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being proposed
DEIRDRE MITCHELL-MACLEAN
Times Contributor
The Town of Strathmore is considering a new in-
itiative geared to attracting more local shopping in
town.
The Even More Strathmore campaign is an idea
born from reaction to feedback from businesses that
were impacted by construction of the new town hall.
Strathmore town Councillor Lorraine Bauer said it
is a heartening response to difficulties some busi-
nesses are facing, but she said she was especially
pleased the campaign would encompass all business-
es and not focus solely on the downtown core.
Geoff Person, communications strategist with the
town, delivered the presentation on Jan. 15 at coun-
cil’s committee of the whole meeting.
“People and businesses in Strathmore want to sup-
port Strathmore. What a shop local campaign does,
from an economic point of view, it provides a chan-
nel to direct that support,” Person said. “There’s no
other town policy or program that can deliver the
kind of impact to our local businesses that a shop
local campaign does.”
Studies have shown there is a multiplier effect,
Person said; dollars that are spent locally are fur-
ther invested into the community. He also noted that
shop local campaigns are proven to contribute to lo-
cal economic growth, and they have the potential to
create a long-term behaviour shift that encourages
people to continue to shop locally.
Councillor Bob Sobol, who is also on the board
of the Strathmore Chamber of Commerce, said the
chamber had “nothing but praise” for the campaign.
There will be a contest attached to the campaign
for residents sharing their shop local stories.
Bauer noted businesses don’t just offer local res-
idents a place to shop but are also well-known for
giving back to the community. Many businesses in
Strathmore provide local clubs and groups with
fundraising dollars or sponsorships, and a shop lo-
cal campaign is one small way residents can support
those same businesses.
Bauer said she was pleased the campaign would
include all businesses in town and not focus solely
on the downtown core.
“Small towns are about story-telling and sharing
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give back (generously) to the community.” Jan. 17. She actively participated in a variety of crafts and experiments including an
Person said the town was looking to implement “elephant toothpaste” demonstration that consisted of a reaction between peroxide,
the campaign as soon as possible and the first phase dish soap, food colouring and yeast.
would run until the end of February.
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Next Council Meeting Public Notices — Be Informed

Regular Council Meeting | Feb 5, 7:00pm at Town Hall

Strathmore Municipal Building

STRATHMORE
WAIVES
The next few weeks will produce a lot of visible change on site.
Crews have been on site preparing for concrete and steel work.
2020
We’ll see some elements of the building – like the 2.5 storey BUSINESS
elevator core – starting to develop.
Our new Municipal Building is scheduled for completion this fall. LICENSE FEE
Residents will see improved service and convenience, and the
relocation will help revitalize Strathmore’s downtown core.
The Town of Strathmore has planned several initiatives for 2020 to
Learn more at Strathmore.ca
help grow our business community. The first step of this initiative
is waiving 2020 licensing fees for all locally owned businesses
operating within Strathmore. Council’s directive to waive these
fees will encourage economic growth and business longevity in our
community.
All Strathmore businesses are required to have a current business
license. Businesses that have not applied for a 2020 business
license, please contact Development Services.

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of Strathmore Residents whose limited
income may prevent them from participating
in basic recreation programs. Applicants
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End of year review
with Strathmore mayor
DEIRDRE MITCHELL-MACLEAN
Times Contributor
Last year was challenging in some areas but Strathmore
Mayor Pat Fule remarked on the resilience and opportuni-
ties offered the town to move forward.
Notably, the tragic death of Kristian Ayoungman spurred
the town and Siksika Nation to move forward together to
build community between the two regions.
“Since last March, we’ve started working closely with Sik-
sika Nation and the First Nation community in Strathmore,”
said Fule. “This work really came together with the memo-
randum of understanding we signed in November – an act
that ensures continued action beyond this council. In 2020,
we’re going to keep working to make Strathmore inclusive
and welcoming.”
The town promoted consultations on community planning
as well and received good feedback from the citizen satisfac-
tion survey which helped guide council in their priorities.
“Despite the challenging provincial economy, we’re con-
fident that the investments we’ve made in showcasing our
community’s incredible quality of life are smart ones,” said
Fule. “Sport and recreation amenities are a real strength for
Strathmore. Usage of the Strathmore Motor Products Sports
Sensory shopping in Strathmore
ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
At least two local businesses in Strathmore are increasing
accessibility for all customers by offering special shopping
hours for those who have sensory challenges.
Sobeys Strathmore started offering sensory shopping
hours in October 2019 where one night a week the lights
are dimmed, and sound produced is at a minimum.
“It happens every Monday from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. It’s
just meant to provide an environment for people who have
sensory challenges and would prefer the environment to be
more muted and maybe relaxing for themselves or for their
children,” said Sobeys owner Neil Kennedy.
Steps taken to ensure a calmer sensory shopping experi-
ence include dimming the lights by 35 per cent, turning off
display and cooler lights, not playing any music or making
any public address announcements over the loudspeaker,
turning down the volume on all equipment in the store
such as the beeping noises the tills make, restricting how
many shopping carts are brought into the store from the
parking lot, turning off non-essential equipment such as
the dishwasher that can be run at another time and through
employees making a conscious effort to limit the amount of
noise they make.
The chain of Safeway and Sobeys stores started offer-
ing the per-location voluntary program after some Atlan-
tic Canada Sobeys stores started a regional program after
conferring with local groups dealing with individuals with
sensory challenges.
The program expanded across Canada after it was found
to be an easy-to-manage promotion with large customer
satisfaction results.
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With the indoor track available year-round, and addition-
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viding access for all ages.
Strathmore also hosted the Hometown Hockey event in
December, bringing athletes, future athletes and hockey
lovers together. Events like these, the mayor noted, also
help to showcase Strathmore to future residents and busi-
nesses looking to invest.
Other improvements to town amenities that made it to
the top of the mayor’s list were the parks and pathway
improvements, and upgrades to the Kinsmen Park ball dia-
mond.
Large construction projects are going to be a regular sight
in 2020 as the new town hall and businesses like Solar
Krafte get underway. Fule said hundreds of construction
jobs will be created in the new year.
The year “2020 is going to see another major construction
project with the new Marigold Library System and Western
Irrigation District shared administration building. Strath-
more is an important regional hub (and) projects like this
show that by helping organizations to find partnerships and
collaborations, we can continue to grow our community.”
and thought it was a great idea; very little effort is required
on our part to provide a service that I think is obviously
needed,” said Kennedy who relies on word-of-mouth to
promote the service to those who may benefit from it.
Although the store may look like it’s closed on Monday
nights, it is only because of the dimmed lights – the store is
still open to all shoppers.
Kennedy noted that communication with customers
about the program is key, especially for those customers
who shop at the store during that time but who aren’t nec-
essarily coming in for that specific program.
“Most people understand why we’re doing it, are very
supportive of it and think it’s a cool idea that doesn’t take
away from their shopping experience in any way.”
Although sensory shopping hours are currently only pro-
vided one night a week, Kennedy hopes the positive re-
sponse from the program will help in expanding sensory
shopping experiences to include a couple more nights a
week, and to converse with local groups who may have
constructive input to help benefit and grow the program.
Another local business, Lil Hoots Consignment Boutique,
also started offering sensory shopping hours in September
2019 but has since moved to a per-request basis. Owner
Denise Geremia said that having a specific day and time to
hold sensory shopping hours is difficult, especially for chil-
dren with special needs who can’t or won’t always follow
a set schedule. The consignment store has since moved to
offer private hours for sensory shopping where customers
can book up to a one-hour time slot to shop with no other
customers, locked doors, dimmed lights and no music.
Meanwhile, Kennedy said the Sobeys program continues
to be popular. “It’s received pretty good response. I think
it’s something that’s needed in the community and we’re
proud to do our little part in helping out with it,” he said.
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Year-end review with Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
DEIRDRE MITCHELL-MACLEAN
Times Contributor
Leela Aheer, Alberta Minister of Culture and Tourism, said
she was pleased with policies the UCP government enacted
in 2019, particularly the repeal of Bill 6 and action taken on
rural crime.
Over the summer, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin
Dreeshen consulted with Albertans on priorities for farm
labour regulations moving forward under the UCP govern-
ment. Discussions on protecting farms, insurance, and pro-
tecting farm workers took place around the province.
“It came down to working with agriculture and labour, and
it was a cross-ministry approach to trying to identify the best
solution,” Aheer said. “It really came down to them being
able to have the choice when it came to insurance.”
The Farm Freedom and Safety Act will come into effect
Jan. 31 and will only affect farms or operations that em-
Strathmore Legion Branch #10 NEWS
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119
The Legion General Meeting will be
held on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00pm. All
members are urged to attend
Bingo is on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm.
The kitchen will be open for a quick meal before
hand as usual. The nevada booth will be open
as well
Chase the Ace, 50/50’s, meat
draws and nevadas every Friday from
6:00 - 8:00pm. Pat will have his wonderful buffet
available. Come in and enjoy a great meal.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING
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ploy waged, non-family workers. The act exempts ships with local officials to allow her to learn
farms and ranches from labour relations laws. about how she can help local municipalities reach
“It was also a huge privilege to have ( Justice) their goals.
Minister Doug Schweitzer come out and address “When you can bring all levels of government
the community about rural crime,” Aheer said of together, what will end up happening is that you
the rural crime tour in the fall of 2019. can actually change policy (at the provincial lev-
Information gathered from those town halls led el). In this downturn, (local officials) have come to
the government to announce 300 new RCMP posi- us with so many solutions and it’s great to be able
tions that will be funded by municipalities over to have that insight,” she noted.
the next three years. Schweitzer also announced Job creation is not only a provincial priority but
an intention to broaden the training and scope also a local priority, and Aheer said tools like the
of peace officers, and fish and wildlife officers, to business tax cut will help municipalities attract
allow them to assist RCMP calls in less populated more investment.
but larger geographic areas of the province. Currently, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is
The Chestermere-Strathmore riding only came collecting feedback regarding research and inno-
into effect after the writ was dropped in 2019 vation for the agriculture sector. Dreeshen is hold-
so the addition of Strathmore and a portion of ing town halls around the province gathering in-
Wheatland County is new to Aheer and she’s very person feedback and Aheer said she was looking
optimistic about cooperation in the future. to hold a town hall in the riding as well.
“The level of engagement and the work that “It’s a really wonderful opportunity for (people
we’re being able to do together at the different
levels of government; I cannot begin to tell you
involved in the agriculture sector) to look at what
the research priorities are for our farmers,” Aheer
how proud I am of the advocacy that (local rep- said. “You can leverage (research) into attracting
resentatives) do on behalf of their constituents,” more business to the province.”
she said.
Aheer said it was helpful to build the relation-
There is still an agriculture survey online that
can be completed until Jan. 31.
New rodeo grounds a possibility for Standard
following the presentation to voice
ADREENA DUFFALA AND JANET KANTERS
Times Contributor and Times Editor concerns and support for the proposed
venture.
The Standard Rodeo Society is hoping to expand its rodeo Although there was some initial
grounds to a new site within the village. pushback from village residents to the
On Jan. 7, the village held an information session for resi- idea, Standard mayor Joe Pedersen said
dents to speak to the society’s proposal for a permanent “even the people that maybe were not
outdoor rodeo arena to be built near the site of the former too happy about the location are still
school. happy about the concept. So, I think
Robyn Zakariasen, secretary of the rodeo society, took res- there is support there.”
idents through the society’s vision of what the new grounds Pedersen said the rodeo society con-
would consist of. Beyond the obvious arena for rodeo-re- tinues to work out the details of the
lated events, the society proposed to develop a park-like project and going forward, will look
setting, with picnic tables, planting of trees, washrooms, a at a couple of other location options
parking lot to accommodate visitors, and hopefully an ex- within the village.
tension of the village’s Memory Lane. “The Standard Rodeo Society and the
To cut down on heavy traffic through the village, the so- Village of Standard are currently work-
ciety would make every effort to ensure participant traffic ing together to ensure that the pro-
would access the rodeo grounds from the east on Township posed expansion of the rodeo grounds
Road 251. moves forward in a mutually beneficial
Zakariasen stressed the need for a safe location for the location within our community,” said
rodeo, as it cannot continue at its current temporary loca- Zakariasen. “We are grateful for the
tion next to Highway 840. The current temporary location community and area support of the ex-
cannot adequately offer space for emergency vehicles, ani-
pansion, and the understanding of resi-
mal warm-up, spectators, and an increase in walking traffic dents on the current location’s safety
along the highway as visitors frequently visit Standard’s lo- and location size concerns.”
cal amenities. Pedersen maintained that the former
Residents at the public hearing were given opportunity school grounds are still an option.
“It’s certainly not dead over at the
school grounds,” he noted. “Maybe
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Child's Privacy Online think has a lot of potential.”
A kid’s rodeo started in Standard a
few years ago, and Pedersen said it
Parents need to be vigilant in turned out to be quite a success. The
monitoring online activity as kid’s rodeo takes place during the vil-
children become increasingly lage’s annual Sports Days, which in-
connected to the Internet. Parents cludes a parade, softball tournament,
must lead the way in teaching kid’s zone, food concessions, beer
their kids the language of online
gardens, and farm and ranch competi-
privacy and protect them from
being easy targets for online
tions.
scammers. “With the baseball and rodeo and
things like that, it makes for a kind of
Know about COPPA.  The  Children’s Online Privacy Protection
Act protects personal information of children under the age of 13 on
a crowded sports grounds,” said Peder-
websites and online services—including apps. COPPA requires those sen. “We’ll keep looking at some of the
sites and services to notify parents and get their approval before other sites; maybe something will be
they collect, use or disclose a child’s personal information. there. It’s certainly not a dead issue at
this point. But it’s a work in progress.”
Don’t share your location. These days nearly every app automatically It is expected the rodeo society will
tracks a user’s location. It’s a good idea for children to disable this
feature on the apps they use. Plus, advise them not to geo-tag their
cover the majority of the cost involved
posts with their location either. in setting up a new rodeo grounds.
Pedersen said there would be very little
Use parental controls if necessary. Although the best way to keep a cost to the village. “We would probably
child’s online privacy safe is to teach them to manage it themselves, upgrade some infrastructure or what-
it ever, but the rodeo society will likely
doesn’t hurt to have their backs by using parental controls, especially
cover the majority of the cost.”
when they are young. Today Android, iOS, and most web browsers
StrathmoreTimes.com
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online activities, but third-party apps are available as well.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA
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PAT FULE spot was to stand up front near the Chestermere.Strathmore@

Random Thoughts driver, down in the stair area. One trip
assembly.ab.ca
had us going through Calgary. Our
I’m not sure if you like (or know) who The Cars are, driver had to slam on the brakes hard
but they’re one of my favorite bands of the 1980s. In fact, and I was launched against the wind-
at the latest votes for their inclusion to the Rock and Roll shield, scaring the crap out of me. It
Hall of Fame, I voted about 25 times. If ever you feel votes was then I decided seats might not be
don’t matter in elections, well, they got in. I’m sure they’d a bad idea. The weird thing was, years
want to contact me if they knew of my votes, but we did later, our principal was driving us in
recently lose their main guy in Ric Ocasek, so that’s not the school bus for a PE trip. I was
gonna happen. explaining to my “boss” about why I
The song Drive, by The Cars, got me thinking of all the liked the stairwell. I even demonstrat-
kilometres I’ve put on driving for coaching and some of ed my launch against the windshield.
the strange things that happened on these trips. However, I didn’t consider that a bus
When I coached the Strathmore High School varsity windshield in -30C weather might be
boys’ basketball team, we would go to Invermere, B.C. for delicate. As I pantomimed my wind-
tournaments. One reason for ending this was a trip home shield impact, the entire right side of
late on a Saturday in a howling blizzard. We were heading the windshield cracked and shattered
back in near zero visibility and I even had a player rid- in thin vein-like lines. What do you say
ing shotgun who helped add a second pair of eyes to see to your principal at a time like this?
ahead and to the side. He even rolled down the window What do you say to the 35 teenagers
at times to try and see better. Were the other lads worried? laughing and cheering the damage
Oh no. They yelled, and sang, and wrestled in the rental you’ve just done? Of course, as a good
van. After several kilometres of this and stressing to see Canadian, I began to profusely apolo-
anything, I finally lost it on them. You see, one of the big gize through my laughing. I even of-
forwards had had enough of a certain loud point guard fered to pay, but luckily insurance was
who’d been teasing him. As I looked quickly in my inner able to cover this; but it was one of my
mirror, the forward had this yappy guard pressed against last bus trips and I never stood in the
the ceiling of the van. That did it – I yelled for them all to bus stairwell again. I may be a slow
shut up, go to sleep and to let me try and drive in peace learner, but I do eventually learn.
and quiet. Luckily, when we hit Dead Man’s Flats east of
Canmore, the blizzard ended and we were able to drive the (Random Thoughts is a slice of life
rest of the way easier, especially since all the chuckleheads humorous column that appears in the
had fallen asleep. Strathmore Times, written by long-
Another time, I drove our co-ed cross country team north time resident, current mayor, hus-
of Edmonton in the family minivan we had named Old Red. band, father and grandfather – Pat
Old Red was popular with all the kids, because back in the Fule. He is also a former town coun-
1990s, it was one of the first to have a TV/DVD so all the cillor, high school teacher and coach.
kids thought that was pretty cool. My daughter was about If you would like to get in touch with
six and had decided she wanted to come on this long road Pat, you can send him an e-mail at
trip. She, like my son, loved being around high school ath- Pat.fule@shaw.ca)
letes, and between them and me, they quickly learned the
fine art of sarcasm. I do love sarcasm, and recently, I found
a T-shirt that says it all: Sarcasm … It’s How I Hug.
While a movie was playing in Old Red, kids were either
watching or snoozing. We were on a single lane highway,
following a landscaping truck pulling a trailer of large
spruce trees. These were the large ones with wrapped bur-
lap root balls. Right in front of us, one of the trees fell right
off the trailer ahead. I had just enough time to swerve into
the left lane and right back and we just missed plowing
into the tree. The parent next to me gasped, and I didn’t
realize I had also held my breath, because I knew if we’d
hit that tree or a vehicle was in that other lane, it would
have been horrible. Once my nerves settled, I looked back
to see the high school athletes and my little daughter bliss-
fully oblivious to what just happened.
You’re supposed to be seated on a school bus, but some-
times on long trips, I’d start to go stir crazy. My favourite

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Pass the Salt
THE SECOND
COMMANDMENT
As I take note of the
objects in my office, I see
a stuffed ostrich from the
Beanie Buddie collection
that my daughter gave
to me years ago. Other
objects I see are the
wood-plane that belonged
to my grandfather, and the
team of Clydesdales fully
harnessed and hitched
to a wagon that my dad
made. Last but not least
are the pictures of my wife
and children. These are
reminders of the people
who are very dear to me;
but I cannot communicate
with the people through
the pictures, or the gifts, or
the keepsakes. They do not
take the place of the ones
they remind me of.
That is the problem God
is addressing here in the
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
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Pastor: Kevin Enns
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Sunday Worship: 10 am
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RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
403-714-2283
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm
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STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm • Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Children’s Church & Nursery in Service
Extending Grace - igniting hope
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LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
Worship Schedule
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday Family 10:30 am
Christian Education
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Sunday at 9:30 am
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ADVENTIST CHURCH
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Pastor: Donald Pierre
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
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Old Testament. Idolatry
becomes real when we
put that “something” in the
place of God, and that is
what He has said we shall
not do.
The Apostle Paul says in 1
Timothy 2:5-6, “For there is
one God, and one mediator
also between God and
men, the man Christ Jesus,
who gave Himself as a
ransom for all….”
God wanted the people of
ancient times to depend
on and worship Him. He
still wants that of us today
in 2020. He wants our
worship to come from our
hearts, pure and simple.
Nothing but ourselves in
a relationship with Him
through Christ Jesus.
John N. Duerksen
Associate Pastor
Strathmore Alliance
Church
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Masses: Saturday 5 pm • Sunday 10 am
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
103 - 227 3rd Ave.
587-727-0649
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
Rev. Malcolm Kern
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
Worship Service Sundays 10 am
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde
10:00 am Worship Service
www.strathmorealliance.com
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Sunday School 10:30 am
Nursery Care Provided
Wheel Chair Accessible
Loop system for the hearing impaired
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
Happy New Year
LEELA SHARON AHEER
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
Hello Strathmore! Happy New Year,
Happy Lohri, Pongal, Sankranti, Maha
Shivratri and Happy Lunar New Year,
Year of the Metal Rat. We honour these
joyous occasions in our communities
and hope and pray for everyone’s con-
tinued blessings and prosperity as we
head into a new year. I am so honoured
to have been invited to so many won-
derful celebrations and festivals in vari-
ous communities across Alberta, to have
tried some amazing food, and to experi-
ence first hand the colour, the festivities
and the taste of the many cultures that
are the beautiful tapestry of Alberta.
Chestermere-Strathmore is home to
a wide variety of agriculture and agri-
business. We even have a shrimp farm.
Are you involved in agriculture as a
producer, agribusiness, student, 4-H
member, academic or home gardener?
The government has launched farmer
led research engagement sessions. We
want to hear from stakeholders about
your priorities for agricultural research.
This could be anything from, for ex-
ample, pure research on the lifecycle of
Strathmore RCMP are reminding
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It following
several thefts
from vehicles.
- Locking your vehicle doors is a quick
and simple way to help
prevent this crime.
- Hide loose change inside the vehicle
where it can’t easily be seen and take
all items of any value with you when
leaving your car.
- Never leave your vehicle
running unattended.
Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help
do their part by ensuring their property
is properly locked.
1-800-222-TIPS
(1-800-222-8477)
YOUR AD
COULD BE HERE!
Contact Rose 403-934-5589
rose@strathmoretimes.com
clubroot, initiatives to develop plants that are better adapted
to our climate, to ideas on private sector partnerships to ad-
vance technology, to complete “blue-sky” ideas. Agriculture
is a huge and growing part of our economy and we want to
build on our many strengths. Please join me and representa-
tives from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry on Jan. 24, 2-4
p.m. at the Strathmore Civic Centre. For further information
check out the ad in this week’s Times.
You have certainly heard of the fair deal panel that is tour-
ing the province to get your input on a better deal for Alber-
ta within Canada. Please watch for an upcoming announce-
ment next week on my fair deal town hall, coming soon.
Alberta government has declared Red Tape Reduction
Awareness Week. It has been amazing to see how many sub-
missions have come from all of you to our website at Cu-
tRedTape.Alberta.ca. We have had over 4,500 submissions,
we have held town halls, and we are so grateful for your help
in identifying how we can cut red tape. We have some great
momentum, and our goal is to cut red tape by one-third, and
in doing so help in getting our folks back to work. We need
to inspire our job creators, innovators and all Albertans, and
reducing the regulatory burden is one of the ways to create a
fast-flowing economy. We look forward to continued discus-
sions and reducing the red tape burden on our businesses,
job creators and every Albertan together.
The province launched its Support Our Troops program in
2014 and Albertans have responded strongly – purchasing
nearly 45,000 licence plates since then. This public support
has resulted in almost $2.5 million raised for Support Our
Troops. The Canadian Armed Forces official charitable cause
is operated by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services.
Funds raised from the Support Our Troops specialty licence
plate program help current and former members of the Ca-
nadian Armed Forces and their families in Alberta through
organizations that provide support for children’s programs,
scholarships, family assistance, veterans who are homeless
or at risk of homelessness, and other initiatives.
As always, we love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Chestermere-
Strathmore, Minister of Status of Women and Minister of
Culture and Multiculturalism)
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Adult Literacy Program

takes off at Strathmore
Library
CHRISTINE FOSHAUG First Click Computer Skills will teach the basics
Times Contributor of computers to people who find technology in-
STEAM fair learning Thanks to a $100,000 grant from Alberta Ad-
timidating. With a small group of no more than
six, this class will take the fear and stigma of fear
The Strathmore Municipal Library hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, Mathematics) fair on Jan. 17 for children of all ages to vanced Education, Strathmore and area residents away from adults and seniors who struggle to feel
explore, play and try new things by participating in a variety of crafts, experi- will have the opportunity to improve their literacy comfortable with technology. The cost for this
ments and by watching demonstrations. Sutter (4) (l-r) and Quaid (6) Schwa- skills. course is $30.
ger tried to make a sunset at the “sunset experiment” station. “We know statistics state one in five Albertans SAIL is able to further help program participants
Adelle Ellis Photo struggle with basic literacy skills so there’s lots attend classes by providing financial assistance,
of room for growth,” said Tammy Nischuk, liter- transportation or childcare on a case-by-case ba-
acy services coordinator for Strathmore and Area sis.
Adult Inclusive Learning (SAIL). “Our adult litera- “Ultimately, our goal is to inspire learners to per-
cy program will help learners develop skills that sonal success by removing any barriers that are
will improve their quality of life significantly.” keeping them from learning and reaching their
The mission of SAIL is to provide accessible full potential in the community,” said Nischuk.
informal literacy learning opportunities so every One-on-one coaching is also available for peo-
adult can participate fully in society, at home, at ple who want to improve their reading, writing or
work and in the community. Through various pro- math skills. Each learner will be paired with an
grams, they can help people with adult literacy, adult volunteer tutor, and they’ll work together for
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large deck overlooking the backyard. Main floor laundry area. The upstairs is complete
cabinet space, black appliances and eating bar open to dining area. Door leading out to
for the second half of the class, the children will The Strathmore library will be launching SAIL
with a king size master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite, 2 additional bedrooms and a 4 piece
large deck overlooking
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level. Private and low maintenance backyard and a double detached garage. Two other programs – English Conversation entered to win.
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Friday January 31st

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Hussar men’s bonspiel winners
The Hussar men’s bonspiel ran from Jan. 12-18, with 19 teams. The A event was won by the Sander
team consisting of Ken Shackleton (top photo, l-r), Kevin Robertson, Randy Sander and Bernie Weir.
The B event was won by the Kaiser rink consisting of Randy Kaiser (l-r), Tyler Armstrong, Kevin Slemko
and Bill Slemko.
The Heebee-jeebees are
coming back to town
CHRISTINE FOSHAUG
Times Contributor
If you’ve never seen The Heebee-
jeebees in concert, you might want to
clear your schedule for the evening of
Saturday, Feb. 8. The internationally ac-
claimed four-man comedic a cappella
quartet is returning to Strathmore for
the fourth show in the Arts on 817 con-
cert series.
“Arts on 817 presented The Hee-
bee-jeebees two years ago during the
Christmas season in our inaugural
year,” said Carolyn Steeves, artistic di-
rector for Arts on 817. “I had seen them
perform many times at Christmas and
loved them. I’m really looking forward
to this totally different show.”
Since 1993, The Heebee-jeebees have
been entertaining audiences with their
unique blend of comedy and music.
Along with releasing nine recordings,
they’ve garnered four CARA nomina-
tions and two CARA awards (the Gram-
mys of a cappella). They’re two-time
winners of the Canadian Champion-
ships of Harmony, and have won multi-
ple championships in the United States.
Jonathan Love, Chris Herard, Cédric
Blary and Ken Lima-Coelho founded
The Heebee-jeebees in Calgary in 1993
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Gleichen RCMP members acted
Voluntee
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Gleichen RCMP acted “reasonably” in a fatal shoot-
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Saturday, January 25 (9 am - 3 pm) the evidence, there are no reasonable grounds or
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reasonable suspicion to believe the officers commit-
ted any Criminal Code offence(s).
STRATHMORE CIVIC CENTRE On Oct. 19, 2017, the Alberta Serious Incident Re-
Cash only • Wheelchair accessible sponse Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the
circumstances surrounding the death of a 26-year-
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old man who was shot during an interaction with
members of the Gleichen RCMP that day.
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While in uniform and on patrol in separate marked
CARSELAND - Carseland School • GLEICHEN - Gleichen Medical Centre
police vehicles, officers noted a blue Ford Explorer
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Strathmore Home Hardware, Valley Dental Clinic known to be associated with the local drug trade. At
Hand in Hand Parent Link Center (421-2nd St) approximately 3:40 a.m., the vehicle was observed
NOTE: We will NOT be accepting encyclopedias, magazines, old health books, textbooks or Readers Digests to still be parked in the same location, with its lights
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the driver’s seat. The driver’s head was cocked back
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“awkwardly,” his mouth was wide open, and he did
not appear to be conscious or moving. A spotlight
from one of the police vehicles was directed towards
the front of the Explorer.
The two uniformed officers exited their marked
police vehicles and approached the Explorer on
foot, with one officer on the driver’s side and the
other officer on the passenger’s side. Both officers
knocked on the vehicle’s windows. The man did
not wake up but did appear to be breathing. At this
point, the officer standing at the driver’s side win-
dow observed what appeared to be a firearm placed
between the man’s legs and informed the other of-
ficer. The second officer returned to his vehicle to
retrieve a carbine, and again approached the vehicle
on the passenger side.
The officers initially planned for the officer on the
driver’s side to open the door and grab the firearm
while the other officer provided cover, but the driv-
er’s door was locked. The officer on the driver’s side
INDIVIDUAL then tried to break the driver’s side window with his
OFFICE
flashlight while armed with his service pistol in his
other hand. The flashlight failed to break the window
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but did rouse the man inside. The officers shouted
verbal commands identifying themselves as police
and informing the occupant of the vehicle that he
AVAILABLE was under arrest. The man looked directly at the of-
ficer on the driver’s side of the vehicle and swore at
Move your home business the officer. As the man’s hands went towards the fire-
arm, both officers again shouted commands to show
into an elegant office in his hands. The man failed to respond and continued
downtown Strathmore. to reach for the firearm, prompting the officer on the
driver’s side of the vehicle to fire his service pistol,
All utilities and internet included. wounding the man, while the officer repositioned
Comes with the use of an elegant himself towards the front of the Explorer.
board room, kitchen and extra Police recovered the man’s firearm, which ap-
storage. peared to be some form of homemade shotgun,
between the driver’s door and driver’s seat of the
vehicle. The man was removed from the Explorer
Call 403-934-5589 to view. to be examined and treated by Emergency Medical
Strathmore Business Centre, Services (EMS) personnel on scene, who determined
129, Second Ave. that the man was deceased.
Following the officer-involved shooting, the man
was identified to be a 26-year-old resident of Morley,
Alta. The man had a prior criminal history and was
prohibited from the possession of firearms, ammu-
nition and explosives as a result of a prior criminal
conviction. The identity of the man and his prior
criminal history, however, were unknown to the of-
ficers at the time of the incident.
An autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief
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cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds.
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shotgun shells, two glass drug pipes, several small
bags consistent with drug packaging and a quan-
tity of unknown white pills were found in the man’s
pockets. A toxicology report revealed the presence
of alcohol, methamphetamine, amphetamine, co-
caine and cannabis in the man’s system.
Several civilian witnesses who had been with the
man earlier that evening, prior to the incident, pro-
vided statements to ASIRT investigators. Three wit-
nesses, in particular, described troubling conversa-
tions with the man. One witness detailed the man’s
consumption of both alcohol and drugs, confirming
the man had been left passed out in the driver’s seat
of the Explorer. This witness indicated the man had
been talking about his own death and funeral as if
he knew something was going to happen.
A second witness said the man said police were
watching him and waiting to stop him. He said he
would not stop for police and they should fasten
their seatbelts. The witness indicated the man re-
trieved a “homemade” firearm, about two feet in
length, and put it on the dashboard, and displayed
several rounds of ammunition, tossing them in his
hand. The man had previously shown this witness
the firearm a few weeks earlier. The witness also
confirmed the man appeared to be making com-
ments about what he believed to be his own im-
pending death. The man had previously stated he
would not go back to jail and that, upon contact, he
would have a shootout with police.
A third person who was with the man earlier that
evening described the man’s recent state of mind
as “freaked out” and “paranoid all the time.” On the
night of the incident, the man indicated that if he
came into contact with police, it was his intention to
engage in a “shootout” with them. This witness also
confirmed the man had the homemade firearm with
him in the Explorer.
The man’s firearm was a homemade single-shot
12-gauge shotgun, consisting of a metal pipe and
wooden stock, with a firing pin. It appeared to have
all the necessary components to function as a fire-
arm. At the time of testing, however, it was deter-
mined that although the firing pin would strike the
primer, it was too short and, as such, a round was
not discharged when the firing pin struck. To be
clear, it was inoperable. Given the homemade na-
ture of the firearm, it is unknown if this was the
result of wear or whether the firearm had ever been
operational. It would have appeared to be a fire-
arm and it would have been impossible for police to
know whether it was functioning.
Under the Criminal Code, police officers are grant-
ed certain powers and authorities to facilitate the
performance of what can be a challenging job. A
police officer is authorized to use as much force
as is reasonably necessary in administration or en-
forcement of the law. This can, in limited circum-
stances, include force that is intended or likely to
cause grievous bodily harm or death. Lethal force
is only authorized in circumstances where an offi-
cer believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is neces-
sary for the self-preservation of the person or the
preservation of anyone under that person’s protec-
tion from death or grievous bodily harm. Also, any
person, including a police officer, is entitled to the
use of reasonable force in defence of themselves or
another person.
In this case, having observed the firearm within
the vehicle, the officers were lawfully entitled to in-
vestigate and seize the weapon and take the man
into custody and, in doing so, to use as much force
as was reasonably necessary. The subsequent ac-
tions of the man, in persistently reaching for what
reasonably appeared to be a firearm – despite re-
peated verbal commands by the officers – created a
situation that reasonably gave rise to a fear of death
or grievous bodily harm on the part of the officers.
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Heritage homeowners cherish
history and community
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor
Sproule Heritage Bed and Breakfast,
located east of Strathmore, was built as
a farmhouse in 1920 and in 1995 was
designated a registered historical re-
source by the province of Alberta.
And it’s the home of Winston and
Carrie Sproule, who operate the bed
and breakfast.
When Winston Sproule was growing
up in nearby Chancellor, his family of-
ten drove by the house.
“Grandpa would say, ‘Oh, isn’t that a
nice house?’” said Winston’s son, Royal
Sproule. “(Winston’s aunt) looked over
at the fields and the house, and she
said, ‘Ah, Winston, this is God’s coun-
try, isn’t it?’
Decades later, in the mid-1980s,
when Winston and his first wife Vera
were pastoring in Rosebud, the house
he’d long admired went up for sale.
They bought it with a plan to refurbish
it, but it was a daunting task.
“I think dad had misgivings,” Royal
Sproule said. “He’s like, ‘Oh, what have
I done? This is too big of a job.’”
But they began the work.
“They just tore into it like teenagers,”
said Sproule. “Every day. Dad renovat-
ed and mom cleaned up.”
Sproule and his brother Garth helped.
“Dad taught us how to do it,” he said.
“Drywalling and mudding and using a
trouble light to make sure everything’s
all smooth.”
A turning point came when a big
windstorm blew off some asphalt shin-
gles. How they replaced those shingles
would give direction to the rest of the
renovation. When the Historical Re-
source Society gave a grant for half the
cost of cedar shingles, they shingled
the house and barn with cedar.
“They got kick-started into making it
historical,” said Sproule. “They collect-
ed old historical furniture and dad built
the cabinets.”
The Sproule house and barn sits on
land first settled by the Harry Scheer
family from Illinois in 1909. The barn
was built in 1916, four years before the
house was completed, a pattern that
was typical of prairie homestead devel-
opment in this period.
“One day a car drove up and all
these big shots came out. Mom called
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The crew wanted a certain
camera angle and they found
it in the Sproules’ home. In
two weeks, the crew painted,
laid carpet, aged the wallpa-
per, replaced broken tiles,
built a fireplace mantle and
installed temporary kitchen
cabinets.
“They needed the stair-
case to look gorgeous,” said
Sproule, “and dad says, ‘Well,
nobody can touch it but me.’
And they said, ‘We’ll pay
you.’”
So, Hallmark paid Winston
to finish his own staircase.
The commercial was about
a very snowy Christmas, but
southern Alberta wasn’t very
snowy that November. The
crew brought in five differ-
ent kinds of fake snow and
extra trees for the yard.
More than advertising
Hallmark Hall of Fame, the
commercial connected Vera
and Winston with their com-
munity.
“People would come over
and we’d play the video for
them and they’d all end up
in tears,” said Sproule. “It
validated the house, because
people could sit down and
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mom and dad to be intro-
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place could be.”
Sproule saw his parents
flourish in that role. His mom
gave guests a warm and gen-
uine welcome, and his dad
liked to chat with guests.
Vera also won over the com-
munity with fruitcake, crafts
and friendliness.
Sadly, Vera passed away
about 10 years ago. Winston
now operates the bed and
breakfast with his second
wife, Carrie, who’s created
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tions by inviting women over
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he experienced the com-
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NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING FOR BYLAW 2020-001
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw 2020-001 is to adopt the Village of Rockyford
and Wheatland County Intermunicipal Development Plan in accordance with
Sections 230, 606, 631 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised
Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as emended.
PRESENTATION: A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber,
at Rockyford Village Office at 110 Main Street, Rockyford, AB, on Feb. 12,
2020 commencing at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear from any person claiming
to be affected by the proposed bylaw. The time limit of oral presentations is
subject to the direction of the Chairperson.
Persons wishing to submit a letter, petition or other communication
concerning these matters in advance of the Public Hearing, may do so
provided they are legibly written. Submissions will be received up to Feb.
11 at 4:30 p.m., Submissions should be addressed to: Box 294, Rockyford,
AB T0J 2R0. Please be advised that the personal information in submissions
made, is collected under the authority of the Alberta Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 33(c) and subsequent versions
of the Act. All submissions provided to the Town Council will be publicly
available, in accordance with Section 40(1) of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act.
DOCUMENTATION: A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected by the
public during regular office hours, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to
Friday at 110 Main Street, Rockyford, AB.
This notice is given pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal
Government Act.
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Ringette tourney
champs
Last weekend, the U14AA Zone 2 Blaze took gold
in their division at Canada’s largest ringette tour-
nament, the ESSO Golden Ring, held in Calgary.
There were more than 170 teams across all di-
visions from all over Canada at the tournament.
Three ringette players from Strathmore are part
of the team – Ryan Beekman, Tessa Galandy
and Karley Clark. Goalie Addison Hough is from
Rockyford, and the team’s head coach, Wes
Clark, is from Strathmore.
Photo Courtesy of Sandi Beekman

Shootout win
The Wheatland Kings used a three-goal second period to spark them to a 5-4
shootout win over Mountainview on Jan. 18 at the Strathmore Family Centre. Un-
fortunately the local junior-B team lost the following day on the road in Cochrane.
The Kings will now play Medicine Hat in a home and home series beginning Jan.
25 (8 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre before playing in Medicine Hat the fol-
lowing day at 2:15 p.m. Doug Taylor Photos

Tough
weekend
The Wheatland Chiefs
suffered their fifth regula-
tion loss in a row, falling
5-3 to the Okotoks Oilers
on Jan. 18 at the Strath-
more Family Centre. De-
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still remains in second
place in the South Confer-
ence with a 12-7-3 record.
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The Wheatland Chiefs returned home as champions of the East Kootenay Midget AA Showcase held in Kimberley and Cran-
brook, B.C. from Jan. 10-12. The local double-A midget team went undefeated throughout the tournament, beginning with
round robin victories against the North Zone (B.C.), Lloydminster, and West Kelowna. The Chiefs continued their winning ways
in their semi-final game against Taber and capped off the weekend by claiming the tournament title with a hard-fought 2-0 vic-
tory in a re-match against the North Zone team from B.C.
Photo Courtesy of Kristi Kirkpatrick
Strathmore skaters shine
The Strathmore Skating Club had two skaters at-
tend the Future Stars FunSkate event in Stettler,
Alta. on Jan. 18. Alexis Ryan (l-r) received two
gold medals and one bronze medal while Carys
Shaw received three gold medals.
Photo Courtesy of Kathy Beardsell
January 24, 2020 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 13
TIMES
CLASSIFIEDS
Obituary
SILBERNAGEL, Casey Lyn
August 21, 1957 - January 2, 2020
Casey Lyn Silbernagel was the second born of three children on
August 21, 1957 in Rocky Mountain House to Frank and Violet Sil-
bernagel. After graduating from Chestermere school, he worked as
a Journeyman Communications Electrician for 17 years prior to starting his home/
commercial building construction company in 1993.
He married Karen Bull of Oyen on August 9, 1980. In 1987 they moved out to the
farm and had 2 children, Curtis and Katelyn. Casey and Karen built their current
home in 1992 where Karen still resides. Casey spent countless hours working in
the yard and in the shop helping service and maintain vehicles.
Family and friends were very important to Casey. He enjoyed camping, motorbik-
ing, golfing, playing games with his children, and spending time with his family.
Casey was very active in the Strathmore community where he resided for 39 years.
He served on the Board of Directors for the Strathmore Community Football As-
sociation, was a President of the Strathmore and District Agriculture Society, and a
Vice President with the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society. He was well liked by
many around the community often visiting friends and sharing a coffee.
Casey is survived by his wife Karen Silbernagel, his children Curtis Silbernagel,
Katelyn (Alex) Fanning, mother Violet (Dave) Emsley, brother Rick (Brenda) Silber-
nagel, sister Wendy (Pat) Price and numerous nieces and nephews.
Casey is predeceased by his father Frank Silbernagel.
There is a private service on request of the family.
Obituary
HANSEN, Kelly James
December 27, 1960 – January 15, 2020
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Kelly James Hansen passed
away at the age of 59 years. Kelly lived in Standard, AB for most of
his life before moving to Strathmore, AB.
Kelly is survived by his mother, Joyce Buzzard of Strathmore. He is predeceased by
his father, Burke Hansen and his step-father, Donald Buzzard.
At the family’s request, there will be no funeral service.
To send condolences, please visit Kelly’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.
ca

Obituary
NELSON, Vera L
February 2, 1921 – January 16, 2020

ARTS ON 817 PRESENTS:

Vera L. Nelson, 98 of Strathmore, granddaughter of
Joseph H.S. Moss, daughter of Isaac and Lilian Stin-
son, loving wife of Norman S. Nelson, passed away
at the Sagewood Assisted Living Centre in Strathmore. Prior to her passing, she

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repeated many times how lucky she was for the marriage she had with Norman
and the son’s she was so proud of. She was predeceased by her sisters Norma
Weber and Edna McNeil. She is survived by her two sons, Drewe (Karen) and Dexter
(Valerie) of Carseland, AB. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
Mom grew up in Carseland during the “Dirty Thirties”. Her father Isaac ran the
pool hall and barber shop and times were tough. She recalls one day when her
Dad came home from work and pulled out both front pants pockets and they were
empty. It is fair to say this experience left an indelible mark on her and most people
who lived or grew up during this time.
Being the granddaughter of a pioneer (Joseph H.S. Moss), Mom also took great
pride in being a member of the Southern Alberta Pioneers and Their Descendants
Association. She was a Gold Card member for many years and enjoyed attending
the Annual Roundup at the Palliser Hotel every fall. In recognition of her passing
the family will be making a donation to the SAP Foundation.
Mom attended Normal School in Calgary where she earned her teaching certificate.
Teaching elementary school at Playfair, Carseland and later in Calgary was a large
part of her life. I might add that she was very good at it. Many of her former stu-
dents comment to this day on the good start in school they received from her. She
married Norman S. Nelson, son of Sam and Helene (Lausen) Nelson and enjoyed
life on the Nelson farm a mile east of Carseland. Drewe was born in 1945 and
Dexter in 1949.
She also treasured the winter holidays that she, Norman and the boys would spend
in Long Beach, California. After school was out in the fall, we would drive to Rio
Vista, California where we would visit Norman’s sister Beaulah, her husband Fred
Hill and daughters Pat and Nancy. We would then drive to Long Beach and spend
two months at the “Venetian Square” (hotel and apartments). Mom would home
school us at a time when permission to home school your children was a rarity.
Like Norman, she enjoyed spirited conversations and debates generally focusing

February 8, 2020—7:30 pm on religion and/or politics and she could become rather philosophical at times.
Vera instilled a sense of value and ambition in both Drewe and Dexter. She took
great pride in their accomplishments, both at work and with their families.
Strathmore United Church She and Norman treasured their grandchildren (Stephanie, Cameron, Chris, Corrie
and Lindsey) plus 10 great grandchildren. Grandpa and Grandma liked nothing bet-
Adult - $30.00 Youth - $10.00 - 17 and under ter than to get in their motorhome and go camping with the grand kids.
After Norman’s passing in 2000, Mom lived on her own in a condo in Strathmore
until moving to the Wheatland Senior’s Lodge and then to Sagewood. She loved
Tickets: call Linda - 403-901-2797 crocheting, watching curling, and spending time with her children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Tickets purchased online at www.smoreuc.com The family would like to thank the staff on Dawson Lake, Sagewood Age Care for
the excellent care, kindness and consideration shown to Vera during her stay. It
must be picked up at the door. was greatly appreciated. To send condolences, please visit Vera’s obituary at www.
wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
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inces of AB, SK, BC. The guys
are currently taking home PART-TIME RETAIL
after fuel between $9,000.00
HELP REQUIRED
Strathmore Youth Justice Committee (SYJC) Name of Number of Legal Land
is looking for new Committee Members. Landowner Irrigation Acres Description METAL ROOFING & SID- to $12,000.00/month. Most
ING. 37+ colours available of our work is done Sunday
590140 65 SW 32-23-28 W4 at over 55 Distributors. 40 to Friday with some excep-
WHAT WE DO Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Alberta Ltd.
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Must be computer literate and
SYJC is a non-profit organization run by T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
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Jim Webber, that consist of:
P. Eng.
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subject to the restrictions in the existing certificate
of title:
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Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
PLAN 6349 AV Job Length is 4-6 Months
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Districts Act District Benefits include:
Cook
(Section 85/86) CONTAINING 61.9 HECTARES (153 ACRES)
Distribution of Irrigation Acres
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acres forTAKE saleNOTE
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options for them. The application process ensures that and 2.5 miles east on Township Road 261 and Range
the acres will be used actively and that the overall water
cultivate and seed fields.
Road 230 - Southwest corner. Annual surface lease Specific Skills:
efficiency of the WID system will increase. The WID will revenue currently $7,445.00. 291 acres (more or less) Prep and cook full course meals and individual 3”
• wide version
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evaluate the following factors to prioritize the allocation total, approximately 280 acres cultivated. dishes. Ensure quality of food and determine size • Equipment Maintenance.
of these irrigation acres: and food proportions, plan menus, food costs, • Irrigation work, moving irrigation systems,
Possession Date March 27, 2020. BOILERMAKERS LODGE 146
-Conveyance efficiency monitor and order supplies. Inspect and clean set up and take down.
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-On-Farm System Efficiency Lynn Woods Law Office handling of food and train and supervise staff in • Lots of repetitive tasks, handling heavy
-Current irrigation activity on the parcel Box 2335, #101 318 3rd Ave. same. Work with specialized cooking equipment
-Expansion limit and the Determination loads, physically demanding. Attention
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-Applicant
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of the Economic Unit • TIG
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paying attention to details is also required skills.
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Public Hearing Notice

Wheatland County will consider the following applications for Public Hearing at the regular
Council meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 9 a.m.

Bylaw #: 2019-32 (NE-20-23-25-24-W4M) and Bylaw #: 2019-37 (SE-14-27-22-W4M)

Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County or in person at the above

meeting. The application files may be reviewed in the County Office during regular office
hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

More information regarding public hearings and development permit decisions can be
found on our website: wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices.

651955
YEARS WHEATLAND COUNTY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR
2020 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDING
- 2020

Upcoming Meetings
February 4: Council Meeting
February 11: Municipal Planning Commission
Agenda packages can be found on our website.
Wheatland County recognizes that its residents utilize various recreational, cultural and
other community enhancement facilities and resources and has established the Community
Enhancement Fund to provide financial support for such venues and activities.
The Community Enhancement Fund provides grant funding from Wheatland County
to enhance, promote, and support groups and organizations that bring a broad range
of enjoyment, benefit, beautification, recreation, entertainment, participation, and
enhancement projects to Wheatland County. The program is intended to invest tax payer
dollars annually to support recreational, cultural and other community activities, facilities,
and resources that are utilized by Wheatland County residents.

How to Apply:
Applications and Guidelines for the Community Enhancement Fund are available at the
Wheatland County Office and on the County website.

Applications must be post marked on or before January 31, 2020.

Please note that eligibility for 2020 funding is dependent on filing all previous funding
reports with Wheatland County by January 31, 2020.

For more information please contact Jessica Salmon at 403-361-2021 or jessica.salmon@

wheatlandcounty.ca.

Ranching Opportunities
Conference
Getting the most out of your pasture
with Jim Gerrish
Feb. 13, 2020 - 8:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Olds College Alumni Centre
Register online at and view the current agenda
and list of speakers at www.redbowag.com.
$50 registration fee (student rate $30)
Includes lunch, coffee and tradeshow (and
parking). Register by February 7, 2020.
Contact Daniela at Mountain View County for
more information at 403-335-3311 Ext. 204 or
darcher@mvcounty.com.
~Events~
Grazing Workshop
with Jim Gerrish
Wheatland County & Foothills Forage
and Grazing Association present
renowned grazier Jim Gerrish for a
full day Grazing workshop!
Feb. 14, 2020 - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wheatland County Office
Register at https://jimgerrishwheatland2020.
eventbrite.ca before February 7, 2020
FFGA Member - $75.00+ GST Non Member -
$85.00+ GST
Contact Sarah Schumacher with Wheatland
County at 403-361-2027 or
sarah.schumacher@wheatlandcounty.ca.
Shelterbelt & Ecobuffer
Workshop
Planting, Care, and Design
Feb. 22, 2020 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Wheatland County Office
Attendees of this workshop will have the first
opportunity to apply for Wheatland County’s
new Shelterbelt & Ecobuffer Funding Program
The program partially funds the following:
• the purchase of tree and shrub seedlings
• the purchase of drip irrigation and wood or
plastic mulch
Please register by Wednesday, February 19
by calling or emailing Gay Mowat at 403-361-
2166 or gay.mowat@wheatlandcounty.ca.
Registration is free!

More event information is available on our website

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