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Canadians prepare
to head to the
polls…again
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Crowther Memorial
Canadians are heading to the polls May 2, to
hosts annual
determine whether it is time to vote in a new gov-
fundraiser
ernment, or keep the one we have.
Late last month the Conservative Party was over-
Page 11 thrown after a coalition was formed and a vote of
non-confidence was issued.
Michael Ignatieff and the Liberals brought the
vote forth in the House of Commons.
Crowfoot incumbent MP Kevin Sorenson has
been campaigning since parliament dissolved.
“I feel strongly that the vote was not justified,”
said Sorenson.
“The vast majority of Canadians, and our Con-
servative government, strongly urged them to sup-
port Budget 2011, the Next Phase of Canada’s Eco-
Students nomic Action Plan, so that we could continue to
speak out! nurture the fragile economic recovery in Canada,
protect jobs, and continue creating jobs and eco-
nomic growth.”
He said the current election has caused both
Page 17 domestic and foreign investors in our country to
pause. Sorenson said Canada is seen as a beacon
of economic prosperity and social stability in to-
day’s world.
“The Opposition Coalition has risked this se-
cure position by causing an election that, unless
the Conservative Party wins a majority of seats,
could lead to Canada being governed by a weak
and tenuous coalition, reliant on the support of
the Bloc Quebecois, a party dedicated to breaking
up Canada,” said Sorenson.
Wheatland Chiefs He said there are numerous policies and pro-
win SCAHL grams provided by the Conservative government
Championship that are now in jeopardy because the coalition
brought down the government. Sorenson said
many Canadians were looking forward to the im-
plementation of measures in the budget.
“For example, we intend to provide an enhanced
Guaranteed Income Supplement for many seniors,
up to $600 for single seniors and $840 for cou-
ples,” said Sorenson.
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Families trying to provide their children with arts
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MLA Arno Doerkson was in Strathmore the oil and gas industry.
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the last couple of years.
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“Specifically the record land sales for
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“Clearly the last number of years have
been challenging for small businesses,
but I think there’s optimism going for-
ward and that’s certainly positive.”
Members of Wildrose Alliance are cur-
rently campaigning for their own elec-
tion and Doerkson said it’s not a surprise
there will be someone representing the
oppositions interest. He said he would

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MLA Arno Doerkson was at the Travelodge on
March 31, to update his constituents about how
things are going in Alberta.
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lar land base. Overall the year was a re-
cord year for land sale revenue for the
province.”
He said it indicates confidence from
the oil and gas sector in continuing to
continue to stay focused on representing
the people in the area. The upcoming
federal election may not directly affect
him, but he said they would definitely
follow the results.

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403-934-9387 “The Conservative Party of Canada
wants to continue to be ‘Here for Can-
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ada’ when it comes to seeing our na-
tion through the fragile recovery from
the global recession that is taking hold
across Canada,” said Sorenson.
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low-tax plan for jobs and growth, and
a high-tax agenda that will stall our re-
covery, kill jobs and set families back.”
Also in the running for Crowfoot is
Saturday, April 30, 2011 NDP candidate Ellen Parker, who was
also a candidate in the 2004, 2006 and
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council, and re-elected in 2009.
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Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson began campaigning in Strathmore for the May 2 Federal Election last
week.
the upcoming election.
She said part of the NDP’s platform
is to really focus on getting the econo-
my to work for families, and find ways
of creating spaces in the budget that
will get seniors out of poverty. The
NDP also want to help expand health-
care so they can get doctors and nurs-
es working in the rural areas, among
other things. Parker feels the vote of
non-confidence was justified.
“It was getting harder and harder to
get things through parliament that was
in the best interest of Canadians,” said
Parker.
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“Very difficult to decide on budget-
ary items when all the information’s
not given to parliament, and I think
it’s quite a shame that we go down in
history as the only country, in all of
the commonwealth, where a parlia-
ment has been dismissed based on
contempt charges.”
The other candidate running for
Crowfoot is Konrad Schellenberg, with
the Green Party of Canada. Schellen-
berg was unavailable at press time.
Election day is Monday, May 2 with
advance voting taking place April 22,
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25 years and
still going strong
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Every year Crowther Me-
morial Junior High student’s
go to eastern Canada to see
what the other side of the
country has to offer. One big
fundraiser is held each year
for it, a spaghetti dinner. This
year marks the 25th year for
the trip.
“I wanted the children to
see the capital of Canada and
the oldest city in Canada,
Quebec with all the build-
ings and everything and just
the different outlook,” said
Bev Upshaw, who began the
tradition.
She has always enjoyed
Jelly Bean Dance
a success
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
The Boys and Girls Club
of Airdrie – Strathmore Club,
has only been in Strathmore
since the summer last year,
but they are already making
themselves well known in
the community.
“It’s gone really well, we’re
running programs every
day. It’s really growing quite
quickly,” said Shannon Zie-
man, Program Coordinator
for BGCA-Strathmore Club.
On April 1, the Torch Club,
a leadership and empower-
ment program within the
BGC for children ages 11 to
13, held a Jelly Bean Dance.
They had to come up with
fundraising ideas for the
community, and for the club.
She said the Torch members
brainstormed a bunch of
ideas and the dance was the
one they settled on.
“They did really well, they
had their canteen that was
really successful and then we
had lots of kids show up,”
said Zieman.
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traveling, and said she used
to enjoy the small school
trips she use to take when
she was in high school. She
said she wanted to provide
the same sort of things to
some of the kids she taught.
Upshaw taught school in
eastern Canada, before com-
ing west to teach. She started
at Westmount Elementary,
where she took a Grade 6
class to eastern Canada for
10 days.
“It was good, we had a
good time,” said Upshaw.
“I’d love to be going on it
again, but it’s not the same
because I don’t know these
kids. I’d love to be going
with them.”
She said the kids raised
a little over $700 for their
group. The dance was open
to everyone in the commu-
nity, and about 120 kids of
all ages showed up to dance
and have fun. The BGC plans
to make the dance either an
annual or bi-annual event,
depending on the kids in the
program.
The Torch Club is trying
to raise money for a retreat
in May, a weekend camp
where Torch Groups across
Alberta get together to have
fun and make new friends;
learn how to be strong lead-
ers and make a difference in
their community.
Zieman said the next fund-
raising project the club is
planning in the community
is to support club programs.
BGC relies heavily on the
support of the community to
carry out our many programs
and services to the youth and
families in Strathmore.
Zieman said currently their
focus is planning their 8
week long summer programs
and recruiting volunteers.
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Crowther Memorial Junior High, CMJH, held their annual spaghetti dinner at 114 2nd Ave, Strathmore, AB
the Civic Centre on March 30. This was the 25th year for the dinner, which is
a fundraiser to help send kids to eastern Canada for 10 days. Bev Upshaw
(l), who began the tradition, was presented with a basket of flowers from
Colin Lenox, a teacher at CMJH.
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This year there will be 96
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to Ontario and Quebec. The
trip will cost each student
at the annual dinner which
will help offset some of the
expenses. There was close to
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We heard there’s room in...
town of
strathmore
CAnADA DAY VOlunTeeRS
Town of Strathmore is looking for Volunteers for the Canada Day
Celebrations. Our first planning meeting will be held on May 11th,
2011 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers.
PuBliC nOTiCe
PROPOSeD PlAnning AnD DeVelOPMenT
Fee SCHeDule
BYlAW #11-11
The Town of Strathmore is currently reviewing the Planning and
Development Fee Schedule.
A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected by the
public during office hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm,
Monday to Friday at the Town Office
Bylaw #11-11 will be going forward for approval on
April 20, 2011 at the Council Chambers, Strathmore
Municipal Building, 680, Westchester Road on April 20, 2011,
commencing at 7:30 pm.
For further information, please contact the Town Office
at (403) 934-3133.
Tammy Henry, M. PL, RPP, MCIP
Director of Planning and Development
RegiOnAl WATeRline MAinTenAnCe
The Town of Strathmore’s Regional Waterline will be turned off
on April 13th, 2011 to replace the meter at the City of Calgary
boundary. It is expected that this closure will occur for ap-
proximately 3 days. During this time, water will be supplied to
the Strathmore via the Town of Chestermere into the Regional
waterline, at a reduced flow rate. While the risk is low, resi-
dents and businesses are asked to help conserve water wher-
ever possible between April 13th and April 18th, to assist in
extending supply and keeping pressure levels up. The Town’s
bulk water station will be closed during this time. For further
information and updates, please consult the Town’s website.
www.strathmore.ca
680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1 • 403-934-3133 • Office Hours: M - F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
COunCil MeeTingS FOR APRil
will be held April 6th & 20th at 7:30 pm.
Agendas are available on the Town Website
under Council.
ARe YOu A neW CAnADiAn CiTizen
liVing in STRATHMORe?
The Town of Strathmore honors new Canadian Citizens at our
Canada Day Celebrations. If you are a new Canadian Citizen, living
in Strathmore, and are planning to be in town on July 1st, we would
like to hear from you. Contact the Town of Strathmore at 934-3133
and ask for Tammy. We need to hear from you by June 24th, 2011.
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In late 2010, the Town of Strathmore commissioned the new
Wastewater Treatment Plant. This plant is a Biological Nutrient
Removal (BNR) plant which was needed to meet/exceed the higher
standards required by Alberta Environment in the Town’s Waste-
water Approval, as well as to increase the Town’s wastewater
treatment capacity. As a result of the changes to the wastewater
treatment plant, Operational costs have increased in the plant, as
well as a result of new processes resulting from the new plant.
One of the more significant changes as a result of the new plant is
the production of biosolids – thickened waste collected as part of
the treatment process. Biosolids then need to be disposed of either
through landfill, composting or otherwise, and disposal methods/
costs of biosolids have proven to be a challenge. As a result of
these changes, it was necessary for the Town to increase sewer
rates in 2011.
The increased costs associated with the new plant resulted in a
budget deficit of approximately $1.15M. With a movement to focus
on variable costs, as opposed to fixed costs in Utility pricing, the
decision was made to increase variable sewer rates to recover the
difference as follows:
2011 Deficit (estimated) $1,150,000
Annual Billed Water Volume (approx.) 1,100,000 m3
2010 Variable Sewer Rate $.63/m3
Required Rate increase per m3 $.97/m3 (154% increase)
2011 Total Variable Sewer Rate $1.60/m3
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Project Hope receives funds

to help keep therapy programs going
Shannon LeClair of the community members, so a lot of different ways,” said
Times Reporter we try to help out in the com- Chris Iversen, Senior Skills
munity as much as we can,” teacher at Crowther Memorial
Project Hope can only stay said Currie, about Encana’s do- Junior High.
in the school systems in Strath- nation. “It gives such a fantastic,
more with the help of grants Project Hope is a group of real alternative, way for kids to
and generous donations from people who fundraise in the learn and to show what they’ve
the community. On March 28, community to provide art ther- learned…instead of just the tra-
Encana donated $5,000 to Project Hope to help cover costs for their therapy
Kim Currie, on behalf of En- apy, music therapy and physi- ditional classroom choices, es- programs, which include art therapy, music therapy, and adaptive physical edu-
cana, presented a cheque to cal education therapy to stu- pecially being a life skills based cation. The students pictured are all Crowther Memorial Junior High students,
Project Hope for $5,000. dents with special needs in the program that kids can show and they all receive therapy of some kind. Most of the schools in Strathmore have
“We look for the help because schools. While the project runs what they’ve learned and learn Project Hope programs. Back row: Corinne Ball (l), with Project Hope, McKenna
the whole program is 100 per in conjunction with the school, things lots of different ways.” Husband, Emily Lorenz, Philip Gabriel, Stanley Gallant, Montana Backfat, Kim
cent community funded,” said the school system doesn’t pro- Project Hope has been in Currie, with Encana. Front: Parker Petruska. Missing were Amber Gill and Nicho-
vide funding. Strathmore for almost 15 years. las Crocker.
Corinne Ball, a member of the Shannon LeClair Photo
Project Hope board. “It helps to, obviously keep Two of the founding mem-
“We need about $120,000 to funding the programs that Proj- bers had children with spe- needs at the schools. It began tinued to grow over the years.
$150,000 a year…in order to ect Hope provides, which is re- cial needs and they felt there in Westmount Elementary with Different types of therapy were
keep the program running.” ally good for having the kids was a need for more focused about five kids and the project added to enhance the project
“We know we interrupt some learn to express themselves in programs for kids with special was such a success it has con- for the kids.
At 1:40 a.m. on March 22 a fire raged through a home at the corner of
Briarwood Road and Briarwood Crescent in Strathmore. Four neighbouring
homes were evacuated for the safety of the occupants due to the severity of Project Hope art auction
the fire and wind direction. The occupants of the residence where the fire Shannon LeClair ty for six to nine weeks. Ball said the
started were not home at the time. A second residence next to the first, was Times Reporter painting will be in Co-op for another
couple of weeks before it moves to an-
damaged by the fire. Every year at the Project Hope Gala, other location in town. She said she is
one of a kind artwork, created by Proj- not sure where they will be moving it
ect Hope art therapy students, has been to next, but the idea is for everyone to
auctioned off to help raise funds to re- have a chance to see the artwork.
tain the program in Strath- “One hundred per cent of
more. This year things are the money that they bid will
being done a little different- go directly to Project Hope.
ly. For the last few weeks, It will go directly to fund-
and until the end of June, ing the therapies for the
Westmount students bring classic Russian fairytale to life two different pieces being students so they can contin-
auctioned, can be found at ue with their Project Hope
Five months of hard work has paid off as Grade 5 and 6 Westmount Elementary Students held
local businesses. therapy,” said Ball.
their first performance of Vasilissa and Bony Legs. The tale of Vasilissa the beautiful is a well-
known Russian fairytale, commonly known as Vasilissa’s doll. Westmount students put their own “It’s in the Co-op right The new piece will be out
twist on the fairytale, keeping the audience enthralled throughout the whole performance. now. The piece was done in mid-May and at the end
by a Project Hope student of June they will bring the
Shannon LeClair Photo last piece in, ending of the
named Brock, it’s a painting
of Newfoundland, which is art auction for this year.
Kinsmen Club receives where Brock is from origi-
nally,” said Corinne Ball, a member of
“Each piece is individual,
one of a kind, and it’s kind of a cool
additional funding for the Project Hope board.
Brock Gale is a Grade 12 transitions
thing to have in your house and a good
way to support the cause,” said Ball.
amphiteatre student at Strathmore High School. With
his painting is a little bio about him, let-
This year the theme for Project Hope’s
annual Gala is ‘Experiencing Hope.’ One
MLA Arno Doerkson presented Doug Taylor, co- ting people know he enjoys gym class- big difference this year is instead of just
ordinator for Kinsmen Park amphitheatre project, es, cooking and spending time with bidding on items, people will be able
with a cheque for the second half of the request-
friends. Gale also likes wrestling, skiing to bid on experiences. The experiences
ed grant funding. They have now received a total
of $75,000 towards this project. The Kinsmen with his brother and working at Co-op. will be things like tickets to Rosebud
will be using the second installment for land- He plans to work full time after school. Theatre, or movie passes or ski passes.
scaping. Ball said they want to keep each The Gala will be taking place on May 13
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo painting showcased in the communi- at the Travelodge.

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LifeStyles
Thought Watch what you Touch
for the Unlike the flu, which is typically bad in the
week winter months, germs are a problem all year
~ long. You’d be surprised where you’ll find germs
just lingering.
Every
miracle
1. Avoid shaking hands… This might seem
impossible for some, but don’t do it if you don’t
begins with need to. Get in the practice of washing your
hands frequently. Get in the practice of washing
a problem. your hands frequently. Wash them with soap
and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Less
than that will not be effective. Always wash
before and after eating, a bathroom visit,
coughing or sneezing, playing with pets or
blowing your nose. A lot of people today are
using anti-bacterial soaps. They are great
for killing bacteria, however they kill the good
bacteria as well. So you shouldn’t use those
products all the time, you need good bacteria to
help your body fight off the bad bacteria.
2. Don’t touch… Avoid touching buttons
when you can. Like a public phone, or a
phone on another desk. Use your sleeve when
pressing the button in the elevator or use your
elbow. When you really think about it, in the
course of only one day we touch hundreds if not
thousands of things. Germs that cause viruses
and bacteria are within our touch everywhere
we go. It’s no wonder people get sick. I know
it’s impossible to go through your day and not
touch anything. But if you are more aware of the
germ environment around you, it can help you
avoid all the unnecessary instances. And keep
your hands away from your face.
Debbie Murray 3. Shopping carts… When you’re doing the
FREE MaRkEt grocery shopping, wipe down the cart handle
Evaluations with an anti-bacterial wipe before touching
it. Many of the supermarkets provide them in
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before you maybe have been sick with a cold or
flu and avoid placing fresh produce items in the
Spaghetti seat area, as that’s where children in diapers sit.
Carbonara 4. Disinfect your desk… The average office
desk has more germs on it than a toilet seat.
1 pound spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil Believe it or not, it’s true! Between the phone,
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1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced so wipe down your desk and everything on in on
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional) 4 eggs a regular basis.
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste 5. Bathroom visits… When you use the
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley 2 tbs grated Parmesan cheese bathroom, always use the first stall. Most
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain well. people use the ones in the middle so they get
Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside. the dirtiest. Never set your purse on the floor in
Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and
drain onto paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; add remaining 1 table-
the stall, the floor in front of the toilet is usually
spoon olive oil, and heat in reused large skillet. Add chopped onion, and cook over dirtier than the toilet itself. Use the hook on
medium heat until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more. the back of the door or hoop the purse handle
Add wine if desired; cook one more minute.
Return cooked bacon to pan; add cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and around your neck.
heat through, adding more olive oil if it seems dry or is sticking together. Add beaten 6. Kitchen/break room… Bathroom and
eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or large fork until eggs are barely set. kitchen sponges/rags, and even cutting boards
Quickly add ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Add salt and pepper
to taste (remember that bacon and Parmesan are very salty). are breeding grounds for germs and bacteria.
Serve immediately with chopped parsley sprinkled on top, Once again more germ prone than a toilet! A
and extra Parmesan cheese.
great way to sterilize a sponge is to put it in the
Do you have a microwave for 2 minutes. Microwaving it for
2 minutes on full power will kill more than 99%
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Letters to the editor

Is the post missing from Canada Post?

To the Editor
Yep it’s Canada post or not post as the case is.
We have our post boxes on Rural Route 1, located
on George Freeman Trail - mail didn’t turn up for three
days a few weeks ago,
Then a sign was taped to the mail boxes saying pick
up your post at the Main Post Office in Strathmore.
They we were told the ground in front of the boxes
was in poor condition and to pick up (their mail) at the
main office in Strathmore. Well at least they put a sign
up this time, this was an improvement.
Yes with the thaw, the ground was muddy. They in- address?
dicated at the post office that they will put some gravel Canada post just put down the gravel to make the
down, (but) obviously with all the snow, this wasn’t access good.
possible. I quote the following “Canada Post is responsible for
Their next solution – ‘lets send a survey out to find snow removal in front of their multi-unit post boxes.”
out the location of up to 30 customers of the post box- We pay for the service - all we want is for Canada
es and then move the post boxes.’ Post to deliver a good service and then maybe even
What!!!!! This would mean having to change all docu- the mail.
mentation. We have trouble getting our mail with the
correct postal code, what will happen when we have to Chris Mitchell
go through the expense and time to change our postal Strathmore

Wheatland Business Women remain active

Roseanne deBeaudrap
Wheatland Business Women
If you’re a member or think-
ing of becoming a member of
the Wheatland Women’s Busi-
ness group and you’re wonder-
ing what we’re up to, let’s get you
caught up.
In February our guest speaker
was Jennifer Brooks, Commu-
nity Economic Development Of-
ficer from Community Futures,
Wild Rose. Jennifer spoke about
financing options and other ser-
vices available to established and
start up businesses. Of special
note was the Go Forth Institute
small business learning sessions
all covered under a fee of $295.
Visit their website for details
about services available or con-
tact their office here in Strath-
more at 403-934-8888 or www.
cfwildrose.ca. Some of our WBW
members have benefitted and are
very appreciative of the assis-
tance received from Community
Futures programs.
Due to the overwhelming suc-
cess of the event last year Wine,
Women & Wisdom will be held
again this September. We are
working to find a speaker who
will inspire the audience to travel
by sharing some of their own ex-
periences and the overall theme
will be an Italian evening. Visit
our website: www.businesswom-
en.ca for details as they become
available.
We had a strong turnout for
the March 8 meeting. The mem-
ber profile was from Nancy Strath
of Bow Bench Retreat. She dis-
cussed benefits of her new facil-
ity and her vision of how it will
be used for conferences, quilting
or scrapbooking days and more.
Guest Speaker, Leslie Pringle,
Eagle Lake RV Resort spoke about
her trip to Africa and the experi-
ence of summiting Kilimanjaro on
New Year’s Eve. As well as this be-
ing a fascinating travelogue Leslie
spoke on the importance of hav-
ing a vision and setting goals. Her
presentation ended with ques-
tions from the floor which added
even more dimension about the
meaning of such a trip.
Marcy Field of Mountain Lion
Leadership Inc. and Lori Thomp-
son of Inner Equine will be our
members representing WBW at
the upcoming Alberta Women En-
trepreneurs Conference. They will
present an overview of the con-
ference and what they learned at
the May 10 Meeting.
At our next meeting, April 12,
our guest speaker is Lisa East-
wood who is a business organiz-
er and will be sure to have won-
derful tips for many of us. We will
also be holding elections and for
attendees who wish to partici-
pate there will be an opportunity
to start on vision boards to en-
courage us in setting and work-
ing towards accomplishing our
goals.
Please join us at Rocky and El-
lie’s Cafe, Tuesday, April 12. Net-
work and have breakfast from
8-8:30 a.m. before we begin our
business matters and enjoy our
speaker from 9-10 a.m. Your first
meeting is complimentary; if you
are dropping in for a second time
the fee is $15 or you may choose
to become a member and enjoy
several benefits.

Province to target speeders

rcmp
The month of April will again
see Alberta RCMP and their road
safety partners enhancing their
enforcement efforts to reduce
the harm caused by motorists
disobeying speed limits through-
out the Province of Alberta.
The ultimate goal of April’s
speed enforcement campaign is
to increase the number of peo-
ple obeying the speed limit on
Provincial roadways.
What does the maximum
speed limit mean?
Posted speed limits are the
maximum speeds permitted if
conditions are favorable.
Research and fatal collision
investigations throughout the
Province have shown that three
out of every ten fatal crashes, or
30 per cent, involves driving at a
speed unsafe for the prevailing
Drumheller RCMP Detachment
says “This is about getting to
your destination safely. Speed
limits save lives everyday - may-
be today it’s yours or someone
you care about. By the time you
realize you’re going too fast, it
may be too late. Remember the
faster you go, the longer it takes
to stop and the harder you hit.”
The RCMP is asking motorists
to keep the following in mind
before they head out onto Al-
berta roadways :
• The speed limit in both ur-
ban and rural school zones is 30
km/h and is in effect on school
days from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless other
times are posted by the munici-
pality.
• The speed limit in a play-
ground zone is 30 km/h and is
in effect from 8:30 a.m. to one
km/h, or less if the posted speed
is lower, when passing emer-
gency vehicles or tow trucks
stopped with their lights flash-
ing. Fines for speeding in these
areas will be double the regular
amount.
• In construction zones, mo-
torists must observe the posted
speed. When workers are pres-
ent, fines for speeding in these
areas will be doubled.
Everyday in the Province of
Alberta RCMP members see evi-
dence that shows driving too fast
does not allow drivers enough
time to react to traffic signals
such as red lights or stop signs,
or other potential hazards that
may be present, like children
darting into traffic. By increas-
ing our public education and
enforcement efforts, the RCMP
aims to make Alberta’s roadways
safer for everyone.

TIMES
road conditions. hour after sunset. “Dedicated to Improving Pub-
S/Sgt. Art Hopkins of the • Motorists must slow to 60 lic Safety on our Roadways”

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It may officially be spring, but appears as if Mother Nature is playing tricks on us. A snowstorm blew
through, beginning late April 1, making some roads nearly impassable.
Students provide those in need with everyday necessities
As part of a good works project, Miss Christensen’s Grade 4/5 class were proud to present the Calgary Mustard Seed with over
30 Homes in a Bag. The Home in a Bag program reaches out to those who live on the streets and are not ready to approach
anyone for help. The volunteers hit the streets as part of an outreach, to form trust with those who are in need and to hand out
necessities such as clean socks, shampoo, gloves, and a variety of other items. This program has been in effect for 10 years now
and successfully draws people, who might not have come to find shelter from strangers, to the shelter. The downtown location
sees over 600 people a day.
Rosebud opens new mercantile, new season
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
It took nearly a decade, but Rosebud
Centre was finally able to open their
door, just in time for the 2011 season.
The centre saw an expansion to Rosebud
Theatre’s Mercantile dining room, allow-
ing an extra 10,000 square feet of dining,
shopping and meeting space.
“The architectural design of the Rose-
bud Mercantile, in an old-time bank and
livery stable theme, is keeping with the
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unique heritage values of the hamlet of
Rosebud,” said Bob Davis, Rosebud The-
atre’s Executive Director.
“The facility will be an integral part of
Rosebud’s renowned dining and theatre
experience, the revenues of which help
support the education and training of
theatre artists from across Canada.”
Some of the areas are built with timber
over 130 years old and saved from the
CPR railway.
“It’s kind of nice that it’s been brought
back to life,” said Davis.
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Spring????
Clearly some residents of Strathmore find it hard to believe it’s spring with all the snow that keeps
coming.
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Selling flowers
for a good cause
Jessie Greydanus (l), and Rita Sweere volunteered their time to help sell
daffodils during Daffodil Days at No Frills on April 1. The flowers were
selling for $6 per bundle, with 10 in a bundle. The money raised from
the two-day event will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Shannon LeClair Photo
It began as a five million dollar project,
with coordinators raising four million
before construction even began. In late
August 2010, Encana donated another
$150,000 to help with the project, do-
nating $350,000 overall. The new centre
provides a space for weddings and large
gatherings. On March 25, opening night,
one woman was already upstairs setting
up for her daughters wedding.
The new dining area allows everyone
to be seated at once for dinner, instead
of having a line up of guests waiting. The
official grand opening for the new centre
Opening night for the new season at Rosebud
will take place some time in May.
Theatre, started with a little bit of a hitch, which
March 25 also marked opening night
for the new season at Rosebud Theatre,
the crowd quickly forgot as they became en-
grossed in the lives of the McDonald family.
and the first play of the season, ‘A Bright Photo Courtesy of Morris Ertman
Particular Star.’ The play, written by Artis-
tic Director of Pacific Theatre in Vancou-
ver and playwright Ron Reed, is the story
“Wonderful performances. Lilia was
absolutely radiant. There was no trouble
of 19th century writer George McDonald seeing in her the same rising star that
and his family, who inspired J.R.R Tolk- Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll and others
ien and C.S Lewis. also saw. I loved Mark Twain’s brilliantly
“Everything that is known about Lilia dry wit, Octavia Hill’s wonderful enthu-
MacDonald, and the MacDonald family siasm and support for Lilia and Jenny.
theatricals in general, is represented in Jenny’s friendship for Lilia was wonder-
the play,” said Reed, who was in atten- ful, especially once it became more com-
dance for opening night. plicated in Act Two,” said Reed.
The script was first developed at the “George and Louisa MacDonald, Lilia’s
Lamb’s Players Writers Week in San Di- parents, were beautifully paired (it’s) not
ego, and premiered as an Emerging Art- hard to believe they’re a married couple
ist Showcase, as part of Pacific Theatre’s offstage as well. George with all the im-
mainstage season in 2006. It also had a petuosity and enthusiasm of an over-
subsequent college production in Geor- grown boy, Louisa embodying both the
gia in 2008. The story fits with all the tenderness of a loving mother and the
known details of Lilia’s theatrical life, toughness of a sergeant.”
her relationships with Mark Twain, Lewis Reed continued on to say there were
Carroll, Octavia Hill, Kate Terry, Charles many more highlights in all of the actors’
Granet de la Rue and, of course, her fam- performances, that it was a wonderfully
ily, though the timeline is compressed. varied and committed cast that were a
The sometimes-dry humour scattered pleasure to watch. ‘A Bright Particular
throughout the play had the audience Star’ will be on the Rosebud Stage until
laughing, all the while falling in love
with Lilia and her plight.
May 14, and is a wonderful way to spend
an evening.
 April 8, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 9

Local musician wows audience

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Fifteen-year-old Kirstyn
Johnson stunned audience
members who were waiting
to see blues musician Steve
Pineo perform at the Trav-
elodge on April 1. Johnson
was one of the opening acts
for the night, bringing with
her Andrew Pringle on gui-
tar. Johnson and Pringle are
both Holy Cross Collegiate
students.
“She’s good. It was a plea-
sure,” said Doreen Cooper,
an audience member.
After Johnson finished
singing her first song of the
night, there was stunned si-
lence before applause filled
the room. Johnson plays the
piano as well, and when she
was three-years-old she won
her first musical competition
in Brooks. Johnson writes
many of the songs she sings,
though she also does covers.
A member of the musical arts
society brought up the guitar
which was being given away
as a door prize for Johnson
to sign when she was done
her set.
“That’s the first thing I
have ever autographed that’s
being given away. I always
practice my autograph, just
in case,” said Johnson.
The group at the Travelo-
dge was one of the largest
she has ever played for, but
no one could tell from her
poise at the piano. While ev-
eryone agrees she is some-
one to keep an eye on, John-
son is not letting it go to her
head.
“I want to get a good ed- Fifteen-year-old Kirstyn Johnson left the crowd speechless once she began
Going once…
singing as one of the opening acts for Steve Pineo. Johnson, and her guitar- The Strathmore Lions club held their annual
ucation before I really start
ist Andrew Pringle, are both Strathmore residents and Holy Cross Collegiate fundraising silent auction last Saturday night.
going into music,” said John- Despite the winter storm the civic center was
students.
son. Shannon LeClair Photo
packed full of dinner guests. This is the Lions
“My piano teacher actually major fundraiser for the year, it consisted of a
plays for George Canyon, is also a baseball player, tinuing to focus on her mu- silent auction and live auction.
and he’s got a good foot in who was good enough to sic career. For those who
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
the music industry I think, be picked to compete in the didn’t get a chance to see
so he’s waiting until I am a Peewee Western Canadian her perform in person, go to
seasoned enough musician Softball Championships this YouTube and look for Kirto-
to get me started.” past summer. Johnson said Birto. There people can find
Not only is she already a she plans to play ball again videos of some of her cover
talented musician, Johnson this summer, while still con- songs.

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Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
A unique, grassroots movement is
sweeping through parts of rural Al-
berta, with the main focus on trying to
bring people back to the Special Areas.
The Special Areas consist of five mil-
lion acres in southeast Alberta, bound
by Consort (north), Hanna (west), Sas-
R2R is highlighting the fact that high
speed internet is available through the
entire region, and that people can run
their businesses basically from any-
where in the world now
“We’re focused on young people, but
young families are our real target, or
people thinking about having a family.
So we’ve been targeting 21 to 45,” said
Dick.
Dick further explained that Wheatland
County and Strathmore, because of the
high percentage of commuters, would
see changes if R2R were implemented nOw Offers
into the area.
“More dollars would be spent with
your local businesses because many of
those commuters would be able to work
full
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from home, or open satellite offices that
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year and is a youth retention and at-
traction 2.0 program, designed to reach
people aged 21 to 45.
“So our focus and emphasis is using
social media and technology to connect
with young people that have left our
and be thinking about making changes
in their life.
“While our focus is bringing and keep-
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At 1:40 a.m. on March 22 a fire

National
Scrapbook Day
Manny Everett
Times Contributor
National Scrapbook Day is a day when
ladies get together to “scraplift, scrapstick,
scrapstamp and have a scraptacular” fun
time.
Creative Memories (a scrapbooking
company) started this event a number of
years ago and people all over the country
gather to make beautiful pages of memo-
ries together usually sometime in April or
May.
Photo albums from the past have noth-
ing on this new “hobby”. There is a lot
of cutting and pasting for the diehards of
the groups; and for the more savvy, the
computer age of digital scrapbooking is
all the rage. It is amazing to see all the
paraphernalia, papers, stickers, and spe-
cial machinery that cut things out without
picking up a pair of scissors. People can
buy paper and actually match it to what-
ever their projects call for from companies
like Creative Memories, Stampin’ Up and
Close To My Heart as well as bigger stores
that carry hobby supplies in the city.
Traci Rasmussen, from Standard started
working for Creative Memories over a de-
cade ago, and this year marks her thir-
teenth year hosting this weekend event.
The 13th annual National Scrapbook Day took
place in the Standard Community Hall on April 2
and 3, approximately 20 women took part in the
weekend.
Manny Everett Photo
Rasmussen also holds an event called
“Croptoberfest” on a weekend in the fall.
Many of the same ladies come out year af-
ter year and have watched the techniques
develop and change over the years. The
scrapbooking industry has really grown
in Standard as Rasmussen also makes ar-
rangements in January and February for
2-3 weekend-long getaways at a bed and
breakfast called North Bow Lodge just
outside of Carseland.
Despite the inclement spring storm,
Standard Community Hall had just over
20 ladies brave the roads last weekend to
scrapbook for two whole days.
The women gathered had a lot of fun
and through their combined efforts, over
200 pages of scrapbooking were com-
pleted.
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SHS students speak out
Jenna Campbell
Times Junior Reporter
The second annual Designing and
Learning for Tomorrow: A Speak Out Fo-
rum was held in Carbon, AB, this past
Friday, April 1. Several schools within
the Golden Hills School Division were
in attendance, including thirteen stu-
dents from Strathmore High School. The
students at the event were able to voice
what they thought was working, what
was not working, and what is needed
to be done in order to create positive
changes throughout the Golden Hills
School Division.
The day was filled with several games
and group activities, all encouraging the
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enough years to know that it skews the
opportunity for other students to express
that they learn and present their ideas in
different ways. McBeth also believes that
if the school division wanted to sample
the kids learning in certain areas of the
curriculum on a broad scale, they could
do so, but not necessarily turn that into
a mark.
“Teachers as well have issues with
the weight of the diploma exams,” said
McBeth. “They only measure a certain
amount of learning and we know there
are problems with that. When we create
things like standardized tests, it is almost
like we’re afraid the kids aren’t learning
and afraid that the teachers aren’t teach-
ing. The teachers end up teaching for

Customer Appreciation
students to come together with their dif- the test and the kids work to get a mark
ferent insights and give feedback to the on the test. That’s not really the heart of
GHSD in how it could improve itself as a learning. The heart of learning comes

system. The superintendent of the GHSD,
Dianne McBeth, made it clear that the in-
formation that was being gathered from
the students was extremely important
and will impact how the school division
decides to use their resources and fund-
ing.
“Students might not see their exact
wording in the education plan, but we
look for the really big themes (that were
discussed in the forum),” said McBeth.
One of the larger themes that was dis-
cussed throughout the day was a strong
emphasis on how all students vary in
their learning styles. The students felt
that having their knowledge assessed in a
course based upon a single standardized
test was not a true reflection of what that
student may have learned throughout the
entire course. The provincial diploma ex-
ams which account for fifty percent of a
student’s mark, may appeal to one type
of learner but does not fairly reflect all.
McBeth believes that the school system
has been doing standardized tests for
Week!!!
from the deep desire to know.”
GHSD hopes to take a new direction
with understanding that the purpose of
kids learning is not to become ‘walking
encyclopaedias,’ because the information
is so readily available to them. GHSD
First 125 customers
get 4 soup Bowls
April
hopes to focus on different ‘survival
skills’, such as problem solving, work-
ing together, skills in written and verbal Free!!! 8-14,
communication, the ability to analyze
and show curiosity and imagination.
According to McBeth, for change to be
Spend $50 and get a full
Rack of our “Fall Off the Bone”
2011
occur, the Minister of Alberta Education,
Dave Hancock must hear the concerns Back Ribs for $10.99.
from the students themselves. Rather Save $4!!!
than complaining amongst one another,
students need to speak up and demand
change from the decision makers.
strathmore & chestermere
Following the forum, SHS student m&m locations only.
www.mmmeatshops.ca
Franquie Corallini strongly hopes that
the GHSD got the ‘direct message.’
“I hope that they start prepping kids
(for the future),” said Corallini. “It’s dis-
couraging what’s going on right now -
discouraging.”
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What’s
Happening?
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall
rentals, darts and crib, please call
403.934.5119
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491
meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore
Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at
7 pm. New Members welcome.
Call Greg 403-888-6155.
MOPS
(Mother’s Of Preschoolers)
meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays 9:30am
– 11:30am at the Strathmore Alliance
Church.
Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6.
For more information call Jennifer at
403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup,
meets every Thursday at 9:30 - 11:30 am.
in the Strathmore United Church
Basement. For more information call
Tammy at 403-983-7284 or
Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child
Strathmore District Health
Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday of
the month @ 1:30 pm, (excluding July &
August). Lower level Conference Room at
the Strathmore Hospital. New members
welcome. For more info please call 403-
934-4436
Strathmore & District Chamber
of Commerce
meets the third Monday of the month @
7:00 p.m. All members welcome.
Check web page for meeting
location. For more information
call 403-901-3175 or
www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com.
Come Fly With Us
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. Meet
Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue build-
ing and Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys
& Girls welcome between 12 & 19 years.
Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796
for more information.
HIV Edmonton
providing support, education and advo-
cacy for those infected with, affected by or
at risk of HIV and AIDS for 25 years.
Go to www.hivedmonton.com or call toll
free 1.877.388.5742
The Hope Bridges Society
Board meetings held the third Tuesday
of each month at 7 p.m. at #3-236-3rd.
Avenue. Please visit our website at
www.hopebridges.ca or contact us at
info@hopebridges.ca.
Meals on Wheels
is available in Strathmore. For information
or to obtain this service please contact
Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335.
Personalized. Natural. Confident
Wade Klimpke DD
115 - 2ND AVE, STRATHMORE - ACROSS FROM JOYLAND THEATRE. CONVENIENT PARKING
What’s happening is a free weekly community calendar.
if you are a non-profit group and have a special event you would like to promote, please email your information to
tracey@strathmoretimes.com or call 403-934-5589 or fax 403-934-5546 and we will include your information on this
weekly Community page. Due to space restrictions, please keep information to a minimum.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group
at the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group
This is an opportunity for caregivers to find
support and benefit from interaction with
others in a similar situation. For more
information or to register call Amy Yaneza
at 403-361-7176.
Sunday School for All Ages:
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities for ages
3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings.
All are Welcome! For more information
please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or
call the Church Office at 403-934-2374.
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife
Association (Your local fish & game club).
Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month,
7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at
403-934-4388 for more information.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch.
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each
Month. Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
Strathmore Lions Club
meets the first and third Thursday at the
Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month. Tours,
guest speakers, workshops and much more
included in a membership.
$20 single, $30 family.
For more information visit www.strath-
morecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Want to Lose Those Unwanted Pounds??
Need support to reach your goal? We are
here for you! We meet every Thursday at
6:30 pm @the Anglican Church.
Contact Melissa @
403-901-1566 or Lynne @ 403-934-4359
to join our journey to a fitter you.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Attention all infants – remind your parents
to register your birth so a tree can be
planted commemorating your birth in the
Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest
in Strathmore. Registration Forms are
available at the Town office, Chinook
Credit Union and Health Unit. (
A Communities in Bloom Project)
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53
meets the first Monday of each Month at
7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038.
Website: www.strathmore53.com
“The focus is on you!”
FREE CONSuLTATIONS
403-901-0440
www. mybite .ca
Adult Competitive Volleyball
at Crowther Memorial Junior High in the
gym every Wednesday from 7-9 pm
Contact is Lavern Lein 403-934-4646.
Strathmore Regional Victim Services
Society needs community members
to be Advocates (volunteers).
lunch and take home a second portion. Cost is $5.00 per session from
Training is provided. Contact
Victim Services through the RCMP
Detachment at 403-934-6552
Strathmore Homeschool Familes.
Any Strathmore and Area familes that
are homeschooling are invited to join
our Yahoo Group. groups.
yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Healing Rooms,
open for prayer Mondays from 7 to 9 pm.
at the Harvest Healing Centre at
115A-3rd. Avenue in Strathmore.
Everyone is Welcome.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
We’re a Pentecostal Bible based
family church that has something for all
ages. Call 934-2225 or visit
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Wild Rose Career & Employment Services
- Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB,
every Tuesday from 9 to noon.
A Career Counsellor will share tips and
tools to assist in your job search.
Please call 403-934-6488 or drop by
101, 331-3rd. Avenue.
Bring your lunch and join us for a Small
Business Brown Bag presentation at
Community Futures Wild Rose on
Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to
1 pm. Weekly Topics.
Kidz 1st Network Parent Link Centre,
We offer programs for children (0 – 6 yrs.)
and their parents (caregivers)
Strathmore Programs
Stay & Play - Mon. 10- 12,
Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 and 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Tot’s Time - Continuing Care Facility Mon. 1- 2
Let’s Grow Together- Thurs. 10-12
Sing and Play -Fri. 1-3
Rockyford - Let’s Grow Together- Mon.
10:00-11:30
Nightingale - Encouraging Development
through Play - 10:00-11:30
Standard - Sing and Play - Friday- 10:00-11:30
Cluny- Let’s Grow Together - Thurs. 10:00-
11:30
All Programs are free. Please call
983-0016 ext.3 for program details.
School. Tournament will be followed by a prime rib dinner, entertain-
ment, silent auction, and prizes for everyone - regardless of golf skill!
April 8, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 13
Mark Your Calendars for these
Upcoming
Special Events....
Cooking TogeTher Program
is a social get together for those 55+ to prepare and have a group
10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays ~ April 8, April 29, May 6, May 27,
June 3. To register call Betty-Anne, Volunteer Coordinator with Bridg-
ing the Gap at (403) 901-7811.
TasTy, healThy & BudgeT Friendly Program
is a social get together for those who want to learn and exchange
information with Greta Kubis, Community Nutritionist. Sessions are
from 1 to 2 pm on Fridays ~ April 8 - Reading Labels,
May 6 - Meal Planning,
June 3 - Weight Management with Medications.
Sessions are FREE, but pre-register by calling
Growing Families Society at (403) 361-7216.
sTraThmore & disTriCT minor
Ball assoCiaTion
AGM and final Registration Monday, April 11 at 7 pm
at the Strathmore Civic Centre.
roCkyFord horse CluB
General Meeting & Registration
Thursday, 14 April, 2011 at 7pm
Rockyford Community Centre Meeting Room (beside Library)
sTraThmore uniTed ChurCh ThriFT sale
April 14 & 15 - 9:00am – 8:00pm and
April 16 - 9:00am – 1:00pm. Call 403-934-3264
or 403-934-3118 for information.
sTraThmore minor hoCkey agm
Friday, April 15 at 7 pm
at upstairs at the Strathmore Family Centre (Arena).
sTraThmore & area moPs Toy swaP ‘n sale
Toys* Baby Equipment* Kid’s Stuff. Saturday, April 16, 2011
10 am-2 pm Westmount School Gym (220 Wheatland Trail).
For more info, to rent a table - $25, or to donate gently used toys to
the MOPS table, please call Jen Neufeld at 934-5799
Band wars
Strathmore Civic Centre, Saturday April 23. Tickets are $10.
Doors at 5:00, show starts at 5:30. Call 403-589-8908 for info.
sTraThmore’s FirsT annual PeT eXPo
Saturday, April 30, 2011. Civic Centre 120 Brent Blvd., Strathmore
10 am to 3 pm Everyone Welcome.
sTraThmore high sChool
ParenTs sPonsored grad BanqueT
is looking for Grade 11 Parent Volunteers to help during dinner
on May 28. Please contact Janet at 403-934-3517
or email at jbarbeau@telus.net if you’re interested.
sTraThmore monTessori soCieTy’s
4Th annual ChariTy golF TournamenT
June 4 at Speargrass Golf Course. Proceeds directly benefit the
children in the Public Alternative Montessori Program at Wheatland
For more information please contact Trina Lloyd at 403-901-0516.
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Strathmore & area 24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE

"The Sign of experience"

www.aztecrealestate.ca 403-934-5533
feature property - call la shaun call sheila beautiful executive call robert & tamara call ron why rent?
home! $539,900 excellent starter opportunity

Robert Desjardins Over 4000sq ft in total this Home 3 bedroom home and double

has everything! 5 Bedrooms,
403-934-5533 3 baths, Huge Kitchen and eating
area, seperate dining room, 2 family
rooms, living room, hardwood,
infloor heat, airconditioning,
triple car garage, security rollco
blinds and so much more!
$100,000
garage on a huge lot near
downtown and schools.
New paint and upgrades to look
very attractive. New hot water tank,
laminate flooring, bathroom vanity
and kitchen counter top
Large garden area. ONLY $209,900
mls c3454573 mls c3460115 Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097

mls c3467410
call sheila fabulous feature property - call robert & tamara call ron
perfect home in everyway immaculate 27 acres
townhouse! ted now $199,000!
$357,500! $239,900
ad jus Raw land ready to develop
ce
This newly painted 1221 sq ft into country acreage.
Fully finished. Backs to greenspace. 2+3 home is perfect and waiting
just for you! 3 bdr, 2 1/2 baths, pri Paved access. Gas revenue
bedrooms plus den. 3 full bath. Main floor all appliances, fully finished, Good building sites
Cal Ron Kaechele
garage, etc, and located near
laundry. Bright walkout to landscaped yard. mls c3459854 mls c3436129
Keith Garrioch schools, shopping and parks. 403-934-1097

403-333-8411 call la shaun call sheila $269,900 call nonie

alot of home for
$249,900

sold
Immaculate 3bdr home in a quiet
mls c3456605
$244,900! culdesac! Over 1400 sq ft on a pie
shaped lot this home features oak
huge yard in aspen $374,900 WOW - 3 BEDROOMS
Fully finished. End unit, cabinets, loads of counter space, 3 BATHROOMS
large fenced yard. 3+1 kitchen open to living area leading • Cathedral Ceilings and Large Windows HARDWOOD FLOORS
bedrooms. 2 full, 2 half out onto newly painted deck.
NEW CUPBOARDS
baths. Well maintained
Large master bedroom, 2 full baths • Huge Yard and Deck...RV Parking FRESHLY PAINTED
and 2 half baths, den, single car
mls c3463280 home. garage, etc You must see this one! • 3+1 Bedrooms/Heated Garage BACKING ONTO GREEN

call la shaun call Jim or Jody cambrille cutie call robert & tamara call nonie
fully developed totally
$304,900 $119,900 $295,900

sold
renovated $329,900!
Oversize heated garage and 2 + 1 Bedrms. Gorgeous • 1,455 sq ft
room for RV. 3+2 bedrooms, Upgrades. Dream 3 BEDROOMS
La Shaun Andrews 3 full baths, beautiful mature Kitchen. Oak, Granite,
of living space!
• Newer appliances. 2 BATHROOMS
OPEN DESIGN
403-850-4593 lot with trees. Loads of room!
Come see for yourself!
Hardwood. Fresh Paint,
Fully Developed. Double
• 3 large bedrooms.
• Lots of natural light. FIREPLACE
mls c3462058 $329,900! Garage, Big Yard. mls c3412616 • Backs onto canal. MAPLE KITCHEN

call la shaun affordable condos,

parking, yard $170,900!
call Jim or Jody stop renting
$164,900
call robert & tamara
land near call nonie
$209,900
Abe Fehr Condos 2 bedroom,
2 baths, 6 appliances! perfect for Cheaper then Rent. chestermere ADULT LIVING- MAIN FLOOR
TITLED PARKING
first time buyers or looking to 3 Bedrms, 2 full Baths. • 5.93+/- Acres VALUE PLUS WITH
down size! Walking distance to all Huge Kitchen!!
your needs, shopping, parks, etc. • Good Well UPGRADED FLOORING
Why rent when you can own, Tons of cupboard space. FIREPLACE
come see for yourself! Gorgeous Private Deck • Great Building 2 BEDROOMS
mls c3451266 Starting at $170,900! Huge Landscaped Lot. mls c3468312 Sites 2 BATHROOMS

Sheila Bassen call la shaun fully developed call Jim or Jody call robert & tamara call nonie
403-361-0390
with walkout
$339,900!
gorgeous condo!
$219,900
gated community
$129,500
$327,700
2 Bedrm + 2 Baths. 5 BEDROOMS
3+1 bedrooms. 3 full baths. • 22x24 Detached Garage
1284 Sq Ft. Main Floor unit FULLY DEVELOPED DOWN
Open concept with • 1216 Sq Ft
upgrades. Mother-in-law Den and Heated Sun Room. BAMBOO HARDWOODS
of Living space VAULTED CEILINGS
suite potential. Infloor heat, Fresh Paint Thru out!
underground sprinklers • Beautifully Maintained OVERSIZED ATT GARAGE
Underground Parking
mls c3456448 and more. Adult Living!!
• Enjoy Full Deck plus Patio HOT TUB.........

call la shaun fully finished

up & down
feature property - call Jim or Jody call robert & tamara
$289,900
call nonie
$339,000
$189,900! DARE TO COMPARE
• Huge Lot... 75x160
Well maintained home, • Terrific Downtown THIS 5 BEDROOM
2+2 bedrooms, 2 full Location Zoned R3 HOME
Jim Buckle baths, open concept, all • 4 Bedroom Home BACKING ONTO LARGE
403-325-7347 mls c3462464 on 3 lots, totally fenced! mls c3465345 with Full Basement GREENSPACE !!!

feature property - call la shaun big bang for your buck! call ron beeeutiful house call nonie
This 2 story home shows like a $539,000
$139,900 dream. Tastefully decorated, new
S/S appliances. Newer oversized
OVER 2800 SQ FT
Short drive to Rockyford. Terrific 2 Bedrm, 2 Bath double garage with heat. New OF UPGRADES
shingles, new hot water tank, BACKING ONTO
Loads of Upgrades. Over 1100 Sq Ft. new flooring. New counter top GREENSPACE
Attached Garage, RV Parking and kitchen fixtures. A price to
FULL WALKOUT
make you smile $214,900.
Perfect place to raise your Kids Cal Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 BASEMENT
mls c3466776
call nicole call ron call nonie
$174,900
perfect family home sweet home!
Jody Buckle 3 acres, fully fenced, home, home Incredible bilevel with five

3 car garage $379,900! ENOURMOUS LOT BACKING

bedrooms. Neat as a pin
RENOVATED WITH
403-560-2652 Easy communte to Calgary & Strathmore. ONTO GREENSPACE
Features finished basement, new
windows and much more. HARDWOODS
THREE BEDROOM, Large lot with RV parking. NEW CUPBOARDS
3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open concept with large family THREE BATH No maintenance on deck or OPEN DESIGN
room. Fenced & cross fenced. Horse shelters. CALIFORNIA CLOSETS exterior. $344,900 DETACHED GARAGE
Oversize triple garage. mls c3464526 $349,000 mls c3462987 Cal Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 PIE SHAPED LOT

call la shaun fully developed across feature property - call chantale call ron call nonie
bargain price
from strathmore lake!
$434,900!
Open concept with vaulted
$79,900 $145,900
Fixer upper bungalow
ceilings over 1566 sq ft on the
main level with fully finished
2 bedrooms. Large lot and
large garage. Good rental
RENTING ???
basement. 5 bedrooms, 3 bath,
2 fireplaces, upgrades throughout,
property or first time buyer. WHY ???
Cal Ron Kaechele
the list goes on!
Nicole Cordes mls c3461194 Ready for a new family.
403-934-1097

403-901-5855 call la shaun mls c3451768 call ron call nonie

landscaped, fully
finished, best lot enormous lot $239,900
$364,900! adult living at it's finest! Partially remodelled two
storey house
BE THE FIRST
Backs to golf course.
OWNERS
Upgrades, hardwood, Top floor end unit with SW view Single detached garage
Fully fenced ALL THE UPGRADES
granite. Large oversize
garage. Massive deck 2 Bed 2 Bath and Den Priced for sale - $149,000 OPEN DESIGN
up & down. Bonus Cal Ron Kaechele
mls c3464887 package to buyer. 2 Heated Parking Stalls • Solarium 403-934-1097 WALKOUT

call la shaun why rent! call chantale call ron backs on to lake feature property - call nonie
affordable $124,900 Beautiful 2 bedroom condo in

living $47,000!
Tamara Desjardins Show of owners pride. This home
403-934-5533
is freshly painted throughout.
A pleasure to show! Bright and
spacious, 2 bedroom, 2 baths,
fenced yard and parking pad
mls c3450472 for 2!
Just listed
Strathmore Lakes Estates. Walk
Gated Community, out to patio, large deck with
Overlooking Soccerfield gas BBQ hookup. All appliances.
Fully developed basement with
Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 Bath,
gas stove, additional two
Open Concept, Vaulted bedrooms. Large family room.
Vacant - take fast possession
Ceilings, Covered Deck, $279,000
mls c346562 Immaculate Condition! Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097

call la shaun call robert & tamara cozy bungalow call ron
new Just on the market $139,900
virtually perfect
$17,000! • 3 lots and Good Well
• Commuting Distance
2.63 acres - house, shop, garage, guest cabin $85,000
A river runs by it. Trees and hills encompass it
6 lots in Hamlet of Chancellor. to Calgary
• 2 or 3 Bedrooms and
Sprinkler system waters it. Shop business could sustain it LARGE CORNER LOT
Good for shop or garage. Heated Workshop
Hot water boiler heats it. $475,000 buys it
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
IDEAL LOCATION
Debbie Enslen
403-852-5923 # 1 0 6 - 3 0 4 3 r d A v e n u e, S t r a t h m o r e, A l b e r t a T1P 1Z1
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AZTEC IS GIVING IT BACK!

A portion of the proceeds earned from each transaction by Aztec and our team of professionals
will be donated to local charities. A local Real Estate Company giving back to the community
"The Sign of experience" that has supported us throughout the years.

call Shauna call lorna call lorna

feature property - debbie perfect for
extended family - views, trees!
67.09
$321,900
Spacious 1370 sq.ft. home
4.22 acres acres Nonie Hall
with M.I.L. suite
3+1 bedrooms, 3 full baths.
$199,000 West of Strathmore. 403-934-3382
Pole shed. Road to be
Professionally developed
40 gal well. constructed.
suite. Centrally located with
large back yard. 1/2 mile to pavement. Industrial Parcels.

MlS c3464541 feature property - call lorna call lorna

call Shauna immaculate adult don't miss out!
owner motivated! living- $259,900 $399,000!
price reduced $154,900 Located in Parklane Place brand new
Walking distance to bungalow
Immaculate, tastefully decorated condo. 1720 sq ft new
downtown. 1138 sq.ft.,
Why rent when you can own! Corner fireplace, 1 bedroom + den bungalow.
bungalow style, 2bdrms, oak cabinets, all appliances Bright, spacious & Maple throughout.
including washer/dryer included. immaculate! Hardwoods.
Chantale Hill
call debbie
$244,900
call Shauna home to be call lorna you may never 403-325-3860
moved - see this again!
This 2 Storey has a
its all here! $349,900
Executive 1915 2 1/2 storey
$99,500 home. Multi color hardwoods.
total of 4 bedrooms 1440 sq.ft. mobile 4 bedrooms on second floor.
2 bedrooms or bonus area on
& 4 bathrooms! home. Built in 2006
Immaculate inside 3 bdrms, 2 full baths
Loads of oak. 5 bdrms, 3 baths. third. 12.4 treed beautiful acres
in park like setting.
MlS c3463280 and out. 12'x54' deck included Cambridge Glen location. Irrigation, good well and so
much to offer! $599,900

call debbie call Shauna country charm call lorna $419,900 call lorna
walK out, quiet
cul-de-sac $369,900 4.77 acres near brand new
3 acres south Langdon. bungalow
Fully developed, of Eagle Lake $349,900
in floor heat, Immaculate bungalow
1400 sq ft
Over 1400 sq ft.
Ron Kaechele
bungalow. Double
1128 sq ft. All 3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths
Fenced & cross fenced & single garage. View of the country. 403-934-1097
MlS c3456448 for $339,900. for horses Mountain views. Hardwoods.

call debbie call Shauna call lorna call lorna

$89,000 upgraded condo hay horse main floor

c/s
Double oversize (24x24) $195,000 lovers! lambert
heated garage, large
3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths
$689,444 $173,000
corner lot, interior 9.65 acres. Minutes to
Granite countertops, Large unit.
renovations started... Langdon. 10 minutes to
glass tile backsplash Walk in shower.
lots of potential. New flooring & plumbing fixtures
Calgary. Riding arena
Located in quiet with lighting. Great kitchen.
MlS c3465612 Located across from park
community of Mossleigh 5 stall barn ++ South patio.

call debbie moving to feature property - call lorna call lorna call lorna rambling Paul Kautz

sold
calgary? bungalow
Cute Cosy and lovingly cared for 120 acres! $624,900 403-875-4166
$289,900!
with room for growing family. Great GORGEOUS MAILLOT
access to Deerfoot. Quiet location HOME. OVER 1840 SQ. FT.
that features full bsmt NEARLY COMPLETE
development, updated fixtures,
freshly painted,total of 4 bedrooms Hiway frontage. Cultivated land. BSMT. PRESTIGOUS
RAINBOW FALLS
MlS c3464215 and an over sized double garage.
Priced to sell at 299.900.00 Surface rights income. CHESTERMERE.
sellers bonus to new owner
call debbie price reduced! $137,500 call lorna brand new bungalow, call lorna
just listed!

sold
owner motivated! view of countryside
Seller will pay six months of pad rental to
Stainless Appliances, Infloor
Heat, Granite, Marble, help your move go easily! this beautiful
$351,900 $349,000
2 large bedrooms, 2
Bamboo Flooring, Custom
Cabinets, Skylight, 2006 home is a steal at that price! full baths and over Raised bungalow.
Bungalow, 1450 sq ft,
3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1400 sq ft of 1400 sq ft.
Heated Garage.... development,
open concept and backs onto park! Hardwoods.
MlS c3440756
$399,900.00 who could ask
for more. Call Debbie to
Perfect home to start the new year!
upgrades throughout. Hillview location. Ryan Kautz
view this property. MLS C3450431
403-875-1170
feature property - call ryan call lorna call lorna call lorna
46.56 brand new gift & florist
shop!
uc ed acres $352,900
1420 sq ft $94,900
red Adjacent to
Carseland.
bungalow,
3 bedrooms,
Includes all
giftware
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The Wheatland Chiefs won the SCAHL Championship March 31 after a 4-3 win in Game
4 of the best-of-five series.
Photo Courtesy of Joy Muenchrath

The Wheatland Chiefs AA midget team celebrated their regular season and playoff cham-
pionship April 1 during the Wheatland Athletic Association Awards Banquet. The Chiefs
claimed the playoff championship the night before in Vulcan, when they defeated the
Foothills Bisons.
Mario Prusina Photo

The Wheatland Kings (top photo) capped off a successful sea-

son when they hosted their annual awards banquets April 2 at
Chiefs win SCAHL championship!
the Strathmore Golf Club. (Left Photo) Kings head coach and Mario Prusina exchanged late tallies.
general manager Doug Murphy (left) presented Lucas Ford with Times Editor “We didn’t want to come back
the Kemstone Rock Solid Player of the Year and the Top Scorer. here for Game 5,” smiled head
(Above) The coaching staff presented Leslie Doore (right) with
the Unsung Hero Award. The Wheatland Chiefs capped coach Devon Olson. “It was a little
Doug Taylor Photos off a dream season by stomping eerie at the beginning (of Game 4).
over the Foothills Bisons in the We weren’t hitting them in the first

Kings celebrate SCAHL Championship series.

After winning the regular sea-
son banner, the Chiefs lost just two
two periods and we got back (on
our game). Once we got the first
goal – it seems like our team takes

successful season
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
The Wheatland Kings concluded their
most successful season in franchise his-
tory with their annual awards banquet
April 2 at the Strathmore Golf Club.
The local junior-B club honoured team
members, their coaching staff and nu-
merous volunteers for their hard work-
ing during the 2010-2011 season.
Forward Lucas Ford was awarded the
Kemstone Rock Solid Player of the Year
for accumulating the most three-star se-
lections during the course of the year.
The 19-year-old was also recognized as
the team’s Leading Scorer with 49 points
in just 32 games.
Defenceman Ty Goodeagle was
named the Most Improved, while Mike
Samoil was named the Most Sportsman-
like.
The Most Dedicated was Siksika’s own
Racey Big Snake, who posted 10 goals
and 20 assists in just 26 games. Ross Fox
was named the team’s Outstanding For-
ward after recording 17 goals and 14 as-
sists in 25 games.
The team named Mark Goodman the
most Outstanding Defenceman and the
Players Choice, while contributing three
goals and 17 assists. The Unsung Hero
was Strathmore native Leslie Doore,
who quietly recorded 16 goals and 16
assists in 32 games.
Nathan Voytechek, who posted nine
goals and 10 assists in just 15 games,
was named the Rookie-of-the-Year,
while goaltender Richie Hubbell was
named the team’s Most Valuable Player.
The team also announced that they
created the Kevin O’Keefe Memorial
Scholarship, which will be awarded at
the beginning of every season.
games in the playoffs, before best-
ing the Bisons three games to one
in the league final.
The Chiefs won both road games
in Vulcan on March 30-31 to win
the title, out-scoring the Bisons
7-2 and 4-3 respectively in the two
games.
“It feels awesome, it’s good to fi-
nally get it over with,” said captain
Justin Fraser. “We had the team
to do it (and) we deserved it. We
played hard right to the end.”
Despite losing home-ice advan-
tage after splitting their first two
games, the Chiefs went on the
road and proved why they were
the league’s best team.
The Chiefs top line of Fraser, Ry-
lan Muenchrath and Alex Bechtold
lit up the Bisons for 11 points in
Game 3 en route to the win. In
Game 4, after falling behind 2-0
going into the third period, the
Chiefs stormed back for three un-
answered goals before each team
off after they get one – and that’s
what happened. We got that first
one and our guys just exploded.”
The Chiefs finished the regular
season with an impressive 21-7-2
record, before getting a first-round
bye in the playoffs. After losing
their first game of the post season,
the Chiefs didn’t lose until Game 2
of the final series.
According to Olson, winning the
championship was even a little
sweeter after being the league’s
top team during the regular sea-
son.
“You never want to be the top
guys that lose in the playoffs,”
joked Olson. “If you’re the bottom
guys that lose, it doesn’t matter.
But when you’re the team to beat,
you want to win it all. You don’t
want to get beaten by anybody.
“It was a good year – we had a
good group of guys and a good
group of parents.”

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Ringette season ends

Strathmore Ringette held their end of the year

windup on Sunday at the Civic Center. The
girls, from bunny to belle, came out to sit
with their coaches and team members and
to say thank you to everyone who helped out
this year. The girls received their banners and
enjoyed a slide show and cake. The guest
speaker Dakota Gillies spoke on her experi-
ence this past year as part of a Calgary AA
team and their journey to the Nationals. There
are a lot of girls moving on this year that have
been in ringette for a long time. It was emo-
tional day for some coaches and players that
are moving on. We wish them the best of luck
The Wheatland Athletic Association hosted their annual three-on-three tournament March 31-April 3 in the future.
at the Strathmore Family Centre. Wendi Tashlikowich Photos
Mario Prusina Photos

Pond hockey fun Pomper’s

Mario Prusina ment has been in existence since the

Times Editor
The Wheatland Athletics Association
(WAA) hosted their annual three-on-
three hockey tournament March 31-April
3 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
Atom, peewee and bantam aged play-
ers from the WAA draw area took part in
the fun tournament, which introduced
them to a higher level of competition.
“The idea is basically to expose as
many kids as we can to our program,”
said WAA president Sandy Henry. “It’s
not run like a hockey program – it’s run
like a fun tournament. It’s to get them
to Strathmore, show them the facility
and meet some other kids. It’s mainly to
have some fun.”
The annual three-on-three tourna-
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12th annual feather

tournament brings elite
players to Strathmore
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter

The past weekend, April 2 and 3, Strathmore

High School, SHS, once again hosted the 12th
annual badminton feather tournament. The
main focus, since year one, for this tournament
has been to allow rural-based players a chance
to experience an open style event, while having

Hussar mixed bonspiel an opportunity to meet and watch elite players.

The Hussar Curling Club has squeezed in another Mixed Bonspiel this
past weekend, with the season coming to a close. The winners in the
A event were the Stender rink from Strathmore. The B event winners
were the Egeland rink from Milo and Ashlee rink, out of Strathmore
won the C event, again. Despite the really nasty road conditions due to
the spring storm that descended upon Southern Alberta for the week-
end, the Bonspiel was well attended and many came out to participate
and cheer on their favorite picks in the draws. The weeklong event
wrapped up with a roast beef dinner for all the participants, hosted by
the Hussar Curling Club, followed by a dance where the prizes were
handed out for the winners. This wraps up a successful season for
the club, which included a Ladies Draw, a Mixed Draw and a traveling
Men’s League with Standard. Above: Kaiser Rink from Hussar Shan-
non Gordon (l), Randy Kaiser, Kyle Gordon and Wendy Kaiser. Below:
Skip Randy Kaiser from Hussar trying to win his draw against the God-
kin Rink from Milo to make it into one of the final draws.
Manny Everett Photos
“We had a whole bunch of national and ex-
national (players), we had a couple of world
players show up, it was all the way from rec
players to those who do it for a living,” said Vin-
ing Wolff, the head organizer.
“I started it 12 years ago because I moved to
Strathmore and I’m a very competitive badmin-
ton player.”
Kenton Zandee, who runs the high school
badminton program, teamed up with Wolff to
bring the feather event to Strathmore, giving
younger players a chance to learn a different
type of badminton. The two things which make
Wolff’s feather event different are, kids can play
and it’s a team based event. Wolff said there are
not many of those events being run anymore.
“I run the high school kids at the same time as
the adults so the kids can actually watch some
of these world class players play,” said Wolff.
Because it was a fun tournament, he said
people had to come up with names for their
teams and they got to dress up in costumes.
There was also a prize for best team name, and
a best dressed contest for both the high school
level and the open event. There were over 250
players making up the 47 teams.
“This (was) the biggest tournament. The next
biggest was, I think, three years ago when I had
about 220, 225 (players),” said Wolff.
The entry fee paid part of the tournament
Teams from out of town braved the icy roads to make it Strath-
more for the 12th annual Feather tournament. Teams came
from Lethbridge and Edmonton and there were two separate
tourneys, one for high school kids and one for the adults. The
Edmonton team won best costume. It was a fun tourney, with
music and prizes.
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
costs, with the rest used to purchase prizes for
the winners. The kids were playing for racquets
and racquet bags, while the adults were playing
for money.
“The Strathmore teams didn’t do that well, but
this is a learning experience for them because
they have never seen an event like this, most of
them are new,” said Wolff.
“It’s also very, very taxing because by the time
you’re done, the ones that had won the tourna-
ment had played from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. with
almost no breaks.”
Each team played two pools, and each time
they would play another team, they would have
to play five different matches to get their seed-
ing, said Wolff. Then the team has to keep win-
ning in order to win the tournament. While it
was a bit of a strenuous weekend for some of
the players, Wolff said they also take their fun
seriously.

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Girls
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Monday, april 11 • 7 pm
strathmore Civic Centre
 April 8, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 21

Local curler
mines gold!
14-year old Benjamin Budzey, center, won Gold
at the Southern Alberta Bantam Curling Cham-
JETS teach
pionships held in Taber, March 25-27. The team
skipped by Tyler Lautner, third – Mark Taylor, lead kids sports
– Conner Lenton and coached by Jim Lautner,
went through the competition undefeated, in-
cluding the District qualification held a month
basics
earlier. This event unites the best 14 year olds JETS Athletics spring vol-
and younger from all across Southern Alberta. leyball session has begun
This is not the first medal for Budzey at these again. The JETS Athletic
playdowns - last year he had earned Silver, losing program has been running
the final in an extra end. Scott Thurston’s four- in Strathmore for quite a
some, from Strathmore, also participated at the few years now. They run
event. Budzey and the Thurston foursome are all Basketball, Badminton and
still age eligible for next year’s playdowns. Prepa- Volleyball for a wide range
ration has begun for 2012. of age groups. The classes
Photo Courtesy of May Rostecki-Budzey take place on Monday nights
at Wheatland Elementary
School.
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo

Strathmore minor Soccer Federation

Future umps learn
the rules of the game
Joe MacLean and Barry Pozzo calling the plays as they see
them. The two held a Level One and Level Two umpire clinic
this past weekend at Brentwood School. The young umpires
will be able to officiate at Mosquito and Pee Wee ball games
at Level Two. This is a great part time job for these young
We are looking for more
Female PlayerS
kids between the ages of 12 and 17. Joe MacLean and Logan
Crooks.
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U12 (Born 1999 / 2000) • U16 (Born 1995 / 1996)
For our upcoming outdoor season.

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Wheatland County
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Playing hockey can be a big
commitment for the players and
their parents, both time wise
and financially. Often parents
are toting their kids and equip-
ment all over to games, and for
some parents the cost and com-
mitment is just too high to en-
roll their kids. That’s why one
Strathmore woman is introduc-
ing inline hockey to the area.
“My children played in Indus
and they loved it, and there’s so
many kids that cannot afford
to play Hockey hockey,” said
Lynne Kozma, organizer.
“Hockey is such a commit-
ment, you’re travelling, you’re
all over Alberta. This way it’s
just two nights a week and par-
ents aren’t really committed
and kids can just get a chance
to play hockey.”
She thought it might help
keep kids busy during the
spring and summer. There will
be two 22 minute periods and
she said usually they will play
them back to back so they can
fit them all in. Kozma said her
husband is currently working
on setting up a referee clinic,
and there will also be a clinic
to explain the sport to the kids.
“The rules of the game are
a lot different…high sticking
in inline is anything above the
waist,” said Kozma.
“There is absolutely no body
contact, there’s no off side, and
there are four players instead
of five players. Other than that,
it’s pretty much the same kind
of sport.”
Which is part of what made
her decide to put it on for
Wheatland County. The other
reason is because it helps make
hockey affordable to families
who may not have the time
or money to participate in the
ice hockey season. She said no
matter the weather, the games
will always take place because
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make it a success, but (you) got
to start somewhere.”

All star
Chiefs
Zach Wittenburg (l-r),
Rylan Muenchrath and
Alex Bechtold of the
Wheatland Chiefs rep-
resented the SCAHL
versus the Calgary AA
midget all stars in an
interlock game April 3
at the Okotoks Cen-
tennial Arena. Calgary
edged the SCAHL
squad 4-2.
Photo Courtesy of
Rob Wittenburg
 Page 22 • Strathmore Times • April 8, 2011
Wheatland Athletics Association
dishes out hardware
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
Members of the three double-A teams
in the Wheatland Athletics Association
exchanged their sticks and helmets for
shirts and ties at the annual awards ban-
quet April 1 at the Strathmore Civic Cen-
tre.
The peewee, bantam and midget teams
honoured their top scorer, top defence-
man, rookie-of-the-year, most improved,
most sportsmanlike and team MVP.
“This has been a very satisfying year,”
said WAA President Sandy Henry. “Our
peewee program took a huge step – we
became a team at the end that could
compete and that was the goal to start
with. It took us a while to get together
– when you bring kids together from
other communities it takes time.
“Our bantam program was solid as
always. (The coaching staff) does an
excellent job with those guys, no mat-
ter how our peewee program has done
the year before, those guys always ice
a competitive team. They’re always top
three in the league and they consistently
get there. Certainly a lot of that is coach-
ing.”
The midget team, which won the
regular season banner and the league
championship banner, lived up to ex-
pectations.
“Midgets, again, are always strong,”
said Henry. “The UFA (Bisons) take
some players from us, certainly - but we
seem to have enough depth that we’re
always able to find a way to get our
midget team near the top.”
Mobile
barbering
Service
Monday 10 am - 4 pm • Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 7 pm - 9 pm • Thursday 7 pm - 9 pm
Senior HoMe SpecialS
call for an appointment
403.850.8237
Liam Rycroft of the Braves and Tyler
Sharuga of the Warriors were present-
ed the Craig Kletzel Memorial Award,
while Zach Wittenburg was awarded the
SCAHL Top Defenceman.
The Association also reviled their new
“Members of Distinction” award, which
was presented to the founders of the
WAA. Len Desmet and Rick Puttick were
two of the founders on hand to accept
the award.
Here is a list of the award winners.
Wheatland Braves
Peewee AA
Top Scorer – Sarah Lecavalier
Top Defencemen – Matt Halkovic
Rookie of the Year – Tyler Petrie
Most Improved – Wacy Sandum
Mosts Sportsmanlike – Ryan Bell
Most Valuable Player – Kody Hammond
Wheatland Warriors
Bantam AA
Top Scorer – Cody Willis
Top Defencemen – Jack Vergouwen
Rookie of the Year – Shane Fraser
Most Improved – McKay Bray
Mosts Sportsmanlike – Taylor Donner
Most Valuable Player – Tyler Sharuga
Wheatland Chiefs
Midget AA
Top Scorer – Alex Bechtold
Top Defencemen – Zach Wittenburg
Rookie of the Year – Devon Westby
Most Improved – Brad Bergerman
Mosts Sportsmanlike – Tyson Kapty
Most Valuable Player – Justin Fraser
www.StrathmoreTimes.com
The Wheatland Athletic As-
sociation hosted their annual
banquet April 1 at the Strath-
more Civic Centre.
Above: Rick Puttick (l-r) and
Len Desmet were on hand to
accept the “Members of Dis-
tinction” award. Braves
The Wheatland Braves award
winners were Matt Halkovic
(back, l-r), who was named
Top Defenceman, Sarah
Lecavalier (Top Scorer), Kody
Hammond (MVP), Rookie of
the Year Tyler Petrie (front,
l-r), Wacy Sandum (Most Im-
proved) and Ryan Bell (Most
Sportsmanlike).
The Wheatland Warriors
award winners were Taylor
Donner (back, l-r), who was
named the Most Sports-
manlike, McKay Bray (Most
Improved), Jack Vergouwen
(Top Defenceman), Rookie of
the Year Shane Fraser (front,
l-r), Cody Willis (Top Scorer)
and Tyler Sharuga (MVP).
Warriors
The Wheatland Chiefs award
winner include Most Improved
Player Brad Bergerman (back,
l-r), Devon Westby (Rookie of
the Year), Justin Fraser (MVP),
Top Scorer Alex Bechtold
(front, l-r), Tyson Kapty (Most
Sportsmanlike) and Zach Wit-
tenburg (Top Defenceman).
Below: Liam Rycroft (r) of the
Braves and Tyler Sharuga of
the Warriors were awarded
the Craig Kletzel Memorial
Scholarship.
Mario Prusina Photos
Chiefs
Tournament of Champions, champions!
The Bassano Outlaws, featuring a number of Hussar novice players, won the Tournament of Cham-
pions March 25-27. The Outlaws defeated the Edmonton Bulletts 4-3 in double overtime on Friday
to open the tournament, before beating the Simon Valley Penguins 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. The
team then faced the Kitscoty X in the A-Final on Sunday afternoon, winning the gold medal with a 3-0
victory. It was a great way to end the season. Shown here are; coach Darryl Magnusson (back row,
l-r), Head Coach Jason Huckerby, Alex Treacy, Erin Slemko, Bryce Miller, Steele Vandehaar, Dexter
Hale, Garrett Fandry, Coach Jamie Richards, Peekay Moss, Coach Brad Hale, Walker VanEaton, Gabe
Huckerby (front, l-r), Maci Deitz, Olivia Beddows, Everett Bishop, Eric Magnusson, Lucas Chapman,
James Maloney and Sean Richards. Missing from the photo is coach Calvin Treacy.
Photo Courtesy by Toshia Bishop
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memoriams Get your

notice notices livestock birthdays
Classified Dr. Jared Van Bussel re- RED and BLACK angus bulls
grets to announce that he will for sale. Yearlings and 2 year
In Memory of Marie Carlson Ads in the be closing his practice at the olds. Semen tested and deliv-
April 8, 2010 times! Strathmore Medical Clinic. His ered. Call Mardy Skibsted at
last day in clinic will be April 403-934-2571.
We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new notices 26, 2011.
We thought about you yesterday ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will your
And days before that too
For Sale: LOANS
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs,
Tuesday, April 19 • 7 pm next calf
crop top the Happy
Now all we have is memories Rich-Lee Custom Homes Office
60th
Trips, Renos
And your picture in a frame market???
403.934.3348 240 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
Your memory is our keepsake
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With which we’ll never part
God had you in his keeping
We have you in our hearts
(Next to Divas)
Rocky B!
Love forever: Bob, Wally & Karen, Strathmore
Leonard, Linda & Wayne, Carl & Tina,
Carol & Jeff and families.
SHS Parent Sponsored
Banquet
RuRal FiReFighteRS yearling
coming events

ticketS
association Bulls Trade
annual for sale
fair
thank yous will be on Sale april 7, 8, 14 & 15
8:30 - 3:30 pm Darcy &
Dear Friends and Relatives of Strathmore civic centre geneRal Meeting Michelle Welsh
Dorothy Jurgens: Banquet May 28th, $40 each. Monday, April 11 403-901-0783 april 30
Karen Knight 403-888-8308
We are writing to express our thanks for the
outstanding and enormous amount of support and
Karen.knight2010@yahoo.ca 7:30 pm • Fire Hall for sale 10 am - 3 pm
kindness shown to our family during our time of grief. Pool Table – 91” x 37”. Ex- LyaLTa
for sale cellent shape, complete with
Strathmore regional
Many people delivered food, condolences cards and CommuniTy
flowers. For this we are grateful. rack and all pool cues (12 cues).
HaLL
Victim Services Society
The staff at Wheatland Funeral Home spent much time Pool & snooker balls. $350.00
attending to our various requests and needs. Kudos to O.B.O. Call 403-934-6732.
Delicious Concession
this establishment for their Tender Loving Care!

AnnuAl
350 large round hay bales
~
St. Rita’s parish services were amazing. The music Bake Table
sung by the choir surely was heard by Dorothy and the for sale. First cut, mixed hay.

GenerAl MeetinG
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angels above! The CWL provided such a hospitable $65/ton. Call Doug 403-934- Prizes Galore
environment to our funeral guests. Thank-you ladies 3394. ~
for your Christian kindness! Monday April 11, 2011 Lots of New Vendors
We feel that the outpouring of kind-heartedness shown
6:30 pm coming events
is typical of small town Alberta. Please know that
Dorothy loved being a part of your community. Strathmore RCMP Detachment
With grateful hearts,
Strathmore United ChUrCh
Light refreshments will be provided

THRIFT
The family of Dorothy Jurgens

notices
coming events

SALE
SHS Grade 11 Parents
VolunteerS needed
Volunteers needed for the
Strathmore High School Parents Annual General Meeting
Sponsored Grad Banquet Wednesday, April 13, 2011 WeeK earLier
market
on May 28th. 7:30 pm at the Rink
Please contact Janet 402-934-3517 april 14, 15 & 16
or email jbarbeau@telus.net www.strathmorecurling.ca Saturday, april 9 (thursday - Saturday)

times
10 am - 2 pm • Civic Centre
Admission: Hours:
strathmore Donation to the
Free Food Bank
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm

GROW Your Carnations

for first 60
moms!
Any interested
vendors call
403-901-0477
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 1pm

Lawn and Garden Sales

403-934-3264 or 403-934-3118
help wanted

Nurture your bottom line with targeted advertising in our

upcoming Lawn & Garden Time section.
This special section gives your business maximum
exposure to the right consumers. Plant your ad
alongside informative lawn and garden features
on topics like planting, eco-friendly lawn care, We currently have seasonal openings at our Wheatland Pioneer Ag Business
maintenance tips, critter control, Centre located in Strathmore, AB.

drought, drainage, design TRUCK DRIVERS & NH3 TRUCK DRIVER – SEASONAL
Reporting to the Crop Input Manager, these positions are responsible for
and more. Lawn & Garden deliveries of dry fertilizer, chemical and seed to local customers. Other
responsibilities include truck inspection and maintenance, unloading and

To reserve your place in the sun, Time loading of crop input products and yard maintenance. The ideal candidates
will possess a valid Class 3Q License and be able to work flexible hours
including evenings and weekends. Driver’s Abstract to be provided.
call Rose at 403.934.5589 A Special Supplement FACILITY ASSISTANTS – SEASONAL
or email: to the Facility Assistants contribute to the safe, efficient and profitable operation of
a crop input facility. Specific responsibilities include the quality assessment
rose@strathmoretimes.com Strathmore TimeS and agronomic support and assistance in the sale of crop input products
by May 4, 2011 Publication date: and services; the operation of facility equipment and controls; inventory
management and control; and excellent customer service.
may 13, 2011
Interested candidates should apply in-person, or fax their cover letter and
April 30th,
resume before, April 15th,2011.
2011.
Richardson Pioneer Division – Wheatland
Box 2086, Strathmore, AB, T1P
T1A 1K1
1K1 Fax: 403-934-4475
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Richardson International
values diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self identify.
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help wanted
accounts payable
If you like to be organized, accurate, have
extensive working knowledge of QuickBooks
and want to work 3/4 time; we are looking for
you. We are looking for an Accounts Payable
person to add to our team.
Apply to info@eaglelaketurf.com
or fax: 403-934-6813
help wanted help wanted real estate
We are seeking staff Full time
$469,500
who are hard working, conscientious and Cooks
self-motivated. Outdoor work and greenhouse work.
Duties include, pruning, planting, greenhouse
$13/hr, minimum
transplanting, lifting, repetitive tasks, working with 3 years experience
plants. Experience and Education in Horticulture an
Part time & full time
asset. Must have a vehicle. Wages $10.00/hr.
Start Date March 1, 2011. RestauRant seRveRs,
We are located 20 min east of Calgary.
Pub baRtendeRs, Pub seRveRs 40 Acres close to Strathmore
Please fax your resume to Greenview Nurseries $8/hr, experience an asset
& Tree Farms Corp. 5000 sq. ft. Shop with power. Large size
403-936-5981, or email info@ Apply to strathmorestation@gmail.com home. This modular home is over 1500 sq. ft.
greenviewnurseries.ca or in person between 2 pm & 4:30 pm A large kitchen with oak cabinets, counter
tops, two skylights an island and an eating
nook. Spacious master bedroom with
WHEATLAND COUNTY Opening jetted tub ensuite. Main bathroom features a

this Spring!
skylight to let in the natural light. Two more
PUBLIC WORKS & ASB bedrooms and a large living room complete
P/W SEASONAL McBride Career Group Inc. is proud to the main floor of this home. An unfinished
basement boasts 9’ ceilings. Two large decks
EqUIPmENT OPERATORS announce that we are expanding our Career
In Preparation for our Development and Employment services into
on both the front and back of the home.
2011 Building Renovation, P/W LABOURERS Great shop, metal structure 100x50.
Strathmore and the Three Hills area.
we RequIRe addItIonal staff! ASB LIgHT EqUIPmENT OPERATOR Rui Torneiro
These services are at no cost to participants
Wheatland County’s Public Works Department is currently and are available to any Albertan needing or Anibal Rodrigues
assistance with their career.

sales
seeking Seasonal Equipment Operators and Labourers.
403-512-1930
The Ag Service Board is currently seeking a Seasonal Light Looking for a fantastic career
opportunity in your own backyard?
Equipment Operator.

Consultants Resume’s detailing qualifications can be emailed,

faxed or mailed to:
We’re looking for local talent to fill the following positions:
help wanted

& seRvICe
Personnel Committee - Indicate Position
Wheatland County Hwy 1, RR1,
Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6.
Program Manager: project management,
marketing, leadership, staff supervision, training, help wanted
quality assurance and community involvement.

teChnICIans For More information contact Bonnie Knox:

Tel: (403) 934-3321 Fax: (403) 934-4889.
Email: Bonnie.Knox@wheatlandcounty.ca
Career Coach (2 positions): assist,
counsel and provide information to unemployed
Sales experience preferred Requirements: Albertans returning to the work force.
but not necessary Clean Class 5 License
Physically fit for outdoor work in all types of weather Information Resource Specialist:
as we will provide training. customer service, community liaison, clerical sup-
The successful applicants will be required to supply a driver’s
port, client scheduling, data entry, and reception.
Custom feedlot & farming
abstract and submit to a criminal records check and pre-
Send your resume to employment drug testing.
operation looking
Patrice@byronsmithford.com Join an Outstanding Alberta Team for full-time employees
Positions will remain open until suitable candidates have Submit cover letter /resume to
or drop it off at been hired. smervold@mcbridecareergroup.com
1040 Westridge Road, Strathmore We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those by April 14, 2011. Competitive wages including O.T
selected for an interview will be contacted Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. and other Benefits.
www.byronsmithford.com
Valid driver’s licence and a good
attitude a must. High school
help wanted Town of diploma an asset.
Driver/Laborers re-
quired. Must have class 3/
Licensed Heavy STraThmore Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life
Send resumes to:
Air. Contact Craig at 403-
533-3838.
duty MecHanic PARKS DEPARTMENT namaka farms inC.

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
required for a busy Fax (403) 934-6133
OPPORTUNITIES
Positions available, crimi-

shop in strathmore.
nal record check, first aid
and certification in day care
required. Drop off resumes
Turf Operators
at the day care. 309 2nd Ave.
Strathmore, AB.
Fax resume to Competition # - TOS2011-015
403-901-1531 May - Aug 31/11 (approx)
Multiple vacancies - 40 hr work week, may work weekends
Crop Production Services Canada is a division of Agri-
Grade 12 or equivalency um (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm
PART TIME Valid Class 5 Driver’s License market retailers in North America. Our mission is to
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OFFICE MANAGER
• Above average computer skills &
familiar with databases.
• Bookkeeping training & min 2-3 years
related work experience.
• Strong communication skills both
written & verbal.
• Exceptional time management.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Can work with little supervision.
• Experience in handling customers
& suppliers.
Approx 14 hour work week. Applicant
should be able to work most of the
summer. Work day starts at 8:30am.
Ideal position for a mature person.
This fast paced business is located half
hour east of Strathmore. Valid drivers
license a must.
Mail resume to:
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Strathmore, AB T1P 1G1
Contact person acting on behalf of the
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Deadline for applications May 2, 2011.
Turf or parks equipment experience an asset be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricul-
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We are currently looking for Operations Support staff
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Turf or parks equipment experience an asset Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful
candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Horticulturist Assistants • Possess a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with
Competition # - TOS2011-017 air brake endorsement
• Provide a valid driver’s abstract
May - Aug 31/11 (approx) • Agricultural background an asset
Multiple vacancies - 40 hr work week, may work weekends • Previous blending, floating, tender truck
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License experience preferred
• TDG/WHMIS training required (course provided)
Turf or parks equipment experience an asset • Candidate must work well with others in a
team environment
Those interested in applying should submit a complete resume to: • Provide a high level of customer service
Linda Nelson, Deputy CAO • Ability to work long hours in season
Town of Strathmore • All candidates are required to pass
mandatory drug & alcohol testing
680 Westchester Road • Strong organizational and time
Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1 management skills
Email: opportunities@strathmore.ca • Ability to ready county maps accurately
please quote the competition number and position in subject line • Will be required to maintain records of product
delivery and inventory management
Closing Date: April 15th, 2011 Interested applicants should fax their resume in
confidence to 403-936-8710.
www. StrathmoreTimes.com Only interview candidates will be contacted.
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