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Compassionate
partnership
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Confronting death is daunting, but a new pro-

ject is providing resources to help in a central-
ized and comfortable space.
Flying tribute Strathmore Municipal Library and the Wheat-
land and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) are part-
nering to create the “compassionate corner,” a
COVID-19 Update dedicated space within the library for access
in Strathmore & to resources on death, dying, supportive care
and coping with end of life. These resources are
Wheatland County suitable for any age group and focus on aspects
(as of January 12, 2021) of grief, stress of caregiving, and loss during
illness and death.
447 Cases The space will provide the community with
107 Active | 332 Recovered an array of resources helpful at times of grief,
8 Deaths terminal illness or other challenging situations,
in one place, explained Rachel Dick Hughes, di-
Wheatland rector of library services with the Strathmore
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WAHS president.
“Educational resources can increase literacy
about palliative care and can support people at
the end of life, as well as their families,” she
said.
The compassionate corner will help bring
the topic of death out of the shadows, said Teri
McKinnon, WAHS director of community rela-
tions.
“We wanted to bring to the forefront that pub-
lic forum for offering compassion and resources
in grief and dying,” she said. “Often people do it
very privately and often it is very lonely.”
The compassionate corner will help bring
Look on Page 2 for them together in one place, so people can ac-
Town of Strathmore cess them and not feel as alone,
Municipal Notices “A compassionate corner means that they
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Physical Physical
Distancing Distancing

6 feet 2 meters

Town of Strathmore Community Page

It's Heavy Item Garbage Week January 18-22!
Next Council Meeting All items must be placed at your regular garbage pickup location by 7:00 am
Regular Council Meeting January 22 at 7:00pm Monday with a HIG sticker. Each item must be lifted by hand without the aid
of machinery for a maximum weight per item of 150 lbs. Place your items a
minimum of four (4) feet from your garbage cart. https://strathmore.ca/en/
residents/heavy-item-garbage.aspx
For more information on COVID-19 visit our trusted
Utilize the recycle facility where possible to minimize recyclable materials from
sources at: entering the landfills. (101 Huxted Way Strathmore, 403-934-5605)
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Government-issued identification (ID) is required to access many important
services, including education, employment, housing, and government supports.
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Strathmore Administration Offices and Family and Community Support be provided at no cost to those facing financial barriers. For more information
please contact the Strathmore FCSS office at 403-934-9090.
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 - Funding for this program has been provided by the Government of Canada’s
4:30pm. Services will be available online. We have officially moved into the Reaching Home program and is available until March 31, 2021.
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.
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payments via Internet and telephone banking. Please be sure to use all
The Chestermere/Strathmore Family Resource Network Hub offer virtual
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programs for postpartum support. The new virtual postpartum group will
received and processed by the Town within two to three days.
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Election 2021 in motion
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Planning for Alberta’s municipal elections is un-
derway and candidate nominations are now open.
Alberta’s next municipal general election will be
held on Oct. 18, 2021. The candidate nomination
period is now open, spanning Jan. 1 to Sept. 20,
2021.
Residents of Strathmore will elect a mayor
and six councillors. In Wheatland County, seven
councillors will be elected across seven divisions.
These numbers are unchanged from the last elec-
tion in 2017.
At least one local Wheatland County represen-
tative, Division 7 Councillor Ben Armstrong, will
not be seeking re-election.
The Town of Strathmore is responsible for plan-
ning and running Strathmore’s municipal election,
while following provincial guidelines, explained
Geoff Person, the town’s communication manger.
“Our team is working on this now, and we’ll
have some information to share in the coming
weeks,” he said, in an email.
However, there is still an opportunity for local
councils to pass bylaws affecting how the election
is conducted, such as additional types of identifi-
cation to verifying electors, designating multiple
voting stations per subdivision, allowing voting
stations to open prior to 10 a.m. or authorizing
the printing of ballots in lots. All of these dead-
lines are included in the province’s 2021 General
Election Calendar.
Area students return
to in-person learning
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After spending the week following the holiday
break learning from home, students across all grade
levels returned to in-person learning this week.
On Nov. 24, the province announced new public
health measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
One of these changes was that students in Grades
7 through 12 would stop attending classrooms for
the remainder of the year, and instead conduct
their studies remotely. Then, students across all
grades would conduct one week of at-home learn-
ing the first week of January ( Jan. 4 to 8) following
the holiday break.
Evidence indicates that in-school transmission
of COVID-19 is rare, said Bevan Daverne, Gold-
en Hills School Division (GHSD) superintendent.
Provincial data indicates transmission happens in
schools in about 0.1 per cent of cases, and that rate
corresponds to what GHSD has been seeing.
“Our statistics match those numbers,” he said.
“So, the chances of catching (COVID-19) at school
is literally one in one thousand – and that’s if you’ve
had a positive case in your classroom.”
The decision for all students to return to in-
person learning was driven by evidence that in-
person transmission was not the main driver for
cases in Alberta’s school population, said Deena
Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer, during a
Jan. 7 press conference. Only six per cent of cases
among school-aged children were determined to
be acquired at school, she said. Also, despite stay-
ing in school, case rates of elementary-aged chil-
dren decreased in the same way as older children
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The province provides an instructional manual
for prospective candidates, called A Candidate’s
Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta,
available online. This document provides an over-
view of the relevant provincial legislation, neces-
sary qualifications, seeking nomination, candidate
expenses and campaigning.
In terms of qualifying, one of the most impor-
tant stipulations is being a resident of the ward
or electoral division for six months preceding the
nomination day. Individuals are ineligible to run if
their property taxes are more than $50 in arrears,
if they are in default for any other debt to the
municipality more than $500 or if they have been
convicted under election laws within 10 years,
among other restrictions.
Looking back at the 2017 election, some local
candidates won on narrow margins.
In Strathmore, Mayor Pat Fule won the 2017
election with 2,779 votes, compared to opponent
Earl Best, who received 450 votes. A total of 11
individuals ran for town council in Strathmore in
2017. The average number of votes the six elected
councillors received was 1,700 votes. The elect-
ed councillor with the fewest votes had 21 votes
more than the candidate with the most votes who
was not elected.
In Wheatland County, 17 individuals ran for of-
fice across seven divisions in 2017. The average
number of votes received across six elected coun-
cillors (Armstrong ran unopposed) was 194. The
average margin of victory for these six councillors
was 65 votes, ranging between 5 and 167 votes.
who learned from home in December, after extra-
curricular activities and social gatherings were lim-
ited, she added.
Scott Morrison, Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Cath-
olic Schools superintendent, said the routines and
protocols schools enacted to stop the spread of the
virus appear to be effective.
“I think all of our safety and physical distancing
and cleaning procedures work really well,” he said.
Instead of in-school transmission disrupting
learning, schools were being affected indirectly
by transmission of the virus outside of school, ex-
plained Daverne.
“If there’s a community case, and that person
happened to be in a classroom for one of the days
that they were contagious, we isolate the entire
classroom,” he said. “So, the large number of com-
munity cases we were facing was really wreaking
havoc on our routines at school.”
The hope is that other public health measures,
such as restrictions on social gatherings, will limit
these community transmission events, resulting in
less impact on classrooms, noted Hinshaw.
School life will be the same as last time all stu-
dents were attending school in-person, said Dav-
erne. “We’re going back to all the subroutines that
we have been following – we’re back in the sad-
dle,” he said.
Schools are also once again requesting parents
to complete a daily screening tool for potential CO-
VID-19 symptoms, he said.
Attendance was high during the past week of at-
home learning, said Morrison.
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Gleichen RCMP investigate

fatal collision
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
A 30-year-old man is dead after being struck by
a semi on Jan. 5 near Gleichen.
On that day, Gleichen RCMP were dispatched
to a vehicle and pedestrian collision which oc-
curred on Highway 901 about four kilometres
south of Highway 1 on the Siksika Nation.
Preliminary investigation revealed the man was
walking on the roadway when he was struck by
the eastbound semi. He suffered severe injuries
and was pronounced deceased by EMS. The driv-
er of the semi was not injured.
The RCMP collision analyst was called in to as-
sist with the investigation and investigators are
liaising with the provincial medical examiner in
which no criminal charges have been laid and
the file is still under investigation. The name of
the deceased was not released.

New library space for confronting death and dying

YOUR AD COULD Continued from Page 1 tiles to their collection. Each chance to feel less alone, know-

BE HERE!
The project was helped by
the library’s existing resources
on the topic, spanning 65 titles.
month, the space will focus on ing that other people in the
a different topic. community are looking for the
The space will provide a place same kind of things,” she said.
for people to find resources “There will also be (WAHS) re-

CALL 403-934-5589 But a wish list has also been they might not have known ex- sources, so hopefully we can
created of new resources to be isted, inside the library and be- connect them to local organi-
added, for which WAHS will do- yond, said Dick Hughes. zations that can support them
nate to the library to add these “We want to give people a too.”

Canadian Badlands
considers restructuring
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canadian Badlands, a shareholder-based organization pro-
moting tourism in Alberta’s east, is worth keeping but change
is needed, according to the findings of a third-party review.
The Canadian Badlands Tourism Association, composed of
over 50 member municipalities, was founded in 2006 to pro-
mote tourism throughout a unique region in south central
and southeastern Alberta featuring dinosaur digs, hoodoo
landscapes and other attractions. Each year, Canadian Bad-
lands publishes an experience guide, summarizing the sights
and businesses throughout the area.
But the organization has faced challenges as of late.
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the tourism in-
dustry throughout Alberta, including the Canadian Badlands.
Shutdowns and other restrictions have decreased interna-
tional travel, attendance to parks and historic sites, employ-
ment and accommodation occupancy from 2019, according
to the 2020 Alberta Tourism Market Monitor.
But the pandemic also highlighted issues within the or-
ganization, with several stakeholders thinking it had lost its
vision, said Donna Biggar, Canadian Badlands president and
Wheatland County councillor.
“Some thought it got too big, and some thought that we
were looking after Drumheller but not the south,” she said.
“We are losing shareholders because of some of these ques-
tions.”
These include some of its largest members, including the
City of Lethbridge, leaving in February 2020 and the City of
Medicine Hat leaving in December 2020. Additionally, the
provincial government has been cutting tourism grant fund-
ing, explained Biggar.
The organization removed its executive director last sum-
mer, with the position now unfilled.
In response to these issues, Twenty31 Consulting was
hired to perform a three-phase review of the organization.
The first two phases of the review, now complete, focused
on the shareholder views on the organization’s viability, ex-
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STANDARD LIONS Annual “polar

Held on December 11, 2020, this year over
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Thank you to the following donors and buyers, without your
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JANET KANTERS helping 140 communities across Alberta.
2020 Standard Lions Auction DONOR List Times Editor According to the organizers, participants
will have the opportunity to have some
ATB, Standard LCR Building, Larry Casey, Standard This year marks the 10th year of the extra fun with their plunges this year
ATB, Strathmore Meadowlark Consulting, Bill Gauthier, Standard annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Po- as the sky is the limit when it comes to
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Standard Russell Hermanson’s Ag Mechanical plunge for these great Johnny Byrne robes, and they can also
Creteworks Inc., Strathmore Sahara Farms, John & Scott Elias, Standard athletes.” qualify for provincial
D-Alta Mechanical Service, Rockyford Schumacher, Gough & Company, Drumheller Plunge season will be- awards if they reach top
Don Evoldsen, Standard Sharpe’s Trucking, Munson gin on Jan. 31, 2021 at 11 a.m., kicking fundraising status.
Doug Secord, Calgary Smiley’s Restaurant, Strathmore off with a virtual opening ceremony In 2020, 590 polar plungers raised
Drew Gregory, Standard Strathmore Golf Club live on Facebook and YouTube, and the $197,000 in support of Special Olympics
Early Bird Air Ltd., Calvin Murray Strathmore Lions Club event will wrap up on March 13, 2021. Alberta. Registration for this year’s event
Fountain Tire, Drumheller Strathmore Motor Products The Polar Plunge challenges anyone is now open. For more information, visit
Gates Agencies Ltd., Brett Gates, Standard Strathmore Seed, Glair Peregrym to participate in this fundraiser, while specialolympics.ca/albertapolarplunge.
Gene’s Oilfield Services Ltd., Stadard Strathmore Times
Gerry & Ruth Kroon, Standard Strathmore Value Drug Mart
Getz, Collins & Associates, Strathmore Sundgaard Poultry Farm, Standard
Gleichen Standard Transport, Darren Firkus Superior Feed & Supply, Rockyford
Glover International Trucks, Drumheller Tankers Transfer Services, Andrew McCormack,
Grant Christensen, Standard Standard
Gray’s Limited, Strathmore Tara (Watt) Law, Chestermere
Gregory, Harriman and Associates, Strathmore Target Airspray Ltd.
Harvest Financial & Insurance, Darren Hinz, Total Control Security, Kyle Suntjens
Strathmore Torxen Energy
Hi-Standard Spraying, Glenn Laycock, Rosebud Traci Rasmussen, Standard
Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op Twila Green, Standard
I.d. Apparel, Drumheller UFA, Russell Nail, Strathmore
Keith & Donna Nelson, Standard UFA Wheatland Petroleum
Keyera Energy Westcan Power Services, Curtis Jensen,
Knibb Developments Ltd., Standard Strathmore
Knuckle Buster Mechanical Services Ltd., Westergard Motors, Drumheller
Standard Western GM, Drumheller
Koester Ag Ventures, Darcy Koester, Rockyford Wild Rose Auction Service, Mike Hayes, Cheadle
Koole Livestock Hauling, Standard Yvonne Way, Standard

2020 Standard Lions Auction BUYERS List

Addlee Farms Harvest Financial & Insurance SLD Farming Ltd.
Alvin & Alanna Hermanson Henry Colpoys Sahara Farms Ltd.
Carol Callaghan Hi-Standard Spraying Ltd. Schultz Holdings Ltd.
Charles Green JP Jensen Farm Ltd. Schumacher, Gough
Chimney Hills Grain & Jay Jay Farms & Company
Cattle Company Jim & Pam Barnett Slope Slide Land & Cattle Inc.
Chris Jensen John Getz & Donna Hallett Standard Spray
Circle 3 Farms Ltd. Koole Livestock Hauling Inc. Stephanie Yule
Clara & Verna Nelson Lance & Trish Larsen Strathmore Motor Products
Cluny Lions Club Landdale Farms Ltd. Sundgaard Poultry Farms Ltd.
Crowfoot Valley Ranch Ltd. Les Zakariasen Target Airspray Ltd.
Dale Beingessner Midwest Colony Travis Gautheir
Darcy Burke Mke Gregory Triple G Farms Ltd.
Darrell Larsen Murray Michie Wade Pearson
Darren Larsen Parflesh Farms Ltd. Wes Lewis
Don Cuthill Perry Ellis Westcan Power Services
Don Evoldsen Premier Auctions Western Chev.
Duane Story R4 Farms Ltdd. Wheatland Funeral Home Ltd.
Evinn Beck R & B Farms Inc. Wild Iron Farms Inc.
Gates Agencies Ltd. R & M Farms Wolf Willow
Gerry & Angela Wolper RWK Farms Ltd. Ag. Inc.
Getz, Collins & Associates Ray & Nancy Kettenbach
Gleichen Lions Club Rocking Horse Industries Ltd.
Glenda Wheeler Rod & Jackie Hymas
Greg Brown Ronald Elder

Taking shape
Construction of the new shared headquarters of Marigold Library Sytem and the Western Irrigation District is progressing, with much of the structure now
framed.
Social closeness
To the Editor
An open letter to Dr. Deena Hinshaw:
Social distancing is the very antithesis of
our time honoured and world renowned
‘spirit of the west.’
Comforting and pleasurable ‘tactile con-
tact’ has taken us through personal trag-
edy, economic loss, natural disasters, wars
or just being ‘down in the dumps’ for gen-
erations.
We greet each other with a ‘warm bear
hug,’ a ‘firm handshake,’ a ‘peck on the
cheek’ or a hearty ‘pat on the back.’
Do you believe in your government?
To the Editor
Do you believe that a premier and/or
their secretary would not have had ad-
vance knowledge of a cabinet staffer
and chief staffer’s monthly plans if they
were planning to be out of the country
for business or vacation? If they did not
have knowledge, wouldn’t you think that
it should be an expectation in case there
was a provincial emergency to address?
Do you believe that the turnaround the
Premier did in denouncing his staffers after
stating they did nothing illegal was more
about keeping his job when at the time so-
cial media was twittering #resignkenney?
Do you believe that the premier doesn’t
personally like it when the media or op-
position holds him to account on his or
his staff’s actions? Do you believe that it
was required to have the premier remind
us Albertans that those that are elected to
serve should be held to a higher standard
as if that is somehow new information or
a new expectation to be aware of?
Do you believe the future of this prov-
ince is adapting to the new realities of
global change when the youth of this
province are making choices to stay or
not in planning their future? Do you be-
lieve continued investing of billions in an
industry that is seeing global change in
reducing its footprint and only millions
in diversification is a sign of good leader-
ship’s foresight for Alberta’s future?
Do you believe when someone asks
their MLA to explain the government’s re-
peated message that the civil servants are
to be equal with other provinces when our
MLAs are the highest paid in Canada even
after the five per cent reduction?
I asked that question to my MLA Leela
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We worked ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’
‘cheek-by-jowl,’ ‘arm-in-arm,’ ‘hand-in-
hand,’ ‘thigh-to-thigh,’ and we ‘sat at the
feet of our professors.’
We worshiped together, we danced to-
gether, sang calming or stirring songs,
marched together, we huddled, cuddled,
even shared ‘body-to-body’ warmth in an
emergency.
We watched sporting events, ran ‘three-
legged’ races, ‘piggy-backed’ across
streams and stood ‘toe-to-toe’ in defense.
We embraced phrases like ‘lean on me’,
Sharon Aheer based on my internet re-
search knowledge of 15 months ago with
repeated requests for an answer to ex-
plain. To date, no reply, which seems to
indicate one of two things or maybe both:
that the UCP doesn’t want to answer that
question or that my MLA chooses who she
represents in her riding.
How much time do you think is reason-
able for a reply to someone you work for,
when continuing to be paid about $10,000
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Strathmore RCMP are reminding
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
following several thefts from vehicles.
Sean Feagan Photo
- 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
‘he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother,’ and cra- leaving your car.
dling or being cradled in loving arms and - Never leave your vehicle running
enjoyed ‘the thud of flesh against flesh’ in unattended.
sports.
We gave chest compressions for first aid,
braided each other’s hair, or gave a TONI Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help
or applied facial make-up. do their part by ensuring their property
Let’s not ‘throw out the baby with the is properly locked.
bath water!’
We need ‘social closeness’ too.
1-800-222-TIPS
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benefits and expenses. What kind of lead-
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vote for your family’s future in Alberta?
Are you happy with what’s happening Contact Rose 403-934-5589
now, and do you believe this government
will change how it handles your current rose@strathmoretimes.com
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this together; are we?
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HEALTH ADVICE
Gord Morck Pharmacist
Capsule Comments
WEEDLESS FRIDAY: This “celebration” has been going on since the
1970s. The goals remain the same….to raise the awareness in the Canadi-
an public about the dangers of tobacco and second-hand smoke to health
as well as making us aware of the tactics used by tobacco companies to
keep people smoking. I have many old Life magazines that I inherited
from my in-laws. Many go back to the mid-1940s. There were three main
sponsors in these issues….cars, booze and tobacco and sometime both
were included in the same ad. This was before the Surgeon General’s re-
port in 1964 that stated smoking causes cancer. The ads depicted smiling
movie stars and young socialites holding a cigarette surrounded by the
trappings of the good life. Brands like Tareyton, Old Gold, Chesterfields
and Camel all enticed readers to raise their lives up a notch by smoking
their brand. What really amazed me was they even used opera singers like
Lawrence Melchior saying a particular brand was easy on his voice! All
that advertising is gone now but people still continue to smoke. Perhaps
this Weedless Wednesday will give some the impetus to quit.
BRAIN FOG: When I was reading up on this topic, I realized that it has
been applied to many conditions over the years. People undergoing che-
motherapy as well as those affected by COVID-19 experience brain fog.
In the latter case, extreme lockdowns during the pandemic has exacerbat-
ed the symptom. But it has also been used to describe some symptoms
of fibromyalgia, poor nutrition, anxiety, fatigue as well as the hormonal
changes related to menopause and the menstrual cycle. It may also be
felt by those suffering from lack of sleep. But the causes of brain fog
are still undetermined. Doctors aren’t sure whether it’s a true cognitive
change or a temporary affliction. In the case of someone not sleeping well
it might disappear once a person is sleeping better. Or once a woman is
through menopause or recovers totally from COVID-19, does brain fog
go away. What can people do the combat it? Ensure diet is OK, practice
good sleep hygiene, reduce distractions in life (and social media is a huge
factor here), and when big tasks are overwhelming, break them down into
smaller more manageable chunks. I find, personally, making a check-list
really helps. And it feels so good when I can check an item off my list. Re-
garding the “smart pills”, there was a study done in the U.S. that looked at
10 products and five contained unapproved drugs that weren’t listed on the
label. The contents include drugs like omberacetam, aniracetam,pheni-
but, vinpocetine and picamilon. Often the products contain more than the
maximum allowed.
PESCO-MEDITERRANEAN DIET: I think I could live with this one.
I find my red meat consumption has dropped considerably over the years.
Interestingly, the article I read on this topic also combined this diet with
intermittent fasting. I elected not to mention this in the comment. Fasting
is a practice that should be undertaken with the knowledge of one’s doctor.
CHANGING TO A NEW TOOTHBRUSH: It’s human nature to keep
using the same toothbrush until it starts to look a little ratty with bristles
sticking out sideways. However, dentists recommend changing the brush
every three months regardless of how it looks. This interval should be
shortened if the user goes through a period of sickness. For those whose
brush looks pretty good but who wants to “sterilize” it, immersing the
brush head in boiling water for three minutes should kill most bugs. Two
other cleaning methods that could be used include mixing one teaspoonful
of peroxide in a cup of water prior to use or soaking the brush in vinegar
overnight once weekly. My dentist recommends using the Oral-B rotating
electric brush for his patients. The same three month rule applies here
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FORGET THE BATTERIES Final touches

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter being performed on the building, how-
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Staff have officially moved in, but
Amplifon is the global leader in hearing more than half are working from home
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“Our previous town office was con-
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and some audio-visual equipment is be-
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All exterior landscaping is finished.
The town is installing a drop-box for
after-hours payments. Once complete,
the box at the former town offices will
be removed and directions for the new
space will be provided. For now, the
drop-box at Westchester Road is still
available for payments.
The final step will be for the town to
welcome the public into the new build-
ing.
“We’re looking forward to serving
the community here and showing them
all the benefits of this new space,” said
Person. “Once the COVID-19 guidelines
allow us to host this event we’ll invite
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Enjoying the Three local

Passyouth
the win
Salt
great outdoors GIVING UP CONTROL TO GOD
I want to share something that I’ve
been struggling with. Honesty
vulnerability is scary, but I feel
worth opening up in order to help
others. I’m struggling with my words.
scholarships
BARBand SLEMKO
Wheatland
it’s

Wheatland
The second step is to give up all
control to God. That feels hard,
but if we can take this step, I think
District
these 4-H show
verses

5:3-4 says
Councilthat we can be
empowered to overcome. 1 John
“True love4-H
District for God means
Council
LEELA SHARON AHEER in the right direction, so keep it up Alberta.My husband and kids do things recently obeying presented His commands,
scholarshipsand His to
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter sometimes that get under my skin. commands don’t weigh us down as
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge two dedi-
They can make me feel so angry! three localheavy former
burdens. 4-HYoumembers.
see every child
cated and exceptional community builders I’ve in used
our my constitu-
words to lash out and The scholarships
of God overcomes are the
forworld,
$500foreach our
What a beautiful week. The chinook winds brought ency. Some of you may know Aleesha Gosling, the their
try to control owner actions soandI’m notwerefaithonce is the victorious
again power that
generously
many of you out to explore our local bike paths, and other of the Firehouse Bar and Grill; she manages, feeling soownsuncomfortable.
and I guess sponsoredtriumphs over the world.
by Carseland So who
Nutrien.
treasures in our constituency like the frozen lake in Ches- I must think I’m the only one that are the world conquers, defeating
works at this wonderful restaurant and, under normal cir-
matters! I’m assuming maybe some Recipients include
its power? ThoseHailey
who believe Kenney,
that
termere, Weed Lake in Langdon, Kinsmen Park in Strath- cumstances, provides a great stage for live music.
of you canYou relate.may a seven-year
The Bible says in Jesusmember
is the son ofof God.” the Rocky-
more or Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park, to name a also know Denise Geremia who owns Lil Hoots James 3: 7-10Boutique
TPT “For everyford wild Beef What Club. does this mean
Kenney isfor me? If I a
pursuing
few. In Chestermere-Strathmore, there are many beautiful in Strathmore, another entrepreneur who isanimal on earth,
a staple in including
our birds, degree in realize I need toathand
education themyUniversity
tongue
places to spend some time with our families and get some creeping reptiles, and creatures over to God for His purposes, and I
community. These two incredible women ofput together a
the sea and land have all been of Lethbridge. have the faith, believing that He will
much-needed fresh air. fundraiser for a young little hero named overpowered
Max Sych,andalso Anotherhelp recipient
tamed by humans, me conquer,isthen Ashton
I will haveNail,
I want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation known as Mighty Max. This little sweetie has butspinal
the tongue muscu-
is not able to abe nine-year victory in this areaof
member of mythelife.Hussar
James
to our frontline workers, extended care, seniors care, pro- lar atrophy type 2, which means he needs tamed. It’s a fickle,
a special treat-unrestrained evil
Multi-Club. 3:2 says
Nail“We isallenrolled
fail in many areas,
in the
fessional caregivers, pharmacists and all who help us to that spews out words full of toxic but especially with our words. Yet
ment – Zolgensma – that costs almost $3 million. I want to
poison! We use our tongue to praise
Faculty of Agriculture and
if we’re able to bridle the words Biore-
stay healthy and safe at this difficult time. Our COVID-19 thank Aleesha and Denise for their vision God andourdetermina-
father and then turnsources
around atwe thesay,University
we are powerful of Saskatch-
enough to
vaccinations have rolled out and at this point we’ve passed tion to help Mighty Max and his family. Please and curse check
a person outwho wasewan.
made control ourselves in every way, and
1,000 vaccinations per 100,000, and distributed 45,000 vac- the GoFundMe page for Max, or you can drop in Hisbottles
very image!” off at I do not want The to thirdthat means
recipient our character
is Koal is mature
Sam-
cines, or 75 per cent of the supply received from Ottawa. be that person, so I’m hoping to turn and fully developed.”
Lil Hoots or the Firehouse Grill. things around.
mons. Sammons is a nine-year
Every way mature?! That’s definitely
mem-
The amount of vaccine we are given is completely at the Lastly, thank you to Albertans for their outpouring
The first stepof sup-
is to admit thatber
I am of the whereHussar
I want toMulti-Club,
be. I want to be and
discretion of the federal government and how they priori- port. This is the Alberta I know and love. The out ofAlberta
control. It’sthat hetois alsospeaking
ironic for me enrolled in the
the truth Faculty
with love and to of
tize the provinces. brings out the best in people in the worstsay that the reason I get so out
circumstances, of
Agriculture stopand
lettingBioresources
my emotions control at mythe
Vaccines will be critical in limiting the spread of this hor- control with my speaking is because speech.
and the Alberta that gives and expects nothing in return. University of Saskatchewan.
rible virus and keeping our health system at levels where it I’m trying to be so in control of the Thank you God that you are showing
Thank you for allowing me to represent situation.
you and, I thinkasthatal-
with my wordsWheatland
I me the District is comprised
ways to stop living in the of
can keep up with all types of healthcare, not just COVID-19 ways, we love to hear from you. can manipulate outcomes, but 4-H members
all that flesh sofrom clubs
that I can become inmoreStrath-
like
issues. We lost family and friends, we are separated from does is make things worse. In Jesus.
these Rockyford,
more, Standard, Hussar,
the ones we love, and all of us have made so many sacrifi- (Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Chestermere-Strath-
situations I need to take a step back Sincerely,
Arrowwood, Cheadle and Crowfoot.
ces to manage our COVID numbers, or a least flatten them. more, Minister of Status of Women and Minister of Culture
and recalibrate myself, admitting that Sister Sarah
and Multiculturalism) I am not in control. Full Gospel Church
There is still a lot of work to do. However, we are headed

Learning adaptations
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Another challenge of remote learning strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
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All services and gatherings are
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Online services available at Pastor: Dawn Nelson
including All utilities and internet included. www.smoreuc.com All worship services and gatherings are
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1952 - 2021
ING or DRESSING? The Dis- We are so incredibly grateful for the
Gregory William Scott, of Mossleigh, passed away at the Vulcan
Community Health Centre on January 9, 2021 at the age of 68 years.
Loftus ability Tax Credit allows for
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$30,000 lump sum refund.
kindness and compassion that our community
has extended to our family during this
He was predeceased by his parents and a niece and leaves behind
January 13, 1994 Take advantage of this offer. most difficult time.
his two sisters - Mavis (Ken) Southgate and Barbara (Keith) Marsh, four nephews Apply NOW; quickest refund We would like to take this opportunity to thank the
and close friends- who worked tirelessly to keep him on his farm as long as possible, Nationwide: Expert help. people that helped us and Eugene through
numerous grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins. 1-844-453-5372. his journey with cancer.
Thank you to the EMS, doctors and nurses from numerous hospitals that took such Today’s your birthday, VERY INEXPENSIVE 2 QUAR-
Strathmore Palliative Care Case Manager
good care of Gregory during his long illness. - Nicole Porquet-Seitz and team
It was Gregory’s wish to not have a service at this time but the family with gather
You are twenty-seven TERS OF PASTURE LAND, Dr. Alison Clarke
Again you’ll be celebrating in heaven. Central SK, for sale. 8 other Conni Beingessner and Michele Gilby
together at a later date, when safe to do so. good quarters may be avail- Bayshore Home Healthcare - Bernadette Guevara
Any tributes in Gregory’s memory can be made to the Strathmore Veterinary Clinic, The memories are starting to fade, able. Requires fencing. Great Palliative Community Care Nurses
under the “Trike Fund”, 43 Spruce Lane, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J3, email: info@ a picture helps to save hunting $74,900. Call Doug - Kelly, Bret, Nicole
strathmorevet.com. Your curly hair and your sweet smile at 306-716-2671. Rockyford First Responders
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail Wheatland EMS
It gives us peace for awhile.
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I know the angels will be there to suffer employment/licensing - Dr. David Liknes and Dr. Guillermo Martos
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Obituary I know you are excited and you can’t wait.

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Think: Criminal Pardon. US
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- Dr. Schragg, Dr.Morris, Dr. Henning
and the Oncology team
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Balloons, cake and presents,
VELKER, Merlin Anthony the things you hold dear.
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Merlin’s passing on I will always smile knowing I am blessed And especially…our treasured family and friends for
January 5, 2021 in Invermere, B.C. GET YOUR MESSAGE SEEN
That you are my son. ACROSS Alberta. The Blan-
your summertime visits, phone call, mass cards,
Merlin was born in Trochu, AB. He lived most of his childhood and flowers, food, but most of all your love and support.
adult life in Rockyford, AB working with his father at grain elevators. He then worked So on your birthday go crazy wild. ket Classifieds or Value Ads
for Imperial Oil, before retiring to Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. Later in life, Merlin We have peace and we can smile. reach over 600,000 Alberta Sincerely,
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cultivated his love of roses in his home garden. Merlin was a proud member of the Love you, starting at $269 or $995 to Wayne & Marnie Kathol, Greg & Jenise Kathol,
Knights of Columbus and a charter member of the Fairmont & District Lions Club.
Mom and Dad get your message out! Busi- Colleen & Pat Corbiell and our families.
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Millie (Al) Krenzel, Darlene (Bryce) Humphreys, and Lucille Winger, and his sisters- for sale, cancellations, ten-
in-law Maida (Francisco) Garcia and Elizabeth Sune. ders, etc. People are increas-
He was predeceased by his parents, Matilda, and Anthony Velker, his brothers-in- NOTICES ingly staying home and rely HELP WANTED
law, Pat McCarthy, Ken Winger, and Tito Sune, and niece, Amy Kress. He will be on their local newspapers for
profoundly missed by numerous nieces and nephews and their children, as well as
many dear friends.
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Obituary Division #7 Councilor
“Give the world one-half of
Sunday and you will soon Please submit your resume with appropriate
documentation to the undersigned on or before
WITT, Herman Peter Ben Armstrong find that religion has no
strong hold on the other noon January 18th, 2021. Only those short-listed
October 9, 1936 - January 4, 2021 I would like to thank the half.” Sir Walter Scott will be contacted.
Ratepayers of Division #7 of
Herman passed away peacefully in his sleep while he resided in Wheatland County for your Doug Raycroft, Principal
Bethany Care Home located in Airdrie Alberta. Dad was welcomed support over the last 29 years HELP WANTED Wheatland Crossing School
into the arms of Jesus. that I served on your behalf on Council. It has BLANKET THE PROVINCE Phone: (403) 644-3791
Heartfelt thanks for all the warm and caring support he received from Bethany Care been a real pleasure and an honour to represent with a classified ad. Only e-mail: douglas.raycroft@ghsd75.ca
Home. Words can not express our gratitude for the love and compassion the staff you. I have truly enjoyed my tenure as Councilor $269 (based on 25 words
provided to him. and I hope that I represented you and did not or less). Reach 90 weekly
Born in Humbolt, Saskatchewan then moved to Alberta and BC where he married offend any of you. If I did then I apologize. newspapers. Call NOW for
his first wife and they raised a family of four children. He lived a busy life working
mostly in construction and real estate. Herman had an entrepreneurial spirit and was
Over the years I have worked with a number of
Councils and it was very interesting to be part of
details. 1-800-282-6903 Ext
225; www.awna.com. www. StrathmoreTimes.com
not not afraid to take on new business opportunities. He enjoyed connecting with the different dynamics of each one.
people and was never shy to shake hands with a stranger. Hopefully we have made this County a more
He loved salmon fishing on the BC coast and could never get enough of his canned compelling area to live, work and raise a family in.
salmon. We have a very diverse Municipality and a real
He spent his last working and retirement years living in Strathmore, Alberta with challenge for anyone who chooses to run as
his present wife Marleen Bergmann, prior to his move to Bethany Care Home. He Councilor in the next election.
enjoyed volunteering in church events. The Council that is currently in place has been a
He leaves behind his wife Marleen, brothers and sisters, his four children, Mark, real joy to work with and have the interests and
Dave (Kim), Brenda (Gray) and Roxanne. Along with 5 grandchildren, Sheldon
(Bethal), Brandon, Devan (Heather), Jacob and Trinity. Two great grandchildren, Juda
youth to do great things.
It is very humbling to me to have had your support
through 9 Municipal elections spanning 29 years.
Nurse
Practitioner
and Elliana.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Thank you for your trust and confidence.
I am announcing at this time that after 29 years on
Council it is time for you to find another member
of Division 7 to run for office and this notice gives
PERSONAL you 10 months to find a willing member of the Primary Care
ST JUDE: Oh Holy, St Jude, Apostle
Community to run in the election of November
2021. It is a great experience and allows you to
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and Martyr, great in virtues and rich in
miracles. Near Kinsman of Jesus Christ,
faithful intercessor of all who invoke your
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Thank you once more for the opportunity to
have recourse from the depth of my heart serve as your Councilor. It has been a fantastic will work within a multidisciplinary care
and humbly beg to, to whom God has given experience. Good luck in the future! team with the goal of optimal community
such power to come to my assistance. Help Respectfully submitted, Ben Armstrong, wellness.
me in my present urgent petition, in return Councilor of Division #7 Wheatland County
I promise to make your name known and (PS – there is no retirement payout plan).
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Father’s, three Hair Mary’s, three Gloria’s.
Publication must be promised. St Jude
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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 19: MPC Meeting upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
February 2: Council Meeting Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday,
February 9: 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.

Careers with Wheatland County COVID-19

Wheatland County is seeking a: HELP SLOW THE SPREAD

• Investment Attraction Specialist (Term
Position) Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19:
- Closes January 29, 2021
• Returning Officer (Election Coordinator) ☑ Avoid touching your face ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes
- Applications will be accepted until a suitable ☑ Self isolate if feeling sick ☑ Practice physical distancing
candidate is found. ☑ Properly wash hands often ☑ Disinfect frequently touched
For more information and to review other current items and surfaces
postings visit www.wheatlandcounty.ca/careers/
Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19

2021 Election
A Land
Stewardship
Nominations
Centre
Program Nomination period opens:
Monday, Jan. 4, 2021
Nomination period closes:
Sep. 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, 2021.

Do you own an acreage, hobby farm Prospective candidates filing their nominations must
schedule an appointment with the Returning Officer.
or recreational property?
Further information on nomination requirements are
available within the Nomination Information Package
Then plan on attending this available at: wheatlandcounty.ca/municipal-election.
free virtual workshop.

During this live, online workshop

you will learn about stewardship
Join us at this upcoming and how to:
Green Acreages workshop • Better manage and improve
your property.
HOSTED BY: Wheatland County • Evaluate your acreage.
• Map your property assets and
DATE: Thursday, January 28, 2021 plan your activities.
TIME: 7:00-8:30pm • Access funding to help with a
stewardship project and the
COST: FREE
FREE projects that qualify.
PREREGISTER TODAY AT:
• And more.

https://bit.ly/3or40JD Presented by Land Stewardship Centre

landstewardship.org

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