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promotional advertising
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Leaders of
the future The Town of Strathmore has fi-
nalized its decision for a new pro-
motional advertising campaign to
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encourage people and businesses
to move to the town.
A main campaign of advertising
on Calgary city buses will once
again be used to encourage peo-
ple to come to Strathmore.
“From previous experience
Raising money quite a few years ago, it was very
for HOPE successful,” said Dwight Stanford,
CAO. “We are going ahead and we
Page are going to spend $15,000 of our
budget on advertising on buses.”
The town advertised on the back
of Calgary buses a few years ago.
The ads featured sheep walking
down the road and the saying “we
hear there’s room in Strathmore.”
Club hosts Stanford said a of number of
season-end carnival members of the promotion com-
mittee were around when the
original campaign was done, and
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Town Council decided to in-
crease the advertising budget to
promote the town this year to
$30,000 because the economy
was slower and they wanted to
get people coming to Strathmore
again.
A town hall meeting held in
December was well attended by
members of the community to
start brainstorming ideas of what
the town could do to help pro-
mote itself.
A smaller committee was then
formed and has been working out
plans and ideas ever since.
With new subdivisions opening
up soon, Stanford said they want
people coming out and looking at
the area.
“This year is a perfect time,
when you have show homes and
interest in lots and houses,” he
said.
Approximately $10,000 will also
be spent on a radio campaign to
promote tourism in Strathmore
and highlight events such as
Spring Fest and Canada Day.
The town will be applying to
the province to help fund the ra-
dio campaign. Paper Bag Princess
The town will also be spend- Grade 5’s and 6’s from Wheatland Elementary performed a musical adapta-
tion of Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess March 11. For more pho-
ing $10,000, as it does every year,
toward advertising in other medi- tos and story see next week’s paper.
ums such as magazines.
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Worldly experience for high school club
Amy Gregson
It was a weekend of debating is-
sues affecting the world, but instead
of world leaders sitting at the United
Nations, it was a group of students.
Strathmore High School was able
to send one team of four students to
the Model United Nations Conference
Feb. 27 and 28 to represent the coun-
try of South Korea.
“It was good because we got a seat
on the human rights council, which
is pretty good,” said Christine Magill,
teacher in charge.
The group of four students - Lyndsay
Helfrich, Zack Neale, Colt Phillips and
Jordan Kraft - joined approximately
200 other high school students at the
University of Calgary to debate issues
affecting people across the globe.
They were assigned South Korea
Lyndsay Helfrich,
Zack Neale, Colt
Phillips and Jordan
Kraft were all part of
the Strathmore High
School Model United
Nations team. The
group represented
South Korea at the
simulation Feb. 27
and 28 at the Univer-
sity of Calgary.
Amy Gregson Photo
before the conference, to be able to flicts between human rights, counter
research the country, its foreign poli- terrorism and sustainable develop-
cy and who would be their allies. ment.
The team said it was hard to re- “It was a blast,” said Jordan Kraft, a
search South Korea because there grade 11 student.
isn’t a lot of information and a lot of it Colt Phillips said it was a good
was censored. learning experience and there were
The information they gathered was lots of well-researched students with
then brought to each different board good views.
they sat on, such as the general as- “It’s a good place to meet a lot of
sembly, political, special political and good people, meet a lot of friends and
disarmament committee, economic see what it’s like to be a world leader,”
social and cultural committee and se- said Phillips.
curity council. But it wasn’t all work, as the stu-
The goal of the week is to draft, mo- dents all took a break on Feb. 28 to
bilize support for and introduce reso- watch the Canada versus United States
lutions outlining a plan of action to Olympic gold medal hockey game.
deal with issues, keeping in line with A banquet and award ceremony
their country’s values and interests. were also held.
The debated topics included con- The Model UN conference has been
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Transportation feedback received by board

Amy Gregson each policy on a routine is required to pay $200 Kristy Klaiber from Strath-
more, who now lives in Van-
Times Reporter basis. in transportation fees,
couver got the opportunity
“It’s a way of monitor- even if they are rid-
to perform in the closing cer-
Feedback about the ing the effect of a pol- ing the same bus they
emonies at the 2010 Winter
current policy on trans- icy and an opportunity would to their designat- Olympics. Here she is shown
portation for Golden to gather input and get ed school. in her costumes.
Hills School Division, public perception about The board said this is Photo submitted by
which was received by the policy,” said McBeth. something that needs to Kristy Klaiber

Performing in the Olympics

the board from staff There were three com-
and parents councils, mon themes that came
was read and presented out of the feedback the
at the March 9 school board may be looking
board meeting. to address with regard
The board is currently to transportation: alter-
reviewing the transpor- native programs, walk
tation policy as it does distances and program
on a yearly basis, and of choice.
will be posting the feed- Alternative programs,
back they received with such as a faith-based
their comments on their program, can be offered
website. by a board if there is
“The policy commit- enough interest and the
tee of the board really board chooses to, ac-
appreciates receiving cording to the School
it because it gives a Act in Alberta.
chance to see if there Trinity Lutheran Acad-
are general themes and emy in Strathmore is an
it lets you see the dif- example of a faith-based
ference between what program. The board
might be an individual’s is considering how to
handle transportation to
concern about some-
these types of schools
thing versus what’s a
in terms of fees, for ex-
general concern,” said
ample.
Dianne McBeth, super-
Currently, any student
intendent of GHSD.
who is not going to
The Golden Hills
School Division reviews their designated school
be addressed.
Also similar, is if par-
ents exercise their right
to send their children to
a school of their choice
instead of the designat-
ed school.
The board does offer
students transportation,
but they must go to an
existing bus stop.
“What it’s about is try-
ing to find a balance be-
tween letting kids use
the service that exists
if there’s empty space,
but not having a real
adverse effect on other
kids riding the bus,” Mc-
Beth said.
The board also is
looking at walk dis-
tance. The rule set out
by the province is that
anyone who lives more
than 2.4 km from his or
her designated school
requires transportation.
Continued on page 15
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
While most of us watched the closing
ceremonies on television, a former Strath-
more resident got to experience it first
hand as a performer in the show.
Kristy Klaiber, who is now living in Van-
couver, got the experience of a lifetime by
getting to perform in the closing ceremo-
nies.
“I feel so lucky to have been a part of
this moment in history,” said Klaiber. “I’m
so sad to see the Olympics leave. The
streets are quiet again and everything is
going back to normal, but I have so many
memories that I will be talking about for
the rest of my life and will never forget.”
Klaiber filled out an application online
in February of 2009 to perform in the clos-
ing ceremonies after her dance teacher
had told her they were accepting applica-
tions.
She was invited to audition in May,
where applicants were asked to do floor
work such as splits, jumps and pirouettes,
along with combinations, a kick line and
improvisation in different styles.
in 2014.
Klaiber was in the aisles holding a big
balloon that was full of confetti, and they
had to pop it when cued.“It wasn’t any-
thing complicated, but I’m so glad that I
got the opportunity to be a part of it be-
cause we got to see the Russian ballet
dances and the Russian choir practice,”
she said.
The other segment Klaiber performed in
was at the end in the hip-hop dance.
There was one rehearsal in November
to learn the routine and another one Jan. 2
Klaiber had to miss because she was home
in Strathmore for Christmas.
She said they started having consistent
rehearsals starting Feb. 15.
They also had a pre-dress rehearsal,
which was the first opportunity for per-
formers to see and hear what was going
on.
She said the dress rehearsal was a ‘sur-
real experience’ because everyone was in
full costume and everything and everyone
was brought together.
“Our jaws were literally dropping open
as we listened to each announcement of
all these performers and bands that we

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about what style we were doing or who
was choreographing.”
Klaiber said as the day approached it
was harder to not talk about her part in
the show. However, the organizer didn’t
tell performers about what else was going
in the ceremonies or who was performing.
She said it wasn’t until the first dress re-
hearsal in the stadium when they realized
what would be happening.
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a hint of what was going on, it was more
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Klaiber was involved in two parts of the
show. The first was a preview on Sochi,
where the Winter Olympics will be held
didn’t even know were performing – Nick-
elback, Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette,
the list just kept going,” said Klaiber.
Klaiber started off the day of the closing
ceremonies by watching Canada winning
the gold medal in the mens hockey game
with other performers while getting ready,
and that it just got them all pumped for
the show.
She said her favorite part of the night
was when the airlock door opened and
she could look into the stadium for the
first time that night.
“I’ll never forget what it was like look-
ing up the ramp and seeing the flame, the
flashing lights. It was unreal,” said Klaiber.
“Everything about being there felt like be-
ing in a movie, from Canada winning, to
dancing in the closing ceremonies, to the
big after-party in the streets. The city was
going crazy and I’m so lucky to have been
a part of it.”
Klaiber also got the chance to be close to
the outside cauldron when Wayne Gretzky
ran by with the torch.
She did all her work without getting
paid, but performers did receive lots of
free swag, got to keep their costumes, re-
ceive the audience kits from the closing
ceremonies, a Sochi snow globe and a
commemorative Olympic performer coin.
“The experience was priceless though,”
said Klaiber. “I’d volunteer to do it all over
again.”
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swim-a-thon
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Budget 2010: Preparing for Economic Growth

Kevin Sorenson, M.P., times call for extraordinary mea- Our Conservative government’s
Crowfoot sures, but now that Canada is plan is to bring the annual fed-
Parliamentary Report emerging from the global reces- eral budgetary deficit down
sion, our government needs to from $53.8 billion this year to
Budget 2010 confirms $19 be a partner in Canada’s recov- $1.8 billion in 2014-15. If we
billion in new federal stimulus ery, not an obstacle to growth. can stay the course and do this
under Year 2 of Canada’s Eco- We have already reduced the deficit-fighting work, Canada
nomic Action Plan to continue GST to the benefit of all Cana- will be operating in the ‘black’
to create and protect jobs. In dians. More than one million long before these other econo-
the coming year, we will com- low-income Canadians are off mies.
plete the rapid rollout of infra- the tax rolls altogether. Families If you have any questions or
structure projects because they have greater choice in child care concerns regarding this or previ-
are creating jobs now. They are and seniors can split their pen- ous columns you may write me
also giving us the modern infra- sion income for tax purposes. at 4945-50th Street, Camrose,
structure we need for long-term We have reduced the burden Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-
growth. on families with incomes be- 4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358,
Budget 2010 invests in a limit- tween $60,000 and $80,000 by fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail so-
ed number of new, targeted ini- 20% and reduced the burden on renk1@parl.gc.ca.
tiatives to build jobs and growth families with incomes between Sorenson elected to Chair
for the economy of tomorrow, $15,000 and $30,000 by more Special Committee on the Ca-
harness Canadian innovation, than 50%. As well, the federal nadian Mission in Afghanistan
and make Canada a destina- general corporate income tax Member of Parliament Kevin
tion of choice for new business rate is dropping from more than Sorenson has been elected to
investment. It outlines a three- 22% in 2007 to 15% in 2012. Chair the House of Commons
point plan for returning to bud- This year Canada will achieve Special Committee on the Cana-
get balance once the economy the lowest overall tax rate on dian Mission in Afghanistan.
has recovered. This includes new business investment in “It is an honour and a privi-
ending the temporary stimulus the G7. By 2012 Canada will lege to serve in this capacity,”
measures as promised, restrain- also have the lowest corporate said Sorenson.
ing growth in spending through income tax rate in the G7. Re- Sorenson thanked the com-
targeted measures and addition- ducing the tax burden on busi- mittee members for their vote
al restraint through an in-depth nesses is a key part of Canada’s of confidence placing him in the
review of government’s admin- advantage in the global econ- Chair. He said, “I hope that will
istrative functions and overhead omy. It helps protect existing continue throughout the dura-
costs. jobs, and attracts investors to tion of this committee in this
The political will to eliminate create new jobs for Canadians. Parliament. It is a pleasure to be
the annual federal budgetary Canada has the lowest debt- part of the Afghanistan commit-
deficit was what I heard from to-GDP ratio in the G7 at 31%, tee. I think we all understand
constituents over the course of compared to nearly 67% in the the importance of this commit-
the Satellite Constituency of- U.S. and 75% in the U.K. Many tee. Like most committees in the
fices I held last month. Budget other economies in European House, we want to make certain
2010 has the least amount of
new spending of any federal
and Asian nations are facing a
similar fate as the U.S. and U.K.
that our work is substantive and
that we can have some good $349,900
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Wildrose Alliance Leader Danielle Smith them with a fun activity that’s an
alternative to drinking.
Come and meet Danielle, Colt Phillips Photo
talk about issues that are important to you.
Thursday, March 25.
Meet & Greet 11:15 am. Lunch at noon.
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2010 Wheatland 4-H District 2010 Wheatland 4-H District

Join us for the

Danielle Esau (pictured) Presentation Results Public Speaking Results
of the Crowfoot Multi 4-H Juniors Juniors
1st- Robyn Shipley 1st- Jourdyn Sammons (Hussar Beef)

CRCA’s 2nd Annual

Club did a presentation on
curling with Jillayne Swal-
well at the Wheatland 4-H
Districts March 13. The pair
(Crowfoot Multi) 2nd- Meg Warrack (Cheadle)
3rd- Martina Vergouwen
Intermediates (Strathmore Rusty Spurs)
1st- Darby Regehr

along with six others from
the district will be moving
on to regional’s March 20
(Strathmore Rusty Spurs)
2nd- Toni Comstock & Madison Todd
(Crowfoot Multi)
Mind, Body,
Intermediates
1st- Jake Warrack (Cheadle)
2nd- Alicia Magwood (Crowfoot Multi)
3rd- Sydney Berreth (Crowfoot Multi)

and Spirit Expo

at the Civic Centre. Seniors Seniors
1st- Marleen & Dale Palsson 1st- Erica Bexte (Arrowwood River Wranglers)
Amy Gregson Photo (Standard Sheep) 2nd- Louise Laycraft (Cheadle)
2nd- Danielle Esau & 3rd- Sydney Schiefele

4-H Clubs gather for districts Jillayne Swalwell (Crowfoot Multi) (Strathmore Rusty Spurs)

Amy gregson
Times Reporter
Presentations and speeches
on various topics were deliv-
ered at the Civic Center March
13 as 4-H clubs from the
Wheatland District gathered to
compete for a chance to move
on to regionals.
Marleen and Dale Palsson
won the senior division for
the presentation portion after
speaking and demonstrating
golf.
“We golf quite a bit in the
summer so we know it really
well and it would be easy to
talk about,” said Marleen. “For
the presentation especially,
there are lots of visual things
tions are a little bit more fun
because you can go in a group
and have the visual aids to
talk with instead of standing
up there and doing a speech.”
Each member in 4-H must
complete some kind of com-
munication activity through-
out the course of the year,
whether it is public speaking,
presentation or being the mas-
ter of ceremonies at an event.
For the presentation, par-
ticipants can present within a
group up to three people.
They are to chose a topic
and deliver a presentation
about it, between four and 10
minutes depending on the age
group.
Some topics presented at
were ‘fabulous’.
“You could really tell that
the kids spoke about things
they really are interested in
and have a passion about,”
said Fowler.
Fowler said what the judges
look for varies between the
age groups. With junior they
look to see if the confidence
level of standing in front of a
group is there.
With the intermediates they
are looking for that confi-
dence to grow and if they are
starting to enunciate and proj-
ect their voices more.
By seniors, they must be
fully confident and know their
topic.
“There’s very little room for
The public speaking portion
Sat, March 20th, 2010
is done individually. Speakers
must prepare a speech and
Chestermere Rec Centre
deliver it in front of the judg-
es. They then must complete
10 – 4 pm
an impromptu speech where
they choose one of three top-
ics and have one minute to
make notes before giving a
two-minute speech.
The public speaking portion
at districts had 12 juniors, nine
intermediates and six seniors
competing against each other,
while one junior, two inter-
mediate teams and two senior
teams delivered presentations.
All who delivered a pre-
sentation at the districts will www. StrathmoreTimes.com
be moving on to regionals on
March 20 at 1 p.m. at the Civic

t sp
you can show.” the district presentations were stuttering or error,” said Fowl- Center.

i
This was the first time Mar- how to make a mocha milk- er. “They have to draw their Those who placed in the
leen had completed a presen- shake, our outer appearance, audience in and make us hear top two in each level for pub-
tation, while it’s Dale’s third African drumming, and curl- what they have to say about lic speaking will be moving on
time. ing. what they are talking about.” to regionals on March 20.
Presentations are a relative- Judges and audience mem- Her advice to those mov- The Wheatland 4-H District
ly new thing for the Wheat- bers are able to ask questions ing on to regionals is to know has hosted the regional com-
land District and aren’t as after the presentation is com- their topic 100 per cent. petition for a couple of years How much do you have
popular as the public speak- plete. Judges base their mark “There is no room for error now and will be the host for to spend on student
ing portion. on content and presentation. once you get to the regionals the next five years.
“Public speaking is a really Susan Fowler was one of because you are bringing the Five different districts will textbooks to claim the
good skill that 4-H teaches the three judges marking the
presentation and said they
best of the best together,” she
said.
be attending March 20 to com-
pete.
Textbook Tax Credit?
us,” said Marleen. “Presenta-
Actually, you do not need to
4-H News spend anything on textbooks.
Kaity Stewart Anastasia Aiton Strathmore 4-H Rusty Spurs light horse You can claim $65 per month for
Cheadle 4-H Strathmore Rusty Spurs club held our 4-H speeches on February each month you are entitled to
27. The winners were:
For junior: 1st place Martina Vergou-
the full-time education amount
On Feb. 19, the Cheadle 4-H Club The preparation and training to help
helped take down some of the Christmas get our speeches ready this year was wen , 2nd Morgan Storch and alternate and $20 per month you are
lights for the Celebration of Lights at the wonderful. Annie Aiton. entitled to the part-time
Ag grounds for their community service. Karen Harris did her best to make us For intermediate: 1st Brittney Kuhn, education amount,
On Feb 28, club communications ready for both impromptu and regular 2nd Kate Harris and alternate Shelby
Stout.
regardless of what
events were held at the Cheadle hall. Ev- speeches and we thank her for all her
eryone did a great job. The members go- help in making this years speeches less For seniors: Sydney Scheifele. you actually spend.
ing on in juniors are: 1st - Meg Warrack, traumatic and more fun. For presentations: intermediate: 1st
2nd - Sabrina Kooistra and 3rd - Jared The speeches were held at Strathmore Darby Regehr.
Lausen. High School in the theatre. A wonder- Might I say that we all did exceptional
In intermediate: 1st - Jake Warrack, ful lunch was available for Judges and and Darby Regehr did great on her pre-
2nd - Nicole Lausen and 3rd - Erin War- contestants alike, made possible by our sentation on African drumming.
rack. In seniors: 1st - Louise Laycraft. parents. I’m pretty sure all of my 4-H Members
Good luck at Districts. I want to take time to say a special would agree with me when I say HUR- Income Tax Preparation including:
On March 6, our members served and thank you to our judges. They provided RAY!!!!!! WE ARE DONE!!! Personal • Farms • Business
cleaned at the Wild game supper, Thanks us with loads of constructive ideas on Riding resumes the last weekend of Proprietorships / Partnerships • Rentals
for the donation to our club. improving our performance. the month with a clinic at Cloud Walker
On March 26, Louise has made ar- Former mayor Keith Schneider was on Stables. We all hope to learn lots that #105 - 318 Third Avenue
rangements for our club to go tour the hand as a judge and we enjoyed his won- weekend. Strathmore, AB T1P 1V9
Costco NW meat department. derful effort to make our speech experi- Anastasia Aiton, Tel: 403-934-3268 • Fax: 403-934-5981
Yours in 4-H, Kaity Stewart ence educational and inspiring. club reporter
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Protecting the Olympics

Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Members of the Strathmore
RCMP Detachment were on
hand at the 2010 Vancouver
Olympics to make sure things
ran smoothly behind the
scenes.
Six members of the Detach-
ment and four members of the
traffic department all respond-
ed to a Canada-wide call for
the opportunity to work at the
Olympics.
One member who went was
Sgt. Kevin Reilly, who was as-
signed to do security at the al-
pine events at Whistler-Creek-
side.
“Something like the Olym-
pics doesn’t come around all
the time,” said Reilly. “If you
can it’s something you always
want to be involved with be-
cause you might never get that
chance again.”
Reilly said the Olympics is a
different situation than they are
used to, and that many mem-
bers were assigned to security
situations or given designated
tasks, jobs and duties.
Reilly said it was a lot of
checking people’s accredita-
tion, static security or checking
people’s vehicles on the way to
Whistler.
For those in the traffic sector,
Reilly said they were involved
in traffic control and the flow
of people.
“Of course when you get
large crowds you’ve got a lot
of people that aren’t normally
there and you have to deal with
that,” said Reilly. “Plus the fact
there was a lot of different traf-
fic patterns for vehicles,” he
added, referring to the desig-
nated Olympic lanes for vehi-
cles containing athletes, coach-
es, trainers, medical staff etc.
RCMP members were in Van-
couver between three and six
weeks each and would work
four days on, two days off.
He said there wasn’t much
time to see events, and that he
saw less of these Olympics than
he has in the past 20 years.
“When you’re doing your job
up there, you’re not watching
the events,” said Reilly.
He said when walking
through Whistler Village, espe-
cially during the second week
of the games, you would see
people walking around with
medals and athletes in their
team outfits.
“It’s very interesting in the
sense that you don’t see that
thing or be involved with it and
you’ll never get that opportu-
nity again,” said Reilly. “It’s a
unique experience.”
In total, approximately 6,000
police officers from across Can-
ada, worked the games, with
4,300 of them being RCMP
members and 1,700 from 130 to
140 other police departments
such as the OPP, Calgary Police
Service and Vancouver Police
Service.
Reilly said it was interesting
to work alongside members
from other detachments, and
see how they operate and how
they all ultimately come to the
same conclusions.
It’s more the relationships
you build, meeting new people
and the outlook on different
things.”
Cst. Susan Macintosh also
went from the Strathmore
RCMP detachment to work at
the Olympic games.
“I can’t believe I got paid to
be there,” she said. “It was awe-
some.”
Macintosh was also in Whis-
tler, but worked as a scribe
for the watch officer and took
notes for him on what was hap-
pening.
“When things hit a certain
level they don’t have time to
take notes because they have
to make split decisions and
deploy people and resources,”
said Macintosh.
She said the weather was
amazing and on her days off
she did get to take in some
parts of Whistler including go-
ing rock climbing.
Macintosh also said it was
good to see how other police
forces work from across Cana-
da.
“Not a lot of things happened
in Whistler, which was good
because it meant everyone was
doing their job,” she said.
The others who went to Van-
couver from Strathmore were
Cst. Anne Daly, Cst. Mike Fulton,
Cst. Leah Haye, Cst. Clearance
Jackson and from the traffic de-
partment Cst. Mike Magee, Cpl.
Tim Croft, Cst. Wendell Crosby
and Cts. Martin Bouchard.

Rocky View County trying to connect more with ratepayers
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
A new feature on Rocky View
County’s website has been set up
to provide residents with informa-
tion about hot topics in their com-
munity and how it affects them.
My County Matters was
launched just after Christmas and
features information talked about
at council meetings and what the
county feels will be important to
residents.
“It’s a nice way for people to get
up to speed on latest topics of in-
terest and they can follow up with
me if they wish,” said Revee Lois
Habberfield.
Habberfield said it’s a loca-
tion they can direct people to if
they have questions or concerns
and that if they do receive lots of
emails on a certain subject they
can put the information up on My
County Matters.
“We want to put the valuable in-
formation they need there, where
it’s easy to find, and by having it
on the first page on the website
you can just click on it and see
what’s going on,” said Habber-
field.
Currently, the County is provid-
ing information about the East
Rocky View Water Transmission
Main, their response to a flood,
the CN Logistics Park, 2010 Elec-
tion Bylaws and Appointments
and the results of their Commu-
nity Satisfaction Survey.
“It’s a good place to put what
happened at council meetings of
the week if there’s anything of
special interest, rather than take
out an ad in the local paper and
try to explain it to everybody,”
said Habberfield. “We thought
the website was a good spot and
then we can always put an ad in
the paper that says ‘check out My
County Matters’ for the latest go-
ings on in the County.’”
My County Matters provides an
email link if residents want to ask
more questions.
Another reason for setting up
the My County Matters feature
is because they are trying to in-
crease their communication with
residents.
The results of the Community
Satisfaction Survey were present-
ed at the Feb. 23 County Meeting
and Rocky View County scored a
B+.
The survey, completed by IPSOS
Reid identified communication
and dialogue needs to be a top
priority for the County, especially
involving the issues of growth and
development.
In the survey, residents were
asked to respond to questions re-
garding quality of life, planning
initiatives and customer service,
to name a few.
The survey found that 98 per
cent of residents were pleased
with the quality of life in Rocky
RCMP Briefs
View County and that it has im-
Amy Gregson carton of cigarettes, lottery
proved in the last three years.
Times Reporter tickets and a phone card.
71 per cent of residents indi-
When the items were
cated they were satifised with
Motorcycle Theft placed on the counter, the
the environmental performance
A custom-built motorcy- suspect asked for additional
of the County, while another area
cle was stolen from a rural items and when the clerk
showed that residents felt they get
residence in the Strathmore turned his attention away
good value for their tax dollars
RCMP detachment area. the suspect gathered the
and user fees.
RCMP responded to a items and walked out of the
Habberfield said that in regards
complaint of theft on Feb. store without paying.
to planning and development the
16 after the victim returned The suspect drove away in
County has a Growth Manage-
home one day and found an early model brown mini-
ment Study, but that not every-
that the motorcycle was van.
one understands it fully and more
missing. The suspect is described
people would like information
There are no suspects or as a Caucasian male, ap-
about it.
witnesses at this time. proximately five foot nine
“Sometimes you worry about
inches, 160 to 170 lbs, dark
sending stuff in the mail and over-
Theft at Fas Gas hair, 25 to 30 years old.
doing it,” said Habberfield. “They
A carton of cigarettes was Any one with information
have a real interest in finding out
taken from the Strathmore on any of these crimes is
more, so whether we do town
Fas Gas on Feb. 7 asked to contact the Strath-
hall meetings and go out in the
A male suspect ap- more RCMP at (403) 934-
communities and talk to them or
proached the counter the 3968 or Crime Stoppers at
whether we send out brochures,
counter and asked for a 1-800-222-TIPS.
that’s what we have to figure out.”
The County is set to have a
workshop in March to discuss
how they will communicate with
residents and what the best way
to reach them is.
Habberfield said they are look-
ing at using more social media
tools such as Facebook and Twit-
ter to target different groups, but
that they will not eliminate the
traditional methods of commu-
nication such as newspaper be-
cause there are still people who
use them.
Continued on page 16
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concept with 3 bedrooms Full Basement Oversized Rockies, Downtown to Strathmore
3 full baths, bright sunny Double Garage Calgary and Rainbow Falls, $589,900
walkout to the 12th hole and Irrigation Equipment Walk-Out Basement/ Call Ron Kaechele
mls c3402736 so much more! Double Garage / Central Air mls c3389858 403-934-1097
$124,900
Included, Loads of Trees

call la shaun adult condo call robert & tamara gated communIty call robert & tamara call ron best deal In town
$173,400 LARGE WELL TREED LOT
3rd level corner condo $129,900 Fully developed $149,500 -1162 SQ FT
with view! Single Detached $224,900 Beautiful two bedroom
All new paint & flooring. Garage. 2 Large condo. Five appliances,
5 appliances & drapes! Bedrooms/2 Baths Large Deck / Bright Open Concept fireplace, balconey.

mls c3400092
Central location with
loads of amenities!
Backing Onto Canal
Walking Distance to
Engineered
Hardwood / Granite
Two parking stalls
Call Ron Kaechele $272,900
Just like New! Downtown 21/2 Baths / Large Bedrooms mls c3407637 403-934-1097 CUL DE SAC LOCATION
- PICTURE PERFECT
call la shaun Just on tHe market call robert & tamara ImpressIve call robert & tamara wow! call ron
Fully developed
Home $399,900
$287,900!
$179,900 Bright/Open Concept/ Just lIsted
$239,900
Perfect family home with 3+2
bedrooms, 3 baths, large country
New Fabulous Hardwood 16+ acres with power and drilled well. Also has
kitchen and more! This bungalow
Kitchen, Treed Lot $30,000 Solarium!
is close to schools and amenties!
Awesome back yard with mature Fully Devloped dugout, corrals, and shop/barn. Highway access. OPEN DESIGN-
trees and totally fenced with with Garage, New 2900 sq ft 20 minutes to city. Priced to sell $295,000 DOUBLE GARAGE
Double detached oversize
mls c3414501 garage and more!
Exterior and Interior Heated Double Garage Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
call robert & tamara Fully developed call tracy
$79,900

sold
$277,900
let us FInd you Japanese Cherry
Hardwood. Vaulted
Sitting ON 3 Lot's...
EXCELLENT REVENUE
PPTY. 2bdr, recently
your dream Home Ceilings/Open Concept
Double Attached
Garage. Backing Onto
renovated Newer
Carpet,New Appliances $396,900 $386,500 $249,900
New Lino. FULL WALKOUT / FULLY WALKOUT/ HARDWOODS/ EMPTY NESTERS
Greenspace
DEVELOPED HOT TUB DELIGHT
call sheila call robert & tamara $314,900 pIe lot! call tracy cHaracter Home

sold
don't mIss out on

c/s
Just
wItH class
tHIs spectacular Nice 4 Bedroom
Bungalow
1270 square foot 2 storey
buy!!! $198,900 located in a quiet
3 bdr. 5 Appliances
Fully Developed
Double Attached
community on a quiet
lIsted
$159,900 $374,900
street. New windows new
Close to schools, Garage siding and new flooring
community center Quick Possession plus an oversized heated
5 WELL TREED LOTS FULLY DEVELOPED 5 ACRES - SHOP
IMMACULATE CONDITION! Available! 2 car garage! $219,000
WITH HOME 4-LEVEL SPLIT -CROSS FENCED
call sheila $169,900 adult call robert & tamara Home & sHop call ron spotless & 4 LEVEL SPLIT

c/s sold
lIvIng condo - $249,900 spacIous $287,900 CUSTOM BUILT
vulcan Beautiful bilevel
In a golf course 3 bedroom home on
1/2 duplex,
DOUBLE GARAGE
community.
Let this be your
1.04 acres.
32x56 shop with 220
and gas. 20 minutes
desirable community,
4 bedrooms, 3 baths. $285,900 $124,900 IDEAL LOCATION
$720,000
permanent home or Call Ron Kaechele FULLY DEVELOPED LIVE IN
mls c3349926 to Calgary. mls c3403064 403-934-1097
summer home! WITH SUNROOM THE COUNTRY

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 March 18, 2010 • Strathmore Times • Page 13

Robert Keith La Shaun Sheila Nicole Tamara Steve

Desjardins Garrioch Andrews Bassen Cordes Desjardins Grajczyk
403-934-5533 403-333-8411 403-850-4593 403-361-0390 403-901-5855 403-934-5533 403-934-5533

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AZTEC IS GIVING IT BACK!
A portion of the proceeds earned from each transaction by Aztec and our team of professionals will be donated to local charities. A local Real Estate Company giving back to the community that has supported us throughout the years.

call shauna call shauna perfect call lorna call lorna call lorna
country charm
near nightingale hobby farm price reduction get out of rare find!
$429,900 $614,900 now $149,900 the snow! $649,000
Fully finished bungalow Refurbished history home Atmosphere plus Lifestyle plus! 12.4 treed acres.
on 4.91 acres.
10 minutes to
on 18.46 acres
so much space. New carpets, 1915 - 1 1/2 storey
4+1 bdrms, 3 full baths historical home.
Strathmore. Upgraded
kitchen. 2 garages, Quonset, shop, barn, corrals. Living just got lino! Stained glass,
small barn, shop Subdivision potential better! $171,900 custom design.

call shauna immaculate in call shauna immaculate in call lorna call lorna Quiet call lorna just listed!
a home for
ranch estates - westpark - it's country! $319,000
$134,900 $109,900 you! $254,900
$178,900
Beautiful home 1216 sq ft. modular. In Beautiful Build your dream Great lifesyle
in gated community like new condition. 3 park-like setting. home. Close to in the bay. Fully
2 bdrms, 2 full baths bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths.
Large country kitchen Large country kitchen.
5 bedrooms, city and pavement. dev walk-out
Single detached garage 2 decks. 3 baths. Great views basement.
call shauna like new condo - call shauna affordable living call lorna 40+ living call lorna out by the call lorna buy yourself
$229,900 in strathmore $254,900 lake! $439,000 a home &
3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths
$44,900 Well kept bungalow. 4.19 acres. business!
Immaculate home in Updated bilevel. 3200 sq ft
Upgraded with laminate and tile Front attached
westpark Village. commercial building.
flooring 4 bedrooms. garage. Double garage. Last use a pub.
Stainless steel appliances Large country kitchen. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Decorated steel
Single detached garage Living at rear.
Lots of upgrades. Green space at side. gates. Priced at $249,900

call shauna dream home on call shauna 20 acres near call lorna hay horse call lorna cream de la call lorna
1 acre - $679,900 lovers!
it's loaded
Gorgeous 2274 sq.ft.
strathmore cream - $364,900!
home in Cheadle $300,000 $699,900 chestermere
Too many upgrades Hard to find 20 acres of 9.65 acres. Minutes to Backs on country.
1845 sq ft bungalow.
to mention! raw land. Less than Langdon. 10 minutes to
Rainbow Falls
Central air. 24x24
Triple, heated garage. 10 minutes south of Calgary. Riding arena heated garage.
Strathmore. with lighting. location. Triple car
Swimming pond with Fully dev lower.
beach & floating dock Irrigation access. 5 stall barn ++ garage. Elevator too!

call shauna beautiful lyalta call shauna 4.62 acres call lorna mountain views,

sold OffIcE SpAcE

acreage - $589,900 near standard city lights
Custom built home on $150,000
2.99 acres. 1 mile from
$459,900
Handyman special with Well built 2 storey.
Lakes of Muirfield Golf lots of petential. 3+1
Course. Heated double 3 bedrooms, 3 baths.
bedrooms, lower level
attached garage den. Walkout basement.
Backing on canal

fOR RENT
64'x40' shop. panoramic view. in Hillview

call shauna luxurious walkout call lorna country

bungalow $649,900
anyone?
Exceptional custom built
home backing onto park. buying or selling $169,900
call us first
2+3 bdrms, 3 full baths.
Fully finished lower level.
1520 sq ft
Too many upgrades modular. 6 acres.
to mentions Leased land.

5 offices
call shauna hillview estates call lorna commercial call lorna
bungalow $339,900 subdivision in the ranch
3 bdrms, 2 full baths. potential $354,900
Partially finished
lower level.
66.11 acres Brand new
Can be rezoned

available
Oversized lot.
commercial west
bungalow
Adjoins greenspace
& playground. of Strathmore Hardwood floors

call shauna ranch estates call lorna call lorna

$114,900 it's new, new! 11.9 acres
$364,500
Gated adult living
community. 3 bdrms,
$288,000 starting at $300 per month, utilities included.
2 full baths. In the Zoning industrial
Open concept. Ranch too! West of
Large deck to
relax on.
Hardwood floors Strathmore call Keith Garrioch
call shauna ranch estates
luxury living
call lorna
47 acres
call lorna one screaming
hot deal only
403-333-8411 or
$199,900
Gorgeous 1739 sq ft of
upgraded living. Adjacent to
Carseland.
$549,000
Heated shop - robert Desjardins
overhead doors.
403-934-5533
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.
24'x10' covered deck Subdivision potential Bungalow. 10 acres.
Single detached garage. or great investment. West on Glenmore.

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What’s
Happening?
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.
RCL Ladies Auxiliary Events for March:
16th – Executive & General Meetings, beginning @
7:30 pm. 21st – LA breakfast from 9 am to 11 am.
Toast, pancakes, bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs,
potatoes, juice, desert, coffee, tea. All for only $6
per adult & $3 per child under 12. Old time music
played on the piano by Jimmy Risdon.
PUBLIC & KIDS WELCOME!!!!
Royal Canadian Legion Events for March:
LPC & Sports Steak & Lobster tickets both for sale.
First LPC draws to be held after the next General
Meeting. 20th – Cash Crib – registration at 11:00
am. 23rd – General Meeting, open to ALL Legion
Members, @ 7:30 pm. Meat Draws every Friday
@ 6:30 pm & Saturday @ 2:00 pm. Bingo every
Wednesday @ 5:15 pm. Darts & Crib throughout
the week. Legion Veterans Hall & the Main Hall
available for functions. March events calendar
now at the bar. For more information regarding the
above, please call 403.934.5119.
MOPS (Mother’s Of Preschoolers) meet 1st and 3rd
Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am at the Strathmore Al-
liance Church. Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6.
For more information call Jennifer at 403-934-5799
or visit www.mops.org
Strathmore Lions Club meets the first and third
Thursday at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Photography Club.
Photographers of all ages and skill levels are
welcome. For more information and meeting dates
call Gaylene at 403-901-2760 or email -
lgsmith@telusplanet.net
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
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch.
Meetings are the 3rd. Thursday of each Month.
Featuring guest speakers. For more information
call 403-934-4055.
Come Fly With Us
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. Meet
Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue building and
Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girls
welcome between 12 & 19 years. Call Joanna
Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information.
Meals on Wheels
is available in Strathmore. For information or to
obtain this service please contact
Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335.
drivers needed Contact Shirley Minty
at 934-3953.
Proudly sponsored by
What’s haPPening is a free weekly community calendar.
if you are a non-profit group and have a special event you would like to promote, please email your information to
tracey@strathmoretimes.com or call 403-934-5589 or fax 403-934-5546 and we will include your information on this
weekly Community Page. Due to space restrictions, please keep information to a minimum.
Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays from
7 to 9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-
3rd. Avenue in Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome.
Strathmore 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 Homeschool Familes. Any Strathmore
and Area familes that are homeschooling are
invited to join our Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.
com/group/strathmorehsfams
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group
This is an opportunity for caregivers to find support
and benefit from interaction with others in a similar
situation. For more information or to register call
Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.
The Hope Bridges Society
Board meetings held the third Tuesday of each
month at 7 p.m. at #3-236-3rd. Avenue.
Please visit our website at www.hopebridges.ca or
contact us at info@hopebridges.ca
Wild Rose Career & Employment Services
- Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB,
every Tuesday from 10 to noon. A Career
Counsellor will share tips and tools to assist in your
job search. Please call 403-934-6488
or drop by 101, 331-3rd. Avenue.
Bring your lunch and join us for a Small Business
Brown Bag presentation at Community Futures
Wild Rose on Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to
1 pm. Weekly Topics.
Seniors 50+ Centre General meetings the second
Tuesday of each month at 1:15 pm. For info call
Eric at 403-901-1596.
The Community Crisis Shelter
has several Board Member vacancies and is recruit-
ing individuals who would like to apply for Board
Membership. Interested individuals can call Karen
Pease at 403-934-6634.
KIDERGY Play Group Meet every Friday from 9:30
- 11:30 am at the Hope Covenant Church. $1 per
child, (snack is included). Contact Tammy at
403-934-5887 for more info.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest
speakers, workshops and much more included in a
membership. $20 single, $30 family.
Strathmorecountrygardens@yahoo.ca or
visit our website www.icangarden.com/clubs/
CountryGGC/
Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society
needs community members to be Advocates
(volunteers). Training is provided.
Contact Victim Services through the
RCMP Detachment at 403-934-6552
AZTEC IS GIVING IT BACK!
A portion of the proceeds earned from each
transaction by Aztec and our team of professionals
will be donated to local charities. A local Real Estate
Company giving back to the community that
has supported us throughout the years.
Strathmore United Church Mark Your
KIDzONE SUNDAY SCHOOL with every Sunday,
1030. An interactive program based on the
Calendars for
principles of Godly Play 403.902.0218 these Upcoming
PRAYER SHAWL, knitting the sacred. Join us
each 4th Wednesday, 1pm, at Strathmore United Special Events....
Church. No experience necessary, knit or crochet,
wool provided. 403.902.0218
MOSAIC a family friendly journey into the sacred
Art Exhibit
for all ages thru the lens of the arts, 7pm every March 10 to April 13 at
Thursday, 403.902.0218
the Strathmore Munici-
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, pal Library. 85 Lakeside
meets every Thursday at 9:15 - 11:15 am.
in the Strathmore United Church Basement.
Blvd. Contact Jesse for
For more information call Lisa at more info.
403-934-4874 or Ali at 403-934-2089.
Sunday School for All Ages: Lord of All Lutheran Annual Skating
Church offers Christian Education opportunities for
ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are Carnival
Welcome! For more information please call Skating through the
Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the
Church Office at 403-934-2374 century at the Gleichen
Arena, March 19, at
Strathmore Youth Exceptional Service
Award Society 7:00pm. Tickets at the
- If you would like to recognize a youth who has door.
demonstrated an act of courage,
citizenship and community contribution,
call Val at 403-901-4254
Royal Canadian Legion
100 Years of Girl Guides in Canada 2010
The Girl Guides of Strathmore want to No. 10
celebrate this event with a picnic in the park on St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday May 29th and invite anyone who was
ever a Spark, Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder, Ranger, Supper
Guider etc. Guiding has been in Strathmore since
1967 and we are looking for any old photos,
Saturday March 20th
books, badges, crests uniforms etc. to showcase at at 6:00pm, Everyone
the picnic. We would also like to invite anyone
interested in helping with this project to call Robin
welcome.
Wenzel at 403-934-2495.
It’s almost Girl Guide Cookie Time CRCA’s 2nd Annual
Strathmore & Langdon Girl Guides will be out door Mind, Body & Spirit
to door selling there delicious Chocolate and Va-
nilla Sandwich Cookies, for Strathmore starting the Expo
week of Monday March 29th & for Langdon Friday
March 26th. Cookies are only $4.00 a box. Please Saturday March 20
remember to have a little cash on hand as we do
not have debit. If we miss you or you would like to from 10 - 4 at the
pre-order in Strathmore call Robin 403- 934- 2495, Chestermere Rec Centre.
in Langdon call Sabrina 403-936 5457 or Jodie
403-936-2427.
Strathmore Minor Hockey AGM & Fun Night
Friday, April 16 - 7 pm Strathmore Family Centre.
BEATLEMANIA”
AGM upstairs, player shinny floor hockey in arena. Jr. & High School Band
Relay For Life, cancer fundraiser, Scrapbooking Concert. Silent Auction
Crop April 16, 6 - 11pm, contact 403 901-5867 or & Bake Sale (fundraiser),
403 901-1717 for more info
March 23rd at 6:00pm
Emergency Services Charity Golf Tournament in the Strathmore High
Friday June 18th at the Strathmore Golf Club, Call
Kevin or Debbie at 403-934-3968 for more info.
School Gym.
TIMES
STRATHMORE
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Spring play opens at Rosebud Theatre School board looks to give high level of service
Continued from page 4 not attending their designated
Amy Gregson local undertaker are “This gives a variety ing and making a liv- Golden Hills is one of the schools or those who ride the
Times Reporter involved. to our patrons so we’re ing and a career out boards in Alberta that has set bus and live within the 2.4 km
“There’s all kinds of not doing the same of what they do,” the walk limit for elementary distance.
Spring is in the air, misdirection and con- kind of show all the said Davis. “To have students closer than the 2.4 km. “There’s people who get
which also means a fusion that leads to time,” said Davis. them come back and “For many years the board on the bus to go to their des-
new play at the Rose- a pretty funny story,” The play also fea- be mentors for stu- was able to offer that at no ignated school, they live be-
bud Theatre. said Davis. tures some dents who want to do cost,” said McBeth. “We’re just yond the walk who probably
The theatre will fea- He said up and com- the same path is very not in that situation anymore. feel because we’ve provided it
ture the comedy “We the play was ing students strong and powerful.” We’ve had to have fees for the for a very long time, not only
Won’t Pay, We Won’t chosen for a who attend- The play runs last couple years.” are they entitled to that ser-
Pay”, which had its few differ- ed the Rose- Wednesday through Golden Hills is currently fac- vice, but they are entitled to it
grand opening March ent reasons, bud School Saturday until May ing a second year where the free of charge,” said McBeth.
12. including of Arts, in- 15, with matinees on transportation budget has been “They’re other people that say,
for getting cluding Cari Wednesday, Thursday in a deficit. ‘well if others are paying a fee,
“This particular play
This is also something they shouldn’t we spread it a little.’”
is good for all audienc- over the Russell and and Saturday at 1:30
are looking to address. The school board didn’t
es because it’s such a recession John Mc- p.m. and then evening
“The Board’s intention would charge fees for anyone for a
side-splitting comedy,” blues. Iver, who performances on Fri- be to try and give the highest long time, but the cancellation
said Bob Davis, execu- It was will perform day and Saturday at level of service they can within of the fuel price contingency
tive director. “People also chosen along side 8:30 p.m. the means that you have,” said and decline in enrollment in
of all ages will get the because it Heather Tickets range in McBeth. rural areas has changed this
humor.” is a comedy Pattengale, price from $54 to The transportation policy already.
“We Won’t Pay, We and is a different genre Giovanni Mocibob $62.50 for adults, $49 isn’t the way to address the “The board has to decide
Won’t Pay” is a story than the plays coming and Kendra Hutchin- to $62.50 for seniors deficit, said McBeth, and will when they go through this
about two housewives up later in the season. son, some of whom and $27 to $31.50 for be looked at when the board round of budget discussions
who refuse to pay for The summer play is returned to perform in children. prepares it’s budget. how they want to address that
groceries after an in- the musical, “Oliver!”; Rosebud. Special group rates The board does have some budget deficit.”
crease in prices. the fall play is drama, “I think it’s a nod of are also available. options, she said, to either cut All feedback received by the
The women sweep “The Road to Mecca”; their talent that they For more informa- some services, raise fees or a board will be posted to www.
their husbands into and the Christmas play are capable of tak- tion visit www.rose- bit of both. ghsd75.ca and anyone who
the scheme and even- is also a musical, “The ing what they learned budtheatre.com or Currently, the only ones who needs further clarification can
tually the police and Secret Garden.” in Rosebud and go- phone 1-800-267-7553. are charged fees are students call McBeth at (403) 934-5121.

Strathmore Lions Club

24th Annual
community Registration March 23, 2010 at 7 pm

action
At the Playschool, located at 615 Westchester Road.
Parents only please.
Three-Year-Olds Four-Year-Olds
(Limit of 12 children per class) (Limit of 14 children per class)
A. Tuesday AM E. Monday/Wednesday AM
9:15-11:15 am 9:15-11:45 am
Saturday, April 10, 2010 B. Tuesday PM F. Monday PM
Strathmore Civic Centre 12:30-2:30 pm
C. Wednesday AM
12:30-3:00 pm
G. Tuesday AM
Doors open at 5 pm • Diner at 6 pm 9:15-11:15 am 9:15-11:45 am
Live Auction • SiLent Auction • Door Prize rAffLeS D. Wednesday PM H. Tuesday/Thursday PM
(Starting Jan. 12/2011, 12:30-3:00 pm
Tickets $25 each. Available at Perfect Taste Gift Store 403.934.9590 for children who turn 3 I. Thursday AM
To donate after Sept. 15/2010) 9:15-11:45 AM
to the
auction call head table winner’s choice 12:30-2:30 pm
Lion Wendy
Gerbrandt raffle raffle Classes run from September through May. Classes will be added as needed.
403.983-3644
or
Win this and be treated like The winner of this raffle gets Phone: (403) 901-1700 Fax: (403) 901-1010
royalty (winner and 7 guests) to pick one item from the
Lion this raffle will be drawn just list of live auction items. Email: info@strathmoreplayschool.com
Lorne Grigg before dinner. More details at the auction! www.strathmoreplayschool.com
Page 16 • Strathmore Times • March 18, 2010
Strathmore
Denture Clinic
Terry Grant Denturist
403.934.3877
• Complete / Partial Dentures
• Same Day Relines & Repair
• Custom Mouthguards
• Custom Night Guards
• Natural Teeth Whitening
New voting policy in effect for Rocky View County
Continued from page 11
They do want the information to be easy
to find, which is why they redesigned their
website recently after they were told it
wasn’t user-friendly.
413 - 3rd St. Strathmore “It’s going to be a combined approach,”
said Habberfield.
Book Your Classified Ad Today!
Voter Identification
Call the Strathmore Times 403.934.5589 Rocky View County approved a change
to their voting policy Feb. 23 and now peo-
ple will be required to show identification
when voting in elections.
Sun The discussion came up because the
County will be having four days of advance
Smart
polls before the Oct. 18 municipal election
this year and they don’t have voter lists.
Medications and
other substances (e.g.
dyes used to tattoo the skin, certain
foods, etc.) can sensitize a person’s
skin to ultraviolet light. The most
common reaction is photosensitivity. Chinook Credit Union Annual General Meeting
Photosensitivity occurs when the level of – Membership Approved Amalgamation
UV exposure needed to produce a burn is
reduced. So instead of helping someone to Chinook Credit Union held their 7th Annual
General Meeting on Thursday, March 4th at the
tan more easily, photosensitizing agents Hussar Community Hall. The community showed
should be thought of in terms of how their support with 94 members in attendance,
plus 20 guests. Chair of the Board of Directors,
easily they cause a person to burn. The
Maurice Landry opened the meeting, welcoming
best way to determine if a medication has all members, guests and staff. He announced that
photosensitizing potential is to consult Chinook Credit Union had a good year, especially
with the prescribing medical practitioner in light of the economic times. New property was
or pharmacist.
acquired in Drumheller to build a new branch and
a new Agency has been set up in Vauxhall.
He went onto say that the Board of Directors
of Chinook Credit Union Ltd. and Macleod Sav-
This message brought to you by ings and Credit Union Ltd. are recommending an
amalgamation between the two credit unions.
“The Hottest A video presentation demonstrated Chinook
Credit Union’s involvement in the communities as
Tanning Place in Town!”
well as Staff Service Awards and initiatives for
Vitamin D Sunbeds • Tanning • Infrared Sauna the future.
Joe Creaghan from the Accounting Firm of
510 Hwy 1, Strathmore - Country Lane Mall
Kelly & Creaghan presented the Auditors Report.
403-983-1803 V.P. Finance & Technology, Jack Hiller gave a
brief highlight of our financial statement which
was presented in the Annual Report. All sectors
enjoyed a loan growth in 2009, growing from 6 ½
We feature: % to 8% with overall loan growth of 7 ½ %. Our
deposit growth was 3.4%, resulting in overall as-
set growth of 4.2%. Our total assets at year end
were $564 million. In 2009 we paid back to our
“If you have advance polls in different
locations, how do we know people don’t
come to the advance polls and then vote in
their own area on Election Day,” said Hab-
befield. “Who’s checking that out?”
The County was concerned about how
secure their voting procedures were be-
cause all anyone had to do previously was
fill out a piece of paper to say who you
were and where you lived.
“People could say they were someone
who lives in the County, but you weren’t
that person,” said Habberfield. “If some-
one was away, what would stop someone
from voting for someone who was away?
There was no way of verifying who actu-
ally voted.
members in the form of dividends and patronage
rebates $683,000. The total paid back to our mem-
bers since our merger in 2002 is $7.3 million.
The Nominating Committee received the nomi-
nations of incumbents Sabine Nasse, Carey Tau-
bert and Richard Hiebert. As no other nomina-
tions were received by the closing date, all three
incumbents were declared by acclamation.
The Amalgamation information was presented
in the annual report as well as financial state-
ments of both credit unions. As Mr. Landry stated,
both credit unions share a common philosophy
with similar markets. The newly formed credit
union will be stronger, and more efficient. A se-
cret ballot was taken with 89 members voting in
favour of the amalgamation and seven opposed.
Guests from Alberta Central and Concentra Fi-
nancial brought greetings and best wishes for a
successful merger.
Both Mr. Landry and CEO, Tom Mossing
thanked everyone for supporting the merger.
They thanked the staff for all their hard work, and
the Board for their good leadership and the mem-
bers for their support.
Draws were made for door prizes. Following
the meeting the Hussar Lutheran Church Ladies
Group catered a delicious meal, which was fol-
lowed by the comical and entertaining “Pre-
Tenors”.
St. Patrick’s
Day Tea
Ladies packed the Anglican
Church March 13 to celebrate an
early St. Patrick’s Day with a tea
and bake sale. Rev. Jane Rowland
(left), Mary Risseeuw and Lynn
Walker all show off goodies that
could have been purchased.
Amy Gregson Photo
The County said they were not con-
cerned about this happening in their vot-
ing process, but were looking at what other
municipalities, such as Calgary were doing.
“We want to get the information out to
people so they’re not alarmed at the last
minute,” said Habberfield.
Valid forms of identification
include,:Canadian driver or operator’s li-
cense: Canadian passport; Canadian mili-
tary identification; birth certificate; bap-
tismal certificate; Alberta personal health
card; Alberta identification card; certificate
of Canadian citizenship; Veteran Affairs
Canada; old age security card; firearms li-
cense possession acquisition; and firearms
possession-only license.
Curbelan
building in Hillview estates
403-934-3005
Curbrelan enterprises
StoreFront Student-of-the-Month
This program, sponsored by Theo Timmer
of Curbrelan Enterprises, provides a $100.00 award
for the Strathmore Storefront Student-of-the-Month.
We sincerely thank Mr. Timmer for making this
contribution to our school.
The faith of community is important to all students.
The Curbrelan Enterprises
Strathmore StoreFront
Student-of-the-Month for
February 2010 is
Emily Horvath.
Emily has made a commit-
ment to her education and
future goals. Her positive
attitude, and dedication, set a
good example for her peers.
This award will help establish a savings account
towards continuing her education.
Congratulations Emily.
Anyone wishing to get involved to help students
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Figure skaters shine at carnival
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Dressed as sharks, kittens, aliens and
different members of the cast of Gilli-
gan’s Island, the Strathmore Figure Skat-
ing Club showcased what they’ve learned
during the year March 14.
The club put together a production this
year, Gilligan’s Island Adventure’s on Ice,
and each group performed songs that had
a Gilligan’s Island theme.
“It was really, really good,” said Leanne
Woodcock, head coach. “The kids had so
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much fun. They were just beaming.”
Woodcock said the show ran smoothly
with no problems and that a lot of time
and effort went into the show.
The club also honoured a queen and
prince, Rebecca Faulks, 13, and Ethan
Scott, 5, for selling the most raffle tickets.
The pair were brought out onto the ice
in the S.S. Minnow and given capes to
wear.
“They were pretty excited about it,” said
Woodcock.
The club is looking to do productions
like this one in the future.
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Skater travels to North Korea
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
While the country of
North Korea is a mystery
to most people in the
world, a local skater had
the chance to travel to the
country.
Erica Risseeuw of Glei-
chen has been skating
for the country of Great
Britain for nearly two
years with partner Robert
Paxton, and the two were
able to skate in North
Korea for the Paektusan
Prize.
“The experience Robert
and I had was unbeliev-
able and probably the
most interesting experi-
ence I have had in my
career so far,” said Ris-
seeuw. “I was very appre-
hensive to go at first since
North Korea doesn’t ex-
actly have a respectable
reputation to us North
Americans, but was cer-
tainly glad I did go!”
North Korea, officially
called the Democratic
People’s Republic of Ko-
rea, is a single-party state
led by Kim Jong-il and is
considered by many in
the world as a totalitarian
dictatorship.
Tourism is not common
from people in Western
countries and is orga-
nized by the state. One
or two guides who speak
the language accompany
all tourists at all times.
She said skating at
the Paektusan Prize was
outstanding and that the
arena was filled with
6,000 spectators each of
the three days of perfor-
mances.
“Everyone sat in such
an orderly fashion and
everyone was respect-
ful,” said Risseeuw. “The
athletes, yet simply all
the people in general, are
very disciplined and self-
less. Everything they do
is for the leader of their
country and they have
developed huge pride in
their country.”
The event was consid-
ered a demonstration and
all athletes did their com-
petitive programs with
no warm-up.
Risseeuw began skat-
ing as a four years old at
the Gleichen Figure Skat-
ing Club and entered her
first competition at seven
years old.
She then trained at a
number of clubs in Cal-
gary to further her sin-
gles training.
In 2008 her coach in
Calgary, Scott Davis, set
up lessons for Risseeuw
at the world-renowned
Mariposa Figure Skating
Club with coaches Doug
Leigh and Lee Barkell,
and mentioned she was
interested in pairs skat-
ing and if there were any
potential partners inter-
ested in a tryout.
She met Paxton, who
competes for Great Brit-
ain, in April 2008 and
she said everything just
clicked. However, with
her being in her last year
of high school, Risseeuw
didn’t make any deci-
sions until June 2008 and
made the official move
to Barrie, ON on July 1,
2008.
Risseeuw said it was a
difficult decision to com-
pete for Great Britain
while being Canadian,
but she and Paxton knew
they were the right part-
ners for each other.
“We felt at this time that
Great Britain would pro-
vide us with a lot of great
opportunities and experi-
ence,” said Risseeuw.
The pair has already
had huge opportunities
in gaining international
exposure and experi-
ence. They were selected
to skate at the 2009 and
2010 European Figure
Skating Competitions,
placed seventh and 12th
respectively.
“The struggles we’ve
encountered have been
similar to a lot of up and
coming amateur skaters
and that is simply due to
the everyday cost and ex-
penses of training at such
an elite level,” Risseeuw
said. in the United States and
Risseeuw said they be- Canada and then focus
lieve they were selected on skating well at the Na-
to go to North Korea tional Championships in
based on their perfor- November, which could
mances at the European earn them a spot for the
Championships. European Figure Skating
She said they delivered Competition in Switzer-
their best performances land in January.
all year in North Korea. Their goal is to get on
Risseeuw and Paxton the senior grand prix cir-
are busy staying condi- cuit and be competitive
tioned and in competitive at the World Champion-
form because they have ships, being held in Ja-
been named as an alter- pan next season.
nate for the upcoming “Our ultimate goal is
World Championships in simply to become the
Torino, Italy. best team we can be,”
They will then start said Risseeuw. “We feel
working on new pro- we are still improving
grams in April, compete and far from reaching our
at summer competitions full potential.”
Minor Hockey
Playoffs
The Strathmore Storm Novice Tier
4 team continued their playoff run
March 13 in a home game at the
Family Center against the Banff
Bears. The Storm took the first
game with a score of 9 to 7 and lost
the second game 8 to 4. The teams
will compete in one final game
for the banner and Novice tier 4
title March 20 at the Family Centre
March 20 at 12:45 p.m.
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Midget AA moves on to division finals
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
After getting a bye in the first
round of playoffs, the Wheat-
land AA Chiefs beat the Aird-
rie Lightning in two games in
their first post-season action.
The team played two close
games March 11 and 13, but
pulled it out in the end to
move on to the North Division
finals.
The first game in Strathmore
March 11 saw the Chiefs lose
an early 3 to 0 lead to Airdire,
but ending up winning 4 to 3
in a game dominated by pen-
alties.
“In a playoff game you don’t
really want too many penalties
called, you just want the kids
to play it out,” Olsen said.
The teams then went to Aird-
rie March 13 and the Lightning
took an early 2 to 0 lead dur-
ing the first two periods.
Olsen said his team didn’t
come out very good and that
they had a little chat in be-
tween periods.
The Chiefs dominated the
whole third period, said Olsen,
and scored two goals which
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forced the game into overtime,
with Michael Tkachuk scoring meeting
the final goal.
“It’s a good feeling when
you win those type of games,”
said Olsen.
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“They’ll be a good team to
play,” said Olsen. “It should be
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In the regular season, the
games between the two teams
stood at one win, one loss and
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1027437 Alberta Ltd. 45 SW 29-22-22 W4
Mullen, Lorne Alvin & Frances Elaine 40 NE 34-23-22 W4 TAKE NOTE that only one nomination was
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Daryl Farms Ltd. 30 SE 17-23-25 W4
declare (Donald) Douglas Brown to be elected
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Mullen, Lorne Alvin & Frances 110 NE 26-22-22 W4
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of htis notice. of 65 wpm and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, (Word,
help wanted Excel, Access and PowerPoint), and internet. Preference will be
James Webber,
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Jim Webber, P. Eng.
Manager given to applicants with experience in a Municipal environment.
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Western Manager
Irrigation District
Western Irrigation District
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business has exceptional potential to grow. MLS C3407763 and RV parking available. $294,000. 40+ condo villa condo 2 storey
Serious buyers only.
Email: darcy@countrylivingokotoks.com CLASSy viLLA C3392204 C3406181
1360 sq ft being built by Aquilla Homes in
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C3404728
227 Strathcona
emelia 132 Aspen
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Holmgren RealtOR Creek Cres
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