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Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS Timbits players from Strathmore Minor Hockey hit the ice to provide the first intermission entertainment during the Wheatland Kings game on Dec. 15
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DEIRDRE MITCHELL-MACLEAN the past.” she said.
Times Contributor Those against the motion were mostly Council debated the pros and cons of the
concerned with the final paragraph regard- resolution. “The biggest concern we’re hear-
Over 40 people were in attendance at ing the referendum on separation. They ing is that the final paragraph has branded
Wheatland County council’s regular meet- also expressed concern about the over-re- us as separatists,” Councillor Donna Biggar
ing on Tuesday morning for the Alberta liance on the oil and gas industry to pay said. She then proposed an amendment to
First resolution debate. the bills, loss of services due to the unsus- remove the paragraph from the resolution,
Wheatland County Councillor Jason Wil- tainable provincial tax structure, download- which was passed by a vote of four to three.
son first introduced the resolution on Nov. ing responsibilities to municipalities and a The resolution itself was then accepted in
5. Council requested additional feedback perceived unwillingness to join the “future its amended form by a vote of four to three.
Look on Pages 4, 5 & 24 for after the Dec. 3 meeting and offered an op- economies.” The resolution will now be brought to
Town of Strathmore portunity for county residents to have their “This is not the time to stop working; we the central zone meeting of Rural Munici-
Municipal Notices say, either online or in person at Tuesday’s are not reliant on oil and gas. We have op- palities of Alberta (RMA) where Wheatland
meeting. portunities here,” said county resident Mar- County will propose it for sponsorship in
Contact Us Today! Several county residents at the meeting cus Leman. January. If the resolution receives sponsor-
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ing Allan McLelland. “I believe all levels of focus on matters at hand such as the down- in the fall of 2020 for the same.
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YOUR WEEKLY
HEALTH ADVICE
Gord Morck
Pharmacist
Capsule Comments
Countries in Europe, like the UK and France are
phasing out their support of homeopathic products.
Celebrating holiday cheer Historically, homeopathic products have been par-
tially paid for by government programs but this
support is declining and in France will be totally
Strathmore Town Councillors Lorraine Bauer (l-r), Denise Peterson, Mayor Pat Fule, Bob Sobol and Tari Cockx hosted guests at the annual Council’s Christ-
discontinued by 2020.
mas Open House on Dec. 11. Guests were invited to chat with council while enjoying snacks and refreshments.
Mario Prusina Photo A survey of patients being treated with medica-
tions to reduce blood pressure found that 24% were
Shopping Bus needs a boost

not taking their medications as ordered because
they can’t feel the symptoms. Many people just
don’t understand the damage that high blood pres-
sure can do to the heart and kidneys. If you taking
blood pressure-reducing medications, take them as
in awareness and ridership

directed by your doctor.
When looking at the reasons people give for not
getting a flu shot, the three top ones are: i)”I don’t
need it….it’s not necessary”. ii) “I don’t believe
CHRISTINE FOSHAUG their self-esteem longer by providing them with a means to it works and it’s not effective”. iii) “I’m really
Times Contributor go to appointments in the city, visit with relatives or friends, healthy. I never get the flu”. It’s true that effica-
cy of the flu shot varies each year but getting one
and to shop without having to rely on friends or family to decreases your chances of the flu more than if you
If you’ve never heard of The Shopping Bus, you’re not drive them to the city,” said Drydale. didn’t get the shot. It’s not too late to get one for
alone. The society hopes to come up with new ways to make this season.
The Shopping Bus, operated by the Wheatland Seniors more seniors aware of the important service they provide. Gout is a serious inflammatory arthritic disease
Transportation Society (WSTS), used to make weekly trips The first thing is to find some new board members, which that is often joked that it’s due to an overindulgence
to various malls in Calgary. The service was a popular way would involve a minimal commitment of attending two or in the “high life”. (Think Henry VIII). Gout is
for seniors in Strathmore and Wheatland County to enjoy three meetings a year. caused by an increase in the amount of uric acid in
the body but only about one-third of this uric acid
shopping excursions in the city, running at its 48-seat ca- “At this time, we are short one board member,” explained is due to dietary intake. There are medications that
pacity with a wait list. Drydale. “Some have been on the board for a number of can keep uric acid levels in control. See your doc-
Now it goes just once a month, with an average of just 20 years and would like to have someone new take their place tor. Don’t let gout go untreated.
passengers. with new ideas and renewed energy.”
“We seem to be the best kept secret around,” said Corinne Starting in January, they’ll be using promotional pass- Hours:
Drydale, WSTS secretary. Despite word-of-mouth recom- es. After a certain number of bus trips, the next one will M-F: 9 - 7 pm • Sat: 9 - 6 pm
mendations, putting up posters, and advertising in print be free. The round-trip cost for The Shopping Bus is $25, Sun & Holidays: 11 - 5 pm
and online, ridership continues to decline. which covers about half of the charter bus fee. The rest is Strathmore 132 - 2nd Ave.
“People, especially in Strathmore, still say they have nev- subsidized by grants and donations. Trips are scheduled for Strathmore
er heard of the service,” said Drydale. “People in Rocky- the second Tuesday of the month (except for December,
ford and Standard are much more aware of the service, just which has two trips), with Standard and Rockyford pickups Ph: 403-934-3122
choose not to use it.” at the seniors’ centres and the Strathmore pickup at the Fx: 403-934-6474
The Shopping Bus began in the 1970s, the inspiration Wheatland Hotel. The bus can accommodate walkers but Get the latest new products, special
of Pete Ludwig, owner of a private charter bus. In 1980 it not wheelchairs. savings, contests and more sent directly
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Town of Strathmore Holiday Closure

Closed December 24 at noon, reopening January 2
- Strathmore Administration Offices
- Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
The Strathmore Child, Youth and Family Hub (The Hub)

is closed to the public as of December 23, reopening
Next Regular January 6. For recreation facility Schedules please visit
our website strathmore.ca
Council Meeting:
Jan. 8th, 2019
Next Committee
of the Whole
Meeting: Here’s Your Ticket
January 15th, Join us for Strathmore’s Charity Hockey Event
2020 When: 7:00 pm, December 21, 2019
Where: Family Centre ,
VS 160 Brent Blvd
Cost: Monetary or food donations at the
door. All monetary donations will be
shared 50/50 with Jumpstart and the
Wheatland County food bank. The food
donations will be given to the food bank
Cheer on your favourite local team for charity. Watch as the

RCMP and Strathmore Fire Department play the Local
Female Hockey/Ringette team. The game includes ringette in
the second period and hockey in the ﬁrst and third periods.
STRATHMORE
Assessment Notices
The Town of Strathmore will be
mailing out the Assessment
Notices for the 2020 Tax Year
in early January. Please review
your assessment carefully. It
TOWN OF
contains specific information

and notice of important
deadlines. If you have any
questions or concerns, contact
the Town of Strathmore
Assessment Department at
403-934-3133
www.strathmore.ca
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The Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour is coming to Strathmore!

Rogers Hometown Hockey is coming to Strathmore, Saturday, December 21, and Sunday, December 22! Stop in
and enjoy a FREE winter festival featuring hockey-related activities, NHL Alumni appearances, music, food and
fun for the whole family. The festival will wrap up with an outdoor viewing party of a LIVE NHL BROADCAST from
the Sportsnet Mobile Studio, onsite. The broadcast will feature the Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars, NHL hockey
game that will be played in Dallas December 22.
Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival Information -Family

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STRATHMORE
Strathmore Event: December 21st (12PM to 6PM) - 22nd (12PM to 10PM) Centre Arena Parking Lot
Location: The Rogers Hometown
Parking Locations Ù Handicapped Parking
P Public Parking «
ô No Parking Access in this Area Hockey Tour will be at the Family
P Special Access Parking P Event Organizer Parking Agrcultural Society
Grounds
Centre parking lot on December
21 and 22, 2019. Family Centre
COWBOY TRAIL
Arena Address: 160 Brent Blvd,
Strathmore, AB T1P 1E9
P P
P Outdoor Festival Hours
Saturday, December 21, 1
P Ù Family «
ô Strathmore 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Centre Curling Crowther
Hospital Sunday, December 22, 12:00pm
Strathmore
Civic
Centre
«
ô P Club Jr High School to 9:00pm/10:00pm (conclusion
High School
P EVENT The Hub P of the live broadcast)
P
Aquatic
TOWN OF
Centre
LOCATION The Parade of Champions will
P «
ô
«
ô occur Sunday at approximately
BRENT BOULEVARD BRENT BOULEVARD
4pm! This is a parade of local
NOTE:
Access closed during event
sports teams showing their
THOMAS DRIVE
MAPLEWOOD DRIVE
hours only. Hometown Hockey spirit!

WHEATLAND TRAIL
Charity Hockey Game, Dec. 21,

7:00pm, RCMP/Strathmore Fire
Department vs. Local Female
BAY ROAD
BRIARWOOD ROAD
Hockey/Ringette Team, inside the
Strathmore Family Centre Arena.
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Albertans share during holiday season

LEELA SHARON AHEER put informs and inspires me every day. ernance review in response to the CBE’s announce-
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA As many of you know, there is a composting fa- ment that it would be ending the contracts of over
cility just north of Strathmore in Wheatland Coun- 300 temporary teachers, despite Minister LaGrange
Hello Strathmore! It was great to see so many of you at my ty which was established in 1997. In person and stressing boards should prioritize frontline staff.
meet and greets in Langdon at Prairie Grounds Coffee House through my office I have heard many concerns The CBE has since reversed its position on ending
and Strathmore at the Civic Centre this past Sunday. Your in- from residents about this facility. In May 2017 this these contracts, but our government maintains the
facility was purchased by GFL Environmental Inc. CBE must be held accountable for their spending
GFL is a corporation which operates composting decisions. Thank you to our Minister LaGrange for
Strathmore Legion Branch #10 NEWS facilities throughout North America.
My staff and I have been reviewing the histori-
standing up for teachers.
On Dec. 10, numerous Calgarians attended the
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119 cal documents and I have had numerous meetings Fair Deal Panel’s town hall in Calgary. It was great
with Alberta Environment and Parks to discuss the to see so many engaged, enthusiastic Albertans ea-
The Royal Canadian Legion #10 issues raised by you. I have spoken to GFL head- ger to see our province succeed. You can submit
quarters and raised your concerns. I recently met your feedback online at alberta.ca/fairdeal.
would like to wish Strathmore and all of its with senior officials from Alberta Environment and On Dec. 12, our government announced that the
members a very Merry Christmas Parks and GFL’s director of compost operations at Office of the Seniors Advocate will be combined
the site to look at the best path forward. During with the Office of the Health Advocates to address
and a Happy New Year that meeting, GFL emphasized their commitment seniors’ concerns more efficiently. Beginning Jan.
to meet or exceed all provincial and municipal re- 2, 2020, Alberta seniors, their families and service
There is a New Years Eve Karaoke masquerade party - quirements associated with the Strathmore facility. providers will be able to access information and
snacks, prizes and champagne later in the evening. Tickets for I look forward to meeting with Wheatland Coun- referrals on issues of concern at a centralized orga-
ty in the new year. The Environment and Parks nization. Staff and resources from the Office of the
this event are $15.00 at the bar. This will be a great evening.
Minister, the Hon. Jason Nixon, has assured me Seniors Advocate will be transferred to the Office
The kitchen will be putting on a buffet at $20.00 per person. that Alberta Environment and Parks regional staff of the Health Advocates to support this change.
This will be a fantastic meal to take you into the new year will continue to utilize that department’s regula- The Alberta Health Advocates can be reached at
tory tools to address your concerns. 780-422-1812 or online at albertahealthadvocates.
Chase the Ace will carry on during the holidays. Drop in and I would like to thank all of you who have con- ca. Additionally, general inquiries about all govern-
try your luck. The pot is growing bigger every week. Pat’s tacted me for your advocacy. This issue is top of ment services can be made to Alberta Supports at
kitchen is open on Friday evenings with a good meal prepared. mind with me and my staff. Please feel free to con- 1-877-644-9992 and at any Alberta Supports office.
tact my office at 403-962-0126 or email Chester- Our food banks are in dire need of supplies for
mere.Strathmore@assembly.ab.ca. Your voice mat- the holidays, so please give them a call and see
A new Executive has been elected and will take over in the ters. what their needs are at this time. I know that femi-
new year. There will be new and great things for next year. On Dec. 5 the Legislature rose, and I would like nine hygiene products, diapers, wipes and things
to provide a bit of an update as to what was ac- like toothpaste and deodorant are always needed
complished in this last session. In health, Minister and greatly appreciated.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING Tyler Shandro has created an initiative to reduce Please remember to shop local where possible
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM surgical wait times by increasing the amount of this Christmas season. As I write this in my home,
contracts with non-hospital surgical facilities. This I am looking at a stunning Christmas garland from
will see more than 80,000 surgeries completed, Strathmore’s Florist. Your local businesses have
Thought for and publicly funded. This will see knee replace- many unique gifts and of course the service and
ments done within six months, and cataract sur- smiles that go with them. As always, we love to
the Week
~ geries within four months. On Nov. 20, Education hear from you.
Minister Adriana LaGrange announced she would (Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Ches-
The man with be ordering an independent financial audit of the termere-Strathmore, Minister of Status of Women
an argument Calgary Board of Education (CBE) as well as a gov- and Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism)
is always at
the mercy of Knights host
the man with
an agreement competition
The Knights of Columbus Council #3807 held
along with their annual Free Throw Championship 2019 on
experience. Dec. 15. The championship was open to youth
aged 9 to 14 to provide an athletic outlet and en-
courage the values of sportsmanship and healthy
competition. Grand Knight Derek Donais present-
ed Dustin Cruz with a certificate for getting seven
out of 15 free throws and he will be moving on to
the next stage of competition for his age group.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA
Pay it forward Chestermere-Strathmore
To the Editor She insisted and, needless to say, I was overwhelmed STRATHMORE OFFICE:
The Christmas Spirit is alive in Strathmore! I arrived at and humbled by her kindness and generosity. Her only
the Joyland Theatre Sunday evening and realized I left request was to “pay it forward.” THANK YOU!
403-962-0126
my wallet at home. I went to my car to go home and MAILING ADDRESS:
get it, and was just backing out when a nice young lady Dave S PO Box 2527,
came to my car and said she would cover my admission. Strathmore 129 Second Avenue
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Measuring success Tuesday-Thursday

10 AM – 3 PM
To the Editor your community giving lots of their precious time to
Have you ever asked yourself if you were a success- keep community organizations going when they could Meetings by appointment
ful person? This question has always been around but be doing a thousand other things; or maybe a friend you
maybe more than ever these days with the omnipresence know who lost it all during hard economic times, yet got Chestermere.Strathmore@
of celebrities and billionaires in our lives thanks to all back up with a smile and built everything up again. What assembly.ab.ca
the social and TV media as well as magazines of all kind. about someone you know who takes care of an elder
The Jeff Bezos’, LeBron James, Taylor Swifts and many parent, putting his or her life on hold for many years
more of this world have never been looked up to as without any recognition? And the list goes on and on.
much as they are today. Having all the luxuries you can The day we forget for a while about Hollywood and
think of and millions of fans religiously following them, Forbes magazine will be a great one for this world. Let’s
their dream lives really seem flawless. For so many peo- celebrate and learn instead from the everyday people
ple, this is what success looks like. around us, sometimes referred to as average folks, aver-
Having this “dream life” cloud above us all the time, age folks keeping this challenging world going. As long
we tend to forget the people around us whom we have as those average folks will be around, our world will be
much more to learn from than any celebrities of this a great place to live in, with or without celebrities. And
world. Why are we looking up to those actresses and great news for us, we happen to have lots of those fan-
businesspeople when the real stars are all around us? tastic average folks here in the county.
Yes, I mean parents who faced extraordinary challeng-
Simon-Pierre Caron
es raising kids but yet kept their families and marriages
Wheatland County
together for decades figuring things out; volunteers in
Belief sets
To the Editor member that the soap box you are standing on is not the
Emotional valued introspection is the term I would same as your neighbours or fellow person. They have
like to discuss. It’s a fickle thought that I think is often their own experiences and beliefs.
overlooked. See, when I think of emotional introspec- My question then becomes, what makes your values
tion, it’s the ability to look within and understand that, more legitimate then mine? If you can answer this ques-
as humans, we (as individuals) have been shaped by tion, you have ventured into ideologically dangerous
experiences and influences that are unique to us. That territory. Many people have been able to answer this
while we may have certain beliefs, that have either been question. Unfortunately, these people who are united in
challenged or reinforced by external events, that is not the same belief ... ignorance. What I would hope is, as
to say that other people have experienced these same people we have the ability to look within ourself and
events. More importantly, how we have understood and recognize that our beliefs, experiences and interpreta-
interpreted our circumstances is not the same as every tions of these events are not universal to everyone (that
other person. requires introspection). While you have your values and
What I am trying to stress is, as people we have ex- beliefs, remember that they only exist to the extent they
periences that will shape and determine our beliefs sets do not infringe on mine. My question then is why don’t
and this is uniquely applicable to each person. The ques- you recognize the individuality of each person instead of
tion then becomes why is this important and why do I believing they need to believe in your ideologies? If you
even talk about it? can answer that question with emotion and value-based
When reading the paper last week, I came across a judgement, I feel sorry for you. For not only do you mis-
letter to the editor in which one individual wrote ex- understand but you lack knowledge.
pressing their belief set and how we as people would be I leave on a final thought: history is filled with brutal
better served if we were to prescribe to their ideologies individuals who believed that their moral compass was
or values. Now, before progressing, it’s very important the gold standard for how society should function (Sta-
to recognize that the ability to express our opinions and lin, Mao and Hitler). Instead of imposing our beliefs and
thoughts is fundamental in a functioning effective soci- believing that our ideologies are universal, why don’t
ety. Therefore, when I read this letter, I was happy to you recognize the individuality of each person. You live
witness someone expressing their fundamental rights. In your life in accordance to you, but respect and celebrate
fact, I wish more people would do this. that I will live my life with that same principle.
My enthusiasm for sharing of thoughts quickly evapo- I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and don’t
rated as I continued to read. My elation was quickly forget what makes life special is that our time does not
replaced with disappointment. I wasn’t disappointed in last forever. Cherish Christmas 2019 since there will nev-
her message or what she was saying. What I was dis- er be another one. Just keep in mind, you do you, I will
appointed was with the lack of value introspection she do me, and let’s respect each other.
possessed. While her values are noble, her intention and Patrick James John
message is not. When you stand on your soap box, re- Strathmore
Mario Prusina Publisher

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WHEATLAND 2020 Meetings

COUNTY Date Meeting
Where There’s Room to Grow
Jan. 14, 2020 Regular Council
Jan. 15, 2020 Agricultural Service Board
Jan. 20, 2020 Municipal Planning Commission
Feb. 4, 2020 Regular Council
Feb. 11, 2020 Municipal Planning Commission
Feb. 17, 2020 Closed (Family Day)
Feb. 18, 2020 Regular Council
Mar. 3, 2020 Regular Council
Mar. 10, 2020 Municipal Planning Commission
Mar. 24, 2020 Regular Council
Apr. 7, 2020 Regular Council
Apr. 8, 2020 Agricultural Service Board
Apr. 10, 2020 Closed (Good Friday)
Apr. 13, 2020 Closed (Easter Monday)
Apr. 14, 2020 Municipal Planning Commission
Apr. 21, 2020 Regular Council
May 5, 2020 Regular Council
May 12, 2020 Municipal Planning Commission
May 18, 2020 Closed (Victoria Day)
May 19, 2020 Regular Council
Jun. 2, 2020 Regular Council
Jun. 9, 2020 Municipal Planning Commission
Jun. 16, 2020 Regular Council
Meetings start at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers

unless otherwise specified.
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each meeting.
Christmas Closures
The Administration Office, Public Works Shop, and Agricultural Services Board Shop, will be
closed from December 25, 2019, up to and including January 1, 2020.
S M T W T F S
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- December 24 at 4 p.m. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
- December 25-27 and January 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
WTS close at 4 p.m.
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A Vision for the Future

Reviewing the Wheatland County MDP
The Wheatland County Municipal Development Plan (MDP) was approved by Council in 2013 to provide a County vision for 30 years.
Today, six years later, the County wants to ensure the vision, policies and objectives within the MDP are being met and remain relevant,
through a comprehensive review and update. The MDP Review process will include a significant public engagement process to provide
multiple opportunities for County residents and stakeholders to participate and share their ideas.
Project Timeline Setting the Stage

The first step in the MDP review process is establishing a
Setting the Stage Growth Strategies and Council public engagement process that is inclusive and accessible
November – December 2019 Directions Spring 2021
to all. We want to know HOW you want to participate, so we
WE ARE HERE April – June 2020
can develop the best process for you:
Community Pop-up engagement

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feedback map, & website through social media
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and Sherri Iskiw spent the day at Pet few other rescues in Alberta, and they
Valu, telling people about the rescue have generous volunteers who will
and accepting donations of bottles, with transport horses for them at a fraction
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purchasing, feeding and caring for the “We band together to do everything
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as many horses as bottle drive and, if it is successful, we
Strathmore we can from suf- hope to do one every year.”
fering the trauma To learn more about Horse Heroes
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Western Irrigation District Memories

- Doug and Fern Pagenkopf
JOHN GODSMAN
with the hand moves. Fern spent her crops, allowing
Times Contributor
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ing attacked by mosquitoes and hawks. ibility within their REALTY HORIZON
Fern’s family originated in Ontario. Fern graduated from Olds College in farm operation. Alisa Wurz
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gust Schweer who was born in Germa- section. Gradually, they established
ny and came to this area in 1927, pur- irrigation on other lands, over time up-
chasing the first piece of land alongside grading from wheel moves to pivots. In
the E ditch. August became the first ir- the mid-1990s, they started exploring
rigator, initially using flood irrigation, newer crops for forage crops including
before improving to hand moves. His timothy, and now export to markets in
wife Hilda bore him eight children, of Korea and Japan, as well as alfalfa to
which the fifth one was John Schweer. local dairy markets.
Fern’s father Howard Quennell was
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A Collection of
Christmas Greetings
December 2019
Season’s
Readings!
As we turn the page to another holiday season,
we’d like to take a moment to thank you,
our loyal readers, for your trust and support.
We hope this Christmas delivers all the good
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Thanks for another wonderful year!
Nice sweater
Strathmore’s Royal
Canadian Legion Ladies
Auxiliary held an Ugly
Christmas Sweater Tea
at the branch on Dec.
7. The event included
lunch and tea followed
by trivia and an ugly
sweater contest. The
Strathmore Choir added
to the Christmas spirit
by singing a number of
season favourites.
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Holiday safety
Lauren McGougan
~Strathmore Fire Department Communications Specialist
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. Strathmore Fire Department would like
to remind everyone to celebrate safely.
Here are some holiday safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe:
• Unplug Christmas tree lights before leaving your home or going to bed.
• Never leave candles unattended. Ensure that flammable materials are kept away from candles.
• Ensure real Christmas trees are watered daily.
We thank you for your valued
• Keep holiday decorations away from open flame, candles and holiday lights.
• Ensure all exits in the home are free of clutter and decorations, and that all members and guests of business, and wish you and your
your household are aware of the exit plan in case of emergency. loved ones a bounty of glad
Strathmore Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. tidings this holiday season.
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you among our best reasons to celebrate. Thank you for
special in so many ways. season, especially when one is surrounded by
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We wouldn’t be here without the friends and neighbours like you. Happy Holidays!
We are truly grateful for your support and friendship.
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Season’s Greetings
In this season so merry and bright,
It fills us all with much delight
To extend warm wishes and gratitude,
To each and every one of you!
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SHA Christmas concert Sacred Heart Academy held its first Christmas concert showcasing
Strathmore’s Sacred Heart Academy K-3 Division 2 students on Dec. 10 with carols from around the world.
classes held their annual Christmas concert Manny Everett Photo
on Dec. 11 in the school gym. Fellow students,
Live Nativity Pageant

staff, parents and friends enjoyed watching
Peace the young students perform a play about the
birth of Jesus.
Love
makes Christmas special
Hudson Smith Photo
Laughter
Cheer Christine Foshaug struction, costumes and makeup to ad-
~Times Contributor vertising and refreshments, it’s been a
Friendship true team effort. The production will also
Goodwill Something special is happening in
Strathmore the weekend before Christ-
feature live animals.
The actors will be accompanied by a
Hope your holiday is trimmed mas. The Church of Jesus Christ of recorded track, which will be a combi-
Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Latter-Day Saints is hosting “A Night in nation of narration (from the New Testa-
with every happiness. Bethlehem - A Live Nativity Pageant.” ment in Luke 2) and several Christmas
Thanks for hanging with us Since May 2010, I have had the pleasure of Meeting,
Interviewing, and Writing Historical Biographies of In years past they’ve done a nativity carols.
all year! Seniors living in Strathmore and Wheatland County.
As a result I’ve been nominated twice to receive the
display, but this year they wanted to “As this is the first year doing a live
try something new. The outdoor pro- nativity, one thing that makes it special
Alberta Seniors Service Award for my writing.
In 2019, I also interviewed and wrote articles on duction will take place from 6-8 p.m. is we are all working together to create
It’s Time to Say “Thanks!” Irrigators, for Western Irrigation District Memories, on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, with a perfor- something that will be memorable, for
...And to wish all our comrades & friends to celebrate their 75th Anniversary. mance every 30 minutes. Each perfor- the participants as well as the commu-
Thank-you to all who Participated and Assisted
mance will last about 14 minutes, with nity,” explained pageant director Loralee
a season of joy & peace. in these Projects.
Laycock. “The opportunity to celebrate
I hope to publish Volume 4, in 2020. two separate casts for the two nights.
Fifty actors will take part in the pag- the Christmas story in this way is very
I Wish you All A Very Merry Christmas eant, but there are many important special as well, as it brings to life a tra-
Royal Canadian and A Happy, Healthy New Year.
Legion Branch #10, people behind the scenes as well. From ditional story in a new and hopefully
John D.C. Godsman
sound and lighting, set design and con- meaningful way.”
Strathmore Everyone is welcome to attend this
free event and enjoy refreshments and
fellowship following each performance.
The church is located at 60 Maplewood
Drive. Make sure to dress for the weath-
er, since it’s an outdoor event.
“Hopefully people will leave feeling
the Christmas spirit,” said Laycock.
“We recognize that everyone celebrates
Christmas in different ways, and hope-
fully they can add the nativity pageant
to their annual Christmas traditions for
years to come.”
With a Chorus of Thanks

Enjoy a Blessed and Merry Christmas
Happy New Year 2019!
Sincere wishes and thank you to all for your
friendship, patronage, and sharing music!
God Bless and Peace on Earth!
Mayor Pat Fule, Council and
Town of Strathmore
Kathie L. Zakresky
Piano Tuner / Technician (1981)
Adminstration Staff 403.934.5477 kathiezak@gmail.com
Peace be with you!
The Magnum Cementing

Services and Magnum
Infrastructure families would
like to take the opportunity
to wish you and your family
a wonderful holiday season
and a happy New Year!
Christmas Christmas comes to Standard

The second annual Standard Christmas
crafts at Sagewood Market was held Nov. 30 at the Standard
Community Hall with over 30 vendors, a visit
Sagewood Lodge, part of Agecare, held their annual Christmas market from Santa, kids crafts and horse-drawn
for community members and residents on Dec. 7. Some residents had sleigh rides. Kelsey Kathol and Brad Tingey
their own tables to showcase and sell some of their Christmas crafts. showed off Handmade Signs by Kelsey.
Manny Everett Photo Adelle Ellis Photo
The joy of love,

The joy of peace,
The joy of health,
The joy of prosperity.
May they all come
to you this
Christmas time!
Merry Christmas
From everyone at
STELLA-JONES
INC. Thinking of you
HCC winter dance
Carseland
at Christmastime.
Holy Cross Collegiate held their winter dance on Dec. 5 at their school.
Students had fun dancing and having photo booth pictures taken.
Wishing you peace, joy and good fortune always!
Manny Everett Photo
May your heart and home be filled with
all the happiness this special season brings.
We thank you for your patronage,
friendship and support.
Juli Moon 403.485.1257
NOEL
May this Holy season show you
Joanne Drysdale 403.901.5522
the way to peace, happiness and

contentment.
Thank you for your patronage
customers and friends.
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as a child. Hamm sang in
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We Wish You a choir Rosa Cantorum
and the mixed choir
Safe & Happy Rosebud Masterworks,
both directed by Bill
Holiday! Hamm. Rosebud
Chorale, comprised
of Rosebud School of
the Arts students, also
performed, directed by Bill
Hamm. Rosebud Younger
Company was directed by
Jen Sommerfeld. All music
performed was German-composed.
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Park’s Gasoline Alley in Calgary on Dec. 2, to benefit Rosebud School of the Arts and Heritage
www.tractorland.ca Park. The record-setting audience included over 400 people, and the funds raised from live and
silent auctions exceeded expectations. Photo Courtesy of Barb Munro
May your Holiday Season be filled with every little

thing that brings you joy.
Thank you for visiting us this year.
We look forward to continuing to
see you in 2019!
From everyone at
the Strathmore
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Cowboy Christmas Market

The Village Voices, a community group of singers, provided festive entertainment for patrons of
the Cowboy Christmas Market on Dec. 6. Christine Foshaug Photo
We wish we could send each and every

one of you a gift, but nothing could
compare to the gifts of friendship,
loyalty and support we’ve received
from you! Many thanks and best wishes
for a beautiful and joyous holiday
season from all of us. Every member of
our team would like to thank all of
those who have pulled so hard for us
this year. It’s been a privilege and a
pleasure serving you.
We look forward to seeing you
Merry Christmas,
again in the New Year.
everyone!
Westmount features a
Holly Jolly Jukebox concert
Westmount School held both their
Kindergarten to Grade 2, On with the
Snow! Christmas concert and their Grades
3 and 4 Holly Jolly Jukebox Christmas
concerts on Dec. 12 with both a matinee
and evening performance of each show.
The Holly Jolly Jukebox concert (pictured)
featured some old-time Christmas songs
with a modern twist.
Adelle Ellis Photos
“...the Lord is come.” Our faith in Him is

ever-strengthened at Christmas, when we
Warmest Wishes
Here’s hoping your holiday is a perfect 10!
recall anew His message of love and peace. It
We really appreciate your generous support all year, and
is in this spirit that we draw closer to friends
and family, and express appreciation to you we wish you all the best during the holidays and in the New
for the many kindnesses you’ve shown us. As Year. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
you’ve touched our lives, may yours be
enriched during this special holiday season.
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Local teacher publishes testimonies

Bow River Alliance Church, Carsland
403-934-9337
RCCG Peculiar People Assembly Services
403-714-2283
of survivors from Rwandan genocide
Dec. 24 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Carols Dec. 24 6 p.m. Carols Service & Free Dinner ADELLE ELLIS along with becoming involved in the Rwandan community
Harvest Healing Centre Church including Free Christmas Gifts Times Reporter in Calgary where she formed many connections and friend-
403-880-3171 Dec. 31 10 p.m. Watch Night Service ships.
Dec. 24 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Strathmore United Church “As a teacher, I am constantly trying to help my students
Hope Community Covenant Church 403-934-3025
Little did Strathmore High School
(SHS) teacher Christine Magill know understand how events we learn about are connected and
403-934-2424 Advent theme during regular Sunday Morning
Dec. 24 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. services at 10:30 a.m. that changes to the 2008 social studies woven together, they aren’t isolated moments,” said Magill.
Christmas Eve Services on Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22 curriculum in Alberta would lead her to “It is important to see history as a collection of individual
Nazareth Lutheran Church, Standard Dec. 15 Youth-led Service and experiences, not a set of statistics on a page.”
Christmas Pageant
taking her first trip to learn about the
403-644-3848 Magill, currently on a long-term
Dec. 21 6:30 p.m. Longest Night Service Dec 24 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service, genocide against the
Dec. 22 10:30 a.m. Children’s Christmas Candle Light Closing to Silent Night Tutsi in Rwanda in medical leave from SHS, taught social
Program Lord of All Lutheran Church 2009. studies and Aboriginal studies, ran the
Dec. 24 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight 403-934-2374 Me to We club and organized interna-
Worship with Holy Communion Dec. 8 10:30 a.m. Pageant
The trip sparked a
love for Rwanda and tional volunteer trips at the school. To-
Sacred Heart Parish 403-934-2641 Dec. 14 7 p.m. Ministerial Community
Dec. 24 8 p.m. Christmas Carols and Talent Show a motivation to share day, she spends her time focusing on
Dec. 25 10 a.m. Christmas Mass Service in support of SOS shelter her experience with her health and doing volunteer work,
Services held in Holy Cross Collegiate School Dec. 22 2 p.m. Candles and Carols, Wheatland and she hopes to promote her book
Lodge. others, leading to her
St. Michael and all Angels Anglican Church
Dec. 23 6:30 p.m. Candles and Carols, recently published and write more in the future.
403-934-3017 Magill has visited Rwanda five times
Dec. 24 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight
Sagewood. book The Hope That
Service
Dec. 24 3 p.m. Family Candles
Remains: Canadi- over the last nine years, attending
and Carols Service commemorations of the genocide and
Advent theme during regular Sunday Morning an Survivors of the
Dec. 24 7 p.m. Reflective Candles
services at 10 a.m. supporting YEGO Rwanda, a non-de-
on Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22
and Carols Service Rwandan Genocide.
Dec. 25 10:30 a.m. Christmas During her first nominational Christian NGO founded
Strathmore Alliance 403-934-3543 Communion Celebration
Dec. 15 6 p.m. Children’s Program trip to the coun- to care for genocide survivors and vul-
Dec. 25 4 p.m. Community Christmas Dinner
– Shine Jesus Shine open to anyone. RSVP for dinner or to try for an educators nerable youth. At one of the annual
Dec. 24 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service volunteer: 403-934-2374 tour during the 15th commemorations where Magill was
commemoration of speaking, she met Will Ferguson, a Ca-
the genocide, Ma- nadian author who was also inspired
2019Tree of Hope gill heard a devas-

tating story from a
by her stories and encouraged her to
“do something bigger with my knowl-
edge and passion for sharing the sto-
For the 24th consecutive year, local survivor who
ries of survivors.”
you have the opportunity to watched his family being killed in front
of him before he was hacked in the A few years later, Ferguson and Jean Claude, a member of
remember loved ones and support the Rwandan community in Calgary, approached Magill with
head by a machete and left to die. The
the Strathmore Hospital and man escaped and survived, and became the idea of a book documenting survivor stories in Canada,
Home Care With A Donation to the dedicated to sharing his story. stating that there was a grant available to support literary
Hospital Foundation. “He told us to teach our students to projects with the untold stories of Canadians.
love one another and to preach against Magill jumped on the chance and started working on the
Names of those remembered divisionism; that what had happened project in 2015. At the time, she was on her first medical
and the Donor will be put on a in Rwanda should be a lesson for the leave from teaching, and the project gave her a sense of pur-
world to fight acts of discrimination pose that helped at a time where her life became centralized
Decorative Ornament and be placed or anything that might lead to geno- around medical appointments. She completed and recorded
on the Christmas Tree in the cide,” said Magill, who was so moved interviews and wrote stories bit by bit between 2015 and
Hospital Lobby. by his story that she started running 2018.
workshops and giving presentations to Some stories in the book are from long-term friends or
Donations of $10 or more receive from those who know Magill through the Rwandan commu-
an income tax receipt. community groups following her visit,
nity. Some stories are from other parts of Canada, and many
Clip & Mail this ad or list names on a separate sheet of paper survivors contacted are still too traumatized to tell their sto-
Submit donations to: Strathmore District Health Services ries or are hesitant to allow their stories to be published due
200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore, AB T1P 1J9 to fears of their testimonies being misused by those people
who still deny the genocide occurred or those who may alter
Donors Name & Address: ____________________________________________________
or manipulate the facts and their testimonials.
_________________________________________________________________________
Magill noted that the most difficult thing about compiling
_________________________________________________________________________ information and writing the book was not to get pulled into
In Memory of: ____________________________________________________________ the stories and to not let it affect her or get overwhelmed by
Christmas Greeting to: ______________________________________________________ the tragedy. In some cases, after completing an interview, she
Donation Amount:__________________________________________________________ had to take several months break after interviewing to digest
Please make cheques payable to SDHS Foundation Tree of Hope some of the tragedies and stories.
“Helping survivors share their stories … I knew that shar-
Strathmore RCMP is ing these stories was important, but I didn’t realize at first
investigating the Theft of what an impact they’d have within the Rwandan community
and within the families of survivors,” said Magill.
a Truck that took place on She added that she wants readers to understand how sur-
November 29th, 2019. The truck vivors had lives and families and friends, and to be able to
is described as a Green 2007 see the similarities to their own lives. That each testimony is
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Magill hopes people don’t shy away from reading a book
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Juli and Joanne for proudly truck, please contact the strength and hope of the individuals who have found a way
supporting the Strathmore RCMP.
to redefine their lives after tragedy.
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Pass the Salt

KNOCKED DOWN to accept defeat and by taking
Someone once said that “You certain positive steps that will
have not fallen until you fail to make you rise again.
rise” pondering on this statement Are you knocked down in business,
reminds me of the game of boxing, academic, career, health, finances,
no matter how beaten or battered marriage, ministry and what have
a boxer maybe in the ring of fight, you? This is not the end of life. You
Seniors Community Christmas party for a s long as he still can be on his
feet within the counting period, the
can rise again. Suicide is not an
option. It is not the end of the road
The annual Senior’s Community Christmas Party was held on Dec. 15 at the Strathmore Civic Centre. fight continues. The same applies either, asks yourself; are there
Sponsored by the Strathmore Lions Club, the free event has been held for over 20 years to give back Baby Shower for Jesus benefits growing families
to the game of life. For as long as lessons I can learn from this ugly
to the seniors in the community and to offer a fun afternoon full of celebration during the Christmas you are still very much alive, and situation or experience? If there
season. Dancers from the award-winning MJP Academy of Irish Dance entertained the packed house. The Catholic Women’s League have
fromnotSacred
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of life: marriage, ministry, career, encouraged himself in the LORD
LINDA JENSEN business and so on, some by his God”
Times Contributor disappointment or betrayal from Sometimes, the only person to
trusted friends or family members encourage you will be you. Attempt
Rita Sweere has been knitting and crocheting for 83 years. even colleagues in the office. rising again each time you fall
These may be mistakes as a result because you have not fallen until
“Since Grade 1,” she says. “In Grade 2, I could knit socks of our miscalculations and error you fail to rise again. You will rise
with four needles.” of judgement. Whatever the case again.
Two years ago, Sweere made 100 adorably dressed dolls may be, for as long as you are not “For there is hope of a tree, if be
for the Hospital Auxiliary and sold them for $20 each, donat- yet out of life, there is still hope cut down, that it will sprout again,
ing a profit of $1,000. for you. As strong as Samson was, and that the tender branch thereof
The delightful little dolls were so popular that Sweere as careful as he was, a time came will not cease” Job 14:7
that he was knocked down, and Shalom!
made another hundred of them.
publicly disgraced. But shortly Pastor Sunday Adeola
The dolls and wool come from Mary Maxim, and Sweere after, he began to rise again. You The Redeemed Christian
invents her own patterns. She has about 15, from bunting may not be able to help being Church of God
bags to little dresses with hats. knocked down, but you can choose (Peculiar People Assembly),
“I had so much fun doing it,” she says. “I never got tired of not to remain down by refusing Strathmore
it. I saw so many happy faces.”
This time, the proceeds of $1,000 are being given to the
new Sacred Heart Catholic Church hall for dishes. BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
In the meantime, Sweere is not sitting idle; instead, nee- 105 Main St. Carseland Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
Rita Sweere (l-r), presented a $1,000 donation to
403-934-9337 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
dles clicking, she is planning another new project for the Emily Rochford, CWL president. Pastor: Kevin Enns 403-934-2641
auxiliary. Linda Jensen Photo office@bowriveralliance.com Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Sunday Worship: 10 am Masses: Saturday 5 pm • Sunday 10 am
Bison skull returned to Siksika

www.bowriveralliance.com
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY 103 - 227 3rd Ave.
(1 PET. 2:9) 587-727-0649
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
LAUREN KRUGEL
403-714-2283 Rev. Malcolm Kern
Canadian Press
Pastor: Sunday Adeola Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am “Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
A more than 2,000-year-old bison skull un- Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm
earthed during utility work in downtown Banff, www.rccgstrathmore.com HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
Alta., was returned to Siksika Nation on Nov. 15. 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
“It’s like a welcome home to the buffalo skull,” STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
Siksika Nation councillor Eldon Weasel Child said. Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer Worship Service Sundays 10 am
The skull was given a traditional blessing at the Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda www.hope-community.ca
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park near Cluny, New Office Hours: STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
which was the site of the signing of Treaty 7 in 9 am - 4 pm • Tues - Wed - Thur 325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Worship Service: 10:30 am Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
1877. Members of the Siksika Nation then sang Children’s Church & Nursery in Service
Blackfoot honour songs accompanied by drums Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Extending Grace - igniting hope Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
and rattles. www.strathmorefullgospel.com Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde
“Any prayer we are involved with is first and 10:00 am Worship Service
A 2,400-year-old bison skull unearthed in Banff was returned LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
foremost to give thanks for life and the gifts that to Siksika Nation on Nov. 15. 112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374 www.strathmorealliance.com
we receive,” said Weasel Child. “Today was to ac- Canadian Press Photo Pastor: Dawn Nelson STRATHMORE UNITED
knowledge the significant gift that the buffalo Worship Schedule Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
skull represents.” LED streetlights in Banff National Park townsite Thursday Evening 7:00 pm 403-934-3025
Sunday Family 10:30 am Rev. Pamela Scott
Weasel Child said bison have been important in February, said company spokesman Kevin Hasl-
Christian Education Sunday Worship 10:30 am
to the Blackfoot people for time immemorial and beck. They were blasting the ground with high- For All - Ages 3-103 Sunday School 10:30 am
their skulls are used in sacred ceremonies. pressure water at the time of the discovery. Sunday at 9:30 am Nursery Care Provided
Though the Siksika Nation lies on the prairie “They thought something caught their eye Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ! Wheel Chair Accessible
some 200 kilometres west of Banff, Weasel Child there, so they stopped and checked it out and Loop system for the hearing impaired
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
said the Rocky Mountains are part of the Black- sure enough it was something that normally they ADVENTIST CHURCH
wouldn’t find during the course of their business,” HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
foot’s traditional territory. He added his people Meeting in the Lutheran Church 102 Canal Gardens
used to have winter camps and harvest timber said Haslbeck, adding that coming across archae- 112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956 403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
there for tipis. ological discoveries is rare. Pastor: Donald Pierre Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
“They knew enough to just stop and contact Services held every Saturday
The First Nation is planning to display the skull Pastor: Dave Mackie
Sabbath School: 10 AM Worship Sundays 10:30 am
at Blackfoot Crossing so that visitors from inside Fortis Alberta and we made sure that Parks Cana- Worship Service: 11 AM Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
and outside the community can see it. da was informed and went from there.” www.strathmoreadventist.ca Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
Sixteen-year-old Annie McMaster, this year’s Parks Canada contacted the Siksika Nation donald816@hotmail.com of worship
Miss Teen Siksika Nation Princess, said the artifact about the skull, which was found 1.2 metres
would help youth learn about the significance of underground. Carbon dating suggests it’s about
the buffalo to her people. 2,400 years old.
“It felt really powerful,” she said of the ceremo- “I was quite happy with it and I think there’s a The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
ny. whole lot of gratitude amongst leadership,” said 60 Maplewood Drive | Bishop Justin Hansen | jbhansen2@gmail.com
403-983-2746 | LDS.org | Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m.
Contractors for Fortis Alberta were installing Weasel Child.
Michelle Hayley Christa Carey 587-316-2000 www.the-reps.ca
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20 DECEMBER 20, 2019
SPORTS
Lucky sevens
The Wheatland Braves extended their Tough weekend
winning streak to seven games with a The Wheatland Kings suffered a pair of losses
pair of wins Dec. 13-14. The local dou- this past weekend – losing 3-1 to the league’s
ble-A peewee team hammered Medicine worst Lomond Lakers (bottom photo) on Dec.
Hat 7-0 to open the weekend on the 14 and 7-5 to the north’s top team, the Airdrie
road, before defeating Chestermere 9-2 Thunder (above) on Dec. 15 at the Strathmore
the following day at the Strathmore Fam- Family Centre. The Kings will host Mountain-
ily Centre. The Braves will travel to Olds view on Dec. 20 (8 p.m.) and Medicine Hat on
on Dec. 21 to close out league action be- Dec. 21 (7:45 p.m.) to round up league action
fore the Christmas break. before the Christmas break.
Doug Taylor Photos Doug Taylor Photos
Joe Szasz posting up against a St. Joseph’s Crusader in the HCC Hawk’s home tournament on Dec. Chayton Codd pulls up on his drive against the St. Joseph’s Crusaders in the HCC Hawks’ home
14. tournament this past weekend.
Brad Everett Photos
Hawks take second at home tournament

BRAD EVERETT
Times Contributor Crusaders in Brooks losing 95-53. afternoon then downing the Bassano Broncos 86-76
“We were more successful with handling their pres- on Saturday morning.
The Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks senior boys’ bas- sure and moving the ball around,” said Jalbert. “We “In our other games the boys played with poise and
ketball team made it back to the finals of their home struggled the most with giving up dribble penetration were in control of each game,” said Jalbert. “There
tournament again this year, but came up short, los- but were able to stop that in the second half.” were still times where our defense would break
ing 85-65 to St. Joseph’s Collegiate Crusaders from The Hawks were also hampered by illness and in- down, but overall I was very happy with how they
Brooks on Dec. 14. jury in the final game, with three players sitting out played this weekend.”
“I was much happier with our effort against St. Joe’s and another who struggled with a hand injury. Jalbert is hoping the Hawks will face off against St.
this weekend,” said Hawks’ coach Joshua Jalbert. The The Hawks made it to the finals by defeating Prairie Joe’s again before zones later in the season.
previous weekend the Hawks faced off against the Christian Academy from Three Hills 89-69 on Friday “The more we play them, the better it is for us.”
StratThimore PLAYER OF
NEXT HOME GAMES mes THE GAME
Saturday, January 18 • 8 pm vs Mountainview
Saturday, January 25 • 8 pm vs Medicine Hat
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Obituary WHEATLAND & ADJACENT DISTRICTS
SHEARER (Urwin), EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Donald James ASSOCIATION
November 24, 1943
– December 10, 2019 ANNUAL
Olivia Beardsell Paige LaBossiere Taylor Ryan Chloe Bateman
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Donald James
Shearer of Strathmore, Alberta passed away at the
GENERAL MEETING
age of 76 at the Strathmore Hospital. Survived by Monday, January 6, 2020
his remarkable son, William Donald Dirk Shearer at 7:00 p.m.
(married to Elizabeth Shearer), a stepson he called
his own Mason Walstra (married to Nicole Walstra),
Wheatland County
Don has 5 amazing grandchildren Lillian, Maximus, Administration Building
William (aka Billie), Miranda & Josh. Don worked
at Canada Malt for many years, then retired at the
age of 59. He lived his life to the fullest, doing ev-
erything he possibility wanted to do and then some.
He enjoyed long drives with William when he was a
child, they travelled the United States and enjoyed
watching their favorite movie The Lion King. Don was
Alexis Ryan Ella Bateman McKenna Husband Emma Bittorf a kind, sweet, and gentle man, everyone that knew
him, knew he had an open heart. His memory will
Great skate Beardsell (placed second in Star 4 and received
a silver medal), Paige LaBossiere (received a gold
live on within his children and grandchildren and
close friends. To send condolences, please visit Don’s
Merry Christmas &

The Strathmore Figure Skating Club attended ribbon in Star), Taylor Ryan (received a bronze rib- obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
the Calgary Region STARSkate Invitational in Co- bon in Star 3), Chloe Bateman (received a silver
chrane Dec. 6-8. It was a great weekend for Olivia
Happy New Year

ribbon in Star 2), Alexis Ryan (received a Bronze
ribbon in Star 2), Ella Bateman (received a silver
ribbon in Star 1), McKenna Husband and Emma
Bittorf (received medals for Special Olympics).
Photos Courtesy of Kathy Beardsell Obituary During the holidays
our office will be
GEORGESON,
Donald James CLOSED
September 26, 2019 –
December 14, 2019
DECEMBER
25, 26, & 27, 2019
Don Georgeson passed away peacefully at the
Strathmore Hospital at the age of 71. Don is lovingly
remembered by his wife Dianne, his daughters Kelly,
Leanne (David) Roy, Lana (Dave) Green. Don is also
& JANUARY 1, 2020
survived by his five grandchildren, Charlotte Brydges,
Silver Sharks host mini-meet Trigger and Kasper Roy, Garrett (Charlsey) and Layton
Green. He was predeceased by his parents Ted and
Nine-year-old Mackenzie Marshman swims with
Gladys. Don grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
determination at the Strathmore Silver Sharks
After graduation Don joined the RCMP for 12 years.
Club mini-meet on Dec. 4. Deanne Kitely won the
Some of those years, he worked with the service
50/50 draw, taking home $140.
dogs which took him all over Canada. After leaving
Christine Foshaug Photo the RCMP, Don owned the Strathmore Lumberyard
with John Murray. Don left the lumberyard to get his MOBILE MOTORCYCLE
teachers degree. From 1983 to 2009 Don taught at
several schools in Strathmore spending his last few TRAINING SCHOOL
Kick Off Event years in administration. Don enjoyed spending time
Strathmore with his friends on the golf course and loved to at- Now Booking for Next Season
Strathmore Centre Parking Lot tend The Max Bell Midget Hockey tournaments after
Hometown Christmas. A celebration of life for Don will be held at
320 2nd St Christma
Hockey a later date. To send condolences, please visit Don’s sT
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