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Ridge road
in a state
of disrepair
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Wildrose Alliance hosts
candidate forum Anyone who has driven down Ridge
Road lately can tell it’s in desperate need
of repairs, a fact that hasn’t been lost on
town administration.
Page 8 Jesse Parker, Director of Engineering
and Operations for the Town, was looking
for direction from council about the dete-
rioration of Ridge Road.
In 2011, work on Ridge Road was not
included in the capital projects, but it is
an area in need of major repairs. There
had been some patchwork done last year,
which seems to be holding up well so far.
“The disintegration of that road is largely
due to water…entering into the sub base
Local schools of the road, basically, then pushing the as-
fight hunger phalt out and also due to heavy truck traf-
fic,” said Parker.
He said a preliminary report was done
in 2009 to determine the cost of fixing
Page 20 the road, which would be approximately
$3 million. This would be for a complete
upgrade to the road sub-base, a drainage
system being implemented, and replacing
the underground utilities, which are due
for replacement due to their age.
Council agreed something permanent
has to be done, instead of just patching
the areas of the road most affected.
“I asked for this matter (to be) brought
forth because we’re in big trouble here
WPCA hosts annual
with that road,” said Councillor Bob Sobol
canvas auction “It’s in really bad shape, and it’s worse
than I’ve ever seen it. I don’t recommend
any more patching of that road. I think
if we’re going to do anything, we have
to have it replaced and try to find some
money.”
Sobol doesn’t feel the whole area has to
be done. He thinks construction could be-
gin at the curve of the Strathmore Station
Look on Page 4 for and then continue it until East Lake.
Town of Strathmore “In the three terms that I have been
Municipal Notices on council I can think of very few things
where I’ve had more people come to me
and talk about the shape of this road. I
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Town well represented at Aggie Days unteers are needed to help plant trees and
The Town of Strathmore set up a booth at Calgary Stampede Aggie Days on April 9 and
flowers at the birth forest on May 14.
ReClaim YouR GaRaGe! 10, to help promote the town. Councilor Dave Hamilton, left, and Mayor Steve Grajczyk
manned the booth on April 10. Day of Mourning
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ServiceS
be done
Raise a Little Hall Continued from Page 1
LocALLy ownEd & opErAtEd Between the steaks and songs the Standard Lions Club and Hall Board hosted an out-
“I did talk to (MLA) Arno Doerkson, and told
Fire Extinguishers standing fundraiser for the new community hall last Friday night April 8 which drew people
from across the county. The evening began with the Lions’ annual Steak Fry where they him that this was an emergency, and there must
Service & Inspections served up more than 200 steaks plus hamburgers to a hungry crowd. During the supper be emergency funding available. He is checking
Safety Supplies • defibrillators
a silent auction was held which brought in $3,505 thanks to the generosity of donors and into it,” said Mayor Steve Grajczyk.
buyers. The total amount brought in by the event has not yet been calculated. Local coun- There must be more than one estimate submit-
Safety training • consulting try artist Drew Gregory provided the entertainment for the dance, which was open to the
ted for a construction project. Parker said he was
whole family until 10 p.m. after which time those under 18 headed home. Gregory did a fine
cor programs job of performing favorites for the crowd, which included covers as well as some of his own looking for direction from council to begin look-
ing for different estimates, and figure out what
ISnet world original material from his two CDs. He even accommodated some of the younger fans by
singing a Taylor Swift song, to which, surprisingly he knew all the lyrics. All in all the evening sort of grant funding may be available from the
921B wheatland trail was a great success, both in terms of money raised for the hall and a good time for all who province. Parker said he will bring back a bud-
403-934-9387 attended. Pictured here: Katie Brown (l), Andy Cammaert, Nathalie Gregory, Drew Gregory. get for a capital project to be approved once ev-
erything is where it needs to be.
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Residents get a chance to meet Wildrose hopefuls Joyland Theatre
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Wildrose Alliance poten-
tial candidates held a pub-
lic forum at the Travelodge
in Strathmore on April 11.
Approximately 125 people
were in attendance. Both
candidates, Jason Hale and
John Bland, focused on who
they are, as a person and as
someone with political aspi-
rations.
“Basically trying to get
people to get to know me,
and if they get to know me,
they’re going to come out
and vote for me on May 7,”
said Bland.
Each candidate had a 10
minute time frame in which
to introduce themselves and
speak on what would make
them the best candidate. A
question and answer period
followed. Jason Hale spoke
first and made his stand-
point clear that he is a listen-
er who feels that education
decisions need to be made
locally.
He also reviewed the
party’s view on the failing
health care system, and the
need to make seniors a pri-
ority along with the extend-
ed health care facility previ-
ously promised. He said it
is time to move Alberta to-
wards a smaller government
and rebalance the system.
John Bland spoke as pas-
sionately on his views on
how the PC government is
failing us and has failed to
balance the budget. This,
in his view, is unacceptable
and it is time to work more
efficiently to reduce govern-
ment spending.
Bland has been involved
in the community for 35
years, and spent 25 years in-
volved with the Progressive
Conservative party.
Bland said he knows his
way around the political are-
na even though he has never
been an elected official.
“I don’t think I left the
Conservatives, I think they
left me,” said Bland.
“They’ve just kind of
moved away from being
fiscally responsible, that’s
Tire sale
one of my first things, and
they’re not listening to Al-
bertans.”
Bland said one way Wil-
drose is trying to show they
will be fiscally responsible
is that Danielle Smith has
vowed to lower the pay and
perks of elected officials. He
said he decided to run now
because the opportunity is
now there for him to step
up and take a larger role in
politics. He said he sees Wil-
drose as an opportunity to
change things in Alberta.
“It’s just…part of who I
am, that I want to better my
community and serve peo-
ple in my community,” said
Bland.
Bland was also a member
of the RCMP for 14 years,
and was Corporal and Con-
stable at several Canadian
detachments. He also owns
Barbeejay Supplies and a
cow-calf operation.
Bland thinks his experi-
ence is a good reason why
people should vote for him,
and he will be able to put
that experience to good use
if elected. Jason Hale is new
to politics and he believes
that it’s a good thing be-
cause he doesn’t come with
any ‘political baggage.’
“I have youth integrity and
determination to stand up
and do what’s best for our
riding,” said Hale.
“We need to look after our
seniors and make sure they
have the proper care and
housing and benefits that
they deserve.”
At the forum, Hale dis-
cussed his background and
why he thinks he will be
a good candidate with the
Wildrose Alliance. He joined
Wildrose because he be-
lieves in their policies and
the leader. Both Hale and
Bland are concerned about
property rights Bills 36, 19,
25 and 50.
“I agree totally with the
Wildrose Alliance, we need
to repeal those bills,” said
Hale.
Another thing that attract-
ed both men is the fact that
an individual MLA can vote
on their constituents wishes
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Wildflower Ranch celebration Times tidbits
Strathmore Mayor Steve Grajczyk made the ceremonial ribbon cut at
the Wildflower Ranch showhome grand opening April 9. The festive Election Facts…
weekend featured Henry Burris of the Calgary Stampeders and Jerry Did you know in 1874 the secrecy of the vote was
Bremner from the WPCA signing autographs, lots of food and bever- introduced with the adoption of paper ballots
ages and of course the four new showhomes, which are now open. and voting booths?
Also joining Grajczyk (middle) for the ribbon cutting were Wildflower
Ranch developers (from the Cancorp Property Group), Eli Ghanimé (l), Did you know in the 1921 general election,
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town of
strathmore COunCil MeeTingS FOR APRil
will be held April 6th & 20th at 7:30 pm.
Agendas are available on the Town Website
TOWn OF STRATHMORe under Council.

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liVing in STRATHMORe?
The Town of Strathmore honors new Canadian Citizens at our Canada
PuBliC nOTiCe Day Celebrations. If you are a new Canadian Citizen, living in Strathmore,
PROPOSeD PlAnning AnD DeVelOPMenT 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.
Fee SCHeDule BYlAW #11-11 We need to hear from you by June 24th, 2011.

The Town of Strathmore is currently reviewing the Planning and PuBliC nOTiCe
Development Fee Schedule.
TOWn OF STRATHMORe
A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected by the In late 2010, the Town of Strathmore commissioned the new Waste-
public during office hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, water Treatment Plant. This plant is a Biological Nutrient Removal
Monday to Friday at the Town Office (BNR) plant which was needed to meet/exceed the higher standards
required by Alberta Environment in the Town’s Wastewater Approval,
Bylaw #11-11 will be going forward for approval on as well as to increase the Town’s wastewater treatment capacity. As
April 20, 2011 at the Council Chambers, Strathmore a result of the changes to the wastewater treatment plant, Opera-
Municipal Building, 680, Westchester Road on April 20, 2011, tional costs have increased in the plant, as well as a result of new
commencing at 7:30 pm. processes resulting from the new plant. One of the more significant
changes as a result of the new plant is the production of biosolids –
For further information, please contact the Town Office thickened waste collected as part of the treatment process. Biosolids
at (403) 934-3133. then need to be disposed of either through landfill, composting or
otherwise, and disposal methods/costs of biosolids have proven to be
Tammy Henry, M. PL, RPP, MCIP a challenge. As a result of these changes, it was necessary for the
Director of Planning and Development 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
CAuTiOn: THin iCe
was made to increase variable sewer rates to recover the difference
Due to the warming weather,
as follows:
the ice on Kinsmen Lake and other
water bodies within the Town of 2011 Deficit (estimated) $1,150,000
Strathmore is unsafe. Annual Billed Water Volume (approx.) 1,100,000 m3
PleASe STAY OFF THe iCe 2010 Variable Sewer Rate $.63/m3
Required Rate increase per m3 $.97/m3 (154% increase)
2011 Total Variable Sewer Rate $1.60/m3
TOWN OF STRATHMORE PuBliC nOTiCe
The Development Permit for the Discretionary Use listed below has been conditionally approved in accordance with the ReCYCle FACiliTY
Town of Strathmore’s Land Use Bylaw.
HOuRS
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The above permit shall not be valid until fourteen days after the Notice of Decision has been published. Any person Tuesday, Wednesday,
wishing to appeal this decision can do so by obtaining an Appeal form at the Planning & Development Department of the and Thursday
Town of Strathmore. This form, including the $100.00 fee should be addressed to the Secretary of the Strathmore Subdi- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and
vision & Development Appeal Board, 680 Westchester Road Friday and Saturday,
Strathmore Alberta T1P 1J1 and is to be received within the fourteen days. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Notice of Decision published this 14th day of April 2011. RECYCLE FACILITY
PHONE NUMBER:
Tammy Henry, M. PL, RPP, MCIP (403) 934-0087
Director, Planning & Development

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www.StrathmoreTimes.com times
LifeStyles
Thought
for the
week
~
Feelings
are every
where
- be gentle. Family Travel Tips
Attitude is everything - expect problems, go
with the flow and everything will work out great.
Travel is hard and traveling with kids is even
harder. But if you treat your trip like an adventure,
annoyances, missteps and mishaps, simply
become small obstacles for your hearty band
of explorers to overcome. If you get stressed
when you can’t find your hotel, your kids will get
stressed too. When you think of it as “exploring
the neighborhood”, everyone will feel better.

Things to bring - Pack up your medications and

other drugs like Tylenol and Benadryl. You don’t
want to be driving around looking for drug stores
in unfamiliar neighborhoods at 11pm. A container
of baby wipes can be a lifesaver when traveling.
Cleaning a face, dirty hands or even a toilet seat,
these really do come in handy. Kids get dirty plain
and simple, bring a small container or zip lock bag
of laundry soap (dry), so you can use the hotel
sink to rinse our small items and that meatball
mishap won’t damage that favorite shirt. Finally,
by packing a small nightlight you can help turn a
scary hotel room into something a little cozier.
Debbie Murray
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Evaluations their schedules to your advantage. For example,
if you’ve got a long car ride, see if you can’t leave
403.325.0372 • www.debbiemurray.ca an hour or so before their naptime. Most kids can
entertain themselves for a little while so that buys
you some time right there. Once they fall asleep
Mac and around their normal naptime, you just bought
1 cup elbow macaroni Cheese Soup yourself an hour or two of bliss on the way to your
1 tbsp vegetable oil destination.
½ onion, mince
1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces Getting the most out of your flight - Do a little
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces pre-planning and check the layout of the plane
1/4 cup all-purpose flour and pick good seats that fit your family needs. You
1 tsp dry mustard might not want everyone in the same row, you
Pepper to taste might want to consider spreading him or her out at
3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth bit, if little Johnnie gets under his sisters skin, this
1 1/4 cups milk
might be a good option. Also check the airlines
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
menu plan, because some have children’s meals
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. that tend to include kid friendly options and often
Add the macaroni and cook until fork tender, then drain. come with toys or stickers.
Mince the onion, carrot and celery in a food processor. Add oil to
sauté pan and add the vegetables and cook over medium-high heat Boarding time: many airlines allow you to board
until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 2 first if you have small children so check with the
minutes. Gradually stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Stirring,
until thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
airline to see if this is an option.
Add the milk, cheese, dry mustard and macaroni and stir
until the cheese melts. Season with pepper. Choose the right toys/books - Don’t take along
toys with small, moving parts because they are
Do you have a bound to go missing. Take things like a good set
special recipe you of portable art supplies with crayons, markers and
would like to share? some paper. If your child has a toy they can play
Please submit to the Strathmore Times with for hours, it’s probably a pretty good bet it will
by Friday noon. entertain him/her in the car or on a flight as well.
Fax Tracey 403.934.5546 or
email tracey@strathmoretimes.com
Another school of though suggests holding toys
in reserve for travel. Save a couple of brand-new
toys to be dramatically unveiled just when your
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Letters to the editor

Alice and
Getting sick of election promises
To the Editor • Have been in favor of privatization and deregu- friends take
I do not fund, nor speak in favor of any certain
political candidate or party. I am a proud Canadian
lation of your postal system.
• Have cut women’s programs that were very im- over Sacred
and especially proud of my democratic rights, such
as my right to freedom of speech, freedom to vote
portant to women’s issues.
• Made a promise when elected to abolish the sen- Heart gym
for whom I believe is the best candidate without re- ate, but instead promptly elected PC senators. Two Sacred Heart Academy
prisal; or even worse, death, like in other parts of the of the senators are in contempt of parliament, or put on an encore perfor-
world. I enjoy my freedom to love whomever I wish under investigation at present with full pay, one for mance on Thursday April
regardless of race, sex or religion, as set out in the a year and a half. 7. The talented cast of
Charter of rights and freedoms. • Have the biggest deficit ever 500 billion and Alice in Wonderland had
This brings me to my observations on the upcom- they still are giving the largest corporations vast tax the audience in stitches.
ing federal election on May 2. breaks. Once again, the combina-
Some of you would argue the election is unnec- • Have mislead the taxpayers by criticizing the tion of teacher and stu-
essary. I believe one is necessary when a party is other parties for creating a coalition party (of which dent talent has put out a
wonderful performance.
found in contempt of parliament (of which is con- many governments around the world operate effi-
tempt of democracy in my opinion). ciently with a coalition government), while in 2004 Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
I have watched closely the candidates being more the current PC Government signed a coalition that
or less on the campaign trail for over two years closely resembled what is currently happening.
through the media, and the PC’s using taxpayer’s • Has introduced the HST (Harmonized sales tax)
money for signage, ads that clearly states PC on of which has made items that were non-taxable are
them for the Economic action plan to claim credit now taxable.
for public funded programs. • Holding out integral family members of immi-
The opposition parties attempted to ask for ac- grants.
countability for actions made by the Progressive • Abolished the long form Consensus of which is
Conservatives over their mandate. Remember when important for farmers so constituents can identify is-
the PC’s campaign process was accountability and sues at the parliamentary level.
transparency. What happened to that? When they While the PC’s did attempt to abolish the Long gun
get asked a question, they answer with a question registry, it was only the NDP that instructed their
or constantly talk about the Economic action plan, constituents to vote with their conscience.
regardless if the question was about any of the fol- If the Fair Vote was in Canada there would be no
lowing topics. issue, as this process is proportional representation.
• Torture of the Afghanistan detainees and the Harper this week is again limiting questions from
cover up that the highest military ranking members the media, has pirogued government twice over the
were aware of this occurring. past mandate, when tough questions get asked by
• Spending over 1 billion on the G8-G20. opposition, of which in my opinion goes against
• Spending 1 billion on shutting down peaceful freedom of speech and democracy.
protests. Would you hire someone that is in control of your
• Spending billions on the untendered, un-debat- money, future of you and your children, future of
ed purchase of fighter jets your public services without reading their resume?
• The creation of American style super prisons in- I will say no at the election polls to “Harper’s
stead of providing programs, middle class jobs G20 $1 BILLION dollar CONsevative summit, CON- CLUES ACROSS 39. Disk to convert circular into
linear motion
• The PC’s are attempting to take away the fund- victs, CONflicts of Interest, CONtempt of Parliament, 1. Wound seriously 40. Old world, new
ing for political parties is undemocratic. Harper’s eCONomy, jail CONtracts, Fighter-jet CON- 5. Record 41. Acid from oil
• Have been in favor of privatization of your public tracts, say NO to the CONservative CONtrol freaks. I 9. Earnestly entreat 43. Health Maintenance Organization
services like Health services. American styles HMO’s will vote ABC. Anything but CONservative!” 12. Dwarf buffalo 44. Cathode-ray tube
(Health management organizations) are the Ameri- 13. Manilla sea catfish genus 45. Brew
15. Picasso’s mistress 46. Nostrils
can style health care, and is dangerous where the Suzanne Adamson
16. Chinese dynasty 48. A female domestic
rich have privileged to health care before the poor. Strathmore 17. Wet spongy ground 49. S. W. Shoshonean
18. Wax glazed finish fabric 50. Social deportment

Standard 4-H sheep club hosts weigh ins 19. Diego or Francisco
20. In an implied way
22. Outward flow of the tide
54. A rubberized raincoat
57. Olive genus
58. About ohms
Dustin Wolfs recycling program for tires, elec- our wind-up party to present to 25. Writer of poems 62. Wild goat with backward
Standard 4-H Sheep Club tronics and cell phones. Anybody the other members. Also, thanks 26. Stalks of a moss capsule curved horns
who has any tires or electronics to all the people who helped out 28. Electromotive force 64. Sharp point projecting backwards
On Sunday, April 10, the Stan- sitting around contact any sheep at the district multi-judging clin- 29. “Phyllis” production Co. (abbr.) 65. Approaches
32. Adult male human 66. Indian frock
dard 4-H Sheep Club had their club member or myself, Dustin ic. After our meeting, the club
33. Finnish island studded lake 67. Search engine friendly
monthly meeting. The club Wolfs, at 403-677-2021. went around Standard collecting 35. Coach Parseghian 68. Description of design criteria
would like to say a big thank The highway clean up will be items for the food bank - again 36. Helps little firms 69. Pickerel genus
you to Darcy and Lisa Reinhardt on May 7, with more information a big thank you to all who do- 37. 3rd largest Balearic Island
for holding the 4-H sheep weigh to follow. nated!
in. For the next meeting, everyone Next meeting is on May 7, af- CLUES DOWN 27. Make into law
29. Papier-__, art material
We are continuing with our should bring ideas and costs for ter the highway clean-up. 1. Another word for mother 30. Streetcars
2. Cuckoos 31. Extinct black honeycreepers
3. New Rochelle, NY college 32. Millisecond
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34. Gets rid of
38. Indigenous race in Hokkaido
Sarah Wolfs walker, levels one and two were from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 42. Feline mammal
organization 45. Moses’ older brother
Strathmore Rusty Spurs and levels three and up were from 7:30-8:30 p.m. 7. Title of respect 47. Relinquish a claim to
Our next lesson will be on April 19, again at Cloud- 8. Make to specifications 48. Of I
On April 5, the Strathmore Rusty Spurs held their walker and the same levels will still be riding at the 9. Food on a fish hook 50. Disorderly crowds
same times. 10. Br. peer above a viscount 51. Wings
general meeting. We decided to cancel the Anita
11. Western author Zane ___ 52. Ball for safe indoor play
Hodgonson clinic because a lot of members would On April 29 the club will be going to The Mane 14. Allied H.Q. 53. Snatch
not have been able to make it. The English riding Event in Red Deer. We will be meeting at the gates 15. Defunct phone company 55. Arabian outer garments
clinic with Rob Sharette will be held on May 6, with at 11 a.m. 21. Connecticut 56. Scomberomorus regalis
levels one and two riding from 1-3 p.m. and levels Congratulations to Martina Vergouwen for win- 23. NY Times political writer Matt 59. A diagram of the Earth’s surface
ning regional public speaking!!! 24. Bolivian river 60. Anger
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25. Endangered

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Our first riding lesson was on April 12 at Cloud- building.

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Boston Pizza treated
safety patrollers at
Brentwood Elemen-
tary to a pizza party on
April 8. Every year the
strathmore patrollers have a ser-
vice project and this
vision clinic year was for the Fill the
Bus campaign, which
optometrists took place Oct. 15. .
Boston Pizza donated
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a way to say thank you
Contact Lenses for helping out with the
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SHS students go hungry

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Several Strathmore High
school students decided
to go hungry to help those
who do not have access to
clean drinking water. With
nearly half of the world’s
population not having
access to this life-giving
resource, the students de-
cided to take part in the
30 Hour Famine which is
the world’s largest youth
fundraiser. The famine re-
quired the students to not
eat for thirty hours, begin-
ning at 1 p.m. on April 7,
and finishing at 7 p.m. on
April 8. The famine gave
the students an idea of
what it is like to go to bed
hungry and wake up hun-
gry.
“I’ve never done (a fam-
ine) before, it’s definitely
a lot different. I don’t feel
hungry at all,” said SHS
student, Keegan Schultz
near the end of his thirty
hours. Schultz has been
greatly involved with
SHS’s Me to We program,
with all fundraised go-
ing to Free the Children.
This year’s direction fo-
cused on tackling fresh
water issues, with all of
the money raised going
towards building wells,
pumps, drilling boreholes
and building safe water
storage.
Exceeding expectations,
the students raised well
over four thousand dol-
lars, surpassing their goal
of only one thousand dol-
lars.
“It has been a project
that we’ve as a group
been working on all year.
We’ve had a bake sale and
sold candy grams, but this
is definitely our biggest
and most successful fund-
raiser we’ve had all year,”
said SHS student Sarah
Harward.
The 30 Hour Famine has
been challenging students
to go without food so oth-
ers can eat for 20 years.
SHS teacher, Christine
Magill said, “I did the 30
hour famine when I was
in high school. I also have
a friend who’s actually a
World Vision rep right
now, so she came and
guest spoke to my so-
cial classes, and then met
with the Me to We club
at lunch. She encouraged
them to take up the fam-
ine.”
The students celebrat-
ed the end of their thirty
hours with movies, games,
and supper thanks to
sponsors which included
Domino’s, Dairy Queen
and No Frill’s. Having all
of the students final fees
taken care of, all of the
money raised was able to
go directly to charity.
For more information
about the famine, visit
www.famine.ca or www.
freethechildren.com.
Everyone was happy to get some food into them after students and staff
finished their 25-hour famine on April 9.
Students end famine in good spirits
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Students and teachers at
Holy Cross Collegiate, HCC,
took part in a 25-hour fam-
ine, beginning at 1 p.m. on
April 8, until 2 p.m. April 9.
“I think today was the
hardest for most of the kids,”
said Jenni Annicchiarico, a
teacher at HCC.
“Last night wasn’t bad but,
then they woke up hungry
this morning, I think this was
definitely the longest stretch.”
While the famine was a
part of Lent, it was also a
fundraiser which brought in
approximately $2,800. The
funds raised will be donated
to the Catholic charity Chal-
ice.
“I’m used to this feeling,”
said Mikko Mirador, who ex-
plained he only cooks when
he is hungry.
Students from Grades 7 to
12, and six teachers, took part
in the famine, sleeping at the
school overnight, and finding
ways to stay entertained.
Shannon LeClair Photo
“It was very fun and en-
tertaining, we did lots of ac-
tivities,” said Grade 8 HCC
student Benjamin Budzey af-
terwards.
He had decided to par-
ticipate because a lot of his
friends were, and he felt it
was a good thing to do. He
said he tried not to drink a
lot of juice because, for him,
it would defeat the purpose
of participating in the famine,
and would take away from
the experience. After mass,
the doors flew open and
groaning students came out,
with an hour left until they
could eat. Budzey said the
second day was the worst be-
cause during mass they could
smell sausages being cooked.
Volunteers had gathered to
make up a healthy, hearty
meal for everyone.
About a third of the school’s
population participated in
the famine. Organizer and
HCC teacher Tomas Rochford
said they would like to see
the event become an annual
thing.
 April 15, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 9

Watching as the waters rise

In the words of
Sharon Alce

It is the middle of the after-

noon. All looks good! Soon the
puddle gets bigger and bigger.
Picture the corner and water start-
ing to run further and further to
the North, up McKinnon Drive in
Carseland. This progressed past
the water tower and was begin-
ning to go half way up the drive
way four houses away. The water
also proceeded to head East, like
a flowing river along Railway Ave-
nue, until it reached approximate-
ly two blocks. The ball diamonds
to the West resembled a lake.
Homes along the way were
getting water in basements as
the water crept up to their foun-
dations. Many vehicles turned
around, but a few trucks and
quads looked forward to the
challenge and made their way
through not realizing they were
causing waves that headed
straight for the homes. This gave
the owners even more problems
trying to keep the water away.
Project Hope gears for gala
Corinne Ball
Chairman, Project H.O.P.E
Warm temperatures and the rapid melting of snow caused major flooding in Carse-
land on April 11. According to RCMP, there was also flooding in the Standard area.
Photo courtesy of Sharon Alce Schools bands demonstrate their jazz skills
Police and fire trucks were out to have gone through their bodies at The Crowther Memorial Junior High School junior jazz band and the
help where they could and finally this point. Others thought their Strathmore High School senior jazz band played a mini concert April 12,
put barricades up to stop the mo- boots were high enough to stroll to show off their skills. The bands practice once a week after school and
the senior students earn three credits for participating.
torists from proceeding through through but unfortunately they
the now formed river. One home came out with wet feet and cloth- Wendi Tashlikowich Photos
owner commented that the vibra- ing. This proves that what is fun
tion of the trains going through to some can be disastrous to oth-
also sent waves driving the water ers.
her way.
Earlier, some kids decided to
By 10:30 p.m. the waters had
started to descend and by morn- Back to Health
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confront this huge pool of water ing the roads were next to dry,
with their bikes, some making but still leaving some with messes
their ride while others fell into to clean up. Don’t we all just love
this new formed river. A chill must mother nature!
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information night on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30
p.m. at Westmount School and everyone is wel-
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eryone present can enter to win two tickets to this
years GALA being held on May 13, valued at $90!
This will be a great opportunity to learn about
the workings of Project H.O.P.E. as it is a program
that is unique to our community. It is such a spe-
cial thing for Strathmore to offer to children with
developmental challenges.
Project coordinator Joan Yule will give a brief
presentation on the therapies that Project H.O.P.E.
provides to the students. There will also be an
Dr. Tonya
Most people assume that because these thera-
pies are offered to the students during school
hours the funding comes from government or
school fees. This is not the case however.
All of the therapies are provided by funds do- Coutts, RAc, DTCM
nated by our community - 100 per cent of Project
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board members each year in order to be able to
continue to offer the therapies. Chinese Medicine
The therapies include music therapy, art thera- Registered Acupuncturist
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RCMP Briefs
Break, enter and theft of appliances
On Feb. 14, Strathmore RCMP Detachment responded
to a complaint of a break and enter to a show home in
Langdon. The culprits entered the residence by breaking
open a basement window. Once inside all of the kitchen
appliances were removed from the residence. The offence
occurred sometime between Feb. 3-14. The theft appears
to have involved more than one person and a vehicle to
transport the appliances. The value of the missing appli-
ances is about $4000.
Theft from the Real Canadian Liquor Store
On March 30, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Strathmore
RCMP responded to a report of a theft from the Real Ca-
nadian Liquor Store located at 800 Pine Road in Strath-
more. Two females entered the business and distracted
the employee while a third female entered the store, se-
lected, and concealed three bottles of liquor in the bags
they were carrying. The subjects then fled the store mak-
ing no attempt to pay for the liquor. The subjects fled in
a stolen 1990 grey Jeep Cherokee, which was later ob-
served in the city of Calgary by off duty officers. Pictures
below.
Strathmore RCMP would like the public’s assistance in
identifying the three subjects responsible for this crime.
Break and enter in Langdon
On April 8, Strathmore RCMP Detachment responded
to a complaint of a break and enter at two businesses in
Langdon. Culprits entered the Subway by driving a vehicle
into the front doors of the business. Once entry was made RZT Zero-Turn Riders
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Also during this incident, Canadian Pizza Unlimited
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again targeted the cash register.
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The offence took place some time between 10 p.m. on
Thursday, April 7 and 6 a.m. on Friday, April 8.
Stolen Skid Steer Loader
On March 31, a Case skid steer loader was reported
stolen to the Strathmore RCMP Detachment. Between
the dates of March 28-30, the skid steer was stolen from
behind the Shopper’s Drug Mart in Strathmore. The skid
steer had been parked behind the Shopper’s Drug Mart
beside a Rencor trailer since Nov. 10, 2010. The skid steer
is a 2007 Case model 445.
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Home invasion and assault with weapon
On April 7, at 4:17 p.m., Strathmore RCMP members maneuverability
responded to a 911 call from an individual who stated four
males wearing masks broke into his house, attempted to
and control
tie him up, assaulted him and then fled in a white truck.
RCMP members and Strathmore EMS attended the home
and located the victim suffering from a serious head
wound. He was transported to the Strathmore Hospital for
treatment and has since been released. Assistance in the
investigation was received from the Calgary RCMP Foren-
sic Identification Section.
Four male suspects, two youths and two adults, have
been arrested and charges are pending. At this time it is
believed the victim and the suspects are known to each
other and this was not a random attack.
If person(s) have any information regarding any of these
occurrences please contact the Strathmore RCMP De-
wenstrom equipment
tachment at 403,934-3968 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-
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 April 15, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 11

Rosebud actress prepares to bid adieu

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Many Rosebud theatergoers may not
know her by name, but anyone who has
been to Rosebud in the last year will
likely remember her acting. Sienna How-
ell-Holden has been a Rosebud Theatre
student for four and a half years.
This past year she has been in Oli-
ver, The Secret Garden, She has a Name
and A Bright Particular Star. Now she
is working on her student final project,
‘Songs for a New World,’
“I love, love, love musicals. I think, at
least for me, there’s something in telling
a story through song that is just extreme-
ly powerful, and it transcends spoken
most attuned to, who just feels closest to
my heart. It didn’t feel like a real stretch
playing her, because I felt like I under-
stood her,” said Howell-Holden.
“It was just quite a joy to be able to
play this down to earth woman, who is EvErything
just full of tough love and yet utter kind- you nEEd...
for a perfect
ness at the same time. It was really fun,
and the cast was really great and we just

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“I took half a year off because I wasn’t
sure I wanted to be an actor, and then I
ended up just feeling the void that it left
in my life when I wasn’t a part of it,” said
Howell-Holden.
Her father is an actor, and she said she
grew up watching him. She said she has
been encouraged in acting but no one
has really told her it is something she
should pursue because it’s not a finan-
cially stable line of work. However, she
said, she realized that it was something
that lived deep in her and she felt she
was losing a part of herself by not do-
ing it.
“When I’m sitting in a theatre and I’m
watching a show, it doesn’t really matter
if it’s really good, there’s something in
my soul that comes to life, that really just
sparks,” said Howell-Holden.
“I love being on stage and being able
to hopefully create that for even just one
other person, because there is no feeling
in the world that is like it, not that I’ve
word,” said Howell-Holden. had a lot of fun.”
“I love the music in this show, the mu- Currently she can be seen performing
sic in the show just has so many differ- in ‘A Bright Particular Star!’ From April
ent styles.” 18 to 20, ‘Songs for a New World’ will
She said it couldn’t be classified into be onstage. These will be the last perfor- grad
just one genre of music, as it has gospel, mances in which to see this talented ac- Mystic
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Carl Seafoot Rob Musselman Doug Klauck
Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach
carl-seafoot@shaw.ca r_muss@hotmail.com dklauck@shaw.ca
H: 403-934-6702 C: 403-968-6481 H: 403-983-8424
C: 403-828-1530 C: 403-830-8424

Equipment & Registration: Apr 26, 27, 28

Camps Start May 2
Time: 6-8pm at SHS
2011 Spring Camp Fee: $30 2011 Registration Fee: $30
Please Note: players must be registered before taking the field.
Registration Forms are available on the Website
http://www.eteamz.com/StrathmoreSpartansFootball/

NOTICE
SCFA AGM
7 PM April 19 @ Civic Centre

Adult Participation
Interested in becoming a Football Referee?
Contact: Head Official Donavon Lomenda H: 403- 934-3034
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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 Confer-
ence 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 building 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.
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.
Personalized. Natural. Confident
Wade Klimpke DD
115 - 2ND AVE, STRATHMORE - ACROSS FROM JOYLAND THEATRE. CONVENIENT PARKING
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.
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.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Attention all infants – remind your par-
ents to register your birth so a tree can
be planted commemorating your birth
in the Chinook Credit Union Birth For-
est in Strathmore. Registration Forms are
available at the Town office, Chinook
Credit Union and Health Unit.
(A Communities in Bloom Project)
“The focus is on you!”
FREE CONSuLTATIONS
403-901-0440
www. mybite .ca
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 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
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).
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
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.
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 lunch and
take home a second portion. Cost is $5.00 per session from 10:00 am to
1:00 pm on Fridays ~ April 29, May 6, May 27, June 3. To register call Betty-
Anne, Volunteer Coordinator with Bridging 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 ~ 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 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 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
easTer evenTs aT sT miChael
and all angels angliCan ChurCh
Saturday, April 16, 10:30 am: Join us as we make palm crosses (instruction
provided). April 17: Palm Sunday Holy Communion, 10:30 am; April 21,
7:30 pm: Maundy Thursday Service; April 23, 8:00 pm: Easter Vigil; April 24,
10:30 am: Easter Mass and Baptism. For more information,
call 403-934-3017 or go to http://stmics.ning.com/
ProjeCT h.o.P.e. will Be holding
a CommuniTy inFormaTion nighT
on Weds. April 20th @ 7:30pm at Westmount School
Refreshments, snacks, informative speakers and a chance to WIN 2 Tickets
to this year GALA valued at $90! Open to all public
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 School.
Tournament will be followed by a prime rib dinner, entertainment, silent
auction, and prizes for everyone - regardless of golf skill! For more
information please contact Trina Lloyd at 403-901-0516.
 April 15, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 13

Sigmund
Brouwer
was at Sa-
Using music to inspire writing
cred Heart Shannon LeClair “The main point I’m trying to make to the
Academy Times Reporter kids is, that good stories are like good songs,
last Monday they make you feel something,” said Brouwer.
and Tues- Writing can be a difficult thing for some peo- “So when you read, look for books that make
day. Here he ple; you can’t get the words right, the grammar, you feel the way you want to feel, whether they
shares snack make you laugh, or they are full of mystery and
or the spelling. This is just one of the things Sig-
time with the
mund Brouwer spoke to Sacred Heart Academy, make you curious. When you write, write sto-
division one
students. SHA, students about during his Rock and Roll ries with the goal of hooking your teacher by
Literacy show. giving them a story that makes them feel some-
Wendi thing.”
“He’s somebody who really talks about how
Tashlikowich “He ties music into the whole presentation,”
to motivate your kids, he emphasizes that writ-
Photo
ing doesn’t come naturally to everybody,” said said Watson.
SHA teacher Sarah Watson. Brouwer talked about the emotions people
SHA does literacy week every year, and ev- get from songs, and then he spoke about sto-
ery year they try to get someone different to ries, and how there are emotions involved with
come in. Brouwer is the author of more than 30 them as well.
books, and he will be the first to admit writing “It’s phenomenal, he’s got us all hooked,” said
is difficult. Watson.
During an undergraduate English course in Brouwer was at SHA for two days, meeting
college, a professor had encouraged him to with all of the students, the parents and staff.
write because he loved telling stories. It took He also did a writing workshop with the Grade

$189 00
seven years and a pile of rejection letters before 4, 5 and 6 students. Brouwer has been to Strath-
he had his first story published, and three years more before to talk to students, and was happy
later his first book was published. to come back.

Campaign
+ GST office now open
One Furnace & Ducts MP Kevin Sorenson officially
opened his campaign office in
Strathmore on April 7. With the
Most residential homes without AC up to 16 vents. help of volunteer Rachael Rogers
Offer good until June 15, 2011 (l) and his wife Darlene, Sorenson
is preparing for the May 2 Federal
Election. People looking to find
out more about Sorenson’s cam-
paign and what he is proposing,
can stop by the office. The office
hours are: Tuesday - Friday 11
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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 la shaun FullY developed acRoss call robert & taMara cozY bungalow call ron whY Rent?
FRom stRathmoRe lake!
$434,900! $139,900 excellent staRteR oppoRtunItY

Robert Desjardins Open concept with vaulted

• 3 lots and Good Well
3 bedroom home and double
garage on a huge lot near
ceilings over 1566 sq ft on the downtown and schools.
403-934-5533 main level with fully finished • Commuting Distance
to Calgary
New paint and upgrades to look
very attractive. New hot water tank,
basement. 5 bedrooms, 3 bath, laminate flooring, bathroom vanity
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the list goes on! Heated Workshop Large garden area. ONLY $209,900
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Mls c3469369
call la shaun Feature property - call robert & taMara call ron
landscaped, FullY 27 acRes
upgRaded, FullY developed, FInIshed, best lot
$364,900! now $199,000!
1/4 acRe lot $428,800! Backs to golf course.
Upgrades, hardwood,
Raw land ready to develop
into country acreage.
Beautiful home with loads of room 3+1 bedroom. granite. Large oversize Paved access. Gas revenue
garage. Massive deck Good building sites
3.5 bath formal dining, landscaped, Fenced yard up & down. Bonus Cal Ron Kaechele
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Keith Garrioch 403-934-1097

403-333-8411 Feature property - call la shaun call la shaun whY Rent! call nonie
aFFoRdable
Mls c3456605 $327,700
lIvIng $47,000! huge YaRd In aspen $374,900 4 BEDROOMS
Show of owners pride. This home
is freshly painted throughout. • Cathedral Ceilings and Large Windows 3 BATHROOMS
A pleasure to show! Bright and
spacious, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, • Huge Yard and Deck...RV Parking FULLY DEVELOPED
Mls c3450472
fenced yard and parking pad
for 2! • 3+1 Bedrooms/Heated Garage DOWN
Mls c3469591
call la shaun call robert & taMara call nonie
FullY developed bungalow
$119,900 $329,900
shows owneRs pRIde $219,900! 6 lots In hamlet • 1,455 sq ft VALUE PLUS
LOADED WITH UPGRADES
La Shaun Andrews of living space!
oF chancelloR!
HARDWOODS- TILE
Large country kitchen, 2+1 bedrooms, • Newer appliances. OPEN DESIGN
403-850-4593 2 full baths, built in 1972, • 3 large bedrooms. KITCHEN ISLAND

Just lIsted
LARGE BEDROOMS

totally renovated from inside out! Good for shop or garage. MLS C3467429 Mls c3412616
• Lots of natural light.
• Backs onto canal.
NEAR TO COMPLETE LOWER
DEVELOPMENT

Feature property - call la shaun call sheila call robert & taMara call nonie
beautIFul executIve
home! $539,900
land neaR $419,900
Over 4000sq ft in total this Home
has everything! 5 Bedrooms,
chesteRmeRe LIKE NEW - 5 BEDROOMS
4 BATHROOMS
3 baths, Huge Kitchen and eating • 5.93+/- Acres MEDIA RM - EXERCISE RM
area, seperate dining room, 2 family
rooms, living room, hardwood, • Good Well MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY
infloor heat, airconditioning, • Great Building KITCHEN WITH ISLAND
triple car garage, security rollco HARDWOODS
blinds and so much more! Mls c3468312 Sites FULLY DEVELOPED
Mls c3467410
Sheila Bassen call sheila Fabulous call robert & taMara call nonie
backs to gReen space wIth Immaculate gated communItY
$295,900

sold
403-361-0390 townhouse! $129,500
bRIght walkout $357,500! $239,900
This newly painted 1221 sq ft
• 22x24 Detached Garage 3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
Fully finished. Backs to greenspace. 2+3 home is perfect and waiting
just for you! 3 bdr, 2 1/2 baths,
• 1216 Sq Ft
of Living space OPEN DESIGN
bedrooms plus den. 3 full bath. Main floor all appliances, fully finished, • Beautifully Maintained FIREPLACE
garage, etc, and located near
laundry. Bright walkout to landscaped yard. Mls c3459854 schools, shopping and parks.
• Enjoy Full Deck plus Patio MAPLE KITCHEN

call la shaun call sheila call robert & taMara call nonie
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gaRage, YaRd
$269,900
Immaculate 3bdr home in a quiet $289,900 $239,900
culdesac! Over 1400 sq ft on a pie
OPEN
$244,900! shaped lot this home features oak • Huge Lot... 75x160
cabinets, loads of counter space, UPGRADED
Fully finished. End unit, large kitchen open to living area leading • Terrific Downtown WALKOUT
fenced yard. 3+1 bedrooms. Location Zoned R3
Jim Buckle
out onto newly painted deck.
Large master bedroom, 2 full baths
FULLY DEVELOPED
2 full, 2 half baths. Well and 2 half baths, den, single car • 4 Bedroom Home APPLIANCES NEW
403-325-7347 Mls c3463280 maintained home. garage, etc You must see this one! Mls c3465345 with Full Basement BE THE FIRST OWNERS

call la shaun call nicole call ron call nonie

$174,900
oveRsIzed heated gaRage, peRFect FamIlY beeeutIFul house
beautIFul home $329,900! This 2 story home shows like a
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Oversize heated garage and ENOURMOUS LOT BACKING S/S appliances. Newer oversized RENOVATED
room for RV. 3+2 bedrooms, ONTO GREENSPACE double garage with heat. New 2 BEDROOM
3 full baths, beautiful mature THREE BEDROOM, shingles, new hot water tank,
HARDWOODS
lot with trees. Loads of room! new flooring. New counter top
THREE BATH and kitchen fixtures. A price to NEW CUPBOARDS
Come see for yourself! CALIFORNIA CLOSETS make you smile $214,900. DETACHED GARAGE
Mls c3462058 $329,900! Mls c3464526 $349,000 Cal Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 PIE SHAPED LOT

Jody Buckle
call la shaun aFFoRdable condos,
paRkIng, YaRd $170,900!
Abe Fehr Condos 2 bedroom,
Feature property - call chantale call ron home sweet home!
Incredible bilevel with five
call nonie
$209,900
2 baths, 6 appliances! perfect for
bedrooms. Neat as a pin ADULT LIVING IN THE
403-560-2652 first time buyers or looking to
down size! Walking distance to all
Features finished basement, new
windows and much more.
COURTYARD
2 BEDROOMS
your needs, shopping, parks, etc. Large lot with RV parking.
No maintenance on deck or
2 BATHROOMS
Why rent when you can own,
come see for yourself! exterior. $344,900 UPGRADED FLOORING
Mls c3451266 Starting at $170,900! Mls c3462987 Cal Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 TITLED INDOOR PARKING

call la shaun FullY developed call ron call nonie

$339,000
Mls c3451768
wIth walkout baRgaIn pRIce
$339,900! adult lIvIng at It's FInest! $79,900
3+1 bedrooms. 3 full baths. Fixer upper bungalow 5 BEDROOMS
Open concept with
upgrades. Mother-in-law
Top floor end unit with SW view 2 bedrooms. Large lot and
large garage. Good rental
BACKING ONTO PARK
2 FIREPLACES
suite potential. Infloor heat, 2 Bed 2 Bath and Den property or first time buyer.
Cal Ron Kaechele
4 BATHROOMS
underground sprinklers HARDWOODS
Nicole Cordes Mls c3456448 and more. 2 Heated Parking Stalls • Solarium 403-934-1097 EXTRAS

403-901-5855 call la shaun FullY FInIshed call chantale call ron call nonie
up & down $124,900 enoRmous lot
$85,000
$189,900! Just lIsted Gated Community,
Partially remodelled two
storey house
2 BEDROOMS
Well maintained home, Overlooking Soccerfield Single detached garage
2+2 bedrooms, 2 full Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Fully fenced HARDWOODS
Open Concept, Vaulted Priced for sale - $149,000 BRIGHT LIVING RM
baths, open concept, all Ceilings, Covered Deck, Cal Ron Kaechele
Mls c3462464 on 3 lots, totally fenced! Mls c346562 Immaculate Condition! 403-934-1097 LARGE LOT

Feature property - call la shaun Feature property - robert & taMara call ron backs on to lake call nonie
Beautiful 2 bedroom condo in $539,000
Strathmore Lakes Estates. Walk
out to patio, large deck with 2800 SQ FT OF EVERY
Tamara Desjardins gas BBQ hookup. All appliances.
Fully developed basement with
UPGRADE
WALKOUT
403-934-5533 gas stove, additional two
bedrooms. Large family room. BACKING ONTO
Vacant - take fast possession GREEN SPACE
$279,000 LIKE NEW........
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
Mls c3466776
call ron vIRtuallY call nonie
3 acres, Fully Fenced, hoMe, peRFect
3 car garage $379,900! 2.63 acres - house, shop,
garage, guest cabin.
A river runs by it.
$149,900
Easy communte to Calgary & Strathmore. Trees and hills encompass it. FRONTS ONTO PARK
$95,500
3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open concept with large family Sprinkler system waters it.

room. Fenced & cross fenced. Horse shelters.

Shop business could sustain it.
Hot water boiler heats it.
2 BEDROOMS....LARGE LIVING RM
Oversize triple garage. $475,000 buys it.
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 EAT IN KITCHEN.....WHY RENT
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
 April 15, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 15

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
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in floor heat, Immaculate bungalow
1400 sq ft
Over 1400 sq ft.
Ron Kaechele
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1128 sq ft. All 3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths
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heated garage, large
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sold
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just listed!

sold
owner motivated! view of countryside
Seller will pay six months of pad rental to
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sold
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planting cactus in them, and hand painting them.
New scholarship sends students on wilderness journey
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Going on an outdoor adventure can be a dream
for some people. Thanks to Brett Wilson and Prai-
rie Merchant Corporation, it may be a dream come
true for a few Strathmore High School, SHS, Grade
10 and 11 students.
Wilson is sponsoring two $5,000 Outward
Bound scholarships over the next five years. Out-
ward Bound is an outdoor adventure company
founded in Europe. Wilson himself had taken an
Outward Bound course when he was younger,
and he said it was life changing.
“It was confidence building, it was inspiring. It
taught me a lot about what I could or couldn’t do,
and it turned out I could do a lot more than I real-
ized,” said Wilson.
He said there are two reasons why he is spon-
soring the scholarship; one is because he does a
lot of charity work in Calgary and had realized he
hadn’t done much in his hometown, North Bat-
tleford, Saskatchewan. He began running a series
of programs, including an Outward Bound schol-
arship, in North Battleford.
“I looked around and thought about other plac-
es where we’re doing business as an organization,
and I’m doing some real estate development in the
community (Strathmore), and there is no greater
investment than the youth of a community,” said
Wilson.
“So we decided to redirect some of what we’re
doing with Outward Bound into the Strathmore
area where it might have the greatest impact on
changing the lives of a couple of kids every year.”
The reason Grade 10 and 11 students are the
only ones eligible is so they can come back to
the school to bring some of the skills they have
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learned.
Out of the scholarship, $4,000 is for Outward
Bound and $1,000 is for travel and equipment and
anything else that the kids might need. Students
had until April 15 to submit a 250-word essay
based on why, and how, an Outward Bound trip
would benefit them.
“So there is absolutely no academic requirement
for it at all, it’s based on student need,” said Karen
Galandy, a guidance counselor at SHS.
“A student who thinks they need a change in
their lives, a student who would like to partici-
pate in this kind of event and who is ready to go
out and have a change in perspective. It’s kind of
exciting.”
Anyone can go on an Outward Bound trip,
and it’s a world-renowned program. There are a
couple of schools in Alberta, Canmore Collegiate
and Oilfields in Black Diamond, which both have
Outward Bound programs that run out of their
schools.
“It’s a growing up experience. It’s going out on
your own, for many kids for the first time ever in
their lives. They have no parents with them, they
have no friends with them, they’re in a group of
people but it’s a group of people they have never
met before,” said Galandy.
“It’s a really maturing experience as well, and so
we’re hopeful that it’s going to be students who
maybe need to make a change in their lives and
this would be kind of the doorway to do this.”
On YouTube there is a video called, Outward
Bound Canada-Thank you, Brett Wilson, where
a couple of kids talk about having the experience
of going on the trip. The trip lasts for two to three
weeks and takes place in the summer. After the
Easter break SHS will announce who the two stu-
dents are.
On March 30th, 2011, the
Strathmore
royal
Canadian
legion
donated $2,000 to the
Strathmore royal air
Cadet Squadron #903
Training Officer Tara MacPherson receiving
a cheque from the Legion Liaison,
Comrade Allan Jeffrey.
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Bang on the Wheatland County

drums all day
Everyone who was interested had a chance
to learn traditional West African Djembe
approves budget
drumming. Sarah Lyons, band director for
Holy Cross Collegiate, HCC, taught the in- Shannon LeClair into the 2011 budget. The total
terested parties techniques and rhythms Times Reporter 2011 cost is $636,000. Includ-
associated with the drumming. Hope ed in the budget are $298,000
Bridges Society sponsored the workshop Wheatland County Council in funding from the Alberta
as a part of their inclusive learning series. approved the 2011 budget at Historical Resource Grant,
Lyons learned the style through the One the regular council meeting on $239,000 from the Municipal
World Drum Company out of Calgary. Ly- parks reserve and $100,000 in
April 5.
ons said some times band can be kind of
“Our 2011 budget reflects an contributions.
academic and she wanted something fun
for the students to learn, so she introduced overall tax increase of 4.60 per Revenue changes
it to HCC and Sacred Heart Academy two cent,” said Jennifer Deak, Chief In order to reduce the bur-
years ago as another music option. Administrative Officer for the den on municipal taxpayers,
County. the county has applied for
Shannon LeClair Photo
The proposed budget is $29 grant funding under several

Budget approved
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Rocky View County ap-
proved their 2011 budget
at the end of March, with
the new tax rates to be set
later this month. Last year
the county, which governs
Langdon and area, ran a
zero percent tax increase
for their 2010 budget, but
this year are contemplating
a three per cent increase.
“You can’t keeping run-
ning the budget at zero. It’s
just impossible, if you know
the price of electricity, or
the price of gasoline at the
pump, that has to be reflect-
ed in a budget or you’ll be
potentially running a bud-
get (in) deficit,” said Barry
Woods, Financial Services
Manager for Rocky View
County.
Woods said based on the
2010 consumer price index
numbers, inflation was actu-
ally zero or in a slight nega-
tive, so Rocky View County
felt they could mirror the
reflection of the economy
in their 2010 budget. Woods
said if people were destitute
and there is no inflation,
then the county should be
able to hold the line on in-
creases.
Woods said council didn’t
get a lot of public feedback
regarding the possible tax
increase. While the county
did have public input the
day they set the budget,
Woods said during that
session they didn’t receive
many comments in respect
to the taxes. Rocky View
County had deliberated over
some time to find a good
balance for the budget.
“It’s always a balancing
act, services for money, I
mean, if you reduce money,
you reduce service, because
you can’t fund service with-
out money,” said Woods.
“So it is definitely always
a balancing act, and you
want to get that balance of
the correct level of service
that the tax increase is go-
ing to support.”
Rocky View County is
now waiting for the external
requisition numbers from
the school board and their
seniors foundation before
setting the new rates. The
new tax rates are scheduled
to be set April 26.
million, and the county will be
receiving approximately $26
million of that from taxes.
Some of the larger capital
projects and purchases include
road grading and road paving.
There is one large paving proj-
ect for 2011, where the county
will be paving both RR 232 and
RR 233 from Hwy 564 to Hwy
9, Rockyford Road. They will
be paving a total of 14 miles,
for a cost ofapproximately
$7.51 million. There have been
applications made for MSI the budget.
Capital and Basic Transpor-
tation Grant funding on this
project for total grant funding
of $4.18 million.
Because the Carseland waste-
water treatment plant project
didn’t proceed as planned in
2010, it has carried into 2011.
Restoration of the Gleichen
Water Tower and an addition to
the park have also been carried
programs. The anticipated pro-
vincial and federal grant rev-
enue is expected to be $7.91
million, which is down $1.08
million, from the 2010 budget.
This is due to a change in
scope and the delay of the
Carseland wastewater treat-
ment plant. The plant was ini-
tally to be funded completely
by grants. There are expected
increases in utility fees, road
data revenue and road ap-
proach fees incorporated into
Grant funding
There have also been sev-
eral applications filed for
grant funding under various
programs. Revenue from the
grants is only recorded in the
budget if the funds are to be
spent. To find more in depth
detail about the approved bud-
get go to Wheatland County’s
website.

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Final recommendations for residential

irrigation presented to council
Shannon LeClair realistic, and in fact a lot of these
Times Reporter are based on historical ones that the

Members of the irrigation commit-
tee and concerned residents filled
council chambers on April 6 as the
committee gave their final report and
recommendations. The decision won’t
be made until April 15, but coun-
cil wanted the committee to have a
chance to present their work to them.
“We do want it, it’s a matter of figur-
ing out where, and how, we can get
this money. That really is the bottom
line,” said Mayor Steve Grajczyk be-
fore allowing the delegation to begin.
“There’s a lot of suggestions out
there and it’s much appreciated but
we have to figure out where this
money is coming from and what kind
of dollars we’re going to spend.”
“What we have done, is develop a
plan on how to go forward,” said Bob
Carver, a member of the committee.
“Basically we’re talking about a
sustainable system that is user pay.”
Carver said the committee believes
the onus should be on the people
to drop off of the system, instead of
coming out to sign up for the system
as was proposed early last year. The
first year of bringing irrigation back
would be an assessment year, where
the committee and town can deter-
mine where the system is sitting at
and how much it will cost.
Carver said they don’t want to jump
into anything. They aren’t planning
on major upgrades, but he said some
Sacred Heart
Town has actually provided, we think
we can keep it down to $50 in the
assessment year. That would be made
up of a $25 service fee and a $25 us-
age fee,” said Carver. student’s art
Carver said the committee is will-
competes at
ing to put up a contingency fee of
$50, is in addition to what the com-
mittee thinks the expenses will be.
It is the committee’s way of saying if national level
the Town is right and they are wrong
Samantha Andrews, a Sacred Heart Academy
about what the cost may be, then it student, was one of the finalists for Alberta in
should cover the $100 the town is the Starlight project and now her work will be
currently asking for. competing against other students in Canada.
“What we’re saying is, if it isn’t nec- Courtesy of Starlight Art Project
essary, we don’t want you to use a
contingency fee. But the following
year we know the price is going to go
up, we aren’t denying that but, we’re
trying to make this sustainable,” said
Carver.
“The system was so bad in ’09, that
we ended up giving the money back
to the people who had put the money
in to get usage of it,”countered Coun-
cillor Earl Best. Looking
Carver and the committee feel they
have brought forth a proposal that
should be able to fit the bill for what
for a place
council is looking for.
Strathmore resident and business
owner Brian Code brought up a cou-
to call home
With the current 2011 property assessments
ple of questions for council to con- being low, it looks like this family of Canadian
sider. Geese are looking for a place to call home in
“People will not use potable water Strathmore.
if it’s going to cost them more - you Photo courtesy of John M. Whieldon
need to consider our financial con-

Annual Lions auction a success

things should be upgraded to make
them more suitable to the users. The
two main things they would like to
see upgraded would be screening
the water and convenient hours. The
hours the committee recommends are
from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. on a daily
basis.
“After that year, we would then
look at what we would have to do
to start upgrading the system,” said
Carver.
The people not being served by the
system would not have to pay into
it. Carver said the most they could
charge would be the same price as
the alternative product, potable wa-
ter. He said they want to keep the
price as low as possible during the
assessment year because they know
the improvements will be needed the
following year, which will raise the
costs to the users.
“If we could do it under our costing
estimates, which we think are very
cern,” said Code.
“There has to be an accurate ac-
counting of cost of potable water
versus irrigation water, so people can
make the correct decision for them-
selves. If it’s going to cost me $200
more a year to use potable water
because I like to use a lot of water,
guess what, I want irrigation water.
But until the customer has the facts
they can’t deal with this situation.”
He said if cost is an issue, why not
have a local improvement tax, and
make the residents pay for it.
Grajczyk assured the residents and
committee they weren’t trying to
sound negative, but they had to look
at everything regarding the issues in
2009, and all of the repairs that could
be needed.
“We’re as sincere about this as you
are and we have to take a long hard
look at it. We really are going to do
that again, and then make a decision,”
said Grajczyk.
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
The Strathmore Lions Club annual auc-
tion was once again a success. The auc-
tion took place on April 2, and there were
approximately 335 donors, who helped
the Lions gross $50,225.
“It went fairly well,” said Lions Presi-
dent Keith Temple.
Despite the snow that was piling up
outside, Temple said the amount raised
was fairly average compared to other
years. Most recently the Lions donated
money to the Strathmore Handi-Bus As-
sociation.
“There’s lots of smaller donations going
around,” said Temple.
“There was a whole list of stuff that we
had done last year, going up on the over-
head as the auction was going on. We ac-
tually donated $69,000 something in the
last nine months around town.”
All of the money raised by the Lions
is distributed back into the community,
to help organizations in need and local
projects.
“As of now we don’t have a specific
project for it…but we’re trying to com-
municate with the Town and possibly
do something for the 100th anniversary,
but that’s not a hard, fast, thing yet,” said
Temple.
The Lions support the youth exchange,
and Temple said they plan to have a
speaker come out to talk about the youth
camp in Cremona.
Temple said they also support a leader-
ship youth camp in Waterton, which they
sponsor students to go to.
Organizations looking for help can
make an application to the Lions Club.
The application will then go to the board
for approval.

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Five members of the Wheatland Chiefs championship squad attended the Fort McMurray Oil Barons Spring Prospect Camp this past weekend
at the Strathmore Family Centre. Wilson Sproule, Zach Wittenburg, Devon Westby, Rylan Muenchrath and Justin Fraser were all vying for a spot
with the Oil Barons.
Locals look to impress Oil Barons
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
Even though their championship
campaign just ended, five members
of the Wheatland Chiefs are already
looking for a home for next season.
Goaltender Wilson Sproule, de-
fenceman Zach Wittenburg and for-
wards Devon Westby, Rylan Muen-
chrath and Justin Fraser took part
in the Fort McMurray Oil Barons
Spring Prospect Camp April 8-10 at
the Strathmore Family Centre.
Between 55-60 players from all
over Southern Alberta attended the
camp, which has been hosted in
Strathmore for the past eight to 10
years.
However, this year’s camp definite-
ly has a local flavour.
“That’s one of the reasons we’re
in this area right now,” said Oil Bar-
ons head coach and general man-
ager Gord Thibodeau. “Len Desmet
(Chiefs assistant coach) and Doug
Hergenhein, our head scout out of
Calgary, have been very successful
drawing players from here. They’re
well coached and they are guys who
have really progressed – so we try to
sports
April 15, 2011
times
identify them. That’s part of the rea-
son for having the camp here – is to
get those kids out and find the next
stars of the Oil Barons.”
According to Thibodeau, the for-
mer Chiefs are skilled players, but it’s
their winning pedigree that makes
them intriguing to the Barons.
“You tend to recruit character play-
ers and guys that have won before,”
said the coach. “They understand
what it takes to win and there is no
question that is part of what you are
recruiting – not just good, skilled
players, but the character of cham-
pions.”
The Oil Barons, who finished the
AJHL season with a 43-16-1 record,
are looking to reload for the future.
That future starts with the prospects
camp in Strathmore.
“This is just a good location for
us,” said Oil Barons head coach and
general manager Gord Thibodeau.
“We’ve been very successful in get-
ting Calgary and area kids – some
kids from Chestermere and this area
(in Strathmore). We’ve had real good
success holding camps here. We’ve
been fortunate to sign some really
good players.
Mario Prusina Photos
“We’re looking for players that
might not play for us this year, but
maybe over the course of the next
two to three years.”
According to Thibodeau, the team
will take about 20 players from this
session to a summer camp held in
Edmonton in July. That is where
these prospects will join the veteran
players in an attempt to make the
big squad.
While most teams host their main
camp later in the summer, the Oil
Barons will start the process early, as
they were asked by Hockey Canada
to take part in an international event
in Russia during August.
However, for now, the Chiefs were
thrilled to have five players from
their squad at the camp.
“(These) guys worked hard all
year and were our top players, so
it’s good to see,” said Chiefs coach
Devon Olson. “They show up every
night and they compete. That’s why
they got picked to come here.
“They know what it takes to win
now … once you win a champion-
ship you always have in the back of
your head that you want to win an-
other one.”
Calling all U15
hockey players
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Hockey Alberta is putting on a U15
camp for both male and female hockey
players, beginning April 29 and ending
May 1. The camp in Strathmore is a part
of the U15 set of camps, and they are run-
ning approximately seven of them in the
province this year. This is the first camp in
the line-up for the off-season.
“The reason that we have the U15
camps, the main reason is to, well one…to
have a quick weekend style camp where
we run skill sessions and also have some
games along the way,” said Troy Muspratt,
Regional Development Coordinator- South
for Hockey Alberta.
“But more importantly, it’s an introduc-
tion to the Team Alberta program where
these kids, next year, will be getting in-
vited to try out for the Alberta Cup.”
The Alberta Cup program is a Hockey Al-
berta Development program that provides
everyone involved with an opportunity to
learn more about competitive hockey in a
well organized, fair, Zone camp and select
team competition.
“What we wanted to do was have a
weekend style camp where we can intro-
duce the program to them, and hopefully
generate some excitement and some inter-
est in the process, and let them kind of
know what they need to do to be an elite
player,” said Muspratt.
“Or if they don’t want to be an elite play-
er, at least (show them) some things they
can do to at least improve their game.”
The camp goes back to the basics in the
first few lessons, with puck handling and
skating, some power work with edges, and
tight turns. Muspratt said the kids then
move into team play, defensive zones and
learning to read a reaction to a play, and
offensive triangles. This is the third year
they have run the U15 camps, and Mus-
pratt said it is one of the programs they
look to run every year.
“It’s a $150 for the weekend, and that
includes four ice times, and roughly about
three hours of off-ice stuff that would in-
clude the Team Alberta presentation, and
some dry land work,” said Muspratt.
“We usually try to bring in a nutrition-
ist for the kids, and the parents, to talk to
them about diet and healthy living.”
He said the camp is not really designed
for new players. While they won’t turn
them away, Muspratt said it is recommend-
ed the kids participating in the camp have
played hockey previously. The registration
deadline is April 20, and to register people
can go to www.teamalbertahockey.ca.
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nOw Offers Jerry Bremner’s chuckwag-

on canvas was purchased

full
by the Wildflower Ranch
at the WPCA Canvas Auc-
tion April 5 in Calgary. The

mechanical
Wildflower Ranch, a new
development by the Can-
corp Property Group, has

services &
supported Bremner for
the past five years at the
Strathmore Heritage Days
Stampede. Jerry Bremner

Oil changes (middle) is surrounded by

key officials from the Can-
corp Group; Bill Greene (l),
No appointment required for Oil Changes Ken Struss, Steve Lister
and Eli Ghanimé.
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Mario Prusina Photo

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1010 westridge road, strathmore
WPCA hosts annual auction
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
Times tidbits
The World Professional
Election Facts… Chuckwagon Association
There are currently 308 federal electoral districts
(WPCA) hosted their annual
(also called ‘ridings’ or ‘constituencies’) in Canada. The
canvas auction April 5 at the
three northern territories each constitute a
Deerfoot Inn & Casino in
single federal electoral district.
Calgary.
Each year, about 15% of the Canadian population A total of eight stops in the
moves, slightly over 1% turns 18 and acquires the right WPCA Tour, including the
to vote, 1% acquires citizenship and 1% passes away.
Stampede later this summer,
sold prime advertising space
on the tarps carried by the
best 36 chuck drivers in the
world.
The total for all eight shows
came in at $1,602,750 - up
$326,500 over the 2010 total
of $1,276,250. The Strath-
more Heritage Days Stam-
pede sold the fourth most,
up from the 2010 total of
$185,250.
“We were hoping to break
the $200,000 mark and we
did,” said Pascal Del Guer-
cio, Rodeo and Chuckwagon
Chairperson. “We have gone
from $152,000 in 2009 to
$185,250 last year to $216,00
this year, (so it) definitely is
a sign that our economy is
corp Property Group, has
supported Bremner for the
past five years at the Strath-
more Heritage Days Stam-
pede.
“Jerry is a well-known
driver and he is very person-
able,” said Ken Struss, prin-
cipal of Cancorp Property
Group. “It’s been very good
for us (to) help him out with

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Strathmore Heritage Days totaling $216,000, which is turning around. We feel this
may result in higher atten-
dance on our weekend and
possibly more money from
strathmore our sponsors.
sponsorship.”
Other shows up for sale
included the Grande Prairie
Stompede, Medicine Hat Ex-
hibition & Stampede, North

GROW Your
“Hopefully a larger spec-
tator turnout will add more
money to the local econo-
my.”
The average bid for Heri-
tage Days was $6,000, while
American Chuckwagon
Championship in High River,
the Bonnyville Chuckwagon
Championship, the Badlands
Dinosaur Derby in Drum-
heller, the Battle of the North

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the highest bid went to
Wildflower Ranch, who sup-
ported veteran chuckwagon
driver Jerry Bremner to the
tune of $15,000.
“We are a sponsor-driven
in Dawson Creek and finally
the Battle of the Rockies in
Rocky Mountain House.
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Ledene, General Manager of
the Strathmore & District Ag-

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sport and it is just critical,”
said Bremner of the auction.
“If the sponsorship is not
& Garden Time section. there (it’s tough). Our ex-
penses don’t change, so it is
huge to get that sponsorship
because it elevates our sport.
That’s what drives us and it’s
great to see people jump on
board.”
The Wildflower Ranch, a
new development by Can-
Local skater
second in Alberta
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
The 2011 Star Skate
Championships took place
in Okotoks last month,
with five skaters from the
Strathmore Skate Club
competing. It was the first
time the club has had that
many skaters attend the
provincial event.
“We have so much talent
ricultural Society, he is opti-
mistic for Heritage Days.
“Having a tarp auction as
successful as that is just a
good sign of things to come,”
said Ledene. “We’re hoping
that those tarp sponsors, as
well as the other sponsors
that make Heritage Days
happen … make the event
bigger and better than it’s
been.”
said sometimes it can take
a little longer to get to the
skill level needed to com-
pete at a provincial level.
Sasha Sandmaier ad-
vanced to the finals in
pre-introductory interpre-
tive, where she placed
third. Sandmaier competed
against 64 skaters in the fi-
nals and placed second in
Alberta.
Also advancing to finals

Time in our club, and it showed

at this competition,” said
Leanne Woodcock, one of
A Special Supplement the coaches.
“The club has grown,
to the and the skill level has
Strathmore TimeS also grown. It takes a long
time to be able to compete
Publication date: against kids across Alberta.”
may 13, 2011 The club only has three
days of ice a week, and she
was Jacey Birch. Birch
placed fifth in the runoff
and 10th in the preliminary,
10-years-old and under, fi-
nals. The other skaters who
attended the champion-
ships were Kayla Lochhead,
Rebecca Faulks and Jessica
Thurlow. Woodcock said it
was a job well done by all
of the participants.

Strathmore High School student Mikayla Reinhardt will
take her volleyball skills to the ACAC this fall. Reinhard
has agreed to join the Briercrest Clippers for the 2011-
2012 season.
Mario Prusina Photos
Dakota Gillies was a guest speaker at the ringette windup
for Strathmore Minor Ringette on April 3.
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
Lady Spartan
set to join Clippers
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
After a successful high school
volleyball career, Mikayla Rein-
hardt is taking her skills to the next
level.
The 5’11” outside hitter from the
Strathmore Spartans program has
committed to joining the ACAC’s
Briercrest College Clippers for the
2011-2012 season.
“I was ecstatic – I was shaking,”
said Reinhardt after accepting the
school’s offer. “I went to stay at the
campus for a couple of days during
exam break and I met all the girls
and all the coaches and they were
really, really great. One of the girls
is even taking the education pro-
gram that I’m interested in, so she
pretty much told me what it was
about and it really helped me.
“It was mostly the people (there)
that helped make my decision.”
Reinhardt entertained the
thought of going to other schools,
but at the end of the day, she felt
that Briercrest was the best fit for
her.
Last season, the Clippers finished
the season with a 6-14 record, good
enough for 11th place in the ACAC.
According to their head coach,
Reinhardt will be a welcome addi-
tion to their program.
“Mikayla is bringing a lot of great
things to our program. I see her
making a big contribution to our
team with her offensive ability
– she has the ability to terminate
rallies and hit with consistency,”
said Briercrest Clippers coach No-
lan Weinmaster in a press release.
“She also has strong ball control
Bringing home bronze
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
Dakota Gillies was recently in
Cambridge, Ont. representing Al-
berta as a part of Team Alberta in
the ringette Nationals. This was
Gillies’ first year playing for a team
outside of Strathmore. It had taken
time, and patience, but after three
years she had made the Calgary
Belle AA ringette team.
“It was amazing. It was a long
year and…there’s just no words to
describe it,” said Gillies.
“We just kind of went day by
day, and just to go to Nationals
and have that chance was breath-
taking. It was definitely a thing I
would love to do again.”
She said she missed playing with
her old team, but she is happy to
play with Calgary and further her
ringette career. Gillies did notice
some differences between the two
teams. In Calgary, the players are
selected by skill level, whereas in
Strathmore, teams may be selected
by the number of people regis-
tered and not necessarily by skill
level.
She felt she adjusted well to her
new team and said there was a lot
of time for bonding, thanks to be-
ing cooped up in hotel rooms to-
April 15, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 21
and great court movement … I re-
ally like her positive attitude, work
ethic, and that she is someone who
wants to continue to develop the
great character that has been in-
stilled in her from growing up in a
great family.”
“She is a perfect fit for our pro-
gram here at Briercrest and some-
one who will be a key part in con-
tinuing to build a championship
program. I am really looking for-
ward to being her coach.”
According to Reinhardt, she first
fell in love with the sport in ele-
mentary school.
“In Grade 6, our school (played)
a class against class,” she recalled.
“I guess I got really competitive
when my team won and I fell in
love with the sport.
“When you get a point (you
cheer), by the end of the game, you
won’t have a voice – that’s the way
it should be.”
In Grade 7, Reinhardt joined the
Wheatland Aces Club Volleyball
program, coached by Randy and
Susan Moncks. She continued play-
ing both school and club volleyball
right up to this season.
During her time at Strath-
more High School, Reinhardt was
coached by Louise Bleier.
Last season, she was coached by
both Bleier and Randy Moncks.
Reinhardt was named the MVP
for the Lady Spartans in her Grade
11 season and was selected as the
team captain in Grade 12.
“(They prepared me) so much. I
owe a lot to those two – they were
definitely stepping stones for my
career,” she said. “I really, really
love them for that.”
gether for tournaments.
It was quite a year for the goalie,
who was happy to make the team
and even happier with their suc-
cess this year.
“Winning provincials was defi-
nitely a highlight, and then going
to Nationals for a whole week was
awesome,” said Gillies.
“It was very good, (we) played
two games a day and came out in
third for our country so that’s pret-
ty awesome.”
She said Ontario was one of the
toughest teams they faced during
the tournament.
“We played Ontario first…about
three seconds into the overtime
and we won,” said Gillies.
“We had to play them for semi-fi-
nals and the deal was that the win-
ner would go for the gold medal
game against Quebec, and the
loser would win bronze. So they
came up guns a blazing and we
lost to them the second time.”
She said she didn’t feel the team
was quite where they needed to be
for their second matchup with On-
tario, but was still happy to bring
home bronze. The season may be
over, but Gillies will be going to
goalie lessons in Calgary, once ev-
ery two weeks, and will be taking
part in three-on-three camps.
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Hussar
Curling Club
would like to say a big
“THank You” to the 18 teams that
entered our Mixed Bonspiel
- your support is greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to the winning teams:
First Event: 1st Earl Stender - Strathmore;
2nd Kevin Tauber - Hussar; 3rd Gary Young - Bas-
sano; 4th Jeanette Helfrich - Strathmore.
Second Event: 1st Galvin Egeland - Milo;
2nd Don Brown - Cluny; 3rd Ben Armstrong
- Hussar; 4th Jamie Armstrong - Hussar.
Third Event: 1st Brent Ashlee - Strathmore;
2nd Barry Kaiser - Hussar; 3rd Ian Godkin - Milo;
4th Clay Williams - Hussar.
We would also like to thank the following
for their donations/door prizes to help make
our bonspiel such a success:
• Home Hardware - Strathmore • Chinook Credit Union
- Hussar Branch • CJS Agro • Doug’s Earthmoving
• Jepson Petroleum • Clarke’s Excavating • Hussar
Hairstyling • Carey Tauber • Tom’s General Store
• Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op • Gleichen-Standard
Transport • Armstrong Auto Inc. • Ken Williams - Hail
Agent • Hugh & Winnie Peake • Geoff, Jackie, Ryan &
Brendan Fraser • Sandum Welding
• Don’s Café & Lounge • Clay & Connie Williams
Last but not least thank you to all or our vounteer’s
for their hard work thru the curling season
- we couldn’t do it without you!!!
Thank You
The Annual Daffodil Days project for the
Canadian Cancer Society was held in
Strathmore on April 1st & 2nd.
The amount collected this year totaled $4,732.24
as compared with $5,308.26 in 2010, $5,115.25 in
2009, $5,246.97 in 2008, $5,095.45 in 2007, $4,726.75
in 2006 and $2,768.31 in 2005.
In spite of the inclement weather we had, we are
grateful for the continued community support.
Thank you to the Strathmore Value Drug Mart,
Sobey’s and No Frills for allowing volunteers
to sell daffodils from their premises and
for storing flowers in their coolers.
Thank you to all volunteers for donating your
valuable time for this project and a special thank
you to the Strathmore Times and Strathmore
Standard fro supporting our project in your
newspapers and thank you to the
Strathmore Lions’ Club for their advertising.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Sobey’s
Manager, Mr. Kennedy, for selling
leftover daffodils, with all proceeds
going to the Cancer Society.
All money raised goes for research, service to
patients, prevention and health education
provided by the Canadian Cancer Society.
This year’s campaign was coordinated by
Carol Curry with assistance from Nettie
TIMES
Rommens, Pat Frederick and Marian Brown.
This ad is sponsored by
STRATHMORE
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Indus Minor Hockey celebrates its leaders

Peewee Tier 2 with their CAHL League Banner.
Photo Courtesy of Heather Butterwick
Heather Butterwick
IMHA Treasurer
On Tuesday, April 5, Indus Minor
Hockey Association held its 2010-2011
Chili Night and Awards Presentations at
the Bill Herron Arena. Dave and Shelley
Kinley, of Concept Electric, presented 10
players with a 2011 Leadership Award.
The leaders were: Jordan Rohel, Midget
Tier 4; Marc Bouvier, Bantam Tier 3; Jake
Anderson, Bantam Tier 3; Andrew Bretin,
Peewee Tier 2; Matthew Kuystermans,
Peewee Tier 5; Connor Bertamini, Atom
Tier 2; Easton Fritz, Atom Tier 4, Calder
raised to finalize the season. Congratu-
lations to the following teams on their
Banner Awards: Peewee Tier 2 Team for
winning their CAHL League Banner; the
Bantam Team for winning their Home
Tournament Banner and the Peewee Tier
5 Team for bringing home the Bassano
Tournament Banner.
After her second successful hockey
season as President, Shonna Nichols will
be stepping down. Shonna has invested Indus Minor Hockey hosted their annual Awards
countless hours during her two years as Banquet on April 5 at the Bill Herron Arena.
President and her time was greatly appre- Photo Courtesy of Kelsey Bretin
ciated by the Association. The 2011-2012
Board is Dan Lafaut, President; Heather Vice President, Equipment Director, Fund-

times
Cleveland, Atom Tier 6; Dawson Cleve-
strathmore land, Novice Tier 2 and Ethan Weir, Novice
Tier 5. Shonna Nichols presented Brady
Skiffington with the Craig Kletzel Memo-
rial Award on behalf of the Kletzel family.
We are Your Following the evening 3 banners were
Butterwick, Treasurer; Pam Tanner, Sec-
retary; Arlana Vander Velde, Registrar;
Dustin Borbandy Director of Hockey De-
velopment; Don Neddow Ice Schedule Di-
rector; and Shonna Nichols Past President.
The following positions are still vacant;
raising Director, and CAHL Director. Any-
one interested in holding one of these po-
sitions, please contact Dan at president@
indusminorhockey.ca. Registration infor-
mation for the IMHA 2011-2012 season
will be available on indusminorhockey.ca.

“Locally owned
Hoping to inspire future curlers
& operated” Shannon LeClair
WeekLY NeWspaper Times Reporter
Students at Brentwood Elementary
Total Market Coverage School were treated to curling lessons
11,500 HOUSEHOLDS through the Rocks and Rings program, put
through Canada Post. on by Capital One and the Canadian Curl-
ing Association.
Covering Strathmore, Rocks and Rings is an indoor simulated
Carseland, Cheadle, Cluny, curling event.
Gleichen, Hussar, Langdon, Each class had a chance to head to the
Lyalta, Indus, Namaka, gym and try dry curling, while learning ba-
sic terminology and having fun.
Nightingale, Rockyford, “I think curling is starting to die a little
Rosebud, Speargrass & Standard. bit in Canada, not die, but it’s not thriv-
Students at Brentwood Elementary School had a ing as well as it was 20 years ago. I think
403.934.5589 chance to take part in Capitol One’s Rocks and this is an effort for Rocks and Rings to try
www. strathmoretimes.com Rings program April 7 and 8.
Shannon LeClair Photo
and get interest, and just raise awareness
about the sport,” said Craig Jantzen, who
spends five days a week teaching kids in
different schools all over southern Alberta.
He was at Brentwood school for two days
last week.
“It’s not a crazy, intense sport as far as
physically demanding, but it is a good so-
cial sport that people can do for their lives.”
Each class is 40 minutes of instruction
and fun. The students never have to travel,
all the equipment is brought to them. At
the end of the program, each participant
is given a Capital One Rocks and Rings
Graduation Certificate. The two kits Jant-
zen brought with him are worth a total of
approximately $1,000. He said he has been
using them five days a week, with about
seven classes a day, since November and
the equipment doesn’t seem to be wearing
down.
Staff members at Brentwood school said
they would like to be able to purchase the
kits some day and use them as a part of
their physical education curriculum.

Counties bring out top players

Strathmore High School hosted the badminton
C Winners counties on April 12. Participants in the tournament
were from Holy Cross Collegiate, Strathmore High

Mobile
School and Standard.
Boys Singles
Junior: 1st Ethan Yeomans SHS; 2nd Daniel O’Leary
HCC; 3rd Daniel Shapka SHS. Intermediate: 1st Ja-
son Muller SHS; 2nd Trent Fandry SHS; 3rd Andrew
Pringle HCC. Senior: 1st Zach Code STANDARD;
2nd Austin Larsen STANDARD; 3rd Ethan Stinn

barbering
STANDARD.
Girls Singles
Junior: 1st Katylyn Dougan SHS; 2nd Danielle Skib-
insky SHS. Intermediate: 1st Mareike Noedler SHS;
B Winners 2nd Jessica Stephenson SHS. Senior: 1st Elizabeth
Steele SHS; 2nd Sandra Jin SHS.
Boys Doubles

Service
A Winners
Monday 10 am - 4 pm • Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 7 pm - 9 pm • Thursday 7 pm - 9 pm Mixed bonspiel winners
Hussar hosted their annual mixed bonspiel
during the first weekend in April (all pictures
are l-r; skip, third, second and lead). The C
event winners were Brent Ashlee, Cindy
Senior HoMe SpecialS Shackleton, Ken Shackleton and Addy Ash-
lee from Strathmore. The B event winners
call for an appointment were Galvin Egeland, Tammy Lahd, Christo-
pher Northcott and Christine Egeland from
Junior: 1st Keegan Lane & Merrick Fanning SHS;
2nd Evinn Beck & Russell Treacy STANDARD; 3rd
Dale Palsson & Matt Lauridsen STANDARD. Inter-
mediate: 1st Kirby Ruzesky & Darian Henry SHS;
2nd Abe Jensen & Duncan Michie STANDARD; 3rd
David Barbeau & Rylan Muenchrath SHS. Senior:
Keenan Fanning & Jordan Kraft SHS; 2nd Chris Re-
iter & Jordan Maier SHS; 3rd Josh Engelhart & Gar-
rett McCormack STANDARD.
Girl’s Doubles
Junior: 1st Shaun Brinton & Shannon Brinton STAN-
DARD. Intermediate: 1st Carly Melcher & Shavonne
Tapaquon STANDARD; 2nd Caley Ryan & Amy Kalb-
hen STANDARD; 3rd Chayla Phillips & Marissa Dahl
SHS. Senior: 1st Melissa Larsen & Marleen Palsson
STANDARD; 2nd Jessica Griffiths & Kylie Johansen
SHS; 3rd Kate Schlinker & Kaitlyn Stewart STAN-
DARD.
Mixed Doubles
Junior: Devon Kathol & Leah Dahm STANDARD; 2nd
Zack Gibson & Megan Lecavalier HCC; 3rd Jenna
Vergowen & Evan Fullerton HCC. Intermediate: 1st
Max McKinnon & Shaina Kuhn SHS; 2nd Trevor

403.850.8237
Milo. The A event winners were Earl Stender,
Melody Treso, Garry Bleier and Pearl Bjerke
from Strathmore.
Photos Courtesy of Pam Collett
Sandum & Shannon Coutts SHS; 3rd Janelle Hoff
& Toby Noy STANDARD. Senior: 1st Jenna Firkus &
Keith Rasmussen STANDARD; 2nd Ryan Fraser &
Hannah Meers SHS; 3rd Alisha Holzmann & Taylor
Illes HCC.
Shannon LeClair Photos
 April 15, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 23

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rentals
2 bdrm furnished bach-
elor, includes all utilities
along with bedding, dishes
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month rental available. D.D re-
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responsible working tenants
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403-615-5678.
Upper duplex one mile
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N/P. $1000/mth + utilities &
$1000/ D.D. Upper duplex
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fireplace in both rentals. Ref-
erences required. 403-934-
3196.
500 sq ft office space, Main
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Available immediately. Call
403-901-8727.
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Rent $625.00, security deposit
$625.00. Available May 1.
Phone 403-934-4407.
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or 1 bdrm $800/mth. +DD re-
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1500 ft2
Good access to
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5000 sq. ft. Shop with power. Large size
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• 1557 sq ft 3 bdm-2 full bath
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• 3023 sq ft developed 3 full baths
• Hot water and in floor heat
• Very roomy 1099 sq ft BUNGALOW
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• Triple and double garages --heated
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$519,900 MLS# C3436593
3 ACRES, North of Strathmore
$155,000 MLS# C3467332
• Estate Living just before entering Hillview Manor • Power and gas across the road
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• Breath taking views of water, trees, canal • Perc test done for septic
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• Approach is in
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946 BRIARWOOOD CRES.
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112 CAMBRILLE CRES.
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$259,900 MLS# C3457634
• 1458 sq.ft. BUNGALOW with full
26 Grand 330 Christian Ave, Standard
$64,000 MLS# C3463781
• Quality above and beyond
• 1568 sq.ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath Home
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• Att. Garage 21 x 28 Heated • 2 cooking islands – 2 pantries
• Large owned lot • 220 wired, hot and cold running water • Master Bdm with walk in closet-jetted tub
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1.5 acres 916 BRIARWOOD CRES.
$229,900 MLS# C3450805 131 ASPEN CREEK CRES. 4 HILLCREST BLVD.
$519,000 MLS# C3456762
$474,900 • Built in 2006-2x6 construction, 1218 sq.ft.,
• 3 Bedrooms-2 full baths
• Master Bedroom has walk-in closet,
$369,900 MLS# C3438136
• One owner, uniquely SELF designed modified bilevel
• A stunning floor plan,3 Bdrm on main and 4th. Down
• 1645 sq.ft. BUNGALOW with BONUS room
over garage with walk-out basement
oval soaker tub • At entry to Hillview Manor
3 bedrooms, 30x30 garage, approx. • 2nd. Bedroom has walk-in closet
• 13’ ceilings on main 9’ down
• Full finished bsmt with walk up to garage • Hardwood floors, Solid Maple Cabinets.
• Exposed aggregate drive-stamped
1800 sq ft of living space. concrete patio
• Oversized garage with overhead storage
• High eff. Furnace, power humidifier,
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• Underground sprinklers, backs onto view
• Large deck – Garage surround sound Massive Back Yard
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of trees and water
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used for hobby dog grooming, $309,900 MLS# C3460468 1179 Strathcona Rd • Extensively renovated, windows,
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bdrm
$349,900 MLS# C3465346 shingles,siding
• TWO Garages--one in front--one in back • Hardwood floors- new OAK cabinets
• Walk in closet and full bath off master bdrm
• 26x25’ HEATED and alarmed garage
• Backs onto GREENSPACE • 5 bdms--2 1/2 baths
• Jetted soaker tub off Master Bdm
• 3+2 bedrooms, Bsmt has 2 suites
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• Will fit the BIG Trucks
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• Large Pie lot
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• RV Parking at the rear
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$279,900
3 Bedrooms, Finished Basement,
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118 RANCH RIDGE CO 66 ASPEN CIRCLE
$369,900 MLS# CS3468253
201 RANCH RIDGE CO $299,900 MLS# 3445917 • Unique Design
$299,900 MLS# C3445944 • 1318 sq.ft. 2 Storey
• 1300 sq.ft. developed with fully fin.
$179,900
• Beautiful MAPLE cabinets,
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GRANITE COOKING ISLAND
cooking island and MAPLE cabinets • MAPLE HARDWOOD Floors • 5 bedroom, 3 baths
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$169,900 MLS# C3464856 • Completely and extensively renovated
properites (Air fare and port charges extra) • Well cared for Bungalow • New insulation under new VINYL siding
$429,900 MLS# C3455601
403-561-0037 • A Bird Watchers paradise
• 4 seperate lots(130’x120’), can be subdivided • New MAPLE cabinets, flooring, vinyl windows, low E
• 3 bdms--1 full bath • 4 bedrooms on main floor, New bathroom • A Creek runs through it
• Bsmt part dev with family room and bdm • 1250 sq.ft. with a full basement to • 2337 sq ft 3 bdm, 2 full bath
www.KevinBaldwin.ca • Attached garage--Tons of MATURE trees
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• Stunning kitchen--Wood burning stove
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