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On April 2, Crowfoot MP and Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson, who currently represents Strathmore and Wheatland County, announced he has led his nomination papers to become the rst MP of the new Battle River-Crowfoot riding. Strathmore, Wheatland County, Chestermere, part of Medicine Hat and High River will become part of the new Bow River riding. No one has ofcially announced their intent to run at this time, but it is the riding that George Canyon and a few other people have said publicly they were considering running in. Due to population growth across the province, six new constituencies have been added to Alberta, causing all the boundary lines to change. Sorenson has represented the Crowfoot constituency for 14 years. Im very disappointed to lose the south because you gain a lot of friends and you get to know councils and you work with people and then all of a sudden youre into a different riding. Part of it is disappointing and I guess in other ways you look forward to working with new people again, said Sorenson. The election, which will see the new constituencies come into effect, wont happen until October 2015. I continue to represent Strathmore (Wheatland County), and Chestermere until the election, which is in the fall of 15. Its a year and a half so its not like its a good-bye, but I think it is also important for them to know where my intentions are, where I would run, and I live in that northern part so its kind of an obvious t.

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Crowther Memorial Junior High held its 28th annual spaghetti dinner on March 26 at the Civic Centre. According to Associate Principal Colin Lenox, volunteer students and parents dished out between 800 to 900 meals at this years event. Funds raised at the event go toward covering some of the costs of an eastern Canada trip for a group of Crowther students in May. Left photo: Dallas McKinnon (l-r), Jodi Moroz and Tracy Gillis. Right photo: Chey-Anne (l) and Cody Gillespie with loaded plates in support of the annual Spaghetti Dinner. Chey-Anne is one of the students taking part in the eastern Canada trip in May.

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On Monday March 24, 2014 Strathmore RCMP received a dispatch to a Break and Enter to a business at the front entrance of the old IGA building on 4 Avenue in Strathmore. Individual(s) had pried open the front door. Police are requesting anyone who has information regarding this crime to contact the Strathmore RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). File # 201419549
The dynamic folk/country duo Saskia and Darrel entertained a full house at the Strathmore Legion on Saturday, April 5. Darrel originates from small town Saskatchewan while his partner Saskia was born and raised in the Netherlands, the two have been performing and songwriting together for many years. The two separate musical backgrounds mesh to create their own style that encompasses many different genres.

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SHARON MCLEAY Times Contributor It was a wrap on March 25 for the Final 2014 Operating and Capital budget, developed for Wheatland County. Councillors approved the budget, with changes as presented by the General Manager of Corporate and Financial Service Pat Leitch. However, in discussion of the budget, Councillor Rex Harwood had some questions about the overall process of reviewing the budget. With this being my rst budget, I guess I thought there might be a bit more of a review. The staff does go through great lengths to prepare this budget, but for some things I wasnt sure when I could give my input, said Harwood. We are fortunate in this county that we can afford to meet department requests. I have got three years to get this right and by that time, I am going to know the ins and outs of the entire budget. I am not just going to accept what is in the budget; I want to know why it is there. Harwood has accounting background and he felt he would like more information and review. He recognised the onus is on him to get the information he requires, but he would to like to see a wants-and-needs list from each department and have at least one meeting that would evaluate the budget, to collectively look at areas that can generate savings. He said he would see if that might be possible for next years budget. There was also discussion about hiring another peace ofcer, which was included in the 2014 budget. The action was defended in a business case presented by Sgt. Jeff Cyr, explaining an additional ofcer would help with an increased police presence on the road for commercial and noncommercial trafc, monitoring and ticketing of overweight vehicles, to decrease the amount of overtime currently occurring, create better response to noise complaints, provide coverage when other ofcers are in court, and area coverage because the county has a large geographic area. The department changed to a 12 hour shift schedule to increase efciency, and an extra ofcer would ensure adequate staff was available to cover when staff were away on approved holidays, courses and leaves of absence. While the ofcer position isnt currently posted, the budget was anticipating the need later this year. Discussion also touched on equipment purchases and turnover times. Leitch said adjustments were needed to the interim budget, to include things like the cost of living index that was set at 2.13 per cent for 2014, and changes to provincial MSI Capital funding and school levies that were released this March from the province. The staff managed to save money and enhance the budget by securing several grants. A formal report on the grants will be presented to council at a later date. Harwood said he was surprised about how much money they did secure through the various grants. He complimented them on their achievement. The Reeve commended the staff on their presentation of the budget material, as well. Reeve Koester said he appreciated Harwoods fresh eyes on the subject, as it kept everyone vigilant to provide the best service to county ratepayers. The 2014 budget will be publically available on the county website. The draft tax rate bylaw will go to council on April 1.

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MANNY EVeReTT Times Contributor The Strathmore Lions Club was founded on Dec. 12, 1938, and just recently celebrated their 75th Charter Night. The Lions hold their major auction once a year to help fund community projects and enhancements in Strathmore. This year was their 28th Annual Ladies and Gentlemen Community Auction. To serve the community, the members have spearheaded numerous ventures through the years including the existing Civic/Aquatic Centre, the skateboard park and the water park to name a few. (Strathmore Lions) Auctioneer Mason Cockx did a fantastic job keeping the show running smoothly, and with the help of spotters like Brad Walls and John Bland, you couldnt miss a beat. The friends, family or company BBQ rafe was won by the Standard Lions. This means that the Strathmore Lions will go out and honour the winner with a BBQ package where they will feed

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the development of a park to contain a playground, exercise equipment and paths. The funds raised in this years auction will be in support of this community project.

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SHANNON LeClAIR Times Reporter The Easter Eggstravaganza Market is coming back for a second year on April 19 at the Legion. Danielle Stahl and a friend, Christine Jones, had been talking one day about the town and how, since it was growing, there is not always enough room at the markets with vendor spots often selling out fast. We decided to do a spring market and make it kind of a family day. We try and do it on the same day as Remax puts on their Easter egg hunt, said Stahl. Its something to support Strathmore, and we choose the Legion to support the Legion and to hopefully bring people through downtown to kind of support the downtown businesses too. The day promises to be a fun family day. We have a few good things going on. We have photos with the Easter Bunny ... face painting, we also have a lunch special that the Legion puts on for us, its $1 hotdogs so that was a huge hit last year, said Stahl. There will be a kids Easter bonnet contest, where the kids get to craft their own bonnets and then at 2:30 p.m. they will go up on the stage where there will be friendly judging of the best bonnet. There will also be door prizes which will be rafed off at 3:30 p.m. Stahl said you dont have to be there to win. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the vendors include Avon, Epicure, Fairy Dust Creations, Flower Tot accessories, Grace Adele, It Works and much more. Head down to the Legion on April 19 to get an early start on Mothers Day shopping.

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The following application(s) for development has/have been conditionally approved by the Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board: Application: Civic Address: Legal Description: Development: Application: Civic Address: Legal Description: Development: meters Application: Civic Address: Legal Description: Development: 14/D-043 3 - 104 Strathaven Drive Lot 46, Block 6, Plan 0411012 Discretionary Change of Use: Martial Arts Studio Category: Indoor Recreational Services 14/D-044 334 Ranch Ridge Court Lot 14, Block 9, Plan 0715090 Existing Deck: Rear yard setback variance of 0.79

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Parents of babies born in 2013 can register their child for a free tree to be planted in their honour in Strathmores Birth Forest. The Birth Forest is a joint project by Chinook Credit Union, The Town of Strathmore, Eagle Lake Nurseries and Communities in Bloom. Registration forms are available at the Town Ofce, Chinook Credit Union, Eagle Lake Nurseries and the Health Unit. Planting Day is set for May 31st, 2014. For more information please contact Melody at melody@peapatch.ca

14/D-046 219A Third Avenue Unit 1, Plan 0812108 Discretionary Change of Use: Fitness Training Studio Category: Indoor Recreational Services

The above noted le(s) can be viewed at the Town Ofce during regular business hours. The permit(s) is/are scheduled for issue after the Deadline for Appeal date, provided no appeals are led prior to the appeal deadline. Any person wishing to appeal this decision must do so by submitting an appeal in writing, with the appeal fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the Town of Strathmore, addressed to: Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1. The appeal should include reasons for the appeal and is to be received at the Town Ofce during regular business hours on or before the Deadline for Appeal. Deadline for Appeal: April 25, 2014 Betty Ann Fountain, Development Ofcer

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Please note we just sent out the bills for Route B Hillview, Strathaven, Brentwood, Maplewood, Cambridge Glen, Glenwood/Orchard/Spruce, Annexed lands Garbage route. These are the March 1-31, 2014 bills and they have a due date of April 25, 2014.

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A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the Town Office (680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB), or can be found on the Town website (www.strathmore. ca). Please contact the Town Ofce 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 at the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal Building, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, commencing at 7:00 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of Strathmore Council Procedural Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto. Any person or group of persons, or person acting on his or their behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaws may present suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing. 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, April 9, 2014 as outlined in Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto. If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within ve minutes. Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested. Patricia A. Maloney Contract Planner

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Town discusses draft nancial statement


SHANNON LEClAIR Times Reporter Darren Adamson from Young Parkyn McNabb spoke to town council at the April 2 meeting and gave highlights on the towns 2013 nancial statements. The towns nancial assets at the end of December were approximately $24.5 million, which is close to previous years of $25 million said Adamson. Liabilities came in around $20.4 million, which is down slightly from the previous years $22.9 million, which is mainly due to the repayment of long-term debt. The long-term debt has now decreased from $16,930,609 to $15,460,695. Adamson said when you take the nancial assets minus the liabilities you get the net nancial assets, which is a positive $4.1 million, which is up from two years ago when the town was slightly in the red. For non-nancial assets the tangible capital assets is the most signicant one at about $178 million, which is up from the previous years $173 million. The accumulated surplus for 2013 was $182,845,411, up from the previous years $175,775,819. Under the consolidated statement of operations, which is the revenue and expenses for the year the town saw $21,828,211 in revenue. The expenses at the end of Dec. 31 were $22,718,487, which is a deciency of $890,276. The accumulated surplus at the beginning of 2013 was $175,775,819, and the year ended with an accumulated surplus of $182,845,411. Those were the main highlights that Adamson wanted to point out to council. A decision to accept the nancial reports was postponed until the next council meeting on April 16. The nancial reports are still in draft form and not ofcial until accepted by council.

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Request to waive fees approved


SHANNON LEClAIR Times Reporter Both the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society and Strathmore High School (SHS) asked council if they would waive the development permit fee for the temporary signs lining the fence. Betty Ann Fountain, development ofcer for the town, gave a little history on the signs, which are advertising for local businesses. In January 2013 applications were received from both the Ag. Society and SHS requesting that the development permit fee for temporary signs be removed. The land is zoned P1, public service district, and under the land use bylaw, temporary signs are considered discretionary, which means they require an approved development permit and a fee of $75 per sign. The signs would then be allowed for a maximum of one year, and the matter must be brought back each year for approval. Fountain said in the last few weeks she had received new applications and requests to waive the fees. For the Ag. Societys 46 signs they would be required to pay $3,450, and the 25 signs at SHS would cost them $1,875. Fountain said that planning and development was requesting that the fee be waived. Councillor Pat Fule stated that the funds received by SHS for the signs is used to help lower registration fees, and other fees such as busing, for their sports teams. Councillor Brad Walls said the revenue generated by the Ag. Societys signs is used to help offset some of the costs for user groups, like the Air Cadets, who use the grounds and/or some of its buildings free of cost. Councillor Bob Sobols only concern is the aesthetics. He wants to make sure the signs continue to look newish, no damage or grafti, which Fountain said is included in an agreement with the two groups. The only cost to the town for waiving the fee is the time of the development ofcer with the applications. Council unanimously approved the motion to waive the fees. MAILBOX GARBAGE Councillor Denise Peterson told council she has received calls from concerned residents about the litter and mess being left around mailboxes - yers being left to blow around, and dog feces. Peterson said it is causing concern and distress to the residents. She also said after having researched it she found that its a common problem in other communities, and in some of them there are people contracted to do the work. Councillor Bob Sobol said walking by the mailboxes on Thomas Drive it seems like every person leaves their mail behind. He agrees some action needs to be taken to alleviate the situation, and he knows garbage cans wont eliminate the problem, but it would be a good place to start. We have to do something, were talking about a lot of paper, said Sobol Canada Post has stated that in severe cases where customers are discarding a variety of items at or around a site there is a letter that can be sent requesting that people respect their neighbours and their community by disposing of unwanted mail at home. I think thats a very good place to start, I think it is a very good place to start and just talking about being good neighbours, just bringing that awareness, maybe putting a little notication in our utility bills as well, would just encourage people to be just a little more mindful, said Peterson. Potential solutions will be looked into and brought back to council. DEVELOPmENT AGREEmENT The standard long form development agreement was brought to council for approval at the April 2 meeting. Its the standards that the town wants to have in place if a developer wants to come in to undertake a new subdivision, install municipal infrastructure and expand it into their subdivision area, said Harry Salm, safety codes ofcer and building/development ofcer for the town. So as theyre impacting our infrastructure, theres certain things we want in place to ensure that the town is protected, that the infrastructure is done correctly, and that there is a process that is in place for this. Council approved the suggested changes to the agreement. LANd USE RE-dESIGNATION The proposed re-designation for a section of downtown north was brought back to council on the April 2 meeting. The le had been brought forward previously to see the land zoned from R1 to an R3 district. Residents in the area were concerned about the designation and wanted to see it changed to R2X, which would put some satisfactory restrictions on the development in terms of height and other factors. Council approved the request to change the designation to R2X.

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Property Assessment 101


SHARON MCLEAY Times Contributor Sometimes understanding property assessments can be a confusing business, so Wheatland County Senior Assessment and IT Co-ordinator Dennis Klem gave an interesting and clear refresher course on property assessment as part of his report to council given in Wheatland Council chambers on March 25. Dont get bogged down in all the numbers, it really boils down to four types of assessment, said Klem. Keep in mind though that the numbers are a bit of a moving target. The provincial Municipal Government Act denes ratings that the assessors use in the formulas set to determine assessments. They are broken down in the county to Farmland, Residential properties, Non-residential and Commercial property (which includes Linear assessments), and Machinery and Equipment. Farm rates are based on land in use, to produce an agricultural product. This includes crop, forage, tree, shrubs, birds, bees, sh, livestock and sod farms. Klem said the residential rates are based in part on market values as of July 1, in the year prior to assessment. This is applied to any complete or progressive building of residential property, and includes any improvements or changes to the property as of Dec. 31. The assessment for residential parcels less than or equal to three acres, represents the average market value for land and improvements on any buildings or structures. For parcels greater than three acres, the assessment includes a minimum of three acres and the residential improvements assessed at market value, and any remaining land is assessed at market value unless it is deemed farmland. Some ratepayers complain the assessments are too low and dont accurately reect their house value. They need to keep in mind that property assessment market values will differ from current real estate market values. Assessment market value rates are based on the prior year, and it is an averaged value of surrounding assessment market values. Non-residential and commercial properties are those properties where commerce or industrial activity occurs on the property, which includes land, buildings, and structures (i.e., stores, mechanical repair, golf courses, gravel pits, land and structures situated at industrial plants-excluding machinery and equipment) and they are assessed at market value. Linear property, a subcategory of non-residential, includes cable distribution (television), electric transmission lines, telecommunication equipment, pipelines, oil, and gas wells, is assessed at a regulated value. The market value is also set by July 1 of the previous year and the type of linear property can alter the assessment rate. Some linear property has its assessment rate set by the province. Machinery and Equipment assessments are based on a formula for operational machinery that also takes into consideration the depreciation values of equipment. Any installation used in the processing or manufacturing of a product is classied under this category (i.e., separators or dehydrators or compressors at gas and oileld installations, certain components at the large grain elevators) and is assessed at a regulated value. Property assessments can be appealed, but there is a fee to register an appeal. Klem suggested that he can be contacted directly prior to ling an appeal, to discuss any concerns property owners have. There may be some actions that can be made prior to ling a formal appeal. He has the authorization to change property assessments, but not taxes owed. Taxpayers have a 60 day window to le a complaint or appeal. There have been few appeals launched in the past, but there is a process in place to appeal. See the county website or talk to Klem to get more details. I am still interested in hearing about it (ratepayer concerns), even if it is after the appeal deadline, it could be very benecial for the ratepayer to do that, said Klem. Any questions about assessment denitions and where your property ts in can be addressed to Dennis Klem at the Wheatland County ofce. 403 934-3321.

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On March 24 students in Grades 3,4, 5 & 6 at Carseland School made their annual ski trip to Nakiska. It was an early start to a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed a great day of skiing and snowboarding. We had some very sleepy students and adults on the trip home. Thank you to all the parents that volunteered to go along, without you this trip would not be possible, and also thank you to the awesome students and staff of Carseland School for once again making our school community proud.

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Wheatland property assessment trends


SHARON MCLEAY Times Contributor Wheatland County shouldnt expect any rollercoaster rides any time soon regarding assessment trends, according to Wheatland County Senior Assessment and IT Co-ordinator Dennis Klem. He gave council a picture of what was seen over the last ve years and what to expect for the coming year in council chambers on March 25. In 2013, there were 4.87 percent of assessments designated as farmland assessments in the county; 22.85 per cent were residential, and 9.95 nonresidential, which included 42.47 per cent linear assessments and 19.56 machinery assessments. If we didnt have the linear assessments, our residential properties would be bearing a lot of the tax burden from an assessment viewpoint, said Klem. Klem summarized that generally, farmland assessments in the county had gone down a bit in the last year and they showed a small steady decline over the last ve years, which was also reected in the machinery and equipment category. He suggested it might be due to farmland being reclassied for residential or non-residential uses, such as small acreages or business and commercial purposes. This was supported by the increased numbers for the residential and nonresidential categories that have increased with new growth in the county. Klem said the market value change for residential assessments was only about a one per cent increase over last year, with pockets of areas in the county higher than others. He cautioned council to not become too dependent on linear income, as development in this area can uctuate signicantly or disappear over the long term. Property assessments are divided by 1000 to get the mil rate that determines taxes paid. There are extra taxes added for needs within the community such as Wheatland Housing Management, Drumheller and District solid waste management, and the Gleichen debenture levy. The education mil rate (set by the province) is also added, which is all totaled to give the taxes owed by ratepayers. Tax (mill rates per 1000 of assessment) rates are as follows: Municipal Residential 4.1, Farm 11.5, Non-residential 7.7, Machinery and Equipment 7.7. The education rate (for both Public and Catholic) is 2.53 for Residential and Farmland and 3.85 for Non-residential assessment. Overall, Klem said, the rates have not changed too much from 2013. For complete information on taxes, assessments and appeals see www.wheatlandcounty.ca under the Assessment department and access the pdf. For information or concerns call 403 934-3321.

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Spring break at the library


SHANNON LECLAIR Parliamentary Report The Easter break is almost here and parents will be looking for things for their kids to do while school is out. There are many options around town, and the Strathmore Municipal Library is adding another one to the table. One of the goals of the library is to provide fun, free programming for families every time the kids are off school. So whether its our Friday Fun Film programs or spring break, we love to plan these types of activities, said Assistant Director of Library Services Carmen Erison. Last year the library had hosted a full day of events, and while it was successful, it was a lot to pack into one day. This year they decided to break it up into a little and instead have something a little unique happening every day. The rst day is Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, which will be all about recyclable crafts. So this one is all about saving the environment, recycling, up-cycling and we thought what a great way to celebrate Earth Day, to have an array of crafts made out of recycled items, said Erison. She said they are planning on making bird feeders, plants in eggshells and there are more crafts to be announced. The crafting will happen from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get Your Game On will happen on April 23, and will be an all day event. That day the library will be a very loud place because we have an array of games spread throughout the entire library, said Erison. There will be twister, a Nintendo Wii set up and board games. There will also be a mini golf course set up throughout the library. April 24 is the Great Library Scavenger Hunt. Children and their families are encouraged to bring out their inner detective for the day and follow the clues that will be placed throughout the library. The scavenger hunt is another all-day event, and families are encouraged to drop in whenever they have a chance that day. To wrap up the week well have our popular Friday Fun Film program, said Erison about the nal event on April 25. The Friday Fun Film will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and anyone wishing to watch the lm is welcome to bring their own snack. As always, all of the events at the library are free, and no registration is required.

Dimes for dogs


During the One School, One Book initiative at Brentwood School earlier this year the students were also asked to donate spare change, if they could, to the Dimes for Dogs fundraiser for Oops-A-Dazy. The school raised $873, a total that far exceeded our expectations. Deb Michel (l-r), Josilynn Dahl, Cassandra Dahl, Tami LeMoine. Photo courtesy of Brentwood Elementary

Humility with a side of fries


PAT FULE Fule for Thought Theres nothing like putting your life in perspective with simple and mundane house chores. Let me explain; Im not a big fan of people with big egos. If you have condence, thats one thing, but if you are overly proud and brag, or you BS to make yourself look good to others, thats where I get off the train. Ive coached basketball for about 30 years, and maybe thats a good thing, but it doesnt make me a big deal. Ive coached Sr. High Girls and Guys teams, to Jr. High, to club, and to our Youth JETS teams. Some of my teams have beaten other teams by 50 or 70 points, but Ive also lost in a Sr. Boys game by 100 points! Its actually hard to lose a game by 100 points, but one year my team did! So, I know that after over 350 games coaching, there are going to be ups and downs. You can easily go from the penthouse to the outhouse! So, speaking of outhouses, I went for a walk today and had the music blaring through my ear phones and it led to my chore. I found myself thinking here I am in my back yard, I have two University degrees, and Im shoveling up a lot of dog poo! Who knew that in one week, our little dog could create so much! Im cutting out anything with ber for him thats the last thing this mutt needs! The whole time Im doing it, hes been let out, and hes watching me! Not only am I his servant, hes my foreman! How did this happen how did he become the master? The dog looked at me and wagged his tail, he looked so happy, watching me take care of his poo! Most of you know that Ive been teaching a long time, and Id like to feel as if those years have all been worthwhile, and that I may have made a difference in someone, anyones life. And then you have a bad day. The kids arent as excited about your lesson as you thought, theyre hard to manage, or someone has one of the dumbest answers ever on a test! My Eng. 20-1s have been struggling through Shakespeares Macbeth and I always try to make it interesting. However, Ive learned that no matter what you do, someones going to tune out! In the play, King Duncan of Scotland (spoiler alert!), is murdered in his bedroom chamber by Macbeth. One of the ll in the blank questions asked which character is chiey responsible for killing the king? One student actually put in the name Duncan! So, when I discussed the test results, I asked the class generally, do any of you think that Duncan committed suicide?! Also, kids Tom is not the name of Norways king who attacked Scotland at the start of the play! Tom, Tom does that even sound like a Norwegian name?! Its here when I usually say something like: I should have gone into real estate. I couldve been a reman I like to watch things burn! But no, I wanted to be a teacher, to make a difference in someones life wow! One year, I had a curling quiz for my class and one of the questions asked the students to describe the delivery in curling. One guy wrote a very graphic and in-depth description of an actual birth delivery, using the hack! At that time I was absolutely abbergasted, I still cant believe that was his answer! He actually has gone on to become a teacher, so I really worry about his students! It has really made me question my career choice! I was trying to get some marking done in the PE Ofce this past Friday, and I foolishly left the door open. Twice in about 10 minutes, a Grade 10 girl scared the crap out of me! I was just trying to mark, and I thought Id be left alone, but thats not how high school kids work, is it? So after two near strokes, Id been shaken enough it was payback time! Her class was playing badminton, and I waited until a break in the game. I had to do this for us, for all of us who sometimes feel were spinning our wheels, or were being unfairly treated! I snuck onto the court behind her and yelled loudly. She screamed, jumped, and threw her badminton racquet right up in the air it was the best! I really had no sympathy for her, as it was a great scare, and she did have it coming. It actually made me feel better, as if I nally accomplished something this week.

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Students experience hunger


MANNY EVeReTT Times Contributor The fourth annual Holy Cross Collegiate (HCC) 25-Hour Famine was held at the school on April 4 and 5. Eighty-eight students participated in the event, raising over $2,200 for the Chalice, a Canadian Catholic charity that is one of the most well-respected and nancially responsible charities in the nation. Their work can be seen in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Haiti and the Ukraine through special projects and sponsorships. One of the great projects that Chalice has undertaken is eRoots Enough Food, For Everyone. Everywhere. The Chalice Canada website states, Chalice built the e-Roots initiative to empower the families and communities of their sponsored children in Africa. Working with small Community Development Groups (CDGs), the programme provides resources, education, training and formation so that they can grow their own food and develop sustainable agribusinesses. During the weekend, students in Grades 7 to 12 drank only juice or water from 9 a.m. on Friday, April 4 until 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5 when they were treated to an amazing PostFamine Feast! After spending the morning in their regular Friday classes, the students kept busy during the famine with games, sports, prayer and reection as well as a morning Mass on Saturday. HCC is thankful to all the students for their participation, the teachers for their leadership and the parents who made monetary donations or donations of food, time and talents to give the students a wonderful breakfast at the end of their 25-hour experience. The HCC Famine has been very successful every year. Over the past four years students have raised more than $10,400 for those in need around the world. For more information about Chalice please contact info@ chalice.ca.

Holy Cross Collegiate students experience only a fraction of what it is to be hungry at their Annual 25 Hour Famine on April 4. Junior High students passed the time by goofing off in the gym. Manny Everett Photo

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Adult Drop In Volleyball Wednesday nights 7pm-9pm Crowther Memorial Junior High. 2nd week of September through April. Contact Lavern Lein 403-934-7527. AL-ANON: Are you concerned or affected by someones drinking? Strathmore New Hope Al-anon Family Group can help. We meet every Thursday at 8 oclock @ Lord of All Lutheran Church. 112 Lakeside Boulevard. (entrance at back door) For more information call our 24 hour help line at 403-266-5850. African Drumming Wednesdays for 6 weeks, 6:30 pm circle; 7 to 8 pm songs (September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 and Gala on the 24th) Holy Cross Collegiate, 709B 2nd Street, Strathmore Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Strathmore open meetings MONdAy 8:00 P.M. at Hope Community Church, call 403-901-9666 or 403-9014570. Strathmore Full Gospel Church -TueSdAyS at 8:00P.M., call 403-9016816.THurSdAyS 8:00P.M. at Full Gospel Church, call 403-361-9396. SuNdAy 2:00 P.M. at Strathmore united Church, call 403-934-9570. If drinking is a problem, please come to a meeting or call any of the numbers just to talk. Cheadle Lions Club drop off your pennies or change off at the Civic Centre. All proceeds raised goes toward local projects. Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we open our own homes as Safe Places for diabetic Children to go to if ever in diabetic distress. Join the Facebook group for more information. Come Fly With Us 903 royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue building and Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girls between 12 & 19 years welcome. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information. Community Futures Wild Rose In partnership with The Business Link Attend valuable, low-cost learning sessions for small business owners in our video-conference facility in Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888 for info & to register. Crafternoon! Mondays (4-5pm) @ Strathmore Municipal Library. Free drop-in after school craft program designed for children grades 1-6. Crown Jewels of Canada Society Ladies, are you looking for fun? Friendship? Join us Crown Jewels of Canada Society, Strathmore Chapter dames of Whine and roses. Meeting 1st Thursday of the month at Lambert Village at 10:00am. Call Jean at 403-934-6761 for further info. Divine Encounter 11:30 am (Prayer Meeting) rCCG Peculiar People Assembley (1 Pet. 2:9) 115A 3rd Ave., Strathmore (403) 667-7832 Free Tree for all New Born Babies Attention all infants remind your parents to register your birth so a tree can be planted commemorating your birth in the Chinook Credit union Birth Forest in Strathmore. registration Forms are available at the Town office, Chinook Credit union and Health unit. (A Communities in Bloom Project) Go Green Upcycling Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon Hope Bridges Office, 245 Brent Blvd. Strathmore Happy Gang 55+ Seniors Group Location: 85 Lakeside Blvd. Meetings the 2nd Tues of each month @ 1:30. Pot luck dinner 4th Tues of each month @ 5:30. Hall rental call Christine 403901-1574. Activites include: Mornings -pool, yoga, Walking program, Afternoons - Canasta, Crib, rummikuge and Bingo. Saturday - Floor Curling. For more information on activities call Valerie - 403-480-4087. Hope Bridges Society for Creative & Continued Learning Advocating for, and bringing together citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts holds Board Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at unit 9, 104 3rd Avenue (the Leary Centre). Please contact Wanda at 403-983-3690, or 403-9015081 (Cell) for further information about our work and upcoming events, if you would like to be added to our friends/contact list, or visit us in our new office noted above. HIV Edmonton Providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIdS for 25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742. Meals on Wheels Available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service please contact Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335. Meetings and Sewing Workshops The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm. We meet at the Strathmore Ag Grounds, red Quonset. Looking for 100% cotton or flannel fabric donations to do some charity quilts. New Members Welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy 901-3756. RCCG Peculiar People Assembly 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) meetings. Sunday Services at 10am & Thursdays Bible study at 7pm. Venue: 115 A 3rd Ave, Strathmore. PH: 403-667-7832, e-mail: pastor@rccgstrathmore.com Royal Canadian Legion For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib, Please call 403.934.5119 Sing Your High Note Tuesdays 1 - 2 pm Hope Church, 245 Brent Blvd. , Strathmore Strathmore & District Agricultural Society Strathmorestampede.com, sags@ telus.net Office 403.934.5811 Fax 403.901.0299 Facebook: Strathmore Stampede Twitter: Strathmore rodeo Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group At the Strathmore united Church. For more info call Pam @652-4776. Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 Meets the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website: www.strathmore53.com Strathmore Musical Arts Society If you love music and musicians and have a special soft spot for the Blues, you would enjoy being part of this group. Call 403-934-4196 or 403-6807721 to get on our phone or email list and be notified about meetings and upcoming events. Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at 7 pm. New Members welcome. Call Greg 403-888-6155. Strathmore Homeschool Families Any Strathmore and Area familes that are homeschooling are invited to join our yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo. com/group/strathmorehsfams Strathmore Hand in Hand Parent Link Offers Free programming to kids 0-6 and their caregivers! Check the Town of Strathmore website Community events section for programs and times! Located at 421-2nd St, across from Paragon Pharmacy. 690-1237. Seventh-day Adventist Church Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM. Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081. Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Meets the second Thursday of the month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. Check web page for meeting location. For more information call 403-901-3175 or www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com. Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month @ 1:30 pm (excluding July & August). Lower level Conference room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For more info please call 403-934-4436 Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the Strathmore united Church Basement. $1/child. Strathmore Full Gospel Church Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com Strathmore Country Gardens Club Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest speakers, workshops and much more included in a membership. For more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017. Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor david Blankenship for info 403-390-4431. Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club Meets the first Wednesday of the month. New members welcome! Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or Shawn at 403-9019303 for info. Strathmore Lions Club Meets the first and third Thursdays at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm. Strathmore Writers Group Meets on the first Monday of the month at the Strathmore Municipal Library. Please find us on Facebook or email Sam at spadkins10@hotmail.com for more information. St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican Currently at interim location: 245 Brent Blvd. (North door) 403-934-3017. Christ Alive in our Community. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am. Storytime at Strathmore Municipal Library Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am and Fridays 2pm-3pm. Join the library for Free weekly storytimes! Free to attend. No registration required. Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society (SRVSS) SrVSS is looking for men and women interested in becoming front line victim advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime or tragedy. We need individuals interested in a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience who are caring and non-judgmental with a sincere interest in helping victims move past their immediate trauma. We provide extensive training in many areas, including sexual assaults, domestic violence, suicide, court preparation, and sudden death. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Lesley Hering at the Strathmore rCMP detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com Sunday School for All Ages Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Christian education opportunities for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome! For more information please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374. Wheatland Business Women Meet the second Tuesday of the month @ 8:00 am at days Inn & Suites. New members welcome http://businesswomen.ca and follow us on Facebook. Call 403-324-6641. Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association (Your local fish & game club). Meetings 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-9344388 for more information. Wheatland County Food Bank Society Food applications accepted at (403) 324-4335 Monday through Thursday 12pm to 4pm or through the website at: www.wheatlandfoodbank.com. Wheatland Rural Crime Watch Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055 Wheatland Whirlers Square & Round Dance Club dances every Wednesday at Westmount School Gym, September to April. New Dancers: 7-8:30 pm; Experienced dancers: 8-10 pm. Contact dave or Claudia 403-934-5966 Youth Club of Strathmore Provides youth (6-17yrs) with opportunities/activities that build positive relationships, strengthens and develops self-esteem and promote personal skill development through affordable and barrier free programs. Our programs include After The Bell, a homework program offered Monday to Friday from 3pm-6pm. Call the youth Club for further info 403-934-4918 or www. youthclubofstrathmore.ca. Zentangle Beginner - October 3rd 7 pm. Library 85 Lakeside Blvd. Intermediate - November 7th 7 pm Hope Bridges Office #8 104 3rd Ave., Strathmore.

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Wrapping up a great year!


KAITY STEWART Crowfoot 4-H Multi The Crowfoot 4-H Multi club is getting ready for their Achievement Day at the Ag Grounds on Friday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. Set up will take place on Thursday, April 10. Projects will be judged Friday morning. Kendal reported that on March 21, Shawn Cull came and taught them about Macro-photography. They took close up pictures of their eyes, plants and rocks. It was really fun and they learned a lot. On March 28 they toured around the countryside taking pictures of old barns, some baby cows and the landscape. Riley reported that the archery kids are working hard on nishing up their leather work and having fun practicing shooting targets. On March 16, I had a rag quilt workshop with Dallas Stickel on how to assemble my rag quilt. Thank you Dallas for your time and knowledge. I am nished all my sewing projects, I am very happy with how everything turned out. Natasha reported that the dogs are working hard so that they will be ready for 4-H on Parade. We would like to thank Rylan Munchrath for the use of the projector. Also thank you to Fern for the dairy workshop. Highway clean up is Saturday, May 3. We will be cleaning the 561, east towards Hussar where we will meet up with the Hussar 4-H club for lunch. Good luck to Billi and Marshall this weekend at the Provincial Communication competition. There will be one more meeting on May 5 at the Crowfoot Hall.

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Pass the Salt


ON GODS TRAIL I recently had the privilege of going to the Copper Canyon in the Sierra Madre Mountains in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. This place is really a complex of seven canyons covering an area four times the size of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and in some places is actually deeper. About 500 years ago the Spanish Conquistadors pressured the people living in the surrounding plains areas to ee into the recesses of the canyon. They have lived very primitive lives ever since. Most literally live in caves or crude huts. Life is hard there, especially for women and children. It is very difcult to grow food there, and modern society has largely forgotten them. For the past number of years our church has been helping some Mexican friends who have been serving these people, called the Tarahumara. You may have heard of their athletic exploits in a bestselling book called Born To Run by Christopher McDougall. They can run for days on these trails wearing crude sandals made from old tires and leather straps. Their endurance and speed matches the Kenyans. On the day we were set to pass out
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JANA KOPP Curves of Strathmore For the past three weeks, Curves Strathmore invited both non-members and members to take part in the March Food Drive by bringing in a bag of non-perishable food or a monetary contribution of at least $30 to be donated to the Wheatland County Food Bank. All new members who made a food or monetary donation received a $0 service fee when joining Curves as either a Fitness or Curves Complete member. Once again we were honored to offer the Curves Food Drive as a unique way for the community to come together and feed the need of local food banks while simultaneously feeding the need for womens health and tness, said Jana Kopp of Curves of Strathmore. This year, donations topped 600 pounds of food and over $140 in cash donation which will benet Wheatland County Food Bank. Curves Complete Coach Brenda Graff happily handed over the food to the food bank volunteers. Now in its 16th year, the Curves Food Drive has gathered and donated more than 75 million lbs. of food to benet local community food banks. Over the past 14 years, Curves members have proudly participated in the annual Curves Food Drive for Strathmore and area residents. For more information, visit curves.com or Curves of Strathmore (at #5, 104 Strathaven Drive) or call (403) 901-1144.

Strathmore Curves was busy collecting food donations over the last three weeks for the Wheatland Food Bank. This year donations brought in over 600 pounds of food and over $140 in cash donations. Brian Allemang (l) and Ed Zahariuk (r) of the Wheatland County Food Bank accept the donations from Curves Complete Coach Brenda Graff.

food, they began to appear wearing very bright colorful clothing, at the least the women did. They still wear the traditional dress. The men wear jeans, button down shirts, and sandals. The mothers carry their babies in wraps in their backs. Most have walked for hours to get there. Even young children can travel on foot at speeds that would challenge even the best conditioned of us. I saw a very small, elderly man put a 100-pound bag of beans on his back and go straight up a steep trail and out of site. On my last day there I hiked out down to the river and up the other side of the canyon. It was about a 3,000-foot elevation gain. As I doggedly worked my way up that trail, I thought of these dear people who travel weekly for miles and miles in that environment, seeking survival. I hoped that they would know there are some who have not forgotten them, that there are people who care, who even love them. I hoped that one day they would get on Gods trail, and that it would lead them to the one who can really take care of them, Jesus Christ. Darrell Young Strathmore Alliance Church
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SHANNON LEClAIR Times Reporter The Strathmore Musical Arts Society is once again bringing a top-notch act to our community. PEAR, a Calgary based country music duo, will be coming to Strathmore on April 26. There is also once again an early bird draw: anyone who buys their tickets before April 19 will have their name entered into a draw for a $250 gift certicate for the Rocking R Ranch and two tickets to Rosebud Theatre. They opened for Johnny Reid at his Christmas concert that was here, said Linda Storkson, president of the Musical Arts Society. It should be good fun. Husband and wife Lynae and Denis Dufresne make up the PEAR band, and they are excited to be coming to Strathmore. We always like playing close to home. Thats one of the hard parts about touring is just not being home, its going to be great to be out in Strathmore because were close to Calgary and we get to reach out to a new community. We always enjoys building our audiences, especially close to home, said Denis Dufresne. Lynae and I are doing an acoustic show that night. We have travelled around the world and we tell stories about our travels and our music is pretty upbeat and energetic and its kind of a family show so it is good for all ages and we have our storytelling songs but then we also have high energy instrumentals and things like that so it is a good time. The couple had met in 1997 when they joined Barrage, one of the most successful ddle shows in the world. Denis had come from Medicine Hat and Lynae from Sandpoint, Idaho. Within the rst nine months the two had started dating and it wasnt long before they married. The duo eventually decided to take some time off from touring the world, and start a family. About six months after their son was born they both began getting calls about gigs, and off they went again. We just werent seeing each other anymore so we formed PEAR in about 2006 and we didnt really get serious about it until about 2001, once we put our time into it, now the family gets to stay together which is pretty awesome, said Denis.

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Since then the pair released their album Sweet N Gritty in 2012 and have been touring extensively the last few years. The show will be held at the Travelodge ballroom on April 26. Cocktails will be at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 pm. and the show starts around 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and are for sale at PJs Appliances, Assist Business and Pro Water Systems. Anyone looking to nd out more about the PEAR, or to hear some of their tracks check them out on Facebook, Twitter or at their website www.pearband.com.

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MANNY EVeReTT Times Contributor Rosebud never disappoints in their performances as was seen and heard again on the evening of April 6as four choirs sang in spring. The Rosebud Chorale, made up of students from the arts school, began their performance with a Carly Simon song Let the River Run followed by two other numbers Do You Feel the Rhythm? by Greg Gilpin, and Come Away, with words and music by Janis Pierson, all under the direction of Director Bill Hamm. The Rosebud Younger Company has been performing for a number of years now and they presented Adventures in Camping The Good, The Bad and The Hilarious under the direction of Anita Winters and David Snider. The campers brought the audience back to memories of old camp songs and youth experiences including such rivalries of boys versus girls. Anita Winters has also been working hard at expanding the range of music with some of the younger members. Keziah Berg (descant soloist), Brogan Ohlhauser, Eleanor Ohlhauser and Katie Winters sang Seek Ye First by Karen Lafferty and Alleluia by Mozart. The Rosebud Chorale came back to sing three more numbers before Rosa Cantorum took the stage. The Cantorum graced the audience with Mass No.6 of the Kyrie and Sanctus by Gyorgi Orban, Psalm 23 by Srul Irving Glick, Gamelan by R. Murray Schafer and Eric Claptons Tears in Heaven. The Rosebuds Masterworks choir performed If With All Your Hearts (Mendelssohn), Thou Must Leave Thy Holy Dwelling (Berlioz), Bogoroditse Devo (Rachmaninoff), and lastly, one of Brahms How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place from a German Requiem. The combined choirs of the Rosebud Chorale, Rosa Cantorum and Masterworks concluded the evening singing en mass George Frederick Handels Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccabeus. A time of fellowship and visiting with the performers followed the evenings performance.

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SHANNON LEClAIR Times Reporter A botanists dream plant is here in Wheatland County. Viggo Sorensen, a plant enthusiast, owns an amorphophallus konjac, and this year it has bloomed, which is a rare event. Amorphophallus konjac is native to warm regions such as Malaysia and Indonesia, and can even be found growing in ditches in China. There are two breeds of the amorphophallus, the konjac and the titanum.The konjac, when it owers, is a single bloom on a stalk, no leaves surrounding it. Its one of those plants you can grow it normally in your house forever and it never blooms, but it says on the internet somewhere that if it blooms then you have done something annoyingly right, either the water was warmer or the light was different or the soil was different, said Sorensen. We dont know what was done right when you nally get one that blooms, but this bloom here will just knock you off your feet. The konjac rst came to his family in the late 1940s, early 50s. His aunt had met a sailor, whom she befriended. Before he was to set sail again he gave Sorensens aunt an amorphophallus konjac bulb to remember him by. Each year the bulb would sprout up into a single leaf tree, lled with numerous leaets, but would never ower. Now, something Sorensen is doing right has made his plant ower for the past two years, and while it is unbelievable and a sight to behold, it comes at a cost. The plant smells strongly of rotting meat, a smell that can permeate an entire household. Fortunately, when the plant does bloom into a ower is only lasts for a week or less. It smells so bad this plant, it stinks. As beautiful and rare as this thing is it is the most stinking thing you ever smelled, thank God it only lasts three days with that smell, said Sorensen. The konjac stalk was 28 inches, and the bloom measured at another 24 inches, and Sorensen said while it was growing the plant would gain three inches a day in height. One of the most interesting things about the plant is it grows from just a fairly small in comparison to the plant size- bulb. Approximately 10 years ago the Sorensens had donated a bulb to the Calgary Zoo botanical garden. They are waiting to hear if the plant was lost in the ood and if so they do plan to donate another bulb. Seeing, and smelling, the strangely beautiful ower can be a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Viggo Sorensen and his family have been growing amorphophallus konjac plants since the 50s, and in the past two years the beautiful, but stinky, plant has bloomed. Left: The amorphophallus grows a span of leaflets when it doesnt bloom into a flower. Above: A rare sight, the amorphophallus has bloomed.

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LAUREEN F. GUENTHER that Hell and Heaven are choices and theyre very clear choices, he says, so Times Contributor theres grace and God gives you grace. This play is important for people to The Great Divorce, from C.S. Lewsee because were talking about someis fantasy novel, comes to Rosebuds thing that makes people BMO Studio Stage, April 11. uncomfortable, the whole Adapted by Kelsey Krogquestion of what happens man, the story is about after we die and what Lewis himself, interacting heaven may or may not with characters on a bus be like, Esau says. Itll from Hell, hoping to get spark conversations with into Heaven. people about what their Naomi Esau, third-year faith means to them and Rosebud School of the Arts how they agree with it ... or (RSA) Theatre Arts major, dont. says, The Great Divorce The actors have already asks the huge questions Naomi Esau plays Scowling been impacted by the story. of what happens when we in the Great Divorce. The whole concept of letdie, and what are Heaven and Hell going to be like. She plays ting go of things has really struck me, a character named Scowling. All these Esau says. Its really impacting me different characters ... have something how much (Scowling) thinks she loves and wants something so badly -- thats that theyre holding on to, the thing she has to give and thats whats keepup. ... Things that I want so ing them from getting into badly, those are the things Heaven. But theres hope I have to let go of in order for all souls. to move forward. Caleb Gordon, a secondGordon is impacted difyear RSA Acting major, ferently. Im a person who plays Lewis. The meslikes to know everything, sage of the Great Divorce he says. This play forces is summed up in one line, me to know nothing or to that there is no Heaven think I know everything with even a little of Hell in it, he says. If theres even Caleb Gorden portrays C.S but know nothing. Hes also challenged by the cona little bit of you that holds Lewis. cept that at the end of the back from God, then you day, if you choose not to be in Heaven, cant get into Heaven. The picture that Lewis presents is its your choice. Its not anyone elses. Its not because God put you there or you didnt believe hard enough or you didnt do the right things. Its because you chose to be there.

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Oops-a-Dazy looking for community support


SHANNON LEClAIR Times Reporter Oops-a-Dazy pet Rescue and Sanctuary Society is celebrating 10 years this August and is also looking for community support. The sanctuary has been struggling to get back in the red since the June ood. They nished the year with a $26,000 loss, and in January alone the vet bills were $50,000. One of the fundraisers happening now is the sale of Coco Brooks pizza and goodies. A product form and order form can be found at www.oopsadazy.com. Orders can be placed until April 20 and pick up is for May 5. We had a really tough year in 2013, we had just unprecedented numbers. We have a safekeeping program that has been historically used for very short-term crisis situations, often people eeing domestic abuse, maybe short-term emergencies like a house re, that sort of thing, temporary periods of homelessness, said Christine Campbell, chairperson on the board of directors for the society. Back in June, as everyone knows, there was massive, catastrophic ooding throughout the province and that led to over 100,000 people being evacuated and a lot of those people ended up not being able to go back to those homes. We had a very large inux of animals come in, in the rst two days of the ood, we placed 75 dogs into foster homes. To date (March 28) we still have nine animals in safekeeping and several dozen more have just gone home over the last month or two. So we have had a very long term issue with our safekeeping program being completely full and then some. Campbell said typically theres room for up to ve animals in safekeeping and most of last year there were a couple dozen. Oops-aDazy doesnt have an actual shelter at this point; they are foster home-based, which has its pluses and minuses. The advantages of being in foster homes is each animal gets to know what it is like to be in a home and to know what a family is like and they end up getting better adoptability out of it, they learn better manners out of living in a home and that kind of thing, said Campbell. A shelter, particularly older ones, can be depressing places, lots of concrete and metal, bars and almost prison-like. Campbell said that is often what some people think of when their rst thought is about rescuing an animal and not all shelters are like that. Because of the increased number of animals needing help, and the amount of animals with injuries or illnesses, Oops-a-Dazy has not been able to get ahead yet, and while the scope of the problems are changing and the sanctuary is back to helping mainly abused and abandoned animals, Campbell said there is no sign of things slowing down anytime soon. It set us back so far that were really trying to fundraise to get caught up and to get a little bit ahead so that we know what funds we have available for those animals, said Campbell. She said when they take in an animal they make a lifetime commitment to them and they want to be sure they can sustain that. The sanctuary charges an adoption fee for a number of reasons; one is quality of ownership because people do seem to value what they pay for, but they also include all of the basic care, spaying, neutering, micro-chipping, vaccinating, de-worming and they also get one month free pet insurance. Those basic costs are involved with every single animal that we rescue and our adoption fee essentially just covers those costs. So anytime we have an additional veterinary bill, as well as some of the administrative costs involved in keeping the rescue going, all of those have to come above and beyond, said Campbell. All administrative costs are published to the Oops-a-Dazy website and they try to keep it as low as they can. All of their staff are volunteers, no one holds a paid position, and they have great partnerships with their vets who give the biggest discounts that they can. There are plenty more fundraisers being planned for 2014. Watch the Oopsa-Dazy website for details on upcoming events.

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The majority of the Strathmore Spartans badminton team will be competing at zones on April 12 in Olds, having advanced from counties on April 2. Provincials are set for May 2-3 in Lethbridge.

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90 per cent off to zones


ARYSSaH STaNKEVITSCH Times Reporter The Strathmore High School Spartans hosted badminton counties against Holy Cross Collegiate (HCC) and Standard High School on April 2. Roughly 50-60 students participated in the event, with approximately 90 per cent of Spartan players advancing to zones. Strathmore denitely had the most players going into it, Spartans coach Kenton Zandee said. It looked good but I was very impressed with some of the teams from HCC and Standard. They beat our guys out for spots and they deserved to. They came up big that day. For counties and zones, students declare either singles, doubles, or mixed, and can only play that one event. Zandee says some of his players may have played potential zones opponents before in tournaments this season, but he will have to examine some of his competition rst hand come April 12 in Olds. Its always a bit of an enigma because you dont know whos going to be there, because a lot of the teams dont necessarily play tournaments, but they could be very good players. We just dont see them, Zandee said. You have to go into zones thinking that everyone is going to be good, and not underestimate your opponent. The Spartans traveled to Lethbridge from April 4-5 for an exhibition tournament, as preparation for zones. Coincidentally, should his players advance at zones, they will return to Lethbridge for provincials from May 2-3.

Season award winners at the Wheatland Athletic Association annual Awards Banquet held on April 4 at the Strathmore Civic Centre. Top left: Pee Wee level Wheatland Braves award winners (lr) Kyle Bray, Connor Bertamini, Tarun Fizer, Mitch Desserre, Ryan Conroy and Kyle Crnkovic at the WAA Awards Banquet held at the Strathmore Civic Centre on April 4. Top right: Bantam level Wheatland Warriors award winners (l-r) Cole Clayton, Rylan Longmuir, Brady Skiffington, Ty Tarvyd, Chayse Hnatowich and Ryan Bell. Middle: Zone 6 Banner winners Wheatland Warriors at the WAA Awards Banquet. Left: Midget level Wheatland Chiefs award winners (l-r) Cody Willis, Kyle Rosolowski, Coltyn Herman, Cody Lassiter and Cole Busslinger.

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Braves, Warriors, and Chiefs best


ARYSSaH STaNKEVITSCH Times Reporter The Wheatland Athletic Association hosted their awards night from this years hockey season on April 4, honouring the peewee Braves, the bantam Warriors, and midget Chiefs, with many multiple winners. The Braves Tarun Fizer was named team MVP. He was also awarded top scorer after earning 52 points in 36 games, nishing in the leagues Top 20. Fizers coach Keith Klemmensen mentioned he was one of his most consistent players. Amongst the forwards, he would have been the highest level guy we had at that position, Klemmensen said. Cole Clayton, bantam MVP, was also named top defenseman. Coach Mark Laycock spoke of his ability to do a little bit of everything on the ice: Hes a strong defender and has an ability offensively thats pretty tough to teach it just comes natural to him. Hes good at being able to take over a game from the back end sometimes, which is a big key. Claytons teammate Ryan Bell was given the Kletzel Memorial Award for the Warriors for the second year in a row. It goes to a guy thats a leader, and is a good sport the guy on your team that everybody looks to lead by example, Laycock said. Hes the type of kid that coaches just love to have on their team. Hes the denition of a leader and a good quality kid. For the peewee Braves, Connor Bertamini received the Kletzel Award, for being an on-ice and off-ice leader, al-

ways delivering his best. He takes constructive criticism as it is met, which is to help with mistakes, Klemmensen said of Bertamini. He understands that patience runs short sometimes with people if news isnt delivered in a sugar-coated way, he gets it, hes a tough kid. I dont think I can recall a time in two years when he was lazy he was maybe nervous, but he was never lazy. Coltyn Herman, top scorer for the midget Chiefs with 47 points in 32 games, was also named Most Sportsmanlike. Teammate Cody Willis took home the Exemplary Player Award. An award means a lot to a kid, Laycock said. I remember winning a few awards when I was younger, and it makes you feel pretty good that you had a successful season.

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ARYSSaH STaNKEVITSCH Times Reporter Having made it all the way to Western Canadian Finals last season, the U18 Strathmore Thunder are moving up to Alevel this year, and have been preparing for this springs rst pitch. Thats the top level. The goal this year is to go to Nationals, coach Lanky Johnson said. The Thunder girls have three other competitive squads U16, U14, and U12 alongside two community U12 teams. All play out of Calgary. The competitive ones are the ones that look at going to Provincials. The community ones are more of training its more of a stepping stone, Johnson said. As for the U18s, six are returning to the 14-girl roster. Many of the players are active athletes, playing other sports competitively, with all-around skill. Right now, our strength probably comes from the overall athletic ability of the team, Johnson said. It makes it a lot easier. Its one of the biggest advantages. The team has been training since September a few times a month, and continued throughout the winter. In February, the girls began training once a week for their rst game in the CWFA Womens Division 1 on April 29. Following their season opener,

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Strathmore will be hosting their annual Mothers Day Weekend Tournament, featuring 20 teams including their U16 counterpart. The U18s will play in the open division bracket with the senior women, and their own age groups. Following the summer, many of Johnsons girls will be looking at schools for their fast-pitch futures. We have a few that in this age group now are looking at scholarship opportunities, he said. Given that competitive edge for the groups that we go with, for them, if they do nd that real passion for the game, this is hopefully a stepping stone to continue on their education.

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ARYSSaH STaNKEVITSCH Times Reporter Numbers are consistent from last year for Strathmore Minor Baseball roughly 225 for the Strathmore Reds boys, and 90 for the Strathmore Thunder girls. However, President Daren Kennett says that Strathmore is doing much stronger than the larger city centres. Strathmores got about 12,000 people, roughly. About 315 kids play ball here, he said. If you took that on a per capita basis and compared it to Calgary, a city of 1.2 million people, theyre basically 100 times larger than Strathmore, and should have about 31,500 kids playing. Instead, Calgary has roughly 3,000 kids enrolled in fastpitch and baseball. This makes ball in Strathmore about 10 times larger. I think its a bigger part of culture in Strathmore. Its good skill and good organization, Kennett said. Under the Strathmore Minor Baseball umbrella, there are house-league teams, Baseball Alberta AA teams, and a boys midget AAA team that will be playing strictly tournaments. The AAAs will be traveling to Alaska and Montana this summer. Some of the teams have been training in the gym since January girls and boys, Kennett said. Theyve been doing various basic skill developments elding, pitching, hitting. The mosquito Reds won Tier 2 Provincials last year. The league begins mid-April for most teams the midget AAA boys have their rst tournament in Medicine Hat on April 6 and nishes in July.

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ARYSSaH STaNKEVITSCH Times Reporter STARS Volleyball is back for another year, teaching kids the fundamentals of the sport, while having a good time on the court. Coach Pat Fules spring season began on March 17 at Wheatland Elementary School, and will continue into May for three groups: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, and Grades 6-9. They have similar drills, but you can expand them in the third (oldest) session, Fule said. There are some drills in the third session that the younger ones couldnt do its a little bit different. All three sessions are taught to hit the same way; however, the younger kids use a bigger, softer ball, and a lower net, typically for badminton. The older kids practice more of the positions within the sport. The younger ones, we keep it really simple, but they still learn how to set, and bump, serve, hit and block, Fule said. We still keep the badminton courts, so that they can cover the court easier and cover the ball more. Once a week, the groups have their hour session half hour of skills and fun games, followed by the second half hour of 3-on-3 or 4-on-4 games. The idea is that theyll get better the more they handle the ball. Sometimes if youre on a team of six, you may not touch the ball very much at all, Fule said. Helping coach the 20 kids in each group, are students from Strathmore High School and Holy Cross Collegiate. They really help to keep the game going along. Theyre able to set the kids up to jump for a hit, Fule said.

Roughly 60 kids are taking part in the spring session of STARS Volleyball. Grades 1-3, 4-5, and 6-9 practice fundamentals once a week at Wheatland Elementary with the help of Strathmore High School volunteer coaches. Pictured are Coach Sam (l-r), Kieran Bakken, Adrienna Kiemeny, Sawyer Drake, Hailey Turcotte, Hailey Permann, and Carter Brosseau.

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Fule is also running a spring break camp beginning April 21, playing two different sports each morning. Its not as much skill its more along the lines of showing them how to play the sport. Theyll do things like kickball, oor hockey, and indoor soccer, he said. As for STARS, Fule hopes to inspire his students to gain a love for the sport at a young age. I really want them to go away and have enjoyed themselves so much, that they cant wait for the next session to start up, he said.

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ARYSSaH STaNKEVITSCH Times Reporter The Wheatland Athletic Association (WAA) hosted their annual 3-on-3 Tournament for peewees and bantams from April 5-6 at the Family Centre, keeping it competitive but enjoyable on the ice. Its a bit of a scrambley game, because its a big ice and theres not many kids out there. But this gives kids the opportunity to have fun at the end of the year, WAA President Sandy Henry said. Were not there trying to recruit kids or evaluate. Its just so they know were there. It gives them some familiarity with who we are were here, and think about us next fall when its time to come and try out. The WAA took several entries from their draw area, randomized them, and built six teams of bantams and four teams of peewees with roughly eight players per squad. Some of these players may have already been playing for the Wheatland Braves or Warriors. One team might have kids from the AA level right down to Tier 5, and theyll be all mixed together on a team, Henry said. It gives kids the opportunity to see what some of those other guys look like. More so, it expands their social group, and maybe in the future they might be teammates as well. The winners for each age group took home customized jerseys, while the runner-ups were awarded medallions.

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Roughly 80-90 peewees and bantams took part in the Wheatland Athletic Assocations annual 3-on-3 Tournament from April 5-6 at the Family Centre. The tournament is meant to expose the kids to the association, and also give them the opportunity to meet other players and potential future teammates. Aryssah Stankevitsch Photo

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ARYSSaH STaNKEVITSCH Times Reporter Robin Navin and her family in Strathmore will be rst timers for the Canadian Cancer Societys Relay for Life on June 6 at Wheatland Elementary School. Navin, team captain of For Petes Sake, is heading up her team of 14 for her late brother-in-law Peter, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 30. During his ten-year battle, Peter went through ve surgeries, only to be told in January 2013 that nothing more could be done. At that time, my husband and I, we decided that we had to be really honest with our two young children about what was going on. We didnt want them to resent us in the future for not having time to prepare, Navin said. We told them. My son was eight. He said to me Is there anything we can do for Uncle Peter? and I said No, theres nothing more anybody can do. He responded, Well, is there anything else we can do for other peoples uncles? Navin began to search through different fundraising events for cancer research but ones that her kids could help with for their uncle, too. Peter himself participated in the Ride to Conquer Cancer for four years before he passed. The last year he was alive, he actually had to go in a car, and then wheel himself across the nish line his whole left side was paralyzed, Navin said. My kids have always known Uncle Peter did that, so its good that were trying to make up for what he cant do. That also is the teams motto: we walk because Peter cant anymore. Peter passed in October 2013. For Petes Sake has reached $4,000 of their original $5,000 goal. However, Navin is now considering Peters last contribution to the Ride to Conquer Cancer, of roughly $8,000. It would be really good if we could raise the amount that he did last year, she said. So much crappy stuff is associated with cancer. Its just really important for us to have a good day raise

Team For Petes Sake is walking for their fallen family member Peter (pictured) in the Wheatland Relay for Life on June 6, at Wheatland Elementary. Led by Peters sister-in-law Robin Navin, the team of 14 is hoping to raise $8,000.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Gail Barnett, after losing a lengthy battle to Leukemia, with her family by her side. Sandra is survived by her husband Bill Barnett of Strathmore; her three children Christine (Shane) Pallesen of Strathmore, Kevin (Yuki Sato) Barnett of Calgary, and Dale (Robyn) Barnett of Strathmore; numerous grandchildren Kaley (David Hofer) Sokolik, Wace Pallesen, Jaron and Kyan Barnett, Tate, Cohen, Makaela, and Reeve Barnett; great grandchild Adam Hofer; two sisters Carolyn (Frank) Siebert of Strathmore, and Judy (Brian) Rohl of Qualicum Bay, B.C.; sister in laws Marian (Eddie) Haskayne of Calgary and Ethel Barnett of Rockyview; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was born to the late Clifford and Clara Isom of Lyalta, She graduated from Samuel Crowther High School where she met the love of her life Bill Barnett. Sandra and Bill were married on March 22, 1968. They settled in the Crowfoot community were they continued the family farming tradition and later started the family feedlot. You could nd Sandra nursing a sick calf back to health or working in one of her numerous ower beds usually with at least one grandchild at her side. Sandra was an active member of the church and Crowfoot community and will be remembered for her kind and loving nature. It was Sandras wish that a funeral service not be held, instead a donation be made to the University of Calgary, Hematology Research and Education Fund- Account RT69452300000 (Michelle Hubbs-Felder, Division of Hematology, Foothills Medical Centre, Rm C210 Main Building, 1403 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB., T2N 2T9) A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. To send condolences, please visit Sandras obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.

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On April 2, 2014 Richard James Donald passed away at the age of 64 years in Strathmore, Alberta. He was predeceased by his father James Donald, and mother Margaret Gazloff. RJ is survived by his loving spouse Brenda Salik; two children Shawn and Jeff Donald, both of Brooks, Alberta; and his grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Ron (Maureen) Donald of Medicine Hat, Alberta; Jean Donald of Brooks, Alberta; Larry (Tina) Donald of Brooks, Alberta; Keith (Kim) Donald of Medicine Hat, Alberta; Brenda Bourgeult (Rick) of Edmonton, Alberta; Michele Chelsberg (Perry) of Edmonton, Alberta; Dwayne Gazloff (Denise) of Edmonton, Alberta; and Earl (Tatjana) Donald of Calgary, Alberta. RJ will also be missed by his numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and many friends. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Lord of All Lutheran Church (Strathmore) at 11:00 a.m. If desired, donations may be made directly to the Strathmore Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, (200 Brent Blvd. Strathmore, Ab, T1P 1J9). To send condolences, please visit RJs obituary at www. wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.

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Some things I know or have heard about in the last 100 years, by Myrna Phillips/Szakaly/Gehrke
My Grandfather, C.A Phillips arrived from Michigan in 1908 with daughter Jessie, her husband Fred Dalton and two carpenters. A two storey, ve bedroom house was built on the farmstead three miles west of Carseland, just north of where the C.P.R. railroad line is now. My Grandmother Nettie arrived by train in Langdon in the spring of 1909 with four of their seven children in tow. My dad Max Phillips the youngest was two years old. While travelling from the east, six year old Wilbur Phillips wandered away, when the train stopped in Regina. The train left and had to back up to get him on board again. Jessie & Fred Dalton remained in the area for several years as did Alicia who became Mrs. Hugh Hebbes. Leland & Catherine Phillips bought the land that later belonged to Bill & Eleanor Taylor. Leland owned and operated Phillips Motors in Strathmore for some years. Duane and Wilbur took up farming in Eckville and Onaway. Wendell became a school teacher. He studied at Prairie Bible Institute and spent thirteen years as a missionary in China. Max married Grace Ostrom in March 1935. Now we had two sets of grandparents within four miles. At both farms we learned to milk cows, ride horses and drive trucks. Max & Grace lived with my Grandma & Grandpa Phillips until their passing in 1938 and 1944, respectively. By this time the family consisted of Myrna, born in 1936, Elva in 1937, Donna in 1940, Lee in 1944 and Terry in 1954. During these years we truly enjoyed time with close cousins such as the Daltons, Garnetts, Ostroms, Masons & Gilberts. Margaret Gilbert and Lily Mason were Moms sisters and of course Paul their only brother.

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ANTIQUE SHOW - Western Canadas longest running collectors show - Antiques, collectibles, and pop culture. 39th Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale. Sellers from across Canada. Special collectors displays. Antique evaluations by Canadian Antiques Roadshow Appraiser Gale Pirie - $12 per item. Good Friday, Apr. 18, 9 - 5 p.m.; Sat., Apr 19, 9 - 4 p.m. Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton. 780-437-9722; www.wildroseantiquecollectors.ca.

Saturday, May 3

Mobile Motorcycle Training School


Get the advantage that only we offer! Beginner & refresher courses available Or book a private lesson!

Serving Strathmore & Area

Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Crafts Sale, 50/50 Draw, Raffle Prizes, Door Prizes! Please join us!

Call or text | 403-901-7027


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Thank you for choosing Strathmore Handi-Bus.

LEGaL NOtICEs
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
Estate of IVY CARMEN FRASER, who died on Sepember 27, 2013

www.mobilemotorcycletraining.ca info@mobilemotorcycletraining.ca

Chad & Wendi T ashlikowich


JOIN US ON MAY 3RD, 2014 AT THE STRATHMORE CIVIC CENTRE TO RAISE RUSSIA FOR STEM CELL TREATMENT FOR HIS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. There will be dinner, entertainment, an auction, and tons of fun.
FUNDS FOR A LOCAL FATHER TRAVEL TO

RESET FOR MS

If you have a claim against this estate, you must le your claimby May 16, 2014 with LYNN WOODS LAW OFFICE at P.O. Box 2335, 101, 318 3rd Ave Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3
If you do not le by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. Creditors: you must include a full description and value of the debt you allege the deceased owes you and a full description and value of any of the deceaseds property that you hold as security for the debt. Claimants: you must include a full description of your claim and why you have a right to make such a claim.

Strathmore Minor Ringette Association Annual General Meeting


April 14 from 7-9pm in the Chuck Mercer Room at the Civic Centre

Bridalfor Shower Lindsey Pippard


April 26th 2-5pm A come and go tea, At Loretta Van Bussels Home. 243017, Range Road 245 Please call or email for further directions. lvanbussel9@gmail.com 403.901.2135

Bride Elect of Michael Scott.

All members are welcome to attend.

Tickets $50 and available through: Tanya Tashlikowich at (403) 934-3163, Stacey Schuett - Noosa Beach, Kim Kubin at (403) 519-8146, Shannon Zieman - Strathmore Youth Centre, Stacey or Crystal at Bangles Hair Studio. For individuals or corporations wishing to donate to the live or silent auctions, please contact Shaylene Koester at (403) 901-3642 or email at skoester@telus.net. Tickets will sell out fast! Support a great person as he fights to regain his life back.

AUCtIONs
FARM AUCTION. Sat., Apr. 26/14, 10:30 a.m. Richard & Donna Zabel, St. Michael, Alberta. MF8570 combine, MF9220 swather, full line of other equipment, etc. Details: Andruchow Auctions Ltd.; www.andruchowauctions.com. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 4th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Classic Car Auction. April 11 - 13. Edmonton Expo Centre. 35 estate collector car collection selling no reserve to the highest bidder! Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today. 1-888296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 9 - 10, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES Dispersal Auction for Aline & Ron Cox. Saturday, April 12/14. Starts 10 a.m. sharp! Located west of Edmonton at Sand Hills Hall. Directions & view items: www.spectrumauctioneering.com. Phone 780-960-3370 / 780-9039393. WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Consignment Auction. May 3, 10 a.m. in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, RVs, etc. Consign now! Phone 403669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com.

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Bottle Drive
Bagged bottles can be left out for collection

1st Strathmore Scouts

Sat., April 12
Contact: Colin 403-808-4716

3RD ANNUAL

Almost Sold Out!

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Remembering Our Roots


Now available at different locations around town including The Times office: 123 - 2nd Avenue, Town of Strathmore and the author, John Godsman.

A biography of the seniors of Strathmore and Wheatland County by John Godsman

Peculiar People Assembly

Every Saturday, at RCCG

Note - 25% of proceeds will be donated to Siksika Outreach School

Cost $40 per copy

available to ALL who want it between 10 am & 12 noon Community Event

FREE BRUNCH
will be

115A 3rd Avenue, Strathmore there

SpringFestival
Strathmore Curling Rink, south side entrance, Agricultural Grounds
We are looking for Vendors, Entertainment, Non-Prot Organizations, Demonstrations.

DEADLI May 10 NE , 2014

Saturday, May 31 10 - 4 pm

2014

grad banquet for the Strathmore


High School class of 2014
are on sale now! Order forms are on Facebook under 2014 Graduating Class of Strathmore High School and can be dropped off at Runway Hair Design Co or a drop box at the Strathmore Family Centre or email Strathmoregrad2014@hotmail.com

Tickets for the parent organized

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 2014 GRADS

Joint Ministerial Good Friday Service


Friday, April 18, 10:30 am Hope Covenant Church 245 Brent Blvd Strathmore

For a registration form please call:

with all the churches.

Barb 403.934.5481 Rose 403.934.5589

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3rd Tuesday of Each Month


Cost:

TIME

EXPeRIeNCeD KITCHeN HeLPeR & COOk required for Smileys Restaurant. Drop resumes at 330 Ridge Road.

$20 (Transportation)

BOTTLE DROP OFF


Ongoing until the beginning of May.
To help with costs of the Banquet or anyone who just want to get rid of their empty bottles or cans, just ask them to take them to the Strathmore Bottle Depot and let them know that they would like to donate the money to the 2014 Strathmore High School Parent Organized Graduation Banquet. Thanks in advance for your donations.

for Creative & Continued Learning

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday, April 15 6:30 pm


Unit 5, 104 - 3rd Avenue (Leary Centre) 403-983-3640

ResIDeNT MANAGeR WANTeD - Now hiring on site Resident Manager for a four building complex. Duties include building and site maintenance. Contact Wendy at 403-237-8600 or fax resume to 403-290-1530. SAND BLAsTeR/LAbOUReR/ EQUIPMeNT OPeRATOR. Must have cell phone and own transportation. Wages negotiable. Contact (403) 901-6884

STRATHMORe TRAVeLODGe ReQUIRes FULL TIMe HOUsekeePeRs. $11.50 - $14.00/hr. Duties include but not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, strip and make beds, clean washrooms, clean windows and mirrors, stock cart. Please email resumes to: info@travelodgestrathmore. com or in person at the front desk, 350 Ridge Rd, Strathmore or via fax (403) 901-0016. INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Albertas weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna. com/for-job-seekers. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.

Different Casino Each Month Please remember if you book... you need to pay because we need 20 people on the bus!
Please mark this on your calendar. Phone for a place on the bus...

WHEATLAND CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION

Call Donna 403-934-9243


Leave Strathmore 8:45am Leave Casino 2:30pm

HUNTER TRAINING
April 26, 27 and May 3, 2014 $30/per person
(Require 10 students for classes)

COURSE

HIRING ALL POSITIONS at Akokiniskway Golf Course in Rosebud, AB. Fax resume to 403-677-2410, or email albert.nelson.clark@gmail. com.

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ANNUAL MARKET Saturday, April 19 10 am - 2 pm


Strathmore Civic Centre
Come do your pre-Mothers Day shopping at the Market with many vendors selling a variety of wares. Flowers will be given out to the first 50 Moms that come to the Market.
Admission to the Market is a Food Donation.

Cocktails 6 pm Dinner 7 pm Show 8 pm At the Travelodge


Rosebud dinner theatre tickets, Rocking R gift certificate by April 19/14 403-680-7721

Saturday, April 26
Early bird draw

Pear Band Show

Call Darrell 403-934-7360 days 403-934-6428 evenings

The Golden Hills School Division No. 75 invites applications for the following position: to the Secretary-Treasurer to work in the Division Ofce in Strathmore, AB. Please refer to our website www.ghsd75.ca under Human Resources Non-Teaching Positions for further information.

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Further information and tickets at Assist, Pjs, Pro water. Online www.strathmorearts.com. The Pear Band opened for Johnny Reids Christmas tour!! 2012 & 2013 group of year of year by the Association of Country Music in Alberta.

Tickets $50. Show only $25.

SEASONAL GREENHOUSE WORKERS REQUIRED


Beginning March 4, 2014. For planting, transplanting, watering, plant maintenance, shipping, assisting customers, cashier, assembling orders. etc. Plant knowledge is an asset. Wage $13.00 to $16.00 depending on experience. Plus bonus, and benets.
Please email your resume to ofce@greenviewnurseries.ca

The Market is looking for vendors for this Market. For more info go to

GM and ADP experience preferred. Please contact Chris Beardsell, Service Manager, Strathmore Motor Products 900 Westridge Road, Strathmore 403-934-3334 W 403-934-0624 C email: service.smpl@telus.net The Fab 5 Holdings (2013)Ltd o/a Tim Hortons, will be located at Centre St. & Railway Ave W in Langdon AB in the fall of 2014, requires

LUBE & TIRE TECHNICIAN

www.strathmorefarmersmarket.ca
or 403-901-0477

Linda 403-680-7721

For more info contact

Temporary Part-Time

NIGHT DIETARY SHIFT


This position requires experience in Housekeeping and Kitchen duties. Including, but not limited to, food preparation using commercial food equipment, meal service, dining room clean up, and cleaning in Lodge setting. A current criminal record check will be required for employment. Shift requires to be able to work a 4 on/4 off cycle. Hours 23:00 to 07:00. Additional hours may be required. Please drop off current resume at Wheatland Lodge, 76-2nd Street, Strathmore. Attention: Shirley Reinhardt, CAO. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strathmore United Church

38th YEAR!

May

THRIFT SALE
Baby & Kids Clothes Kids to 6x 25
White Elephant Items & Household Articles Individually priced

No formal education requirement. $11.16 per hour + benets. Apply @ 118-800 Pine Road Strathmore AB, fax 403.934.3137 or online @ www.timhortons.com

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS. FULL TIME/PART TIME/SHIFT WORK/NIGHT/OVERNIGHT/EARLY MORNINGS/WEEKENDS.

1, 2, 3
Thurs 9am - 8pm Friday 9 am - 8 pm

Ladies Slacks Blouses 50

STILL HIRING

WHEATLAND HOUSING MANAGEMENT BODY

Mens Pants Shirts 50

Purses Shoes 50

DOLLAR BAG DAY


Saturday 9am - 1pm

403-934-3264 403-934-3118 RecYcLe ShARe


Suits Dress Coats
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Donations Welcome Drop off Articles at the United Church after April 28

The Golden Hills School Division No. 75 invites applications for the following position:

CUSTOM FEEDLOT & FARMING OPERATION LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES


Competitive wages including O.T and other Benets. Valid drivers licence and a good attitude a must. High school diploma an asset. Send resumes to: NAMAKA FARMS INC. Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3 Fax (403) 934-6133

Books CDs Toys

ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER


The position is to commence upon a mutually agreeable date. Please refer to our website www.ghsd75.ca under Human Resources Employment Listings Management for further information.

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Strathmore Station Restaurant & Pub is hiring

HELP WANTED
Strathmore Station Restaurant & Pub is hiring:
2 permanent, full time

Golden Hills School Division #75 invites applications for the following position:

Aspen Crossing is looking for a

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT


0.92 FTE (6 hours/day) position providing support to two students in a grade 5 classrooms during the school day. Work will begin at 8:45 am and end at 3:15 pm daily. This position will continue until June 26, 2014. Please submit your resume with appropriate documentation to the undersigned on or before noon on Monday, April 28, 2014. Only those short listed will be contacted. Mr. Wayne Funk Principal, Westmount School 220 Wheatland Trail Strathmore, AB T1P 1B2 Fax: (403) 934 4936 E-mail: wayne.funk@ghsd75.ca

Gift Store / Greenhouse Clerk


F.T. / P.T. Apply to: fax-1 (403) 534-2126, email - donna@ aspencrossing.com.

BOOKKEEPER
F.T. / P.T. Apply to: fax-1 (403) 534-2126, email - donna@ aspencrossing.com.

Aspen Crossing is looking for an experienced

Full Time or Part-time hours available $9.05 Hourly, Experience preferred, but will train suitable applicants.

Servers & Bartenders

Food Service Supervisor


$13.50 Hourly, for 44.00 Hours per week Experience: of 1 to 2 years required Skills: Ability to supervise and co-ordinate the activities of 5-10 food and beverage servers, bartenders, or front support staff, while ensuring great food service and quality control of foods. Will be responsible to train front staff in job duties, sanitation, safety procedures, and AGLC legislation and ensure that those duties and procedures are followed. Will follow direction of and report to the Restaurant Manager on all areas of the front of house operations. Must possess great oral communication, excellent problem solving skills, and organized job task planning abilities. Must also have the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment while under pressure. Standing and/or walking for extended periods. Speak English, Read English, Write English To Apply- by email to strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com or in person between 2pm and 5pm

Water District Supervisor


The Western Irrigation District is currently accepting applications for the permanent fulltime position of Water District Supervisor. Reporting to the Water Master, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supply and distribution of water through a canal system for agricultural, domestic and other purposes within a defined service area. The candidate will also be required to participate in the fall/winter construction program of the District. Above average communication skills, the desire and ability to work in an outdoor environment in addition to a minimum class 5 operators license and some basic computer knowledge is essential. This is a salaried position with benefits and pension plan. Please submit resumes in confidence via mail, e-mail or in person to: Mr. Jeremy Hemsing P.Eng.Manager of Operation and Maintenance Box 2372, 105 900, Pine Road Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3 E-mail: careers@wid.net The WID would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A permanent part-time (6hrs/wk) is required to commence immediately. Duties will include: Circulate and shelve library materials. Provide one-on-one instruction to customers who require technical assistance. Instruct occasional technology classes. Assist in implementing programming for various ages and interest groups. Qualications: Successful completion of Grade 9. Knowledge of computers, software and mobile devices. Ability to teach technological skills to customers with a wide range of technical backgrounds. Willingness to learn new technologies.

Western Irrigation District

Must be customer service oriented, of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages, and will be expected to adhere and enforce all government regulations for health and safety, as well as to Alberta Liquor and Gaming (AGLC). Completion of AGLC SMARTserve program required within 30 days of start. Applicants must work well within a team, and have signicant skill with job task planning and organizing, memory, and critical thinking well under pressure in a fast paced environment. How to Apply with resume to:

strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com
Or in person between 14:00 and 16:00 380 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5

380 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5

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REBEL TRANSPORT requires a Bed Truck Operator for camp position. 2 week in/out rotation. Year round work. Email resume to: edmonton@rebeltransport.ca or fax to 780-449-3522. FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride atdeck carrier is looking for Owner/ Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 - 20,000/ month. 1-800-917-9021. JBS LAKESIDE FEEDERS in Brooks, Alberta is currently looking to ll the following full-time positions. Hospital Technician - Duties to include checking and treatment of sick cattle. Pen Checker - Duties to include recognizing and pulling sick cattle. An AHT certicate would be considered an asset, but not essential. Must be willing to work on a rotational shift basis. All positions offered are permanent, full-time opportunities. Salary is negotiable and will commensurate according to qualications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benet package including health care, dental cover age, and a company sponsored RRSP upon qualication. Please forward your resume via mail or facsimile to: JBS Lakeside Feeders. Attention: Duke Joy. Box 818, Brooks, AB, T1R 1B7. Fax: 403-362-8231. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS.

Golden Hills School Division #75 invites applications for a FULL TIME PERMANENT OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT at Westmount School. The position will commence Monday, May 26, 2014. The successful candidate should have a bright, welcoming personality and be excited to work with elementary aged students, parents and school staff on a daily basis. Anybody considering applying for this position should also have the following qualities: comfortable using technology to accomplish a variety of ofce tasks excited to work in a team atmosphere able to coordinate multiple projects at once show respect with regards to student and family condentiality a willingness to learn new things and develop new skills Please send your resume and appropriate documentation to the undersigned on or before 12:00 pm on Monday, April 28, 2014. Only applicants shortlisted for this position will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants who have applied for their interest in the Golden Hills School Division. Please apply to: Mr. Wayne Funk, Principal, Westmount School, 220 Wheatland Trail Strathmore, AB T1P 1B2 wayne.funk@ghsd75.ca Fax: 403 934 4936

Number of Hours: To be negotiated Starts early May 2014 Ends September 2015 (nal date pending completion of reports) Salary commensurate with the successful candidates qualications and experience. Position Summary: In July 2015, the Town of Strathmore will be hosting the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games. A board of directors has been created within the host town to put on the event. The 55 Plus games are held every two years at a new host community. This event is newly executed in each community and there are a variety of portfolios that must work together to plan and execute the event. The role of Games Manager would Qualications: include, but not be limited to: The successful candidate must Co-ordination and integration of all have: activities between the portfolios Strong Communication, Public in cooperation with the Board of Speaking skills, and Listening skills Directors. Excellent Organizational and Time Development of Games timeline Management skills and to monitor the progress of Computer skills including: Games planning and budgeting Intermediate or above Microsoft in cooperation with the Board of Ofce (full suite) Directors Corel, Photo Shop or equivalent To coordinate the hiring of Games software experience ofce staff with the Directors and to Ability to work independently and as manage the Games ofce and staff part of a team to provide support services to the Analytical skills, and be able to Games Volunteers make tough decisions To report the progress of Games Energy planning to the Board of Directors Flexibility on a regular basis Creativity To liaise with community groups Ability to manage stress and Games Sponsors Prior management or supervisory Event Planning experience To prepare a nal report and to compile Post-secondary education an asset a comprehensive Games Final Report from all staff and Directors. This position reports to the Chairman of the Board Please submit a letter of application and resume by April 18, 2014 to: Strathmore 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games Society #55, 755C Lakeside Blvd. Strathmore, AB T1P 1B8 Attention: Mrs. Donalda Ledene Or electronically to donalda@2015strathmoregames.ca Phone: 403-934-5871

GAMES MANAGER

Library Assistant

Strathmore Station Restaurant & Pub is hiring:


2 permanent, full time

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Restaurant Manager
$15.75 Hourly, for 44.00 Hours per week Experience: of 1 to 2 years required

The successful candidate must be available to work evenings (specically Tuesdays) and Saturdays. Cover letters and resumes may be sent by mail, fax, or email to: Rachel Dick Hughes 12345 Director of Library Services Strathmore Municipal Library 85 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1A1 Fax: 403-934-1908 asmlibmgr@marigold.ab.ca
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your resume no later than April 17, 2014.

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Credentials/Education: Must have (or get within 30 days of hire): AGLC Smart Serve Programs (PROtect, PROserve, REELfacts), First Aid & CPR Certicate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certicate Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Squirrel POS system, General ofce equipment, Record keeping, Cashiering, Microsoft Ofce Duties/Abilities: Must plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations, while ensuring that all health, safety, and liquor legislation and regulations are followed. Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 75+ staff. Respond to customer complaints and negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities, Must possess great oral communication, excellent problem solving skills, and organized job task planning abilities. Must be customer service oriented and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail. Standing and/or walking for extended periods. Speak English, Read English, Write English
To Apply- by email to strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com or in person between 2pm and 5pm

aggressive bonus/pay plan. Call for more details Ford experience preferred, not 235 required. Denham 1-800-282-6903but ext Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com or fax 780-352-0981.

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THE DIRECT ENERGY Volunteer Citizen of the Year award program has been launched for 2104. $10,000 will be awarded across Alberta. This is such an important program to recognize the volunteers of our communities. This program is open to citizens who reside within a community served by an AWNA member newspaper. Applicants can either self-nominate or be nominated by another individual or group. Nominations will close on Friday, April 11, 2014. For full details, please visit: awna.com/direct-energy-volunteer-citizen-of-the-year-vcoy or contact the AWNA at 780-434-8746 / 1-800-282-6903 ext. 225
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HAYING
CusTOm Hay CuTTIng, Baling and Hauling. Will crop share. Call 403-934-5115.

LIVESTocK
RED ANGUS and BLACK ANGUS bulls for sale. Yearlings and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Call Mardy Skibsted at 403-934-2571. Black Angus Bulls FOr sale Or lease. 403-5400856 (Ken).

FEED AND SEED


HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. On Farm Pickup Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

FEED AND SEED


FORAGE SEED for sale. Organic and conventional. Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900.

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FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. Website: simmeronranch.ca. Martin 780-913-7963.

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Canyon Creek 403.934.2001

La Shaun Andrews

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Sat., April 12 1-4 pm 29 Green Meadows Cr.

403-850-4593
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Canyon Creek
104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore

403.934.2001

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We Have You... on the Move

Possession on April 2. This Strathmore duplex is sure to please. Large eat-in kitchen, three roomy beds, two bath, extra storage, workshop/oversized shed, triple parking and recent decor. Must see at $229,900.

AFFORDABLE COMFORT!

MLS C3605350

Dixie Hartell (403) 934-2001 www.strathmorerealestate.com


5 BEDROOM HOME This home has 5 bedrooms, new bathroom, garage, large deck and yard. Furnace, hot water tank, roof have all been replace in last 3 years. Immediate possession

$367,900

OVER 1400SQFT in this pen bungalow with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, hardwood floors, tile entries. Backing onto walkway. Ready for a family, located in The Ranch!

C/S

157 ACRES CROP LAND Just west of town limits. Possible subdivisions. Great investment. LOT IN GLEICHEN 75ft x 120ft lot

Tina Scott

OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY APRIL 12, 12 TO 4 128 FOURTH AVE.
Renovated Bungalow with new windows, kitchen, ooring and more! Large heated shop with back lane access and a private back yard! Come take a look! La Shaun Andrews Aztec Real Estate 403-850-4593

$189,000

$19,000
Glenna Mitzner (403) 605-6830 www.glennamitzner.com
HILLCREST MANOR Backing onto the canal - this fully developed walkout has an oversized triple garage. Loads of upgrades and still time to pick your inside colors. This is another fine home built by Rich-Lee Custom Homes!

Associate Broker

403-901-5388 cell
www.strathmorerealty.ca

104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore


The Old Home Hardware Building

HILLVIEW This fully developed Bi-level located in the desirable Hillview area is fully developed, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, wet bar, fireplace, man cave, bonus room and so much more!!! Just over 1 year old and better than new! 3 Acres 3 ACRES west of Strathmore, build your dream home here, nice views only. $179,900 $59,900 vAcAnt lot in cArselAnd No building commitment, build your dream home here, back lane, treed lot!! 114 Acres 2 miles north of Strathmore, gas well revenue, only 1/2 mile of gravel, build your dream home here!

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#7 204 Strathaven Dr, 3 bdms, 2 bath, fully developed. 6 Westlake Glen 3 bdrms, 2 full bath, fully developed, large back yard.

SOLD
$ 359,900

SOLD
$ 394,900
FULLY FINISHED, 5 BEDROOM OPEN DESIGN, LOCATION PLUS HEATED GARAGE

Nonie Hall (403) 934-0420

C3599813

$199,900

C3600503

$279,900

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AFFORDABLE COMFORT. This Strathmore duplex is sure to please. Large eat-in kitchen, three roomy beds, two bath, extra storage, workshop/ oversized shed, triple parking and recent decor. MUST SEE AT $229,900.

SOLD
$ 389,900
12 Acres just off #564 near Lyalta, 4 Bdrms, 3 bath, 2549sq ft. 48x30shop #203 3 Parklane Way, 60+, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, beautiful view. lots of ammenities 196 Parklane Dr, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, main oor laundry, open concept.

$ 359,900
Tina Scott (403) 901-5388

$ 619,900
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C3601705

$749,900

C3602087

$190,000

C3602555

$349,900

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50 X 32 HEATED INSULATED SHOP IN ARROWWOOD. Newer metal roofing, siding, infra red and overhead furnace, two piece washroom with hot water, office and showroom. 12,000lb hoist, large air compressor and pneumatic lines throughout shop area. Excellent value.

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ARROWWOOD BUNGALOW One bedroom, one bath, newer siding, roofing, windows, vacant for quick possession. $69,900

SOLD
25 Thomas Dr, 4 bdrms, 3 bath, 1 &1/2 lots, mature yard, Fully SUITED. Double car garage.

$110,000 Foreclosure 3 bedrooms 2-4 pc bath


C3605585

4 bedroom 3 bathrooms, fully developed.


C3605850

C3604749

$379,900

$229,900

$315,000
Third floor 2 bedroom apartment in Lambert Village. 60+ adult living. Great view from balcony. Close to downtown. 14 Acre parcel, 1/2 hour east of Strathmore along trees and irrigation ditch. Power and gas closeby. Great place to build.

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Murray 403.325.0372 www.debbiemurray.ca

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$174,900

$125,000

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WESTMOuNT DrIVE 1 & 2 bedrooms, fully renovated units with balcony or patio. Includes washer/dryer and parking. From $995.00 plus utilities. Close to Westmount School. Call Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. 403-237-8811.

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SOLD
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HOME WITH SUITE $267,000 3+2 bdrms, 2 baths 2 kitchens 1246 sq.ft. Fully Finished
GARDENERS PARADISE IN STANDARD $239,900 1212 sq.ft. bungalow Fully finished 3 bdrms, 2 full baths 75x 158 beautifully landscaped lot

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SOLD

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Custom built bungalow in Rockyford 1679 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths Double detached garage

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$424,900

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"THE SIGN OF EXPERIENCE"

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STRATHMORE & AREA 24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE


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Beautiful 2 Storey Duplex - $279,900 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2- 1/2 Bath Singe Attached Garage Fenced and Landscaped

NEW LISTING
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LAKES OF MUIRFIELD BEAUTY $584,500


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Adult Living Condo $259,900


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Ideal Location to Build Your Dream Home! 128 acres for $409,900 Easy Commute to Calgary (30min) and Strathmore (15min) Close to Golf Course and Bow River. Great Spot for Walkout, Dugout with Access to Irrigation

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MLS C3588262

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IMMACULATE HOME! $249,900

Four bedrooms in total, 2 baths. You will love this great home with bright windows throughout, beautiful hardwood, good sized kitchen with newer maple cabinets, lots of room for storage and a huge back yard and deck to enjoy the outdoors! There is plenty of room to build a garage.

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LOCATION!!! 19 ACRES $669,900
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RANCH ESTATES

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2 Bedroom PLUS Den Solarium PLUS Central Air 2 Full Baths PLUS Heated Parking

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Stats: Strathmore stats as of April 7, 2014 (As per the Calgary Board MLS Database)

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DID YOU KNOW?


When you are moving in or out of your condominium, specifically any building where you will be using the elevator for your move, you need to call ahead to book the time/date. You may not be the only one moving on any given day especially when you live in a larger building. There are also preparations needing to be made to the interior of the elevator to prevent damage. Call your Management Company or the Building Manager to book. The contact numbers can be found in your condo documents. Where can those be found? When you purchased your condo, you most likely had a review done of the existing documents, and probably have received further documents from your Board. The Board sends out copies of the Annual General Meetings along with Budgets and Insurance Certificates. Some also provide the Monthly Meeting Minutes. These need to be kept for the whole time you own your condo. Keep them organized in a file/binder so as when you go to sell, they can easily be provided to your buyer. If you need to contact management for replacement documents, as it is a requirement of the Seller to provide the information to the Buyer, it may cost you upwards of $300. These documents are for your benefit and help to keep you informed of what is going on in your building. ...Talk with any Aztec Real Estate Inc Professional for further information on your condo sale or purchase!

Lots of Potential Renovate to Keep for Yourself Keep as a Rental!

BUNGALOW ON CORNER LOT $89,900

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SOLD

FULLY DEVELOPED BUNGALOW OPEN CONCEPT, RV PARKING $379,900! 2 STOREY WITH 3 BEDROOMS 3 BATHS OVERSIZE GARAGE $299,900!

$134,900
Clean and affordable 2 bedroom home in Brentwood 6 good appliances deck, fenced yard, near schools

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SOLD

Gorgeous 1600 sq ft Bung 32x48 Heated Shop Double Att Garage


BANK FORECLOSURE! $226,000 1100 SQ. FT CONDO UNDERGROUND HEATED PARKING (2) 2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS

31.6 ACRES $549,900

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IMMACULATE IN BRENTWOOD - $224,900


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Shauna Kenworthy 403 803-4605

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6.76 ACRES NEAR HUSSAR $349,900


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MLS C3605825

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6 MINUTES NORTH OF CROSS-IRON MILLS

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1 800

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AIRDRIE

Prices include all rebates. GST not included in price or payment. All rebates to dealer. Financing based on 96mo @ 4.29%. Vehicle shown is for illustration purposes only. See dealer for details.

921 9995

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139 EAST LAKE CRESCENT

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