like to thank the staff at the South
Calgary Health Campus, Seton Grand Village and Auburn
Heights for their exceptional loving care.
A family service will be held at the Dalemead Church on
Saturday, January 9th at 1:30. Ruth will be interred next
to her husband Donnie in the Dalemead Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of choice or
simply a random act of kindness in memory of Ruth is
requested, as that is what Ruth would want. To send
condolences, please visit Ruth’s obituary at www.wheat-
landfuneralhome.ca
Robert (Bob) Julian Lawrence of Pine Lake, Al- John Paris
berta passed away very quickly on December who passed away on January 6, 2016
25, 2020 due to COVID-19 at age 82.
Bob grew up at Sabre Ranch on the banks of Pine Lake sur-
You never really left us,
rounded by all things boys love: rolling hills, horses, cows, many
cousins, uncles and aunts, hired hands to tease and learn from, Nor have you traveled far,
and dear Mrs. Harrison.
Just entered in God’s garden
Bob always said his best years were those when his children
were growing up. He was an attentive, fun, Dad, who was gen- And left the door ajar.
erous with his praise. He gave his full interest and attention in Our family chain is broken
games, play, and hands on teaching to his grandchildren. He
truly enjoyed retirement and travelling with mom. And nothing seems the same
Bob was a rancher and farmer to his very essence. He loved his But as God calls us, one by one,
cattle, machinery, and trucks. His workshop was a work of art,
The chain will link again.
with everything in its place. He had a work ethic to be admired,
born of pure love of his life’s work. It seemed as though work
was play for him. In Bob’s later years he enjoyed watching the
Always missed by his wife Dorie,
next generations continue the legacy of Sabre Ranch. his son Guy and daughter Marlyn
He was a charismatic man, a storyteller of the finest calibre. and Families
The twinkle in his eye often let us know the tale may be elabo-
rated just ever so slightly. He would visit with interest with ev-
THANK YOU
eryone and made friends with all who crossed his path in life.
Bob is survived by his dearly loved children: Peter (Shelley)Law-
rence of Pine Lake, AB; Catherine Mitchell of Pincher Creek, AB;
and Margo (David) Sevcik of Strathmore, AB. He is also survived
by 10 beloved grandchildren; Shayne (Emily), and Matthew
Thank You
- To all the thoughtful people who gave
(Cyla) Lawrence; Sam (Karlene), Jack, Ben, and Eddie Mitchell;
Susanne, Luke, Jake, and Marika Sevcik. He was the second so generously, helping fill the large
oldest sibling of Mary Duborg, Robert (Yvonne) Rice, Art Law- Christmas stockings given to
rence, Ed (Pat) Lawrence, and Elizabeth Dunbar. He was brother-
in-law to Valerie and Lois Ahrens. Bob was predeceased by his
us seniors.
dearly adored wife, Irma, in 2008, and his in-laws, Frieda (Nor- - To Marlene Risdon, the
ris) Bragg, Ludy & Alf Ahrens, and niece Marie (David) Dickinson. Lions Club & Girl Guides.
He is dearly loved and will be sorely missed.
- To the schools who
Sincerest thank you to the staff of AgeCare SkyPointe facility
and Dr.S Bhatia encouraged delightful
A gathering will be held at a later date. hand-made cards from
A zoom gathering will be held Saturday Jan 2, 2021 at 2:00
pm. If you would like to be included please send an email to: the children.
margosevcik777@gmail.com This is so appreciated,
If friends so desire, a donation in Bob’s name can be made di-
ANOTHER HAPPY
rectly to: STARS Air Ambulance at stars.ca or the charity of your
choice SENIOR
To send condolences, please visit Bob’s obituary at www.wheat-
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Upcoming Meetings In adherence with Alberta Health Services’

Until further notice, Council and committee meetings will be held recommendations, front office staff will limit the number
via teleconference, including: of visitors in the front lobby of the administration office to
January 12: Council Meeting upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
January 13: ASB Org. and Regular Meeting Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday,
January 19: MPC Meeting from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the exception of statutory
holidays. The Public Works and ASB shops will remain
To join the call, dial 403-917-1764 and enter the PIN 47001 when closed to the public for the foreseeable future.
prompted. Agenda packages can be found on our website.

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.
COVID-19
Careers with Wheatland County
Wheatland County is seeking a:
HELP SLOW THE SPREAD
• Returning Officer (Election Coordinator) Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19:
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
☑ Avoid touching your face ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes
For more information and to review other current postings ☑ Self isolate if feeling sick ☑ Practice physical distancing
visit www.wheatlandcounty.ca/careers/ ☑ Properly wash hands often ☑ Disinfect frequently touched
items and surfaces
Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19

Public Hearings
Wheatland County Council will consider the following applications for Public
Wheatland County
Hearing on the meeting date as indicated below.
Economic Development
For more information, visit wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices.
These public hearings can be accessed electronically by dialing in to
Board
403-917-1764 and when prompted, entering the PIN 47001.
Public hearings begin at 9 a.m. and proceed until all applications have been heard: Wheatland County invites applications for membership on
the Economic Development Board with appointment to
Public Hearing: Public Hearing:
January 12, 2021 at 9 a.m. January 12, 2021 at 9 a.m. commence in 2021. The Economic Development Board is
comprised of active business owners (members-at-large)
Bylaw: 2020-12 Bylaw #: 2020-38 and one ex officio representative (County Councillor).
Legal Description: NW-16-24-26-W4M Legal Description: SW-9-24-23-W4M Membership on the Board will be appointed by Wheatland
Proposal: To redesignate 10 acres Proposal: To redesignate 160 County Council for a 2-year term. The Board’s mandate is to
within NW-16-24-26-W4M from acres within SW-9-24-23-W4M from operate as a working Board and make recommendations to
Agricultural General (AG) District Agricultural General (AG) District Wheatland County Council, Economic Development Officer
to industrial general district to to Energy District (ERG) to facilitate and General Manager of Community and Development
accommodate the construction of a the development of a 20.1MWac Services. The purpose of the Board is to promote various
warehouse for an existing packaging commercial solar photovoltaic facility. Board priorities and Council approved strategic directions of
business.
economic development activity of Wheatland County.
Deadline for applications is January 13, 2021. If you require
more information or to submit a application please contact
Patrick Earl, Economic Development Officer by email at
patrick.earl@wheatlandcounty.ca.

2021 Election Nominations

Nomination period opens:
Monday, January 4, 2021
Nomination period closes:
September 20, 2021, at 12 p.m.
Nominations for Councillors will be
accepted by the Returning Officer
from Monday, January 4, 2021, until
12 p.m. on Monday, September 20,
More information regarding the public hearing process can be found on our website
2021.
at wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices.
Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County or made in person at the above meetings. Prospective candidates filing their nominations must schedule
The application files may be reviewed during regular office hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
an appointment with the Returning Officer. Further information
Any comments provided will become part of the public record in accordance with Section 40 (1) of the
on nomination requirements are available within the
Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal information on submissions
made regarding applications is collected under the authority of the FOIP Act Section 33 (c) and subsequent
Nomination Information Package available at:
versions. wheatlandcounty.ca/municipal-election.

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