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A $1 minimum wage spike across the province

has numerous Strathmore businesses bracing themselves, cutting corners, and adjusting hours in a cashstrapped economy thats already plagued with layoffs.
The NDPs course of action, which raised the Alberta
minimum wage from $10.20 to $11.20 on Oct. 1, is
the first of future hikes, part of an an ambitious goal
of boosting the minimum wage to $15 by 2018. Although last weeks increase remained comparatively
low, local businesses have felt the financial impact,
are preparing to adjust their operations to balance
their financial load, and are questioning the timing
of the implementation when slumping oil prices contributed to thousands of job losses thus far.
It affects our bottom line immediately, said Peter Klironomos, owner of the Strathmore Station and
Pub.
With the economy being the way it is right now,
we have to be a bit more careful because we wont
be able to allocate all these extra hours to people.
Eventually what will happen is it gets passed on to
everybody else I suppose. Whether its NoFrills or a
restaurant, youre going to have to raise your prices,
otherwise you cant survive.
The Station employs 80 employees, out of which
40 to 50 have seen increases to their hourly wage.
While wait staff and liquor servers, who also receive
tips, previously received a minimum of $9.20 per
hour, the Station, in compliance with the provincial
governments decision, noticed payroll costs go up
when the wages increased more than a dollar to
$10.50 per hour. In chorus with the economic effects
of droughts in California and higher food costs specifically in the beef industry Klironomos argued the
increase shouldve been introduced more gradually.
Alberta has increased minimum wage based on the
cost of living for the past 10 years. While many businesses expected a three to four per cent increase, the
recent jump corresponds to a 10 per cent increase.
Despite employees in the food and beverage industry noticing a slight increase in their wages, with
much of their paycheque made up of tips, the modification is resulting in the opposite effect of its intent
elsewhere in Strathmore. As a store that employs a
number of high school students, the Canadian Tire
has only seen changes to the income of seven parttime high school students. However, if wages continue to spiral upwards, the stores owner Randy Orford
expects consequences to present themselves in the
number of people the store can employ with only so
much money being allocated to wages.
At this point the $11.20 has very little impact on
our business today, but $15, certainly, that would
have some substantial impact, said Orford.
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Strathmore residents take initiative to

save Syrian family; met with disapproval
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Emotions ran high and discussions
turned vehement during a controversial
informational meeting last week, that
aimed to raise funds in hopes of sponsoring a Syrian family currently in a
refugee camp, and integrate them into
the Strathmore community.
Shortly after Shelby Dwyer launched
the fundraising group Strathmore for
Syria early last week, numerous concerns surrounding the initiatives title,
its message, and the focus of the group,
forced the Strathmore resident to
change the name to Hope for Syria. The
situation garnered national attention
and on Sept. 30 nearly 60 community
members met at the Hope Community
Covenant Church to gain more information, understand the process, and voice
their concerns.
There are people that dont necessarily support this initiative, said Dwyer.
Im not thinking about all the people
in the refugee camp. Im just thinking
we can make a difference for one family and welcome them here. I think if
we can all make a little more room in
our hearts and in our community and
come together we can make it a reality.
Hope for Syria wants to collaborate
with churches, individuals, and local
businesses to raise $15,000 to cover
start up costs of housing, furniture,
clothing, food and ESL lessons for the
first six months. However, Dwyer informed the crowd that she is hopeful
those items can be donated. By looking at a Blended Visa Office-Referred
program a private sponsorship of
refugees program the Canadian government matches the funds and covers
costs for the next six months. Dwyer
has already been in contact with the
Mennonite Central Committee who
have supplied a list of 20 United National vetted families in need of sponsorship. Anyone sponsoring a refugee
family under the blended visa program
is responsible for their social and emotional support for a year.
In our day to day lives we are all
busy and we all have stuff going on and
its easy to forget that there are people
across the world suffering, said Dwyer.
Ive received a lot of comments from
people saying we should take care of
our own, and we should. Im not saying that these initiatives are mutually
exclusive.
Yet, not everyone agreed with Dwyers approach. While many said her
heart was in the right place, they were
concerned about the threat of ISIS, job
loss and poverty in Canada, and a longterm plan. Some also questioned why
we wouldnt send resources to the refugee camps instead as had been done in
the past.
Its terrible over there, I totally believe everyone here had their hearts in
the right place, but I also believe that
Germany had their hearts in the right
place, Turkey had their hearts in the
right place, and look at the chaos thats
going on there right now, said Lynette
Halwa. Why are people so concerned
about bringing refugees into our country with everything thats going on in
the world right now, when we can provide food, and medical services. Thats
how we helped Indonesia with the tsunami, Japan when they had their earthquake, Haiti and so many other places.
Members of the Hope Community
Covenant Church in turn talked about
their desire to do both. Help with resources, but also bring a family to Canada to provide a long-term solution.
Emotions ran high and tears began to
flow when talking about issues in our
own back yard. With people reliant on
the food bank and struggling to make
ends meet, some community members
felt it was important to focus on our
community first. But when discussions
turned to religion and extremism, discussions became heated.
But the majority of the people in attendance were in support and eager to
help. Several community members who
are in constant interaction with refugees, immigrants, or minority groups
reminded the crowd that this family
wasnt after high profile jobs, will be
vetted by the Canadian government, is
going to extreme measures to save their
families, and can become viable members of the community.
In 2000 a young boy came into our
community to go to school, we were
fostering him in our home, said Denise Peterson. Hes Ethiopian. His father was killed, his mother sacrificed
everything to get him. He came into
our home and is a member of our family. He lives in this community, he has
a girlfriend, he is black, hes Muslim,
he goes to Hope Community Covenant
Church a lot, and hes a neurologist doing his PHD. I think his is a reality of
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Shelby Dwyer started an initiative, Hope for Syria,

to try and sponsor a refugee family from Syria.
The group needs to raise between $15,000 to
$20,000.
refuges in this country.

To date, over 200,000 people have
been killed in the four-and-a-half-yearlong Syrian civil war that escalated following anti-government protests.
Strathmore Senior High School Career Practitioner, Kaitrin McDonnell,
who was present at the meeting and a
good friend of Dwyers, announced the
commitment and support of students
at the high school through some of
the schools programs. While she said
she wasnt yet sure what that support
would look like, she referenced the
$10,000 that were raised by the students to send a girl in Kenya to school
for four years.
Dwyer encouraged anyone interested
to participate in the initiative and raise
money to contact her through www.
havehopeforsyria@gmail.com
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What the government is trying to
achieve is not being achieved. All were
doing is raising the wage of a bunch of
high school kids that is just a part time
job. Theyre more worried about people
that are working full-time at that wage
and raising their income, but thats not
the case, thats not whats happening.
According to the Alberta Chamber
of Commerce, Strathmores reaction
is mirrored in communities across the
province. In fact, the chamber predicts
low-income earners will lose numerous
benefits when receiving $15 an hour.
Based on their projections, in bumping
someone from $10.20 to $15 an hour,
in a year the individual would earn an
additional $9,600. However, once the
wages reach the final phase in three
years time, employees will no longer be
eligible for the GST credit, the working
income tax benefit, the child tax benefit. As a result, single parents would
only receive $6,900 more while the federal government would receive nearly
$3,000 in reduced benefits and higher
taxes.
The other things thats missed in this
whole discussion is that it wont just
drive up the cost of labour for those
people who are sitting at minimum
wage, its likely to drive up wages in
general, said Ken Kobly, president
and CEO of the Alberta Chambers of
Commerce. Not all businesses can, but
some will increase their prices to offset
costs. I think there is a fair bit of worry
around the province, as to whats going
to happen when it hits its full phase
and is $15 an hour. I think their idea of
lifting people out of poverty is a good
idea, its an admirable thing to go for,
but there are different ways of doing
that.
The chamber conducted a study with
close to 1,600 responses from businesses in over 100 communities within
the province. The majority of responses
suggest that Alberta businesses expect

to reduce staff, increase prices, cut
down on hiring high school students,
and nine per cent responded by saying they would close their doors. Kobly
added he believes independent businesses in smaller communities tend to
be at a higher risk.
One of Strathmores independently
owned businesses, Rebel Sports, only
recently opened its doors in downtown
Strathmore. Having owned a business
in the food industry previously when
minimum wages jumped from $5.35 to
$8 and a staff of 26, owner Rhonda McCoomb hasnt felt the impact with her
current staff of six. However, with the
$15 on the horizon she admitted the
change is worrisome.
I think by 2018, thats really going to
close a lot of doors, said McCoombs.
I like to give my raises to people
that earn them. I understand $10.25
is really hard to live on, but its really
a fine line between finding a balance.
Whats more important, having businesses open or paying people more?
While the Alberta Chamber of Commerce said most businesses will likely
be able to absorb the added costs, they
expect future increases will leave a
sour taste in the mouths of independent small businesses such as locally
owned pizza places, bottle depots, and
daycares. The chamber is planning on
surveying their members again in a
month time to see how they have balanced off the increase to their labour
cost.
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increase public awareness in ways to keep
property safe from crime. From September 1st to
September 30, Strathmore RCMP dealt with the
following actual crimes against property.
Theft Under $5000 22
Theft of Bicycle 2
Theft Under $5000 from MV 11
Theft Over $5000 3
Theft of Vehicles 22
Break and Enter(Residence and Business) 13
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of leaving vehicle and residence doors unlocked.
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door checks on random streets throughout the
detachment territory. In September, a total of 23 of
100 vehicles were found with unlocked doors. This
amounts to 23% of vehicles that were increasingly
susceptible to crime of opportunity.
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to encourage residents to do their part in keeping
property safe. Keeping doors locked and valuables
out of sight is an important step in reducing crime in
our neighborhoods.
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second set of vehicle door checks. Members are
hopeful that numbers will be more favourable, and
as a result, a lower total number of property crimes.
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Strathmore High School teacher Christine Magill was recognized for her volunteerism work in East Africa with the
Me To We Educators Award at We Day in
Toronto last week.
In 2009 when she travelled to Rwanda for the first time, her perspective on
the world was changed by genocide survivors, which left her feeling obligated
to share their story with her students.
Its amazing, she said. Its so nice to
be able to speak from first hand and not
teaching information from a text book.
I get to tell stories about real people
Ive met and real experiences versus just
turn to this page and read this clip.
However in 2012, Magill was going
on her second trip with students but
she had a life-changing pedestrian accident which left her with chronic pain.
She said it had made her look at life differently and made the award that much
more special.
My life has changed since that accident because my health has been so
different, recalled Magill. Thats what is
so special about the award is that for me
the last three years I had so much adversity in my own life. Im always worried
Im not living up to the person Id liked
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Strathmore High School teacher Christine Magill was nominated for the Me to We Educators
Award last week for her tireless efforts in helping
make the world a better place in countries like
Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. She received the
award at We Day last week in Toronto.
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to be because of my limitations and to

realize that Im still making an impact
on students and still able to make a difference is really exciting.
Magill, who has spearheaded the Me
to We program at the high school, had
most recently fundraised to send a girl
in Kenya to high school while taking
her students to the country to get her
initiative recognized.
I think it was a lot about the stuff
Ive done as an educator and the stuff I
do outside of school as well with other
charitable organizations, said Magill.
The recognition was pretty much for
all of the stuff Ive done related to East
Africa and lots of fundraisers. Weve
fundraised for a student and send her
(Vivian) to high school in Kenya last
year, one of classroom building projects,
(and) weve done a bunch of student
leadership volunteer trips to Kenya.
She is involved with the Rwanda
Community Association in Calgary and
has travelled to Rwanda to speak about
genocide education.
Magill always had an interest in volunteer work and after a trip to Ghana, she
shared her experience with her Social
Studies class in Strathmore. As a result,
one of her senior students was inspired
to visit Africa during the summer and
also volunteer her time.
It was a result of my course, said
Magill. It was pretty cool to see her
inspired and that kind of inspired me
to want to do more. I decided to try to
organize a trip for students to Kenya.
While I was in the process of organizing
that trip, I had the opportunity to sign
up to go to Rwanda to learn about genocide. We started teaching it in our curriculum and I really didnt know very
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Independent gives Strathmore voters more options

job in the oil and gas industry requires
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
him to wear many hats and communiTimes Associate Editor
cate effectively qualities he expects

New kid on the block, Andrew Kucy, will be beneficial if elected the 135
recently turned several years of delib- layoffs on his project alone prompted
eration into a stance when he threw his him to take action. In conjunction with
hat into the ring - in the nick of time the introduction of an NDP government
- to represent the constituents of the provincially, Kucy made his decision to
become the Bow River ridings seventh
Bow River riding.
Kucy, who is joining 12 other hopeful candidate.
While his late enIndependent canditrance has posed
dates in Alberta, colsome
challenges,
lected his 100 signawhere the other cantures with the aim of
didates already have
providing voters with
name
recognition,
one more alternaexperience, and lontive when they make
ger campaigns, Kucy
their way to the polls
said he also has
on Oct. 19.
many advantages.
Ive been thinkThe fact that I
ing about this for
will work with all of
a long time and
the parties, sets me
I just keep hearing
apart from, I think,
about all these party
everybody else, and
politics and the draI dont have to toe
ma and the fact that
the party line, he
nothing progressive
said. I dont have to
ever seems to get
believe or follow any
done, said Kucy. I
of the rhetoric and I
believe that being
can pick and choose
independent and bethe best policies and
ing outside the party
ideas of any party to
system will allow me
support. Whats one
to objectively look
at any of them and Langdon resident Andrew Kucy is running more of the same
I think people will as an Independent in the Bow River riding, hand up in the air?
making him as the constituencys seventh
As an alternative, I
respect me for that. I candidate.
wanted to be able to
Photo Courtesy of Andrew Kucy can challenge everybody. I can push to
say to each and every
make every piece of
person I interact with that I will represent you. I will not be beholden to any legislation better.
Kucy added he is constantly developother interest besides those of the people who elect me and put me in office. ing and evolving his policies as he inThe 32-year-old chemical engineer teracts with residents in the riding, but
lives in Langdon with his wife, two feels the economy and the muzzling of
dogs, two cats and a ferret. While his scientific research are among the major
issues facing Canadians currently.

Despite being up against other candidates with years of political experience
who are backed by their parties, Kucy
has had his fair share of dealing with
issues in his community. After being
nominated by members of the Langdon
community, he became instrumental in
the hamlets struggle against their local
water company.
I had never been involved in something like that, when I was asked to
take a leadership role, he said. People
asked me if I would do this for them,
and as the process went on I was asked
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that and show people this is how I operate and this is how I will operate. I
put my money where my mouth is and
I do what I say.
Now that his signs are confirmed,
Kucy will be travelling around the riding making his name known, has created a Twitter and Facebook page, and
is working on a website to inform voters on his policy ideas.
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MEETINGS & ELECTIONS
ZONE 3
Federal
election
2105
Fahed Khalid
(MEETINGS 7 p.m. START)
OCT 20
CROSSFIELD, COMMUNITY CENTRE

Dr. Roy Lewis
OCT 21
COCHRANE,
HERITAGE CENTRE
15101AA2
Cherie Copithorne-Barnes
OCT 22
STRATHMORE, CIVIC CENTRE

Brian Perillat, Canfax
ZONE 3 INCLUDES:
Wheatland County; Mountain View County;
M.D. of Bighorn; M.D.of Foothills; M.D. of
Rockyview; Improvement District No. 9
(Banff); Calgary.
403.275.4400
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Did You Know?

National Sarcastic Awareness Month October is a month for us to pause and be aware
of the growing trend of sarcasm. Really. Its become an epidemic and if were not careful,
were going to have a situation on our hands that we wont be able to control.
Well end up with squirrels in charge.
On second thought, maybe thats not much worse than what weve got now.
Democratic
Advancement Party
of Canada
First off we should be
realistic that the economic situation will take
some time to rebound. Notwithstanding some decisions and steps will be
taken to facilitate the turnaround. Oil
and Gas is a major industry for Alberta
and Canada and this industry affects
other industries too that are in the riding. The slowdown is caused primarily by the international oil prices that
Canada does not have full control over.
We do have control over other things
and that is what we should focus on.
Infrastructure is a key item for the
riding and now would the best time to
invest in infrastructure. This would be
beneficial two ways as first off it would
create jobs. These jobs would result, as
the need is the repair and maintenance
of current infrastructure, and also development of new infrastructure projects that are critically needed. Therefore these would result in jobs and the
riding would see tangible results of infrastructure work that is needed in the
riding.
Fiscal policy would be another
item. In economic times, taxation and
wages are key issues. The tax structure
Andrew Kucy
Independent
What families and

businesses need most in
these uncertain times is
reassurance from all levels of government that
they have not been forgotten and will
not be taken advantage of. The idea of
raising taxes on individuals and businesses while so many are struggling to
make ends meet is counterproductive
and harmful.
Once Im elected to represent Bow
River I will push for a commitment
from whichever party ends up leading the country for a moratorium on
tax rate changes for at least two years.
With the current years budget finally
balanced by the Conservatives the
country has an opportunity to look at
all government departments and agencies for cost savings and increasing efficiencies. I would advocate for each
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With the economic situation and recent job insecurities, how would you
turn the situation around if you were to
represent the Bow River riding?
that is beneficial to small businesses,

which are a majority of business in the
riding, would create and sustain the
economy to get through this current
situation. The tax should be such that
is the least burden in small business.
The higher tax should be on major corporations that make lots of money and
the rich elites, not the average taxpayer
and small business that consists of the
hard working families and individuals
in the riding. In addition the minimum
wage will need to be addressed which
during a downturn is not the best time
to implement an increase. Talking to
constituents in riding, this is not really welcome by the constituents, and
also economically for businesses at this
time the increase is also not beneficial.
These are two items that I would address so the riding can get back on
track and control things they we are
able to.
These are the high level issues that
would address policy concerns that
span the riding. There would be more
secondary detail issues to tackle after
these primary issues are addressed.
Just to be clear we are conservative
and an option to the current conservative party and the alternative to voting
for the other left-wing parties that want
the minimum wage to increase which
makes no sense economically at the
moment.
and every department to reduce their

overall budget by 10 per cent each year
for two years through a combination
of wage reductions for employees and
working with suppliers to reduce the
rates charged to the government for
equipment and services.
I know this is an achievable target
and can be done with a minimum of
disruption to services to Canadians because Ive experienced it first hand in
my work place as we were significantly
impacted by the oil price plunge over
the last year. It will not be easy and
some tough decisions will be required,
but as stewards of Canadians tax dollars
the federal government needs to show
leadership in this. The entire amount of
savings realized by this strategy could
then be invested in infrastructure and
social programs equitably across Canada. That investment would create work
for local businesses and provide assistance to families in Bow River and all
other ridings in Canada.
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Rink preparations
Members from Strathmore community organizations, businesses and schools came out to help lay
sod and clean up around the outdoor arena on Oct. 4 in preparation for winter season. The committee would like to thank Eagle Lake Landscape Supply (Eric and Rose Heuver) for bringing the sod in.
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Frans VandeStroet
ties improved access to resources and to markets,

and the increased economic activity enabled the
borrowing agencies to quickly repay the loans
which were then retired, so that the injection of
capital was non-inflationary. That construction
activity touched off the longest-lasting economic
boom in Canadian history. And when the loans
were repaid, the permanent infrastructure was
still there. Today, its crumbling, and the only solution that other Parties offer is taxing you to rebuild it. Its time for a new infrastructure initiative
one that works and doesnt rely on increasing
your tax burden.
Last but not least, the CHP is also in favour of
a simpler taxation system in which we dont punish people for earning income or making profits.
We want to put Canadians in charge of the tax
they pay by shifting taxation towards consumption instead of production. In other words, we
promote higher progressive national retail sales
tax, thereby making it possible to go to (much)
lower income tax rates. We need to increase productivity of our Canadian industry, create jobs
here in Canada, and a better tax system is one of
the ways to do that.
Christian Heritage Party (CHP

Canada)
The CHP would put Canada
back to work with a nationwide infrastructure stimulus package that
would fix our cities, our highways
and our bridges. The CHP proposes a limited and targeted application of Quantitive Easing to specifically finance infrastructure
projects and boost the economy, without incurring massive commercial debt (T-bills) with its associated commercial interest costs that now consume a huge and increasing portion of the taxes
Canadians pay to Ottawa.
Jobs stimulate the economy. The CHP would revive the plan that was successfully used in Canada
to combat unemployment after the Second World
War. The Bank of Canada was ordered to make
interest-free loans (basically a form of Quantitive
Easing) to provinces, municipalities and cities for
infrastructure projects: roads, highways, bridges,
rail lines, ports today we could include hospitals, urban and inter-urban passenger rail lines,
water and sewage treatment plants. These facili-
Lynn MacWilliam
the Conference Board of Canada, hurting our

ability to build an innovation-led economy.
As the MP for the riding of Bow River, I will
work with the NDP government to ensure big,
profitable corporations pay their fair share of taxes. In 2000, the corporate tax was 28 per cent.
Today, it is 15 per cent. According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, the cuts to corporate taxes between 2006 and 2015 has cost Canada $12
billion annually.
Small and medium businesses create most of
the jobs in Canada. The NDP will decrease small/
medium business taxes from 11 to nine per cent.
We will also create an innovation tax credit for
business to invest in machinery, equipment and
property used in innovation-boosting R&D, saving Canadian manufacturers making these investments approximately $40 million each year. We
will also extend the accelerated capital cost allowance for manufacturing and processing machinery and equipment.
The Government has said over and over again
cutting corporate taxes will stimulate business
and boost economic growth. It appears the opposite is the case.
NDP
A recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Global News found that

85 per cent (81 per cent in Alberta)
of Canadians agree that taxes paid
by large corporations should be increased. Forty-nine per cent of Canadians say they strongly agree.
According to Statistics Canada, Corporate Canada has $680 billion of dead money. The numbers
show the amount has increased $44 billion since
the same time last year. Since 2005, the amount of
dead money has more than doubled.
In a 2014 report by the International Monetary
Fund (IMF), Canadas amount of dead money is
the fastest growing of any G7 country.
Canadian firms may be missing on productive investing possibilities, the IMF said. Thats
a contributing factor to Canadas falling business
investment in machinery and R&D, low employment growth and sluggish economic growth.
Canadian businesses rank last among like countries relating to investment in R&D according to
Martin Shields
ties continue to grow.

As a Conservative, I believe our governments
main mission is to create an economic climate
that allows and encourages all Canadian families
to flourish and prosper. To encourage and enable
a stable economy that provides solid, well-paying
jobs and it means a balanced budget. This is the
result we will have with strong Conservative leadership in Ottawa.
We have a strong track record of economic
leadership and successes. We will build on those
successes and continue to support our families,
our communities and our future.
Conservative Party
of Canada
If elected as your Member of

Parliament I plan on focusing on
keeping the economy strong, preserving our heritage and ensuring
our agriculture industry is recognized for the vital
role it plays in our communities. This focus along
with a strong support for our municipalities is
what will ensure our jobs stay at home, our family
farms and businesses flourish and our communi-
Green Party candidate Rita Fromholt and Liberal Party candidate William MacDonald
Alexander were not available for comment as of press time.
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By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Membership

Members, you can still be Early Birds when you renew your membership! There are
draws in September, October and November for a free membership each month. Good
Luck!!!
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Self discipline
is really a first
step toward
what will later
become
nature for us.
Five out of the seven federal candidates vying to be the representative for the Bow River Riding, attended the Bow River Riding
Candidate Forumhosted by the Strathmore Times, at the Strathmore Civic Centre on Oct 1. In attendance were Fahed Khalid (l-r),
Andrew Kucy, William Alexander, Lynn MacWilliam and Martin Shields.
Bow River candidates tackle

questions at political forum
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Canadas $600 billion national debt crisis, a
wounded economy, the countrys obligations toward crime and human rights issues, and fundamental values were at the forefront of last weeks
Bow River Riding Candidate Forum that provided
a platform for several hopeful candidates, that are
vying to be the federal representative for the riding, to impress dozens of local voters.
Five out of the seven candidates, representing
various political parties and ideologies, addressed
issues of rural, regional, and national concern with
the hopes of gaining the votes of nearly 60 local
residents who gathered at the Strathmore Civic
Centre on Oct. 1.
Democratic Advancement Party of Canada Fahed
Khalid, Independent Andrew Kucy, Liberal William
MacDonald Alexander, NDP Lynn MacWilliam, and
Conservative Martin Shield addressed eight questions generated through public input. The questions demanded answers regarding: the candidates
personal values; issues important to the individuals
and their proposed solutions; CPP and EI contributions and hiking payroll tax to create jobs; issues
relating to federal jurisdictions and how the riding
will be represented; handling the Syria refugee crisis; reserve conditions and the situation of missing
and murdered aboriginal women; advice for the
next prime minister; and an issue the candidate
feels deserves a free vote.
I think it went really well, said Anouk Roorda,
who came from Calgary to support her brother
William Alexander.
All the candidates answered the questions they
needed to, and it was helpful for me to understand
rural issues a little bit better. The candidates really
honed in on rural issues and regional issues.
While some residents were pleased with the information provided and showed up to see how the
candidates conduct themselves in person for when
polling booths open in a couple weeks, other were
disappointed with the responses, even going as far
as to call the candidates weak.
And although some minds were already made
up before the forum took place, others were
pleasantly surprised by the candidates responses,
even resulting in a few residents announcing they
changed their vote.
Were blessed in a sense to have these committed articulate thoughtful individuals in our midst,
said Herb McLane, general manager of the Strathmore and District Agricultural society who emceed
the event.
A forum is a place where ideas and views may
be exchanged. We expect, even demand, good representation and good governance. We expect our
representatives to represent that of which is in the
public interest and without corruption. On Oct. 19
following one of the longest campaigns in our history we have the right, and I would add obligation, to exercise our electoral franchise and elect
the next government of Canada. What an awesome
privilege, and what an opportunity, that is.
When asked what values each candidate would
bring to the role of member of Parliament, Kucy,
MacWilliam and Alexander also talked about honesty, openness, or living by the golden rule. In contrast, Shields felt his values were affiliated strongly
with the quality of life in the constituency. While
Khalid on the other hand valued strong family

units within the riding, he valued boldness, the
ability to think outside of the box, and courage
above all else.
However, it wasnt until the candidates were
asked to comment on an issu they felt was of a
real concern that the candidates different positions were exposed. Sticking with his partys principles, Alexander felt the economy was the biggest
issue facing the election. Referring to a technical
recession, he added the focus needs to be shed on
market access of resources, the pipelines, rail and
green infrastructure, irrigation, and agriculture.
MacWilliam was adamant about climate change
and the effects on the economy, businesses, and
Canadas global presence. Shields said families
have been muted and are required to jumpstart
the economy. By ensuring families walk away with
more money in their pockets, Shields said the
more money they will invest. Although Khalid was
concerned about a number of issues, he singled
out agriculture and resources. As an Independent,
Kucy took issue with the lack of accountability of
the people currently in office.
The candidates were also asked about how they
felt about CPP and EI contributions for Canadian
workers and employers. While most agreed that
CPP and EI was important as a safety net when
going through hard times, Shields showed a strong
opposition against the Payroll Tax.
Its a tax that is really hard on the economy in
the sense of the smaller businesses, Shields said.
If the government were to reduce it, it allows
small businesses to reinvest in their company.
When small businesses reinvest in their company
they hire more people. It makes the community
stronger when the economy is stronger.
However, MacWilliam felt the tax was an investment in ones future, yet the Employment Insurance was in need of some fixing. She emphasized
the importance of investing in the CPP, money
which she said comes back once one retires.
We have to fix EI, she said. The money you
put in there is for you when you go through hard
times. The way the economies go today, we have
lots of hills, we have a lot of valleys, and that money is really important.
Child care and the child tax benefits were also a
topic of discussion between Lynn MacWilliam and
Fahed Khalid when asked about representing the
riding on a specific issue in Ottawa. And when the
question was posed about the latest controversial
topic of Syrian refugees and Canadas involvement,
the candidates all expressed the need for a balanced and safe approach for refugees in need, not
just those from Syria. Similarly, all candidates felt
Canada had not done enough to support their First
Nations people, especially in the investigation of
missing and murdered aboriginal women.
This election is a crossroads for Canada, said
Fahed Khalid. This is a very critical election. Dont
vote for just a brand, or a personality thats popular. Vote for someone that you know is going to
get the job done. Thats going to stand up and take
action, made decisions, and work with you.
The Bow River Riding Candidate Forum was the
product of the collaboration between the Town of
Strathmore, the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society, Rockys Bakery, and the Strathmore
Times.
The federal election was called for Oct. 19.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Time to stand up and vote!

To the Editor
Last Thursday was the first time I had the opportunity to meet five of the seven candidates running
to represent the riding of Bow River. The evening renewed my hope in Canadas future. These individuals
have chosen to step up to what will surely be a challenging task given the divisive nature of this election
campaign and what we are told is a disengaged electorate. It is particularly noteworthy that three young
men are willing to take action to support inspiring
beliefs in the future of this country given that they
are part of a demographic that is often portrayed as
apathetic.
A lot of information and promises are provided via
mainstream and social media in hopes of securing
voter commitment or disengagement (if one is honest). Prior to attending the forum, I believed I had
made a decision on whom Id be voting for.
After listening to and speaking with the candidates,
I changed my mind. Historically, people voted on individuals to best represent their concerns. More recently, voters are given the choice of which brand of
politics they prefer. Currently Bow River constituents
have choices outside of the brands. I believe in a Canada where issues are openly discussed and debated
in the House of Commons, thus providing Canadians
with insight into national matters that impact their
lives.
To the undecided, I recommend taking time in the

short period that remains before Oct. 19 to learn more
about the people running here. They possess business
experience, some work(ed) in the oil & gas sector,
and their experiences provide good insights for representing this riding. I was impressed by the values they
spoke of and their thoughtful responses to questions
that were posed.
To the unengaged, current poll projections show
the race is extremely close. Political pundits believe
that Canada is on a precipice and change may or may
not occur. Because of that this election is particularly
significant for this countrys future increasing the importance of every voter and every vote. If you think
your vote doesnt count, you are wrong because if
everyone voted, phenomenal possibilities become
available.
Hearing candidates respond to questions from the
public, meeting them in person and/or engaging in a
discussion with them provide insights or impressions
of how that individual will represent your concerns
and interests in Ottawa. Two recent forums provided
me with those opportunities changing my perspective. My sincere thanks to the organizers of Candidates Forum.
Im voting on Oct. 19. Will you?
Marcy Field
Carseland
Leaving a legacy
The Strathmore Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games committee has left a legacy fund in the community as $275,000 was split between six local organizations. On hand to receive the cheques for the organizations were Mayor
Michael Ell on behalf of the Town of Strathmore who received $25,000,
Rhonda Stockwell of the Strathmore Historical Society ($25,000), James
Pinkett of the Strathmore Lions Club ($50,000), Lynne Fair of the Strathmore
Historical Society, Eugene Helfrich of the Happy Gang Society ($25,000),
Sonny Warrack of the Cheadle Lions Club ($75,000) and Herb McLane of
the Strathmore District and Agricultural Society ($75,000) at Town of Strathmore Chambers on Oct. 1.
Justin Seward Photo
Compensation available to landowners

and farmers for wetland restoration
DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA

Drained sloughs could be a
cash cow for farmers and landowners when they restore these
wetland areas with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC).
And there couldnt be a better time.
DUC is ramping up its presence and activity in Alberta in
response to increased priority
given to mitigating the effects of
drought and flood conditions.
Recently, the conservation
organization and leader in wetland restoration received additional funding from the Government of Albertas Watershed
Resiliency and Restoration Program to restore more wetlands
in Alberta.
As a result, DUC opened a
new office in Strathmore and
added more field and GIS technical staff to their wetland restoration team to expand their
reach.
Two DUC wetland restoration
programs best suited to farmers and landowners, particularly those who use their land
for grazing and/or cropping, are
the 10-year lease program and
the Revolving Land Purchase
(RLP) program.
The 10-year lease program
provides compensation to landowners based on current fair
market value for the restored
wetland area. DUC pays for all
wetland restoration costs associated with a 10-year lease, while
allowing the landowner to manage the restored area which
may include haying or grazing.
Alternatively, the RLP program involves the purchase of
land from landowners, restoration of wetland and upland
habitat, and registration of a
conservation easement on the
land title. The land is then sold
back to the local agricultural
community with the assurance
that valuable wetland function
and natural ecosystems will be
maintained for long-term bene-
fit. Proceeds of the land sale are

then used to fund more restoration projects by DUC.
Wetlands, as proven by research, have the ability to store
water, slow the release of water
into surrounding streams and
rivers, filter excess pollutants
into watersheds, and recharge
groundwater. They also serve as
a water source for livestock and
provide habitat for wildlife and
waterfowl.
Landowners and farmers who
have engaged in either DUC
program report several benefits,
and use them as part of their
long-term land management
strategies. They are also able
to accrue a higher return on investment on land that was formerly viewed as unproductive.
Anyone interested in DUCs
wetland restoration programs
should contact their area conservation program specialist by
calling 1-866-479-3825 or by email
(restoremywetlands-ab@
ducks.ca).
Times CORRECTION
In the Oct. 2 edition of the Times, the article Remembering our Roots - Ken and Bonnie Seitz, it states that Bonnies family originated
from South Dakota, which should read North Dakota.
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The Nazareth Lutheran Church in Standard hosted its first ever Blessing
of the Beasts on Oct. 4. In attendance were Connie Larsen (l-r), her dog
Belle, Erik Semeniuk, Alexis Klemmensen with dog Midgnight and Oreo,
Pastor Dyanna and dog Sadie, Keith Nelson and Canella, Sue Nielsen and
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Nazareth Lutheran Church in Standard was thrilled to host
its first ever Blessing of the Beasts on Oct. 4th, the Feast
Day of St. Francis of Assis. St. Francis was a lover of Gods
creation, preaching sermons to the birds and a gentler of
wolves. In attendance were several dogs, as well as two
very adorable black kittens brought by Alexis Klemmensen.
Troy, Erik, and Reid Semeniuk patiently waited outside the
church for a blessing with their border collie Hurley, who
is still learning his manners! The children were excited to
bring their pets to church and have Pastor Dyanna offer a
blessing on them. Pastor Dyannas own dog, a Chihuahua
named Sadie, served as Assistant Minister. Laughter rung
out in the church as Pastor Dyanna attempted to corral
Darrell and Connie Larsens dog Belle in an effort to offer
a blessing. Belle was too interested in corralling her! Pastor Dyanna shared several stories of St. Francis offering his
own blessing to the animals he met, reinforcing the Biblical
truth that God tells us to love each other and to love creation. The congregation enthusiastically sang such hymns
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gives back to
community
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

H&H Huxteds composting pilot project has
come a long way since the proposal was first
brought before a supportive but slightly sceptical council last May, asking for three extra townowned acres to the South of the recycle yard.
Today, only a year later, Strathmore is already
reaping the rewards. The land now contains several large heaps of compost materials already
proving valuable in one of Huxteds latest initiatives, which produced 200 lbs of vegetables that
were recently donated to the Wheatland County
Food Bank.
Were always happy to get fresh veggies,
said Val, a volunteer with the Wheatland County
Food Bank, who asked not to have her last name
mentioned.
Theyve always been a great community supporter. Ive known them for years and we get lots
of support for everybody in the community. Its
nice to see that they took that initiative.
The donation was equivalent to approximately
20 hampers, which represents only a small percentage of hampers supplied to the community
that often requires over 400 hampers a week.
With the help of the nutrient-rich compost created from leaves, wood, mulch, food scraps,
paper, and grass H&H Huxted managed to
grow potatoes, beets, onions, corn, and carrots
in a flower bed right in middle of the recycle
yard.
The production became a reality after the project received the green light just over a year ago.
On June 4, 2014, with the support of the Alberta Environment, town council gave Huxted the
thumbs up to proceed with a three-year composting pilot project. The class two site in Strathmore, meant vegetative matter, such as yard material, garden waste, and trees, could be turned
into 100 per cent organic compost.
Im really excited about where this is heading, said Councillor Bob Sobol.
Were going to have our backyard compost,
our grasses, being composted instead of going
to the landfill. And at the end of the day this
is whats going to make a difference financially
for us. Thats heavy weight we send to the landfill every day in the summer time and Id much
rather see that composted and used and reused.
To ensure the projects success, Huxted purchased a wood chipper with the capacity to
handle pallets, trees and fences, and enlisted the
expertise of his operations manager Bruce Hempel, who came ready to hit the ground running
with five years of composting experience with
Agricore.
The piles currently on the site reach up to 71
degrees Celsius before being turned. The fin-
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H&H Huxted donated 200 lbs of vegetables to the Wheatland County Food Bank on Oct. 1. The product was a result
of composting materials produced through H&H Huxteds
composting initiative. Huxted REXcycle (l-r), Val from Wheatland County Food Bank, Linda Nelson, Lindsay Huxted and
Bob Sobol.
ished organic material, contains traces of iron,

copper, zinc, manganese, and boron which contribute to plant growth. The material also acts
similar to a sponge in soaking up water, and in
turn requires less watering in the summer. The
product can then be used as a fertilizer substitute on green spaces, parks, gardens, fields, and
playgrounds.
While Colin Huxted, owner of H&H Huxted,
made good on last years promise to have compost product available this year, his ideas for
greener initiatives are far from accomplished.
Dad wants to green it up, he wants it so its
not just a waste disposal, said Cody Huxted, the
son of Colin Huxted.
Next year were going to plant more trees.
Were just trying to show how it turned the compost into beautiful things. Its not pretty stuff that
comes here. We were trying to make it less of
an eyesore. By next year, this time, itll be a lot
of big changes again. Itll be a whole different
deal, a whole different place to make everything
greener and cleaner.
Huxted jumped through various hoops with
Alberta Environment to turn the site into class
one before the Alberta 55 Plus Summer games.
As a class one site, which Huxted had originally
intended after the pilot projects three years were
complete, the project would accept sludge from
water treatment plants and organics such as food
scraps which in turn saves more money for the
town.
His rates of composting are above the norm
above whats required, Colin is just doing an excellent job, Sobol said.
This is just very early and its a pretty foreign concept to us. A lot more discussion will
take place in the future, weve certainly supported the concept, that why council authorized
the use of some of our land for the composting
project. Its a partnership that we have with the
gentleman whos very interested in where were
going in the community in terms of composting
and the environment. Its a win-win situation for
everyone involved in this.
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MIRIAM OSTERMANN

In commemoration of
10 ardent years, the Hope
Bridges Society is bringing
back numerous artists and
various highlights featured
at galas over the past decade,
during this years milestone
celebration.
Local artists are collaborating with the Rosebud School
of Arts, Strathmore Theatre
Players, and other guests to
create an entertaining night
filled with music, laughter,
and the spoken word.
While the event has always
provided an opportunity to
showcase local art and join
in the celebration of artistic expression, the society
also introduced their diverse
workshops - which include
drumming, Sing Your High
Note, and music therapy several years ago.
The gala is a celebration of Hope Bridges, said
Wanda Reinholdt, program
coordinator with the Hope
Bridges Society. Local and
regional artists come together to celebrate art and
the connection that it creates
between people. The focus is
not fundraising the focus is
celebration.
The Hope Bridges Society a community-based,

not-for-profit organization
emerged from Project Hope,
a therapeutic program offered to students in the Golden Hills School Division.
With few opportunities in
Strathmore and Wheatland
County for the students once
they graduated from high
school, several community
members created the Hope
Bridges Society in 2005, to
offer art classes and workshops to adults.
Since its initial creation, the
society has seen the number
of participants increase significantly and their presence
in the community flourish.
As this year marks the societys 10th anniversary, guests
are encouraged to dress up
for the occasion.
Your finest and somebody
elses finest will be different,
said Reinholdt. We just want
to encourage people to dress
up in their finest whatever
that looks like.
The Artists Among us Fall
Gala will take place at the
Hope Covenant Church on
Oct. 22. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. and performance starts
at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per
person and only available for
purchase at the door.
Strathmore musician
awarded high honour
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

At 24 years old, Timothy Steeves
biggest accomplishment wasnt a solo
debut with the Calgary Philharmonic
Orchestra, his performance at Carnegie Hall in New York, his numerous
competition wins, and it wasnt even
last years involvement in the worldpremier recording of Darius Milhauds
LOrestie dEschyle, which received a
Grammy nomination for best opera recording.
A couple weeks ago, Steeves boarded the plane in Toronto to fly back to
Houston, Texas where the dexterous
musician is currently a doctoral student
at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice
University in his second year. Accompanying him on the flight was the rare
and famed 1871 Vuillaume Violin that
was awarded to the young musician
for the next three years by the Canada
Council at the 2015 Instrument Competition on Sept. 25 a prized possession
valued at $260,000.
Being a winner of the Canada Council Musical Instrument Bank Competition has been a dream of mine for
several years, because its an incredible opportunity for young musicians,
Steeves said. Ive been playing it exclusively the last week and a half. Compared to my instrument its much more
projecting, its a more vibrant ringing
instrument, it has a wider pallet of
sound, and what Im able to do with
it is much bigger than the instrument I
currently own.
Just like his sister and two brothers, who are also musically gifted,
the Strathmore-raised Steeves began
playing the violin at the Kodaly music classes at Mount Royal University
Conservatory at the young age of three.
However, his passion for music wasnt
limited to the violin. Throughout his
years, Steeves sang in childrens choirs,
played the clarinet in school bands,
performed in orchestras, studied theory in piano and violin, composed, and
received a Performance Diploma from

the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto for piano.
His love of and understanding of
music went well beyond his years, and
his love of music is profound, said Carolyn Steeves, Timothys mother.
He has an amazing musical talent but more than that he works very
hard at his craft. We were thrilled when
Timothy made the final of the Canada
Council Music Instrument Bank Competition, ecstatic when he made the
Top 16, and over the moon that he
has earned the privilege of playing the
1871 Vuillaume Violin.
Steeves father, Bruce, who echoed
the comments, knows his son is determined to achieve a challenging
task in becoming a professional musician. And Steeves is well on his way.
Not even a quarter-of-a-century old,
he has performed at Carnegie Hall in
New York, at the Salzburger Festspiele,
and the Kennedy Centre in Washington, DC. Despite his involvement in the
Schleswig-Holstein, Banff and Aspen
Festival Orchestras, he is also a founding member of the music ensemble
Latitude 49 based in Chicago. Steeves
was also the co-concertmaster of the
National Repertory Orchestra for two
complete seasons.
While he usually plays a modern
French Canadian violin, a week of intense competition placed him among
21 other outstanding cellists and violinists that each took home an exceptional
instrument from the Canada Councils
collection valued at $41 million.
To be among the selected was an incredible honour for me, Steeves said.
I feel much more liberated playing this
instrument. Its been a bit of a learning
curve because there are certain things
that it demands from the player, in how
its approached and how its treated.
The instrument in his possession,
which he says is unparalleled to the
instruments hes played in the past, is
a copy of the 1716 Antonio Stradivari,
known as the Messiah Stradivari, which
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young age of 20. As a teenager, his writing skills were focused on lyrics, but it
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The character is a 36-year-old guy,
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More than 10 years

after he started writing
his novel, The Politics
of Being Dead, Strathmore author Jim Higgins finally received his
published book. Jason
(l-r), Chloe, Jim, and
Mandee Higgins take
a look at the original
notebooks and the
finished product in
the room where he did
most of his writing.
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Author finishes decade long project

Continued from Page 16
It was funny to see that he was lonely, he was looking for the things that I
found in life. It was funny to actually
take this character and raise him, grow
him into something more.
The book, which Higgins described
as a philosophical comedy, focuses a lot
on Roman and Greek mythology. The
story follows Jacks journey to the afterlife filled with gods, reapers, demons,
angels, party girls and porn stars. However, when Jack meets the Grim Reaper
he finds out his file was misplaced and
his place in the afterlife is unknown.
Higgins imagination describes a world
where the god Zeus Jupitor is in charge
of Hell, or how it is referred to in the
book as an underfunded economy.
Heaven on the other hand is flourishing and run by god Juno Hera and Zeus
Jupitors ex-wife, with their ancient and
bitter divorce endangering the political
landscape of the Astral Plains.
Its not about good and evil, because
when you die it really is about the difference between the people, Higgins
said. The war between the two is a divorce trial, not an actual war, because
theres no point to a war when youre
dead. Its the politics of being dead, so I
had to create a whole other world, and

find out why things had value, and why
certain people were against each other.
It was doing that as well as a lot of research.
Despite faced with the occasional
writers block and doubts, quitting was
never an option for the writer who
grew up in Strathmore since age 12.
While he felt it took him so many years
to complete his book to understand
certain complexities and come to certain realizations, his wife Mandee had a
hard time believing her husband when
he informed her the book was finally
ready for publication.
Its been a long time and he was
off in his own space a lot, but once it
comes together its hopefully going to
be worth it, Mandee said.
When he got writers block he just
wouldnt write, or when we had kids,
he stopped writing for a bit so he could
be more involved in our lives. Its been
in his head for so long. Im very proud
of him.
Faced with the promotion of his book
that is currently available on Amazon.
ca, Amazon.co.uk and Xlibris.com, Higgins will be launching his book at the
Strathmore Municipal Library on Nov.
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Strathmore Mayor Michael Ell performed a

ceremonial faceoff with
members of the CFR
Bisons, CFR Chemicals, and Calgary Royals, to start the season
for the CFR Bisons at
the Strathmore Family
Centre on Oct. 2.
It was two straight

home wins for the CFR
Bisons as they beat the
Calgary Royals 2-1 and
the Medicine Hat Tigers 6-2.
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After watching the curtain being pulled
away from Markus Lavallees #17 jersey, it
was evident the CFR Bisons wanted to win
the home opener for their late teammate, as
emotions ran high.
The players did exactly that as they battled
hard against the Calgary Royals and strong
goaltending to win 2-1.
While assistant coach Dave Attwood realized the effect the events had on the players, which he believes contributed to a slow
start, the team found their rhythm as the
game wore on.
There was a lot going on in the kids
minds, said Attwood. It was their first
game, so it was a bit nerve wracking for
some. I think it was tough for them to get
into it, it was maybe a bit of a slow start.
Eventually when you start playing the game,
you start forgetting about other things and
play hockey the other things kind of fall
out of your mind.
Attwood added the players effort was
sound as the team battled hard against the
Royals, who pushed hard on the Bisons early.
When the guys realized we were in a battle, they took it up a notch, said Attwood.
I thought we had a lot of scoring chances
and their goalie did a good job for their team
keeping the game tight. We couldve got one
or two more I think.
Captain Kyle Gordon and Brent Trentham
scored in the win.
On Sunday afternoon, the Bisons were involved in a penalty parade at home against a
physical Medicine Hat Tigers squad, and got
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a lot of work on the power play and penalty

kill and were able to pull out a 6-2 win.
We havent worked on a lot of that kind
of stuff, said Attwood. Today was about
keeping it simple and playing the game as
it unfolded. We did take way more penalties
than we would like to, well work on that
also because thats something we want to get
used to.
Attwood said passing is one of their
strengths and the close support enabled
them to make those plays to get out of trouble, but when they tried to stretch the play
out, it caused a lot of turnovers.
If we learn to do that in a whole game effort, were going to be better, he said.
Local first year player Kaden Hanas
thought the two wins were a great way to
salute Markus and that he was looking down
proudly.
We just thought what would Markus
want? said Hanas. He wouldnt want us
playing brutal, hed want a win for sure, especially with all the hype. It was good of us
to do this for Markus.
Hanas admittedly took a bad penalty a few
shifts into Game 2, before scoring a beautiful
goal off a nice feed for his first of the season.
It felt good, especially seeing it go off the
bar and down, said Hanas. After a bad penalty I took there, it took the pressure off me
to do something.
Gordon led the way with three goals,
while Hanas, Gary Haden and Jackson Salt
rounded out the offense.
The Bisons will be on the road this weekend where they face the Lloydminster Bobcats on Oct. 10 (4:15 p.m.) and back in Edmonton on Oct. 11 to face the CAC Gregg
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Considering the Wheatland
Chiefs only made their roster
a day before heading to Cranbrook, they did not have an
issue of team chemistry as the
club outscored Cranbrook 22-2
in two games.
Every line seemed to have
connected in some form offensively; the local double-A midget team stuck with three sets of
lines all weekend and everyone
played a role in the wins.
We played a team game, said
assistant coach Keenan Desmet.
They played a full 60 in the
first game (15-1 win), its kind
of hard to play a full 60 minutes
when youre blowing a team
out. But they seemed to stick to
the game plan.
Desmet added the team is
very strong, easy to work with
and smart players who play
with a physical edge.
In the 15-1 thrashing, Chase
Hnatowich and Chris Rebeyka
scored three apiece, while Lucas
Muenchrath and Jason Hobson
scored two. Ryan McHarg, Brad
Hendricks, Ryan Skytt, Kody
Hammond and Alec Biletsky all
scored one each.
The second game, a 7-1 win,
saw Hobson and Riley Romachenko score two apiece while
Muenchrath, Skytt and Biletsky
supplied single tallies.
The Chiefs will play their
home opener on Oct. 10 (4:45
p.m.) at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
Meanwhile the Wheatland
Braves swept through Cranbrook with 3-1 and 5-2 scores
respectively and have given
head coach Carl Knudsen optimism about working hard on
little things to win close games.
We had two pretty good
games, said Knudsen. They
had some strong goaltending.
The scoreboard didnt really
reflect how well we were play-
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games and controlled the play
for the most part down low in
the offensive end.
He added they were effective
when they chased down loose
pucks and were relentless winning puck battles.
Tristan Zandee scored two
goals and Tegan Skehar notched
one in the first game. Adam
Kirkpatrick supplied two goals,
while Zandee, Ray Warrack and
Zach Nicholls added singles in
the second game win.
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against Lethbridge.
Cody Browns Wheatland Warriors split their weekend games,
as they lost to Lethbridge on
Saturday, but were able to redeem themselves with a 6-4 win
over Cranbrook on Sunday.
We went to Lethbridge and
got a little too comfortable with
expecting things to come easy,
said Brown. A lot of guys I
think thought it was going to
be a walk in the park and they
stood us up down there. Theyre
a decent team and we didnt
show up and got what we deserved.
Brown thought the game in
Cranbrook was a better allaround effort but felt as though
the team could have offered
more offensively.
Same thing, we definitely left
a lot on the table out there, but
like I said its a work in progress, he said.
Brandon Kasdorf, Carter Kim
and Anson McMaster scored in
the loss.
Mo Hakim led the way with
two, while Kasdorf, Kyle Bray,
Max Kathol and Kevin Schrok
rounded out the offense in the
win.
The local double-A bantam
team will be in Taber Oct. 9 before hosting Medicine Hat on
Oct. 11 (4:45 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre.
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Crowther senior volleyball teams play with passion

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Crowther Memorial Junior High
Schools senior volleyball teams
learned a lot about team positioning
on the court and their ability to maintain a positive attitude through each
game was enough encouragement for
the coaches to see.
The girls finished fourth as hosts but
coach Lindsay Hall said the players
had exceptional positioning and were
able to pass the ball around effectively.
The girls really knew where they
were supposed to be on the court, and
that made a huge difference in our
gameplay, said Hall.
We were able to pass and dig balls
well because we were in position. The
girls were passionate and never let a
ball hit the floor.
With the team playing a lot of games

over the weekend, Hall felt their stamina could have been better to go longer
in matches but gave the girls credit for
working hard to get results.
We even had some great comebacks, they never gave up and kept
trying, said Hall.
Brad Huntley felt his boys team
played better through the tournament
than their 0-6 record indicated as he
saw a lot of positives on the court.
Some of the great highlights were
watching my shorter guys make some
amazing blocks and kill shots, said
Huntley.
I had a few kids that played like
they were one to two feet taller than
they actually were. It was a great
learning experience for the kids, even
though we lost.
He added they were in every game
The Crowther Memorial Junior High

School Cougars senior boys volleyball
team played with a positive attitude as
The Crowther Memorial Junior High School Cougars senior hosts of their home tournament against
girls volleyball showed great teamwork as the host team of Oyen on Oct. 3.
Justin Seward Photos
their tournament on Oct. 2 and 3.
and one point here and one point

there could have easily made their
teams weekend more successful.
We were almost in all the games,
said Huntley.
At one point, one of my players said
to the team I know were 0-6 in games
right now, but if we had only a few

points go our way in each game we
could just as easily be 5-1.
Overall, what Huntley was most impressed was the attitude of the kids
and how they supported each other
through the games.
Town Hall Meeting
The
Strathmore
Reds fall ball team
went
undefeated
in the month-long
season and the
players developed
in all areas.
With
Photo Courtesy of
John Biskup
Fall ball moves ahead

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

After three triumphant weeks, the
Strathmore Reds fall ball bantam team
has made tremendous strides in development over the campaign, which
has not gone unnoticed by the teams
coaching staff.
I like to see the kids improving every single day, said Chin. They come
out, this a good group of kids, they like
to work hard at practice and its been
showing in the games and in their results. From the teams were playing in
Calgary, it seems to me anyway, that
were pretty much a step ahead of them
in terms of baseball sense in general
and knowing situations. Theyre really
knowing how to compete at that level,
especially the kids moving up into bantam the next year.
The players had to get accustomed
to the practices being more developmental sessions compared to just doing
preparations for that weekends game
during the summer, while positions became more flexible as kids tried them
all.
Its good exposure for the kids all
around, said Chin. Its less competitive in the sense that practices are more
based on development and structured
skill wise instead of geared towards
strategy. Its good for them, a lot more
individual work and they can work on

themselves as ball players, and it shows
when they come work in practice, they
meld there as a team.
Chin added that the competition has
improved from years prior, and thinks
this year has been a great test for the
kids.
The competition is a little bit better
for the kids, said Chin. But that being
said, its been better for their improvement as well, playing against the older
kids because there are some kids in the
league that are 16-years-old theyre
competing (against).
The kids do take certain strategies
into the games to keep themselves
sharp on the field and it has been noticeable through their play and attitude
on the field.
Weve been talking a lot about just
approaching the game of baseball from
a mental aspect and really not letting
their body language and negative attitude affect their play, said Chin. Ive
seen improvements every single week
and seems like theyre doing a conservative effort to do that.
Nathan Bogstie thinks fall ball has
helped him as a player allowing him
to play more baseball, and said its a
reprieve compared to the busy summer
season.
Its not as intense and its a good experience, he said.
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Making the team

Midget hockey players took to the ice during the final Strathmore Minor Hockey scrimmage game
on Oct 4. The peewee, bantam, and midget players participated in tryouts all weekend at the
Strathmore Family Centre.
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Whats Happening
Adult Drop In Volleyball
Drop in adult volleyball. Wednesday
nights 7:30-9:30 at Crowther Junior
High School. Contact info 403-9344963.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned or
affected by someones drinking?
Strathmore New Hope Al-anon Family Group can help. Meetings every
Thursday at 8:00pm @ Lord of All
Lutheran Church. 112 Lakeside Boulevard. (Entrance at back) For more
information call our 24 hour help line
at 403-266-5850.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Strathmore open meetings MONDAY 8:00 P.M. at Hope Community
Church, call 403-901-9666 or 403901-4570. Strathmore Full Gospel
Church -TUESDAYS at 8:00P.M.,
call 403-901-6816. THURSDAYS
8:00P.M. at Full Gospel Church, call
403-361-9396. SUNDAY 2:00 P.M. at
Strathmore United Church, call 403934-9570. If drinking is a problem,
please come to a meeting or call any
of the numbers just to talk.
Alcoholics Anonymous Langdon
Meeting 8:00pm Friday nights. 23
Center Street North Langdon. Contact Karen 403-612-2622.
Cheadle Lions Club
Drop off your pennies or change off
at the Civic Centre. All proceeds
raised goes toward local projects.
Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with Type 1
Diabetes
Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we
open our own homes as Safe Places
for Diabetic Children to go to if ever
in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information.
Come Fly With Us
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn.
meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the
blue building and Quonset on the
Ag grounds. Boys & Girls between
12 & 19 years welcome. Call Tammy
Anderson at 403-901-5395 for more
information.
Community Futures Wild Rose
In partnership with The Business
Link
Attend valuable, low-cost learning
sessions for small business owners
in Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888
for info & to register.
Crown Jewels of Canada Society
Ladies, looking for fun? Friendship?
Join the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, Strathmore Chapter Dames
of Whine and Roses. Meeting 1st
Thursday of the month at Lambert
Village at 10:00am. Call Jean at 403934-6761 for further info.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Register to commemorate your birth
so a tree can be planted with the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in
Strathmore. Registration Forms are
available at the Town office, Chinook
Credit Union and Health Unit. (A
Communities in Bloom Project)
Go Green Upcycling
Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon at Hope
Bridges Studio 104 3rd Ave Strathmore, and every third Wednesday
from 7-9pm; at Parent Link in Strathmore, Hopebridges.ca
HIV Edmonton
Providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for
25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.
com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742.
HAPPY GANG 55+ Society
85 Lakeside Blvd. Phone; 403 934 2676.
Our Fall & Winter Activities are as follows; Mornings-Mon/ Wed/ Fri Pool 9
am , Yoga,10 am, Tues/Thurs Walking
10 am. Afternoons- Mon, Line Dancing 1:30, Tues, Rummikube & Whist
1:30, Wed. Bridge 1:00, Mah Jong 1:30,
Thurs. Canasta 1:30, Fri, Crib 1:30. Hall
Rentals Call Christine 403-901-1574.
The Healing Rooms at Harvest
Healing Centre Church is open
every Monday from 7-9 PM for prayer
and healing. The Healing Room at
Harvest Healing Centre Church, 102
Canal Road Strathmore. For info call
403-901-0893 or 401-800-3171. Join
us for Spirit filled prayer and healing
every Monday Night.
Hope Bridges Society for
Creative & Continued Learning
Advocating for, and bringing together
adult citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts. Board
Meetings are monthly TBD. Public
invited. Please contact Wanda at 403983-3640, or 403-901-5081 (Cell)
for further information, events or to
be added to friends/contact.There
are many other workshops including
knitting, crocheting, photography
tips and zentangle. Visit our website:
www.hopebridges.ca.
Job Search Support
Resume Development, Cover letter
development. Call to register 403934-4305. At the McBride Career
Group office.
Meals on Wheels
Available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service call 403324-0655.
Sewing/Quilting Workshops
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm. We meet at the
Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red Quonset. New Members welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy
901-3756.
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals,
darts and crib, Please call 403.934.5119
Senior Drop-in Curling
There is Seniors Curling Mon, Wed
and Fri starting at 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
No experience required. All Seniors
welcome.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran
Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM.
Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403983-0081.
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Strathmore Ringette is going into its
15th year in town and is seeing continual growth in player development;
however, with players moving on to
higher levels of ringette, the numbers
have dropped.
Now its a matter of the teams getting together, bonding as a team and
practicing and going off and playing,
said Tami Lemoine, Strathmore Ringette director of managers. Were a
little down (in numbers) from last year,
but not much. We dont have an open
team this year. Our older ladies are
off doing their own thing and we lost
some players because our zone has
opened up two double-A teams, U14
a free weekly
community calendar
Sing Your High Note

Each Tuesday at 1:15 to 2:30 pm January 13, - June 30, 2015. Located at the
Physio Wing at the Hospital - Brent
Blvd Strathmore.
Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting
Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @
7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship
for info 403-390-4431.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month. For
more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore & District
Agricultural Society
www.Strathmorestampede.com, sags@
telus.net. Office 403.934.5811, Fax
403.901.0299, Facebook: Strathmore
Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo
Strathmore & District
Chamber of Commerce
Meets the second Thursday of the
month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com for meeting location. For more
information call 403-901-3175.
Strathmore District Health
Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday
of the month @ 1:30 pm (excluding
July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For
more info please call 403-934-4436
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491
Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore
Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper
at 7 pm. New Members welcome.
Call Greg 403-888-6155.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all
ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.
strathmorefullgospel.com
Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club
Meets the first Wednesday of the
month. New members welcome!
Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or
Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support
Group
At the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
Strathmore Homeschool Families
Any Strathmore and area familes that
are homeschooling are invited to join
our Yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Strathmore Hand in Hand
Parent Link
FREE programming to kids 0-6 and
their caregivers! Check the Town
of Strathmore website Community Events section for programs and
times. Located at 421-2nd St, across
from Paragon Pharmacy. 690-1237.
Strathmore Library
Get Your Game On @ Strathmore
Library (1-4pm) Held the every 2nd
and 4th Friday of the month, 7-9pm.
Lego in the Library @ Strathmore
Library (10:30am 12:00pm) Held the
3rd Saturday of the month.
Crafternoon @Strathmore Library
(4-5pm) Weekly on Mondays beginning Sept. 15.
Baby Goose Rhyme Time runs weekly on Mondays from 10:30am-11:30am.

At the Strathmore Library. Designed
for parents/caregivers and child ages
0-12mos.
Meets the first and third Thursdays at the
Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Musical Arts Society
Love music and musicians and have a
special soft spot for the Blues? Be a
part of this group. Call 403-934-4196
or 403-680-7721 to get on our phone
or email list, and notifications about
meetings and upcoming events.
Strathmore Parent & Tot Playgroup
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30
am. in the Strathmore United Church
Basement.
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53
Meets the first Monday of each Month
at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038.
Website: www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Regional Victim
Services Society (SRVSS)
SRVSS is looking for men and women
interested in becoming front line victim
advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime
or tragedy. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Program
Coordinator at the Strathmore RCMP
Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com
Strathmore Writers Group
Meets once a month at the library.
Adult writers share their writing, get
and give feedback, and participate in
writing exercises. Contact Samantha
at spadkins10@hotmail.com.
St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican
Currently at interim location: 245 Brent
Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am.
Storytime at Strathmore
Municipal Library
Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am and Fridays 2pm-3pm. Join the library for
FREE weekly storytimes!
Sunday School for All Ages
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities
for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday
Mornings. For more information
please call Margo Sevick 403-9012044 or call the Church Office at
403-934-2374.
Wheatland County Food Bank
Society
Food applications accepted at (403)
324-4335 Monday through Thursday
12pm to 4pm or through the website
at: www.wheatlandfoodbank.com.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each
Month. Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
Youth Club of Strathmore
Provides youth (6-17yrs) with affordable,
barrier free programs that build positive
relationships, develop self-esteem and
promote personal skills. Includes a homework program offered Monday to Friday
from 3pm-6pm. Call the Youth Club
for further info 403-934-4918 or www.
youthclubofstrathmore.ca.
and U16, were in the position where

we lost players to go to that team but
were so proud they made it.
LeMoine sees players come back
year after year because they love ringette a lot after they have gone to try
other sports.
Strathmore Ringettes saying of Fun,
Fitness, Friendship and Fair Play will
be emphasized to all the teams.
We want our girls to have a good
time, said Lemoine, We want them
to skate, we want them to get sweaty,
we want them to work hard but mostly
have fun.
Additionally, 17 people came out to
the try-it event, which allows players to try the game for the first time,
and 16 registered while a lot of junior
coaches returned to mentor the kids.
special events
The Standard Municipal Library Invites you
to join in at our 27th annual Ham & Oyster
Supper Fundraiser & Silent Auction. This
event will be held on Friday, October 9th,
2015, from 5 7 pm. All proceeds will go to
the library. Thank you for your support.
Happy Gang Garage & Bake Sale on Oct
16 10-5 & Oct 17 10-4.
Childrens Wish Foundation Annual Jelly
Bean Dance, Friday October 16th from
6-8:30 p.m. at the Strathmore Civic Centre.
Children Grade 6 and under welcome,
Grade 2 and under must be with an adult.
Halloween costumes optional.
The 14th Annual Strathmore Rural
Firefighters Association Roaring 20s Ladies
Night Fundraiser at the Strathmore Civic
Centre on October 17th, 2015. Looking
for donations! Contact Ninette Maga
403-934-9439. There will be raffles, silent
auctions, door prizes, centrepieces, etc. Tix
available at ProWater and Lil Hoots.
Friday October 30 Nightingale Halloween
Extravaganza! Doors open at 6:00, Pot
Luck Dinner is at 6:30. Come check out
the AMAZING haunted house, dance to
spooky music, and dont forget about
the cash bar for the parents! www.
nightingalehall.com
Saturday November 21 Dinner & Dancing
Fundraiser. Come support the Nightingale
Community Hall including a fantastic meal
of Lasagna and Caesar salad, a cash
bar and a wide variety of Rock, Blues
and Country favorites performed by local
band, Yo Daddy! Silent auction, and fun
stuff for the kids. Tickets purchased through
Nightingale Hall Board members; at
SafeBlu in Strathmore, or you can contact
info@NightingaleHall.com to purchase!
BRIDGING THE GAP
Community Lunch Club social get
together for 55+ to have a themed
lunch served; together with a presenter
on: Tuesday, Oct 13 Hutterite Recipes,
Tuesday, Oct 27 Halloween; from 11:00
a.m. 1:00 pm located at the Lord of all
Lutheran Church. To register call Marg at
403-901-7811.
A Meet & Greet for Parents & Mentors
come and meet some Parents, the
Mentors, do an activity and have a light
lunch on: Monday, October 5 Exercise
& Nutrition; Monday, October 19 Love
Your Library; from 11:00 1:00 pm located
at the Lord of all Lutheran Church. Register
by calling Rhonda at 403-901-7684
Adults! Connect with art this fallHope
Bridges welcomes you!
Our 10th Annual Artists Among Us Gala
October 22nd
Portrait Photography Kenzie Kettenbach
Strathmore Nov. 7 and Rosebud Nov. 21.
New Autumn Trails Mixed Media
Joan Packham Nov. 14 at the Strathmore
Municipal Library
Have you updated your event? Please contact us directly to update your event in this community calendar. Phone 403-934-5589, or email your changes to alissa@strathmoretimes.com.
Badger attack
down field
The
Strathmore
Community Football
Association peewee
Badgers try the running attack against
a strong Stettler
defense but were
defeated 27-14 in
Strathmore on Oct.
3.
The Brentwood
Run Club is
showing the capabilities of becoming a strong
feeder system
and developing
young students
into
phenomenal
athletes.
This was their
second year at
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meet on Sept
29.
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Pass the Salt
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Sader continues successful

Brentwood Run Club
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Having run on his own for 12 years, including
four Boston Marathons, Dr. Ben Sader is in his
fifth season of sharing his passion for running
with the Brentwood Elementary Run Club and
has successfully built a feeder system going into
the high school.
Thanks to the dedication and support from parents volunteering in the program, Sader gets great
satisfaction out of teaching Grade 3 to Grade 6
runners.
The kids get immersed in the culture of running right from the start, said Sader. We have a
good team of volunteer coaches and teachers that
help support it and on any given practice well
have six or seven parents helping to guide the
runners in going and finding the pace and distance that works for each individual. It starts with
having a dedicated group of volunteers.
The kids normally find a group to train with
and have found that the distances in their training sessions have varied on each route they take.
However, Sader thinks its important to find a
comfortable level for success.
Distances will vary from one lap around the
school yard, which is around 700 metres, (and
running) three kilometres with some of the kids,
he said. They ultimately select where theyre going with and find the right pace for them. Some
days well do more interval training where well
work more on shorter distances in sprints because some of the runners enjoy the shorter relay
type of races rather than longer distances.
Being in the midst of their fall season, runners
have not only improved their endurance, but
numbers of participation have also been on the
rise.
Youre already seeing runners sustaining a
faster pace for longer, said Sader. Continuously

running over a distance they choose to run in. On
a club basis, we started with 29 runners the first
year and now the last couple of years, weve been
able to get around 70 to 75 runners interested
in running. Also just watching the kids grow in
terms of their own potential from the time they
start in Grade 3 all the way up to Grade 6, (they)
all see some significant improvement in their running endurance.
The team just participated for the second time
in the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir race in Okotoks,
has a Grade 6 category and a Grade 7-12 category
and joined with Crowther Memorial Junior High
Schools team, which has given the Grade 6 contingent a guide to being successful runners.
That race has been quite a good selling point
for our Grade 6 runners, said Sader. It opens
their eyes to see what running really is to some
of their fellow peers from other schools and to
see how kids really join together in team and supporting each other. And also for them to run on
an actual cross country-type running track.
Crowthers coach Kevin Mertz thinks the mentorship that Sader provides and the buddying system bodes well for the sport.
It is always great when we can travel with
the elementary runners in town, said Mertz. Its
good for my group to demonstrate those leadership qualities and good for them to be involved
with the older role models. From elementary to
junior high, through high school, we have developed a solid running program for our community
through our school in Strathmore. It will only get
bigger and better.
Brentwood will finish their fall season with the
fall run on Oct. 22 and then start back up in the
spring in preparation of their year- end run where
teams from Carseland and Rockyford participate
in the event.
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FORGIVENESS
Yes, it succeeded in getting my
attention. A church in my former
community had started a new campaign of signs and the direct mailing
of advertisements using the concept
of dropping the F Bomb. The prominent billboard eye-catching graphic
showed a young woman with her jaw
dropped and the words F* Bomb
placed over her gapping mouth. It
communicated to our culture, but I
had to wonder- what did it communicate? Will parents find advice on
how to eliminate crass language
from their childrens mouths? Maybe
how to respond when such language
happens in the work place? How to
avoid it in ourselves? Furthermore, I
had to ask myself: if I was to attend
this series, what would actually draw
me to it? Was it answers to questions
I have or an interest in this as a
controversial subject? Well it turns
out the series was on forgiveness.
Apparently the f-bomb here is forgiveness. Indeed, both swearing and
forgiveness are relevant topics, but
the graphic was not related to either
topic. In marketing this is called Bait
and Switch. It is not respected.
This is not to say that the attention
getting aspect of their approach to
preaching is wrong in itself. It is
incomplete though, and such incompleteness can shape our expectations
for church life. Such an approach
promotes the idea that if a church is
sensitive to cultural concerns and is
stylistically up-to-date it will reach our
culture. Is a church relevant because
it is informed on cultural issues,
uses media appropriately, and is
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH

105 Main St. Carseland
403-934-9337
office@bowriveralliance.com
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
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RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
115A 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-667-7832
Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Thursday Bible Study: 7 pm
Friday (Prayer Meeting): 7 pm
www.rccgstrathmore.com
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Childrens Church & Nursery in Service
Extending Grace - igniting hope
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
Worship Schedule
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday Family 10:30 am
Christian Education
For All - Ages 3-103
Sunday at 9:30 am
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-983-0081
Pastor: Ghena Girleanu
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
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stylistically up to date? None of these

things detract from a ministry, but they
do not in themselves make a church
relevant.
These things help a ministry communicate with cultural sensitivity
and thus help establish a common
ground for communicating with
those who are living with a high level
of contemporaneity. However, the
key question in identifying effective
ministry is what does a ministry do
with what they communicate? In
particular, how will it be pertinent
to the congregations needs? The
approach described in the example
above provides cultural relevance, but
does not address biblical relevance.
Biblical relevance is concerned with
helping people see how the Christian
message gives meaning and significance to life. That is, how the bibles
teaching is pertinent to contemporary
situations. With the popular model of
relevance described above, ministry
is brought together with culture, but
not the bible. We need an approach
that brings together contemporary
culture and the bible. Both cultural
relevance and biblical relevance
are needed. The bible contains truth
that the church throughout time has
considered without error and effectively addressing the deeps needs of
any culture or time. What we need
today is a clear presentation of that
truth communicated in manner that
is understandable and applicable to
todays audience. May our churches
strive to do that here in Strathmore.
Pastor Jim Hathaway
Strathmore Alliance Church
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH

102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Healing Room Monday 7-9 pm
Now available at The Seed (our book nook)
Living Books and Products
phone: 403-619-9279
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10 am
ST. MICHAEL & ALL
ANGELS ANGLICAN
Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ
INTERIM WORSHIP LOCATION:
245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore
(NORTH door) 403-934-3017
Pastor & Priest: Bryan Beveridge
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore 403-934-2424
Worship Service Sundays 10 am
Lead Pastor: Glenn Peterson
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Transitional Pastor: Jim Hathaway
9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service
www.strathmorealliance.com
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Babysitting Provided
Wheel Chair Accessible
Loop system for the hearing impaired
FLAT ROOF
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Times TIDBITS
Did You Know?
Carbon paper was patented on October 7, 1806
Pac-Man arcade game was first released on October 10, 1979
Thomas Edison showed the first motion picture on October 6, 1889
Blackfoot Crossing
Cancer Ride
Benefiting the ALBERTA CANCER FOUNDATION August 16, 2015
Eulalia Running Rabbit from Siksika Nation

and Rhonda Leger from Strathmore would like
to THANK ALL who took part in the 1st Annual
trail ride on Sept 20 2015 that took place at
the signing of Treaty 7 at Blackfoot Crossing.
At this time we would like to acknowledge the
following supporters, donators and most of all the volunteers
in the Blackfoot Crossing Cancer Ride.
Thank you to those that follow:

Alberta Cancer Foundation, All In One Auto Parts, ATB Financial, Avon
Yvonne David, Big Rig Towing & Recovery, Black Castle Industries,
Bryan Scott Trucking, Calgary Stampede Native Events, Canadian Tire,
Cactus Creek Farrier Service, Chinook Credit Union, CIBC, Country
Farm House, County Auto Repairs, Dominos, Fountain Tire, Fuel
Automotive, Home Hardware, Justin Seward, K & K Livestock, KCB
Equine Services, Landscape Plus, Park Auto Repairs, Party Lite Dianna
Visser, Phoenix Signs & Graphics, PJ Appliance, Pro Water Systems, R
& B Enterprises, Randal Jarvis Law Office, Rattray Exclamation Services,
RBC, Roadhouse, Scotia Bank, Siksika Fire Tim Calf Robe, Shoppers
Drug Mart, Sobeys, Stewart Montana Montana Port a - Potties,
Strathmore Car & Truck Wash, Strathmore Ford, Strathmore Golf
Course, Strathmore Motor Products, Strathmore Times, Strathmore
Travelodge, Strathmore Station, Susan Ruzek Harvest Healing Church,
Value Drug Mart, Walmart, Yellow Hook Towing.
Wagon Masters: The Hitch Master Neil & Derek Dimmock, Nicholas
& Anthony Baer, Cody, Eric, & Crystal Casebeer, Mike Cope & Amanda
Perkins & Family.
A Special Thank You to our elder Rose Red Gun for the wonderful
cooking and her laughter.
Without your support it wouldnt have been possible & successful.

We invite anyone interested in taking part in our next trail ride and
we look forward to seeing you again. It is a positive way to support
& carry on the legacy for all cancer victims. Thanks to your contributions we have successfully brought in $2700.00 and we are looking
forward to a bigger and better trail ride in 2016.
For more information please contact
Eulalia Running Rabbit at 403-901-3491 or Rhonda Leger at 403-499-9733.
The Wheatland Kings put one in the win column on

Oct. 3 beating the Ponoka Stampeders 5-3 at the
Strathmore Family Centre.
Kings get their match

in weekend games
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Wheatland Kings played at high competitive level, driving more pucks into the back of the
net when they played three games in a three night
stretch last weekend.
According to co-coach Joel Robinson, discipline
played an important factor in opening the weekend with a 6-4 win over High River on Friday night
and edging Ponoka 5-3 on Saturday night, which
he thinks is making them a better hockey team.
The last couple of games weve been way more
disciplined and using that to our advantage said
Robinson.
I think one of the biggest things is were coming together as a team. Since day 1 at camp its
come a long way. Its definitely a result of the guys
buying in now and understanding like hey lets
make a name for ourselves, and lets not take anyone lightly.
He did praise High River and Ponoka for giving the Kings games of hard battling and said its
only going to make the league better. Playing hard
every night will allow teams to learn how to improve on different aspects of the game.
Its competitive, said Robinson.
Its only benefitting us as a team. If every team
is giving us a good run for our money every night,
Id much rather have it that way than blowing
teams out and not learning how to play with a
lead.
Robinson added that the transition game has
been their strength and has helped them in the
neutral zone with gaining breaks and turning the
puck back to the offensive zone.
403-874-6486
Its the good first hard pass and making the

smart play, said Robinson.
Our transition game is getting good and you
look at the neutral zone and as soon as that puck
is either turned over in our favour or the oppositions favour, its hitting those breaks and getting
back into the play. Its nice to see everyones buying into that concept.
Jacen Bracko, who is the grandson of the late
Ken Bracko, has been thrilled with the teams play
of late and to him the wins are all that matter.
I think weve been playing pretty good, said
Bracko.
We get off to big leads and kind of let them up
but as long as we get the win it doesnt matter too
much.
He added once the puck is down in the oppositions end, the team is offensively dominant and
scoring more goals.
We just never give up, he said.
We had lots of scoring chances throughout the
game. It was just a matter of time before they went
in.
In High River, Tyler Rivest led the way with two
goals, while Bracko, Matt Brelis, Brooker Pretty
Youngman, and Cole Sartorio each added one
goal.
Bracko, Pretty Youngman, Lucas Jones, Chris
Williams and Braden Binder scored against Ponoka.
The Kings would lose 8-5 in Blackfalds on Sunday afternoon.
Next up for the Kings will be a road game in
Three Hills on Oct. 9 at 8 p.m., then back at home
on Oct. 10 against the Cochrane Generals at 8
p.m. and then Oct. 12 in Coaldale at 2 p.m.
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Spartans senior boys volleyball win George Mac tournament

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Strathmore Spartan high school
senior boys volleyball team won their
second tournament of this early season
at George McDougall in Airdrie last
weekend, and coach Cole Hintz applauded his players for finding ways to
dig their selves out of deficits to gain
points on strong 3A schools.
The guys are slowly learning the
level of focus and resiliency that they
will need to achieve the level of success we are looking for this year, said
Hintz.
It gave us the opportunity to be
tested a little bit more. We had to get a
little better at responding when things
didnt go well so that we could move

on and earn the next point and the
guys did a good job this weekend of
doing that.
He added the communication got
better as the weekend went on, looking ahead before each set and discussing how they were going to score
points.
From the first victory a couple of
weeks ago to the second one, Hintz
has seen tremendous improvement in
a lot of areas.
Our setting and middle attack has
become real effective for us, said
Hintz.
And its made it a lot easier to score
points and also made it easier on the
outside hitters.
The Strathmore Spartan high school senior boys volleyball team showed resiliency in every match
they played to win the George McDougall Invitational in Airdrie last weekend.
Photo Courtesy of Gwen Moncayo
Crowther gained confidence going into zones

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Crowther Memorial Junior High
School Cougars cross country team
saw their training efforts paid off at the
Okotoks meet last week, setting the
schools personal best with more Top
10 finishes than ever before in a group
of around seven schools and several
hundred kids.
Our first meet was huge success for
our team, said Mertz. Some competed
in their first cross-country race, others
refined race strategy and some got a
reminder that running is hard work
and racing can be a killer. All-in-all, everyone came out of the day happy and
better racers.
Mertz categorized his team as a flatland team, which means they are used
to the hill-less tracks, but thinks with

hard work and preparation the team
came together and fared well.
Sometimes us flatland runners lack
confidence going into hilly races, said
Mertz. But as coaches, we are sure to
prepare our kids through very hard
training and race prep. They looked
fabulous.
Metrz thinks that perseverance paid
dividends even if they werent used to
that type of competition level.
No surprises really for me, said
Mertz. I just get to cheer and feel pride
in my athletes. Some of them may have
been surprised by the competitiveness
and difficulty of cross-country racing.
But hey, when you puke at the end of a
race, you know you left it all out there.
Zone results were unavailable as of
press time.
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TIMES
The Crowther Memorial Junior High School Cougars Cross Country team had a few new runners
compete at their first meet of the season while others were returning and developing new race strategies at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir meet in Okotoks on Sept. 29.
Photo Courtesy of Jerry Flaws
Great year-end show!
Tina Dahl - Fun Country Riding Club of Strathmore

It was an absolutely amazing show and gymkhana to end the 2015 season on Sept. 27. Thank you to
our judge Larry Kirby. We had a lot of familiar faces out at the event. 2015 brought in some new members into the group for what was our 36th year of operation as a family riding club. If you are interested
in joining us next season for some fun times and experiences please check out our calendar and come
on out.
Our club members would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the volunteers,
without you and your dedication we would not be able to have our events. Check the clubs website at
www.funcountryriders.com for more information and to see some great pictures of our activities taken
this year by Grant Larsen. Just a reminder that our Award & Banquet Night is scheduled for Oct. 24.
Please check the clubs website for full details. Results to the third placing of the competitions are as
follows:
SHOW
BANTAM
Pleasure, Equitation & Showmanship
1. Cassandra Dahl
PEE WEE
Pleasure & Showmanship
1. Cobie Klassen
2. Fenella Murphy
3. Shelby Selinger
Equitation
1. Fenella Murphy
2. Cobie Klassen
3. Shelby Selinger
JUNIOR
Pleasure
1. Josilynn Dahl
2. Melissa Busby
3. Madison Todd
Equitation
1. Melissa Busby
2. Madison Todd
3. Josilynn Dahl
Showmanship
1. Josilynn Dahl
2. Madison Todd
3. Dylan Zip
YOUNG HORSE
Pleasure,
1. Katrina Janzen
2. Selena Dickmann
3. Amanda Perkins
Equitation
1. Selena Dick-
mann
2. Brenda Larsen
3. Amanda Perkins
Showmanship
1. Selena Dickmann
2. Trevor Dahl
3. Brenda Larsen
SENIOR NOVICE
Pleasure
1. Jackie Maddalo
2. Selena Dickmann
3. Anne Murphy
Equitation
1. Selena Dickmann
2. Jackie Maddalo
3. Anne Murphy
Showmanship
1. Selena Dickmann
2. Jackie Maddalo
3. Tina Dahl
SENIOR OPEN
Pleasure
1. Katrina Janzen
2. Tina Carlson
3. Nora Maidman
Equitation
1. Katrina Janzen
2. Nora Maidman
3. Selena Dickmann
Showmanship
1. Katrina Janzen
2. Selena Dickmann
3. Nora Maidman
CLASSIC SENIOR
Pleasure & Showmanship
1. Lesley Gregory
2. Brenda Larsen
3. Johanna Betts
Equitation
1. Lesley Gregory
2. Johanna Betts
3. Brenda Larsen
GYMKHANA
BANTAM
Barrel Racing
1. Cassandra Dahl
2. Miranda Green
3. Garnett Green
Pole Bending
1. Garnett Green
2. Cassandra Dahl
3. Miranda Green
Stake Racing
1. Miranda Green
2. Cassandra Dahl
3. Garnett Green
Flags
1. Miranda Green
2. Cassandra Dahl
PEE WEE
Barrel Racing, Pole
Bending & Stake
Racing
1. Cobie Klassen
2. Shelby Selinger
3. Fenella Murphy
Flags
1. Cobie Klassen
2. Shelby Selinger
JUNIOR
Barrel Racing
1. Melissa Busby
2. Dylan Zip
3. Josilynn Dahl
Pole Bending,
Stake Racing &
Flags.
1. Dylan Zip
2. Melissa Busby
3. Josilynn Dahl
YOUNG HORSE
Barrel Racing &
Pole Bending
1. Brenda Larsen
2. Katrina Janzen
3. Trevor Dahl
Stake Racing
1. Crystal Darling
2. Brenda Larsen
3. Trevor Dahl
Flags
1. Brenda Larsen
2. Trevor Dahl
3. Crystal Darling
SENIOR NOVICE
Barrel Racing
1. Amanda Perkins
2. Jackie Maddalo
3. Anne Murphy
Pole Bending
1. Jackie Maddalo
2. Tina Dahl
3. Anne Murphy
Stake Racing
1. Amanda Perkins
2. Jackie Maddalo
3. Tina Dahl
Flags
1. Jackie Maddalo
2. Amanda Perkins
3. Tina Dahl
SENIOR OPEN
Barrel Racing, &
Stake Racing
1. Katrina Janzen
2. Tina Carlson
3. Lindsey Nelson
Pole Bending
1. Tina Carlson
2. Katrina Janzen
3. Lindsey Nelson
Flags
1. Katrina Janzen
2. Lindsey Nelson
CLASSIC SENIOR
Barrel Racing
1. Dale Lodder
2. Johanna Betts
3. Brenda Larsen
Pole Bending
1. Dale Lodder
2. Brenda Larsen
3. Johanna Betts
Stake Racing
1. Brenda Larsen
2. Dale Lodder
3. Debbie Kuryk
Flags
1. Brenda Larsen
2. Johanna Betts
3. Dale Lodder

TIMES
Obituaries
RISSEEUW,
Gerald Gerry Abraham

January 29, 1929 October 4, 2015
The Strathmore High School Cross Country team

again this year showed personal bests on the
track at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir on Sept. 29.
Photos Courtesy of Jerry Flaws
Spartans had strong

meet, hopeful for
zone banner
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Strathmore Spartans high school
cross country team saw some personal
bests out of their strong junior girls category heading into zones, which was
held Sept. 29 in Sundre.
With the junior girls, it has developed as we kind of suspected, seeing
these kids run in Grade 9, said Sonsteby. Junior girls has developed into
probably one of our strongest categories.
Lynn Schoenwolff, who a German
student, came in first place in the
group at 15 minutes and 11 seconds,
while Geena Schramm came in with a
time of 16 minutes 44 seconds. Right
behind them were Kaylin Larson and
Ann Sauve, which built the category
even stronger.
Sonstebys junior boys had a much
tougher category, and despite many of
them experiencing their first run this
year, it was more of a tune up for the
provincial sprint.
For a lot of them, that was their first
run of the year, he said. And for some
of the junior runners, its been a while
since theyve done a competition. I expect a lot of these boys will see better
results.
He added that the boys ran as a pack
and instantly lost three spots, while
health issues became a factor for a couple of the runners.
The Spartans go to the same meet
every year in Okotoks, which was the
host site for provincials last year. The
course previously developed runners,
in particular the experienced ones, and
tested their abilities and contributed to
numerous successes for a couple of the
athletes.
Some of our experienced runners,
Mackenzie Bain in the intermediate
category and Maria Fanning in the senior category, are quite familiar with
this course and theyve ran it in a very
stressful pack, said Sonsteby. Normally its just our zone and a couple of
invites that show up and this was the
second year that two big schools from
the Medicine Hat area that showed up,
both of those have large teams that are
very successful at zones and at provincials. It makes for more of a competitive atmosphere; its also a really fun
atmosphere.
Heading into zones, Sonsteby said
the group is confident and would like
to push for the banner or at least get
close to whoever is contending.
Gerry passed away at Sagewood Agecare on Sunday October 4, 2015. He was a quiet man who
loved his family, nature, dogs and the farm way
of life. Gerry lived his entire life in the Strathmore/Gleichen area and was proud to be called
a Farmer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years
Mary; his children Bonnie (Gary) Wolf, Terry Risseeuw, Lorne (Linda) Risseeuw and Colleen (Greg)
Romaniuk; grandchildren Tara (Derek) McTavish,
Devon (Quinn) Wolf, Justin Wolf, Annaleise (Brandon) Wolf, Graham (Tanisha) Wolf, Leah (Brian)
Romaniuk, Adam Romaniuk, Layne Risseeuw,
and Shayla Risseeuw; great grandchildren Skylar,
Taylor & Zachary Wolf, Dominic Wolf, and Jaxson
McTavish; sister-in-law Eileen Risseeuw. He was
predeceased by brothers John and Eric Risseeuw
and sister Rachel Flowers. Funeral services will
be held on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Lord of All
Lutheran Church, Strathmore at 11:00 a.m. Interment Strathmore Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Strathmore
Hospital Foundation (200 Brent Blvd. Strathmore,
AB, T1P 1J9) or St. Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church (2371 Ave. Strathmore, AB. T1P 1B3)
To send condolences, please visit Gerrys obituary
at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
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Treasured memories of you are

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your love and laughter, your
caring nature, your strength
and endurance. You were our
gift from God to love and share.
Rest in his care.
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Restarts on Thursday
October 15, in the Reading Room at
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Beginner Lessons: 6pm - 7pm
Experienced Dancers: 7:15pm - 8:45pm
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Supportive
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and dignity

in a comfortable and safe home.
All
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Provided
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Respite & Palliative Care Services
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PHONE 403-934-5294
For further information please call Lynette

PHONE 403-934-5294
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CONTACT

MCTERR CONSULTING
AND BOOKKEEPING
403-934-4591
With a dedicated, highly trained, professional
team that works closely with you, our main
goal is to take care of our clients through
sound balancing of their books. Offering full
bookkeeping, payroll, personal and corporate
tax preparation for various types of
corporations and small businesses.
Keeping your numbers in order so you
can relax, thats our job
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www.
COMING EVENTS
Strathmore Regional
Arts Collective
October 11, 1975 - April 4, 2013
NOTICES
www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com/events
LEE-ANNE MCKENNA, R.N, R.M.T.
MEMORIAMS
NOTICES
Massage by Lee-Anne
Hope Bridges Studio

- Unit 5, 104 3 Ave, Strathmore. AB

I miss you dearly,
Love mom.
CLASSIFIEDS
PADI
Open Water SCUBA Course

TWO UPCOMING COURSES
October 19, 22, 26, 29
November 16, 19, 23, 26

Strathmore Aquatics Center
Want to try SCUBA first? Do a Discover Scuba
program for $40 on any of these sessions.
You can also improve your snorkel skills.
Do Snorkel Training at any of these sessions
for $40. Call or email to register and begin a
lifetime of adventure!
403-650-3170 or info@mtaquatics.ca
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COMING EVENTS
INVITES YOU TO
ATTEND OUR 30TH
CHRISTMAS
OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY NOV. 6TH

10 AM - 7 PM
SATURDAY NOV. 7TH
9 AM - 5 PM
403-934-3737
COMING EVENTS
Happy
Gang
Ramblings
Wednesday 1:00
Well, here it is Fall and

the 50+ group are ready
to do some serious card
playing at the Happy Gang
Centre.
Rummikube & Whist is

played on Tuesdays 1:30. Bridge
Mah Jong Wednesday 1:30, Canasta Thursday 1:30,

and Crib Friday 1:30
The Pool players are always ready for a game or two
every Mon. Wed. & Fri. They play from 9:00am to
12:00
Yoga has really caught on, and is offered Mon., Wed.
& Fri. 10:00am to 11:00
Happy Gang Society of Strathmore
GARAGE
& BAKE
SALE
Seniors Centre
85 Lakeside Blvd
(by the Library)
Friday, October 16 10am - 5pm

Saturday, October 17 10am - 4pm
Finding Our Voices
FREE Womens Self-Esteem

Workshop
6-week group workshop for women
that will explore self-image, effective
communication, shame, compassion
and healthy relationships. Space is
limited. Registration required.
Thursdays from
Oct. 29 to Dec. 3
Times:
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Place:
Hope Community
Covenant Church,
Strathmore
Cost:
Free; if child care &/or
transportation is an issue
inquire when registering
Contact: Janet Barbeau at
403-934-6634 ext. 115
or wcs.out1@telus.net
The walking program on Tues. & Thurs. is going

strong. You are invited to come at 10:00am to see
what it is all about.
Line Dancing Monday afternoons at 1:30 is still a very
popular activity. Stop by and see if it is for you.
The Pot Luck Dinners on the 4th Tuesday of the month
at 5:30pm should not be missed. It is a time to get to
know other members and meet new and old friends.
Did I mention the tasty food that is usually there?
The Happy Gang Garage & Bake Sale will be on Friday Oct 16 10:00 to 5:00 and Saturday Oct 17 10:00 to
4:00. We hold a sale twice a year and, although it is
a lot of work pricing and placing the items for sale,
we like to make it a fun time. Many of the members
pitch in and help to make it a success. We suggest
you come early for the Baking, it goes fast. We have
some very good Bakers in our Club.
That is about all for now, be sure to watch in the coming months for more from Happy Gang Ramblings.
CHEADLE COMMUNITY CLUB
Dates:
Presented by:
Peer Support Services &
Wheatland Crisis Society
HAVE YOU
EVER
ASKED?
Get Answers from
Dr. Tas Walker

Of CMI-Australia
Creation: A Key to the Gospel

Followed by Question and
Answer Forum
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
7:00 pm
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
50 Maplewood Dr., Strathmore
For more information:
(403) 934-2225
This is a Free Event

Everyone Welcome!
Resources will be
available for purchase.
Saturday, October 24
Cocktails
5:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Tickets - $25 per person
(Adults only)
($20 when ordered before Oct. 15)
Limited availability
- Reservation Preferred.
For tickets:
Jane: 403-667-0187
Music Dance Door Prizes

HARVEST SALE! Simply
Amish Furniture Edmonton.
Simply Better Furniture. Fine,
custom, handcrafted furniture with lifetime guarantee.
Check out savings in-store,
now for a limited time! Mention this ad for extra savings.
2840 Calgary Trail, Edmonton. 780-701-0284; www.
SimplyAmishEdmonton.com.
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CLASSIFIED
ADS IN THE
TIMES!
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403-934-5589
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
STRATHMORE TRAVELODGE
REQUIRES HOTEL EXECUTIVE
HOUSEKEEPERS (2 Full-Time
& 1 Part-Time Positions).
$15.40 per hour. Minimum
1 year experience with
completion of high school
diploma. Duties include but
not limited to: Establish &
implement operational procedures for housekeeping
department. Plan & coordinate activities of housekeeping supervisors and
crews. Maintain inventory
of supplies, equipment and
uniforms. Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping
staff. Please email resumes
to 20extra15@gmail.com or
in person at the front desk,
350 Ridge Road Strathmore,
or via fax 403-901-0016.
PART-TIME HELP NEEDED

ON FARM 10km south on
Hwy#817. No field work,
maintenance & repair. Fax
resume (403) 934-4072 or
call Wayne (403) 934-4407.
SLAUGHTER/CUTTER,
3
years experience. $19.50/
hr, 30hrs/week. Full benefits. Heavy lifting. Send all
resumes to: shawn@purecountrymeats.com.
Saturday,
October 24
5:30 pm
INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business?

Albertas weekly newspapers are looking for people
like you. Post your resume
online. FREE. Visit: awna.
com/for-job-seekers.
Strathmore Civic
Centre,
120 Brent Boulevard
Cost: $25/person
Tickets at:
Lutheran Church
403-934-2374
Claudia,
Re/Max Office
FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES
4-6 feet, $35 each. Machine
planting: $10/tree (includes
bark mulch and fertilizer). 20
tree minimum order. Delivery
fee $75-$125/ order. Quality
guaranteed. 403-820-0961.
METAL ROOFING & SIDING.
32+ colours available at
over 55 Distributors. 40 year
warranty. 48 hour Express
Service available at select
supporting Distributors. Call
1-888-263-8254.
STEEL BUILDINGS Madness
Sale! All buildings, all models. Youll think weve gone
mad deals. Call now and
get your deal. Pioneer Steel
1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
MISC
BANK SAID NO? Bank on
us! Equity Mortgages for
purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, selfemployed, unemployed ok.
Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437,
Belmor Mortgage.
GET BACK on track! Bad
credit? Bills? Unemployed?
Need money? We lend! If you
own your own home - you
qualify. Pioneer Acceptance
Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.
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TIMES!
MISC
NEED A LOAN? Own property? Have bad credit? We can
help! Call toll free 1-866405-1228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.
EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE.
Free Consultation 1-800320-2477; www.canadianlegal.org. CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. 26
Years Experience. Open Mon.
- Sat
3 wide version
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP

- Do you or someone you
know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from
the Canadian Government.
Toll-free 1-888-511-2250
or www.canadabenefit.ca/
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Physical or mental. We can
help you get up to $40,000
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out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us
today toll free 1-888-8754787.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think:
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waiver. Divorce? Simple.
Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to
$25,000. Calgary 403-2281300/1-800-347-2540.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELP WANTED
COMING EVENTS
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. Inthe-seat training. No simulators. Real world tasks.
Weekly start dates. Funding
options. Weekly job board!
Sign up online! iheschool.
com. 1-866-399-3853.
GM JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN. Transmission experience an asset. Busy shop.
$45 flat rate. Earn over
100K/year. $2000 signing bonus. Contact: Randy
McKay; rmckay@mckaygm.
com. Phone 204-778-7081.
NEEDED
IMMEDIATELY
RDA Level 2
2-3 days per week.
2 Saturdays/month.
Family Dental Clinic
Bay #2,
410 Lakeside Blvd.
Call 403-983-2001 or
email resumes to
sdh2010@shaw.ca
PART TIME
CLEANERS
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!
In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online
training you need from an
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still hiring
Custom feedlot & farming

operation looking
for full-time employees
Competitive wages including O.T
and other Benefits.
Valid drivers licence and a good
attitude a must. High school
diploma an asset.
Send resumes to:
namaka farms inC.
Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
Fax (403) 934-6133
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FEMALE
MASSAGE
THERAPIST
NEEDED
Completed or near completion of
2200hr program.
Recent grads/students considered.
Attractive percentage split.
Newly renovated office space.
Please drop resume in person.
240 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-901-0664

TIMES
HELP WANTED
EQUIPMENT
A-CHEAP, lowest prices,
steel shipping containers.
Used 20 & 40 Seacans insulated & 40 freezers, Special $2200. Wanted: Professional wood carvers needed.
1-866-528-7108;
www.
rtccontainer.com.
Strathmore & area oilfield service

company is seeking the following:
Oil & Gas Operators
4th Class or Higher Power
Engineers
Well Testers & Labourers
Experience preferred. Oilfield Tickets

an Asset.
Email resume to: info@gcoltd.ca
Or drop off resume: 116 Orchard Way,
Strathmore, AB
Nutrisource Inc.
A leading manufacturer of Dairy Feed is currently
seeking to fill Accounts Receivable Clerk
We have an opening in Strathmore for an
Accounts Receivable person.
Experience with QuickBooks and Customer
Resolution Solving
Regular customer interaction
Create customer invoices and statements
Create sales orders
Report Accounts Receivable balances
Prioritize duties and responsibilities
in order to provide effective and
efficient Accounts Receivable service
Respond professionally to internal and external
phone calls and emails
Deal with sensitive and confidential
financial documents.
Email/Fax Resumes to:

heather.nish@nutri-source.ca
Fax (403)450-8116
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
has full and part time

positions for:
Restaurant /
Pub Servers and
Front Support Staff
Servers must be 18 years of age and have

ProServe within 30 days of hire. Minimum
wage for both positions, with opportunity to
make gratuities. Experience an asset,
but will train suitable applicants.
Apply with resume to
strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com or in
person at 380 Ridge Road Strathmore AB
T1P1B5 between 13:00 and 17:00
REAL ESTATE
INDUSTRIAL/AGRICULTURAL
LAND in Fort Saskatchewan,
Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction,
October 29 in Edmonton. 4
parcels - 240.9+/- Acres,
$12,439 Surface Lease &
Power Line Revenue. Jerry
Hodge:
780-706-6652;
rbauction.com/realestate.
PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400
- 8000 acres of year round
water supply. Full operational with management available. Central Saskatchewan.
Crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural springs
excellent water. Shortly
ready to locate cattle. Other
small & large grain & pasture
quarters. $150k - $2.6m.
Call Doug Rue 306-7162671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.
AUCTIONS
UNRESERVED AUCTION OCT.
15. PPEC Pacer Promec &
Oilsands Exediting. Construction, trucks, trailers,
tools, cranes, inventory,
seacans, buildings. Fort McMurray, phone 780-9449144;
www.CenturyServices.com.
UNRESERVED AUCTION for
Rene Williams Farm. Provost,
Alberta. Saturday, October
10. Tools, trucks, 27 antique
tractors, boat, car, antiques!
Starts 10 a.m. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.
scribnernet.com.
SHALLOW WELL ENT. LTD.
Erskine, Alberta. Thursday,
Oct. 15, 11 a.m. Gas well
testing & production equipment, flare stack, office &
equipment trailers, vehicles,
pipe & fittings, pumps, specialty tools & more. See
www.montgomeryauctions.
com. 1-800-371-6963.
OUTDOOR SPORTS STORE
Surplus Auction. Sat., Oct.
17, 9 a.m., MAS Sales Centre,
Blackfalds, Alberta.
Selling hunting & gun accessories, hiking socks, Pronghorn Footwear, hunting bow,
tackle, Leatherman, knives &
more; www.montgomeryauctions.com. 1-800-3716963.
COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT. Saturday, Oct. 17, 12
Noon, MAS Sales Centre,
Blackfalds, Alberta. Selling
coolers, freezers, ranges, ovens, display cases, SS Sinks,
appliances,
dishwashers,
mixers, slicers, prep table,
tables & chairs, small wares;
www.montgomeryauctions.
com. 1-800-371-6963.
HAY FOR SALE

HAY FOR SALE - 2nd cut,
403-934-4164.
FEED AND SEED

HEATED CANOLA buying
Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying:
oats, barley, wheat & peas
for feed. Buying damaged
or offgrade grain. On Farm
Pickup Westcan Feed &
Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
GET YOUR
CLASSIFIED ADS IN!
CALL 934-5589
TRAINING
MEDICAL TRAINEES needed
now! Hospitals & doctors offices need certified medical
office & administrative staff!
No experience needed! We
can get you trained! Local
job placement assistance
available when training is
completed. Call for program
details! 1-888-627-0297.
GET YOUR
CLASSIFIED
ADS IN THE
TIMES!
FULLY FURNISHED 2 BDRM

BASEMENT SUITE, separate entrance, 5 appliances.
Located in Chestermere.
$1200/mnth includes utilities and internet. No smoking or pets. Available October 5. Call Michael (403)
983-0778 or after 8pm (403)
474-4391
CHINOOK III. 1 bdrm or 2
bdrm. Heat & water included.
No pets. Please call for availability. Call Keli 403-3242944.
Call
403-934-5589
RENTALS
CONDOS FOR RENT, in
downtown Strathmore. No
pets & Non Smoking. Available for Oct 1, 2015. Starting at $1200/mth, includes
water and garbage fees. D/D
required. Please call 403934-3176.
2 BDRM BASEMENT SUITE

in raised bungalow. 1200
sqft with large windows,
clean and bright. Separate
entrance. 4 appl, plus optik
tv and wifi. N/S N/P. $1100/
mnth includes utilities. DD
$1100. Close to DT available Nov. 1st/15. Lease and
references required (403)
934-4621.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE

19 Spruce Park Drive, Strathmore T1P 1J2
HUGE DEMAND for Medical

Transcriptionists! CanScribe
is Canadas top medical
transcription training school.
Learn from home and work
from home. Call today!
1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.
com.
2200 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING
BUSINESS OPP
Contact Curtis Evans 403.510-5139 or via email

at curtis@rockinghorseinc.com
GET FREE VENDING machines. Can earn $100,000.

+ per year. All cash-locations
provided. Protected territories. Interest free financing.
Full details. Call now 1-866668-6629. Website: www.
tcvend.com.
GET YOUR
CLASSIFIED ADS IN!
CALL 934-5589
GREAT CANADIAN Dollar

Store franchise opportunities
are available in your area.
Explore your future with a
dollar store leader. Call today
1-877-388-0123 ext. 229;
www.dollarstores.com.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
LAKE FRONT HOME at

Jackfish Lake, Alberta.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 6400
+/- walkout bungalow, interior to be completed, 2.08
+/- title acres. Jerry Hodge:
780-706-6652; rbauction.
com/realestate.
HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL
LOTS in High River, Alberta.
Unreserved Auction, October
29 in Edmonton. 2 parcels Paved street, zoned Direct
Control/Highway Commercial Industrial. Jerry Hodge:
780-706-6652; rbauction.
com/realestate.
FARMLAND/GRAZING LAND
near Keephills, Alberta.
Unreserved Auction, October
29 in Edmonton. 6 parcels 855+/- acres West of Stony
Plain. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; rbauction.com/
realestate.
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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Office/Warehouse for

lease/for sublease. On Hwy
#1. Up to 18,480 sqft. Please
call 403-934-4164.
1600 square foot shop with 600 square foot

front office for lease in busy location
1/2 block south of #1 Highway.
Has two rear bay doors each 16ft high,
yard space is flexible based on need
up to 1.25 acres. Available immediately
References and Credit App required.
HIP OR KNEE Replacement?

Restrictions in walking/
dressing? $2,500 yearly tax
credit. $40,000 in tax refunds. Disability Tax Credit.
For Assistance: 1-844-4535372.
RENTALS
RENTALS
LOVELY UPPER FLOOR 2 BED

APARTMENT in quiet Crystal
Ridge cul-de-sac. Mature
person preferred. NP, NS.
$900/m + $900 SD Contact:
404 934-4769.
2 BEDROOM/$995, 1BEDROOM/$895;
includes
utilities. Furnished including
bed, bedding, dishes, frig,
stove etc. N/S N/P responsible tenant only. 403-9365541 or 403-615-5678.
RENTALS
COMMERCIAL
RENTALS
REAL ESTATE
the strathmore realty group
CLASSIFIEDS
2 BDRM BASEMENT SUITE

IN RAISED BUNGALOW. 1200
sqft with large windows,
clean and bright. Separate
entrance. 4 appl, plus optik
tv and wifi. N/S N/P. $1200/
mnth includes utilities. DD
$1200. Close to DT available Nov. 1st/15. Lease and
references required (403)
934-4621.
WEST MOUNT DRIVE
*2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, bilevel with W/D Recent
renos
*2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 story
$1250 and up, plus
utilities includes parking.
Available now!(403)9833628 or (403) 237-8811
REAL ESTATE
STRATHMORE FOR
SALE BY OWNER
6 suite apartment on
large corner lot. Good income + investment. Asking $595,000. Contact:
403-936-5541.
Strathmore - $215,000
3 Beds,
1.5 Baths
Newer Vinyl
Windows,
Exterior Doors,
Debbie Metal Roof
Enslen Immediate
Possession!
Carey
Rose
Hayley
Poirier
2 BDRM HOUSE PLUS DEN

on treed acreage near
Carseland. Dbl garage, highway access. $1,175/mo +
utilities. Security deposit &
references. N/S & Mature
adults only. Available NOV 1,
2015. Call 403-934-2467.
319 - 2 AVENUE DT
*Bachelor unit, main
floor, $750.
*2 bedroom, 1 bath units
$1025 and up, includes
heat/water/parking
Available now! (403)
237-8811
REAL ESTATE
UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie
Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29
in Edmonton. 2.05+/- and
1.62+/- title acres, power &
natural gas at property line.
Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;
rbauction.com/realestate.
S.W. Calgary - $299,900
5 Beds,
3 Baths
Hardwood &
Vaulted
Ceilings
Oversized
garage
Langdon - $524,900
3 Beds,
3 Baths
Backs onto
Greenspace
Large Island /
Pantry
Large Executive
Bungalow
Granite /
Hardwood /
Infloor Heat
Triple Attached
Garage
5 Beds,
3.5 Baths
Open Concept
Floor Plan
Private
Landscaped
Yard
Carseland - $259,900
3 Beds,
2 Baths
Some New
Upgrades
Fully
Developed
Home
Hayleys
Hits
Rural Wheatland - $230,000
3 Beds,
2 Baths
3.41 Acres
27x26 Heated
Shop /
Garage
2 Beds,
1 Bath
Marble
Floors
w/ Infloor Heat
Open concept
living
$478,800
4 Beds,
3 Baths
Stunning
Former
Showhome
Highend
Finishings
4 Beds,
3.5 Baths
Hardwood
Floors
Large
Fenced
yard
3 Bdrms, 2 Baths, Walk-out Bungalow with

A Lrg. fenced yard, GRANITE, HARDWOOD,
SS Appliances and Main Floor Laundry
3 Beds, 2 Baths
New flooring,
Fixtures,
Toilets,
SS Appliances
R.V. Parking
too!
Arrowwood - $139,900
Super Cute
Well
maintained
Large Deck
& Back Yard
Redland Acreage - $259,900
LOOKING FOR LISTINGS

Strathmore, Carseland, Langdon,
Chestermere or Acreage
Tina Scott
Associate
Broker
403-901-5388 cell
www.strathmorerealty.ca
104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
The Old Home Hardware Building
4 Beds,
3 Baths
Granite/
Maple Cabinets
Hardwood/
Custom
Finishings
5 Acres
Lovingly
Cared for
New Fencing/
Loads of trees
$274,900
Rockyford - $164,900
Country Charm!
Over 5,000 sq. ft
Rockyford - $89,900
Loads of
Potential!
Some New
Upgrades
Loft area
BUY or LEASE
Multi-purpose
Commercial
space
SUPER
Location!
Open2.5 Baths, 2-Storey withof space

4 Bdrms,
Fenced on a
Concept
acre lot
Single Living
Att. Garage, Fresh Paint, Flexible
Close to
Opportunity
Amenities
Low-maintenance
Xeriscaped & Fenced
Backyard, Schools/Shopping Nearby
Call HAYLEY POIRIER

403-901-3472 to View!
homesbyhayley1@gmail.com
Mortgage Matters by Strathmores Mortgage Specialist

Mortgages versus credit cards are you at your limit?
Most people who own a home have a credit card. You need it for all kinds of major purchases: a new TV, building a
new deck, maybe even new appliances or better yet, a much needed, well-deserved, yes you earned it, kind of vacation.
Everyone knows that the best thing you can do is pay off the credit card every month. So a few months have gone by and
that credit card balance is still there. Now wait a minute, something else happened to you and your life and that credit
card balance is still there. Time has slipped by and you have been carrying a $15,000 balance on your credit card at 21
per cent interest for months now. No big deal, I will just keep making the minimum payments.
Yes you must make the minimum payments - but it will not get paid off this way. Its not entirely your fault. You make
the some money, have the same expenses, live the same lifestyle, and the lottery is just not working the way it used to.
If you own your own home, consider refinancing. If you are able to to pay off all these credit lines and debts owing how
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the strathmore
realty group
403-934-2001 www.strathmorerealty.ca 104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
CED
VACANT COMMERCIAL
LOT DOWNTOWN
STRATHMORE,
BACK LANE
D
L
O
S
FULLY DEVELOPED 2 STOREY IN CAMBRIDGE

Backing onto greenspace loaded with extras. 2 fireplaces, Central Air
Conditioning, Quiet Crescent, 4 bedrooms, family room, Main floor Laundry
and the list goes on! $399,900
Glenna
MitznerErnst
(403)
605-6830
ARROWWOOD
MINI MALL
Built in 1999 this 4,470

square foot mall features 4
units but can be converted
50 X 32 HEATED
back to 6. Each unit has
INSULATED SHOP IN
its own utility meter and
ARROWWOOD
washroom. All have in
Newer metal roofing, siding,
floor heating and the
infrared and overhead
boiler,roof and metal
furnace, two piece washsiding are 4 years old.
room with hot water, office
RCMP are anchor tenants.
and showroom. Large air
The possibilities are
compressor and pneumatic
endless. Priced well below lines throughout shop area.
replacement at
Excellent value.
$300,000
$110,000
$484,900
$339,900
FULLY FINISHED IMMACULATE
2 LOTS OVERSIZED GARAGE
WELL TREED LOT
ARROWWOOD
Fully renovated excellent
family home close to
school.Total 5 bedrooms
2 baths.Main floor laundry. Immediate possession. MLS#C4018693.
$240,000.
Tina
Scott
(403)
901-5388
$205,000
FULL WALKOUT FRONTING ONTO GREENSPACE

& CANAL. UPGRADES THROUGHOUT OPEN
DESIGN. BASEMENT NEAR TO COMPLETE
UPGRADED WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW

OPEN DESIGN, GRANITE & UPGRADES.
3 PARKING STALLS. LOCATION PLUS.
Nonie
Hall
$459,000
$464,900
$224,900
FULLY FINISHED 4 BEDROOM, LARGE KITCHEN EATING BAR, OPEN DESIGN FIREPLACE,
LANDSCAPED TO PERFECTION, RELAX IN YOUR
HOT TUB AND ENJOY
BE THE FIRST OWNER, CUSTOM FINISH &

UPGRADES, LIVING RM PLUS BONUS RM
OPEN DESIGN GST INCLUDED
IDEALLY LOCATED FULL BASEMENT, 2 LARGE

BEDROOMS LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN, LIVING
RM DINING AREA MOVE IN READY
(403)
934-0420
SOLD
LUXURY ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT
with 2 titled underground parking stalls. Rich
dark cabinets, granite countertops, fireplace
and balcony. $189,900
EXCELLENT FULLY FINISHED FAMILY

HOME in great location. Four bedrooms total,
two family rooms, oversized double garage, deck

and beautiful treed yard. $349,900.
JUST LISTED
23+ ACRES
with large shop and attached home
borders irrigation canal.
Property has dugout, many tress
and garden patches. Large shop
with 2 over head doors and home
features 3 bedrooms, large open
living area and country kitchen.
Pavement to driveway.
Mls# c4032501
CALL LORNA
33 ACRES WITH
This commercial building on
main Street in Rockyford was
2 HOMES,
used
as antique store, previously
Barns, Corrals,
a pub and could easly be
25x125 Greenhouse
converted to your preference.
and permanent water Nice open living area in the back
rights. Located west with 1 bedroom, office, kitchen
and dining/living room area.
of Strathmore.
Seller would consider trade.
$690,000
Mls#C4024599 $299,900
PEACHES AND
CREAM
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Over 800sqft. newer

renovations! Huge
kitchen & Master
Bdrm, Garage too!
$169,900
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1915 - 2015
Look at me now!
Im Totally new
inside and out!
With 12 treed
acres.
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OFF TO SCHOOL
$285,800
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SOLD
FORMER
SHOWHOME!
$299,900
SOLD
DOUBLE FRONT
ATTACHED GARAGE
FULLY DEVELOPED LOWER
3 BATHS AND 3 BDRM
(COULD BE 4)
TWO FIREPLACES.
(403)
934-2001
1/4 Section
of native grass
near Hussar
with coulee.
SOLD
NEW, NEW
LAKEWOOD
MEADOWS
NO ROOM FOR YOUR

EQUIPMENT??
INDUSTRIAL
GENERAL LOTS
10-13 ACRE PARCELS
5 MILES WEST OF
STRATHMORE
NEW ROAD
46.56
ACRES
Many options on this
parcel of land, 25 minutes east of Calgary.
$599,000
CALL LORNA
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STRATHMORE
LAKES BAY
$379,000
SOLD
ON THE LAKE!
FULLY DEV.
LOWER LEVEL
WALK OUT,
IN FLOOR HEAT.
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COUNTRY CHARM IN
REDLAND - $184,900
SOLD
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SOLD
ASPEN CREEK
BUNGALOW $364,900
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GOLF COURSE LUXURY

- $619,999
CALL SHAUNA
COUNTRY CHARM IN
GLEICHEN - $219,900
Cute & quaint on an
oversized lot
. 1+2 bedrooms,
2 baths
. Spacious addition with
in floor heat
Double attached garage
CALL SHAUNA
SPACIOUS HOME IN
BRENTWOOD
ESTATES - $199,900
4.07 Acres of Raw

Land - $148,000
Build your dream home!
Located 15 minutes
S.E. of Strathmore
South of Eagle Lake
Easy access from
Glenmore Tr, #1 and 22X
CALL SHAUNA
1582 sqft. on pie

shaped lot
3 bdrms plus 2 full
baths
Family room area
New laminate flooring
2400 SQ.FT. IN
GLEICHEN - $259,900
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Immaculate 1150 sq.ft.

raised bungalow
2+2 bdrms, 2 full
baths
Fully finished
Beautiful park-like
setting!
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FULLY FINISHED IN
MAPLEWOOD $329,000
CALL SHAUNA
(403)
934-1034
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BLING, BLING!
$342,900 NEW
CUSTOM DESIGNED
VILLA
WILDFLOWER RANCH
OVER 1500 SQ. FT.
MOUNTAIN VIEWS.
CALL LORNA
157 ACRES
BY LYALTA
$999,000
SOLD
COUNTRY
ANYONE?
$399,900
SOLD
IMAGINE THIS!
$284,900
SOLD
YOUR OWN SINGLE

FAMILY HOME
HUGE DEEP LOT
18X24 GARAGE
FULLY DEV. BASEMENT
CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
Over $200,000 worth of

renovations!
2+2 bdrms, 3 full baths
Suite with private
entrance
Gourmet kitchen,
luxurious master suite &
more!
REDUCED!!
$489,000
IN ELITE WILDFLOWER
RANCH OVER 3000 SQ.
FT DEV., BONUS ROOM,
FULLY DEV LOWER, NEXT
TO PLAY PARK
CALL LORNA
BETTER THAN
NEW!
$139,900
NICELY DECORATED WITH CORK
FLOORING
SO BRIGHT AND OPEN
VIEW OF LAKE AND GOLF
COURSE
WANT A FRIENDLY
ATMOSPHERE??
CALL LORNA
WEST OF
STRATHMORE
$382,500
TREED FIVE ACRES
ON PAVEMENT
CLOSE TO GOLF
COURSE
GORGEOUS TREED 3 ACRES

40X40 SHOP WITH
14 OVERHEAD
DOORS.
TOTALLY RENOD MOBILE
CALL LORNA
UPGRADED LUXURY
WITH SUITE - $489,900
SOLD
Over 1450 sq ft
Bilevel
Triple Car Garage
Half mile off
Pavement.
CALL LORNA
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COUNTRY LIVING IN
TOWN - $184,900
1918 house on
1/3 acre in Gleichen
2+2 bdrms,
1 full bath
Beautifully treed lot
Needs some TLC
CALL LORNA
DOWNTOWN CONDO $214,900

2 storey,
1232 sq.ft. condo
2 bdrms, 1 baths
Open floor plan
Pet friendly!
1182 sq.ft. fully

finished home
Lots of upgrades
Close to schools and
rec facilities
Dixie
Hartell
3.82 ACRES
OVERLOOKING EAGLE
LAKE - $559,900
C/S
6 bdrms, 2 baths
Spacious yard
Addition built in
2002
Double attached
garage
CALL SHAUNA
LUXURY LIVING $524,900
1718 sq. ft. on quiet

cul-de-sac
3+1 bdrms, workshop,
3 full baths
In-floor heat & Central
Air
Large, beautifully
landscaped yard
2+2 bedrooms, 3
full baths
Fully finished
Corners onto greenspace
Gorgeous 1489 sq.ft.

bungalow
Fully finished walkout
Too many upgrades
to mention!
CALL SHAUNA
HOUSE WITH SHOP IN

HUSSAR - $267,900
Immaculate
1400 sq.ft. home
2+2 bdrms, 2 baths
Landscaped yard with
RV parking
21x48 shop / Quonset
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CUTE AND QUAINT

IN HUSSAR $119,900
Immaculate
1332 sq.ft. mobile
2 bdrms, 2 full baths
New dining room &
porch additions
Large fenced yard
Call Shauna
for all Your
Real Estate
Needs!
403-803-4605
EDUCED
PRICED R
HOME WITH SUITE

IN GLEICHEN $199,900
Immaculate 1352 home
Lower level suite with
separate entrance
Lots of upgrades!
Immaculate home on
1.24 acres
2 bdrms, 1 full bath
Renovated kitchen
Lots of room to build
a garage!
1/2 ACRE
LOT
in the Lakes of
Muirfield
$199,999
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL
HOME BY GIGANTELLI
FINE HOMES
COMPLETION
OCTOBER.
IN CALGARY,
2 BDRMS UP
AND 2 BDRMS DOWN
(ILLEGAL SUITE)
WALK UP BASEMENT
CALL LORNA
Ross
Collins
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- $420,000
Home on 75x160
R-3 lot
Downtown Strathmore
Currently rented
Priced at land value
$149,900+gst
Vacant Residential lot
in Carseland, build
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MLS - C3643274
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ADULT COMMUNITY
$139,900
Includes Garage and 3
Bedroom Home. Relax in
the Seasonal Room.
View overlooking the
Greenspace
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GLENMORE 3 ACRES,
$499,900
Updated Exterior and New
Services
-Gorgeous Kitchen/Huge
Garage
-Cabin in the Country...
Easy Commute
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PETS ALLOWED
$309,900
-Fully Developed plus
Double Garage
-Great Location
-3 Full Baths 2 Fireplaces
PRICE
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MLS C4022861
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NEW LISTING
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MLS C4022853
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FAST
POSSESSION
HOME YARD AND
GARAGE!
MLS C4022834
AWESOME OPEN FLOOR PLAN THIS

BEAUTIFUL HOME HAS ALL
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BATHS. 3 TO PICK FROM, CALL NOW!
CALL LA SHAUN
MLS C1026032
BRAND NEW,
AMAZING QUALITY!
COMMERCIAL BAY
$187,900!
1680 sq ft with office

and bathroom, Heated,
14ft door 18ft ceiling!
fast possession!
MLS C4006085
CALL RON
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
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MLS C4023818
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Garrioch
403
333-8411
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MLS C4007600
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MLS C4024917
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MLS C3648519
Paul
Kautz
403
875-4166
Shauna
Kenworthy
403
803-4605
Tracy
Larsen
403
901-9143
Lorna
Phibbs
403
874-7660
$624,900
Stunning home Located on

the Beautiful golf course of
Speargrass. Fully developed.
3 bdr, 3 bath, hardwood,
granite etc backing onto the
natural Reserve land.
$539,900
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NEW LISTING
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Beautiful New Executive Style Home in

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Upgrades..9ft ceilings, Quartz countertops,
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covered deck, R/I speakers, alarm etc,
3 baths, 3 bdr, walkup basement
ETC, ETC, ETC
$70,000
Speargrass lot nestled along

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views all around! Bring along
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403
325-3860
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403
934-1097
NEW, NEW
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MEADOWS
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Ryan
Kautz
403
875-1170
$347,900!
1119 SQ FT BUNGALOW
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Desjardins
403
934-5533
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3+1 Bed, 3 Bath
Fully Finished
Landscaped
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$18,750 for each
MLS C4025283
MODULAR HOME
Spacious, clean, vacant

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Heated garage
Immense front deck
Near schools, recreation,
$252,500
SOLD
NEW LISTING
46.56
ACRES
Many options on this

parcel of land, 25
minutes east of Calgary.
$599,000
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SOLD
MLS C4028259
HANDIMANS SPECIAL
5 acres, house needs

work. Large metal quonset,
big shop area and storage
Private and peaceful
location. $290,000
Sheila
Bassen
403
361-0390
Tamara
Desjardins
403
874-6486
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
PERFECT LOCATION
$699,900!
CENTRAL LOCATION,
CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!
$192,700!
2 bedroom, 2 bath with
6 appliances
off street parking!
Beautiful Estate Quality

Bungalow $524,900!
La Shaun
Andrews
403
850-4593
Located on Strathmore main

street, corner building with
great potential for office
building or retail!
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2 Storey in Aspen Creek, 3

Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Half Bath, Dble
Att Garage, Stor Shed, Large
Fenced, Yard, A/C, Upgrades
Have Been Started
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Cute and Cozy

Bungalow in Gleichen
$79,900
2 Bed, 2 Bath
Great Starter Home!
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Fantastic Location
Amazing Price $369,900!!!
1718 sq ft, Fully

Finished
3+2 Bed, 3 Bath
Infloor Heat, Wet Bar
Private Back Yard!!!
Were always getting calls

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MLS C1025892
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Amazing quality in this

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upgrades and over size
single Garage!
2 PARCELS:
17 Acres with
Shop/Services
54 Acres
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Beautiful 2 Storey
Duplex
$354,900!
STRATHMORE LAKES
BAY $379,000
ON THE LAKE!
FULLY DEV.
LOWER LEVEL
WALK OUT,
IN FLOOR HEAT.
SOLD
CALL SHAUNA
HOUSE WITH SHOP IN

HUSSAR - $267,900
Immaculate 1400 sq.ft. home
2+2 bdrms, 2 baths
Landscaped yard with RV
parking
21x48 shop / Quonset
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GOLF COURSE LUXURY

$619,999
Gorgeous 1489 sq.ft.

bungalow
Fully finished walkout
Too many upgrades to
mention!
Near Airdrie & Calgary

2012, 1568 sq ft, Shop
Heated Dbl Att Garage
2+2 Bed, 4.5 Bath
In Floor Heat, Trees, View
$469,000
1500 SQ FT. BUNGALOW
1/2 Acre Lot
4 bedrooms/2 Bath
Oversized Double
Detached Garage
Single Attached
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2400 SQ.FT. IN GLEICHEN

$259,900
6 bdrms, 2 baths
Spacious yard
Addition built in 2002
Double attached
garage
BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED
ADULT COMMUNITY
RANCH ESTATES
$144,900
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COUNTRY CHARM IN
GLEICHEN - $219,900
Cute & quaint on an

oversized lot
1+2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Spacious addition with
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1151 sq ft, Built 2000

3 Bed, 2 Bath
Oversized Single Garage
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OCTOBER 9, 2015

Locally Owned & Operated

Working with you in our community

The Strathmore Realty Group

NONIE HALL AGENT

Minimum wage increase

Kings take two of three

General Practice Family Dentistry

100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F

Look on Page 4 for

A $1 minimum wage spike across the province

CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION

5 BEDROOMS OVERSIZE GARAGE

Page 2 Strathmore TIMES October 9, 2015

YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED!

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October 9, 2015 Strathmore TIMES Page 3

Strathmore residents take initiative to

October 9 - 15, 2015

Halloween Da Vinci Beads

Shelby Dwyer started an initiative, Hope for Syria,

Miriam Ostermann Photo

refuges in this country.

If you live in the area

FREE Strathmore Times

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Q: What happens if a death occurs

regardless of where the death takes place,

Wheatland Funeral Home Ltd.

in your mail box please

900 Westridge Road, Strathmore

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Page 4 Strathmore TIMES October 9, 2015

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS REQUIRED

Strathmore FCSS Needs You. We are looking for

The next regular

We require a minimum of Six volunteers to start the

SUPPLEMENTARY TAX NOTICES

The following Committee of The Town of Strathmore

The 2015 Supplementary Tax Notices will be sent out

Dont miss out on Town of Strathmore information.

WINNER OF THE 2012 VENTURE MAGAZINES BEST SMALL COMMUNITY TO DO BUSINESS IN

October 9, 2015 Strathmore TIMES Page 5

Justin Seward & Jody

Businesses worry about future

suggest that Alberta businesses expect

CRIME OF THE WEEK

Strathmore RCMP is currently attempting to

Drugs for high blood pressure are best taken

132 - 2nd Ave.

Get the latest new products, special

LEE-ANNE MCKENNA, R.N, R.M.T.

After 50 years in Rockyford

Rockyford Agencies announces our 2nd location

Harvest Insurance & Financial

Debra Enslen Hayley Poirier

225B Wheatland Trail, Strathmore

Page 6 Strathmore TIMES October 9, 2015

Valley Medical Clinic

Valley Medical Clinic

Dr. Fanning Dr. Sader

Away or busy on October 19?