DECEMBER 14, 2018

Locally Owned & Operated

VOLUME 10 ISSUE 50

Zegil
Harold Zegil Transmissions,
Engines,
Wheel Alignments,
Custom Exhaust,
STRATHMORE

PRE PAID 6 MONTHS

TIMES
MORTGAGE PAYMENTS
Air-Conditioning,

Automotive Oil Changes,

Tires, Brakes,

& Transmission Differentials,

Inspections, NONIE HALL AGENT
403-542-3341 403-902-0654 Out of Province
Inspections ARTISTIQUE HOMES 403-934-0420 nonie.hall@shaw.ca
133 Orchard Way, Strathmore, AB | hzegil@yahoo.com EDGEFIELD 587-315-0705 104 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore

Page 3
Joint-use head-
quarter building
to move forward
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor

Strathmore youth Two of Strathmore’s community-minded or-

recongnized ganizations have the go-ahead from Strathmore
town council for a land use re-designation of
four parcels, allowing Marigold Library System
Page 15 and Western Irrigation District (WID) to forge
ahead with their joint-use headquarter building
venture.
The two parties entered into a joint venture to
share and co-own an approximately 30,000 sq. ft.
building, located on a roughly 5.39-acre parcel
of WID-owned land west of the No Frills store.
In order for a development permit applica-
tion to be considered for the project, the parcel
had to be re-designated to highway commercial
Weekend split and public service district from urban reserve
and light industrial. Council, with the absence
of town councillors Melanie Corbiell and Lor-
raine Bauer, voted unanimously in favour of the
re-designation during their regular council meet-
ing on Dec. 5.
“We’re very much on schedule now and look
forward on working with the town on the next
steps in the process related to the development
permit, building permit and subdivision,” said
RE/MAX FIRST David McAllister, general manager with WID.
587-316-2000 CivicWorks, WID and Marigold Library Systems
hosted an open house on Sept. 13 where feed-
See our ad on Page 2
back was received regarding traffic and noise,
specifically affecting the residents of the Glen-
wood community. The concerns were addressed
with plans of adding vegetative buffers and plan-
Offering IV Sedation ning to develop loading bays on the south side
Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS
of the building to create another buffer for Glen-
DMD Dr. Sharif Faizi wood from noise and traffic concerns. No let-
DMD Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS ters or comments in opposition to the proposed
General Practice Family Dentistry
project were made during the public hearing on
100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F Dec. 5.
Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 According to McAllister, a request for proposal
www.theranchdentalcentre.com
has been released looking for architectural and
design services with a deadline of Jan. 11 to sub-
Look on Page 4 for mit proposals.
Town of Strathmore “There’s many things going on here that are
Municipal Notices lining up very well to achieve something that’s
going to make a real difference in the commu-
CP Holiday Train
Contact Us Today!
nity,” said Michelle Toombs, CEO of Marigold Li- The Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train greeted a couple thousand people on Dec. 7
403.934.5589 brary System. when it made a stop in Gleichen and Siksika Nation. The event also featured musical enter-
info@strathmoretimes.com Marigold and WID are optimistic their joint- tainment, kids’ activities, native dancing and drumming and much more. For more coverage
use headquarter building will remain on sched- see Page 2.
StrathmoreTimes.com
www.
ule with a completion date of fall 2020.
Brad Everett Photo

JUST LISTED

$239,900 $579,900 $314,900 $167,500 $499,900 $797,000 $303,500

DARE TO COMPARE !! 2 HOMES ON 1 LOT LOCATION PLUS ! WHY RENT !! ORIGNIAL OWNERS ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM LARGE KITCHEN
NONIE HALL AGENT FULLY FINISHED LIVE IN THE FRONT VALUE PLUS ! CUSTOM BUILT BUILT HOME WITH ISLAND
403-934-0420 FULLY FINISHED WITH 3RD IDEALLY LOCATED
WALKOUT HOUSE CUSTOM DESIGNED OVER 4752 SQ FT OF OPEN BRIGHT
nonie.hall@shaw.ca LEVEL WALKOUT MOVE IN READY 6 LARGE BEDROOMS LUXURY LIVING
OPEN DESIGN GRANITE- HARDWOODS 4 LARGE BEDROOMS LIVING RM
104 - 3rd Avenue, 3 BEDROOMS MAIN FLOOR FAMILY RM BACKING ONTO CANAL &
FIREPLACE & UPGRADES HARDWOOD FLOORS FULLY FINISHED GREEN SPACE.
LARGE
Strathmore ATTACHED GARAGE RENT THE BACK HOUSE DETACHED GARAGE 2 BATHROOMS BEDROOMS
IDEALLY LOCATED A MUST SEE HOME.
 Page 2 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com
Strathmore RCMP is
investigating the Theft of a
Travel Trailer that took place on
December 2, 2018.
The Trailer is described as a
White Travelaire Rustler with
license plate Y91180 Alberta and
the decals on it appear faded.
If you have any information that
could help locate this Trailer,
please contact
Strathmore RCMP.
File: 20181794883
1-800-222-TIPS
(1-800-222-8477)
YOUR AD
COULD BE HERE!
Contact Rose 403-934-5589
rose@strathmoretimes.com
YOUR WEEKLY
HEALTH ADVICE
Gord Morck
Pharmacist
Capsule Comments
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that
reduces the ability to see clearly. It was back in 1949
that an eye surgeon first replaced a cloudy lens with
a clear plastic one. It was a big success and paved
the way for millions of cataract operations worldwide
giving all these patients a new lease on life.
Measles is a preventable disease. Before the
measles vaccination program started in 1963, an
estimated 4 million people got measles in the U.S.
and Canada alone.
Many were hospitalized and hundreds actually died
from the disease. Since the MMR vaccine has been
available, there has been a 99% reduction in measles
cases. If your children haven’t been vaccinated yet,
do it now.
It’s that time of year when smokers think about
quitting. Everyone knows about smoking’s link
with lung cancer. Here are four ideas you may not
have thought of. Long-term smokers are 4 times
more likely to turn grey sooner. They are twice as
likely to lose their teeth. Smokers also have thinner,
less elastic skin and show more signs of aging. And
finally, lifetime smokers have only a 42% chance of
living to the age of 73. Any motivation here?
Just a reminder that if you are going on a winter
holiday this, remember to bring enough of your
prescribed medication with you. It often isn’t
easy to find the exact same medications in foreign
countries. And a word of caution; you may even
find your prescribed medication available without a
prescription. There is a lot of counterfeit medications
available worldwide. Don’t take a chance.
Hours:
M-F: 9 - 7 pm • Sat: 9 - 6 pm
Sun & Holidays: 11 - 5 pm
Strathmore
132 - 2nd Ave.
Strathmore
Ph: 403-934-3122
Fx: 403-934-6474
Get the latest new products, special
savings, contests and more sent directly
to your email. Sign up today for the
Value Drug Mart E-letter.
CP Holiday Train stop benefits communities
BRAD EVERETT
Times Contributor
Over 2,000 people gathered to greet
the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train
stop in Gleichen-Siksika on Friday, Dec.
7.
“We did it! We got the Holiday Train!”
exclaimed Sandra Sparvier, to an en-
thusiastic crowd who braved the cold
weather to greet the train.
The evening saw a donation for $4,000
from CP for the Wheatland County and
There’s
snow place
like home!
Michelle Hayley Christa Carey
Eldjarnson Poirier Aleman Rose
Dubai Vinyl Plank
- 2 colors (Palm Beach & Harbour Island)
vinyl plank - $2.75/sq.ft
cash & carry (full cartons only).
There are 6 more exciting colors for $2.95/sq.ft.
5.5mm (0.5mm) x 5.83 “x 48” Synchrone Finish
Composite Stone (SPC) Flooring
with Integrated 1.5mm EVA Membrane
Tolerates conditions from + 60 ° C to -60 ° C and up to
60 ft. li. without transition molding. High resistance to
direct sunlight. 30-year residential guarantee.
42A Spruce Park Drive. Strathmore • www.strathmorefloor.com
The Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train stopped in Gleichen and Siksi-
ka Nation on Dec. 7 to a crowd of over 2,000 people. The two communities
worked together to put on a community event including musical entertain-
ment, native dancing and drumming, kids’ activities, vendors and Santa Claus.
Brad Everett Photos
Siksika Nation’s food banks, as well as food offerings in the Gleichen hall and
$875 and 1,350 lbs of food given by the outside, an exhibition of Native danc-
attendees, which was split equally be- ing and drumming, and kids activities
tween the two organizations. including a visit from Santa Claus. Or-
“I was overwhelmed,” said Sparvier,
ganizers prepared hot chocolate, stew
health promotions liaison with Siksika and biscuits for 1,000, which quickly
Health Services. “It was so great to have ran out.
both communities come together for a
family event like this.”
The Holiday Train concert featured
Canadian country music artists Terri
Siksika Nation and Gleichen worked Clark, Kelly Prescott and Sierra Noble,
together to put on a community event who played for 30 minutes and then
to coincide with the train’s stop, includ- agreed to the audience’s request for an
ing musical entertainment, vendors and encore before calling it a night.
Sparvier worked on getting the CP
Holiday Train to make a stop there for
over a year. In 2017, after her request
for the train to make a stop was denied,
the Holiday Train did agree to slow
down to give those gathered along the
tracks a better look at the lights. In Au-
gust of this year she received an email
saying Siksika Nation was a scheduled
stop for the Holiday Train’s 20th anni-
versary trip.
There was a bit of a problem though,
as the ground on the Siksika Nation side
of the tracks was uneven and swampy
– completely unsuitable for a crowd of
any size. So Sparvier made some phone
calls to see if Gleichen would be in-
terested in helping out in hosting the
train’s stop on their side of the tracks.
A positive response from Gleichen and
Wheatland County set the wheels in
motion for Friday night’s celebration.
“Given the positive comments I re-
587-316-2000 www.the-reps.ca ceived from CP afterwards, I hope we
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated can do this again next year,” Sparvier
said.
2018Tree of Hope
For the 24th consecutive year,
you have the opportunity to
remember loved ones and support
the Strathmore Hospital and
Home Care With A Donation to the
Hospital Foundation.
Names of those remembered
and the Donor will be put on a
Decorative Ornament and be placed
on the Christmas Tree in the
Hospital Lobby.
Donations of $10 or more receive
an income tax receipt.
Clip & Mail this ad or list names on a separate sheet of paper
Submit donations to: Strathmore District Health Services
200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore, AB T1P 1J9
Donors Name & Address: ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Phone: 403-934-4954 _________________________________________________________________________
In Memory of: ____________________________________________________________
Christmas Greeting to: ______________________________________________________
Donation Amount:__________________________________________________________
Please make cheques payable to SDHS Foundation Tree of Hope
 December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 3

Showtime:
7:30pm
Closed
Mondays

December 14-20, 2018

Creed II
Michael B. Jordan,
Sylvester Stallone,
Tessa Thompson,
Smile Cookie sees returns Wood Harris,
The three Strathmore Tim Hortons locations at Edgefield, Pine Road and Shell raised Council Open House Russell Hornsby
$7,287 towards the Strathmore Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) during the Strathmore residents were invited to the annual Council
smile cookie campaign from Sept. 17-23. The cheque was presented to Strathmore Mayor Open House on Dec. 5 in Council Chambers. Mayor Pat PG
Pat Fule (second from left, l-r) and FCSS Coordinator Linda Bernicki on Dec. 7. The Tim Fule and members of council were on hand to answer
Horton’s location in Langdon also raised $4,195 for the Langdon Community Association questions and discuss various town initiatives. For Movie Listings call 403-934-3057
from Sept. 17-21. Adelle Ellis Photo or go to www.joylandtheatre.com
Doug Taylor Photo

Strathmore youth’s big heart and efforts

recognized in Alberta
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Two years ago, when she was only
11 years old, Emma Moore decided to
take matters into her own hands and
dedicate much of her time, numerous
donations and a considerable amount
of fundraised dollars to help others
less fortunate.
Since then, the Strathmore youth has
bolstered up quite the resumé through
various campaigns she spearheaded to
support needs identified in Strathmore
and area, and numerous recognitions
including a 2018 Bow River Volun-
teerism Award this summer.
Most recently, her efforts were rec-
ognized provincially with a Stars of Al-
berta Volunteer Award.
“I feel very honoured because there
were a lot of other people nominat-
ed who have also done a lot of great
things,” Moore said, who added that
she did not expect to receive the award
as the two individuals who received
the recognition last year were both uni-
versity students with more experience.
“I get involved because it is fun, and
it makes me happy to see other people
in my community thriving … I also like
to work with schools because it shows
the kids that every small thing can
make a big impact if we work together.
I want to thank the community who
has helped me with all my projects. I
can’t do this without everyone helping
me.”
Moore expressed her appreciation
for the support and nomination by
Strathmore town Councillor Bob Sobol
and Councillor Lorraine Bauer’s atten-
dance at the ceremony in Edmonton
earlier this month.
Moore’s journey began two years
ago – for her birthday she gathered
and stuffed 100 purses with $7,000
worth of products for women in need
at the community crisis shelter. After
that things began to snowball. Under
the name Em’s Donation Projects, the
youngster has contributed over $15,000
to an array of community needs and
established many campaigns, includ-
ing Em’s Purse Project, Senior’s Se-
cret Service Christmas Cheer Program,
Em’s Bedtime Bundles, the Wheatland
County Food Bank Hygiene Drive and
the Hunger Sucks Campaign. While
she always takes on a new initiative for
her birthday – often asking for dona-
tions and monetary donations for her
cause – she also volunteered for the
Alberta 55+ Games, Seniors Secret Ser-
vice Christmas Cheer Program, the City
of Calgary’s Park and Play program,
the Christmas Hamper Society and the
Crowther Memorial Junior High School
Student Council.
Councillor Bob Sobol has described
Moore as a leader of tomorrow and
said he was ecstatic that she received
the award.
“I became so very impressed with
the history of how and why this young
lady decided to devote so much energy
and time into helping people,” Coun-
cillor Sobol said. “The projects she has
undertaken are so very focused on
making peoples’ lives a bit happier and
the fact that they started as her birth-
day present to herself makes them so
very admirable. I felt that Emma truly
exemplified the goal of this award.”
Emma’s parents said they were ap-
proached by Sobol in the spring re-
garding permission to put forth the
nomination, and after some discus-
403-983-2121 Serving
123 2nd Ave, Strathmore | Drumheller
Strathmore, AB Airdrie | Calgary
Commercial | Farms Industrial | Investment
Bob Sheddy Commercial Broker
BobSheddy.ca 403-324-2222
bob.sheddy@century21.ca
Thirteen-year-old Emma Moore recently received
the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award.
Photo Courtesy of Cecilia Moore
Strathmore
Denture Clinic
sions they agreed.
“Russ and I are so proud of her and
were surprised she won,” her mother
Cecilia Moore said.
Terry Grant Denturist
“Previous winners had accomplished 403.934.3877
a lot due to their age and we felt that
Emma may not fit in that same cate- • Complete / Partial Dentures
gory. We are so happy for her to re-
ceive this award as she works so hard • Same Day Relines & Repair
in what she does. We are pleased that • Custom Mouthguards
she has something that she feels so
passionately about and feels she wants • Custom Night Guards
to spend her time on. She is the driver
• Natural Teeth Whitening
of her initiatives, and as parents that is
easy to support.”
Each year, the Stars of Alberta Vol-
unteer Award recognizes the efforts of
six Alberta volunteers who have con-
tributed significantly to the well-being
of their community. Started in 2000,
the awards program has recognized
two individuals every year in each of
three categories – youth, adult and se- 413 - 3rd St. Strathmore
nior – for a total of 115 people recog-
nized. Moore said her next project will
keep her busy closer to her birthday in GET YOUR CLASSIFIED
March. To find out about her upcom- ADS IN THE TIMES!
ing projects or how to donate, visit her
Facebook page @emspurseproject.
Call 403-934-5589

403.934.3334
403.934.3334 www.strathmoremotors.com

www.strathmoremotors.com
900 Westridge Road, Strathmore

900 Westridge Road, Strathmore

Happy Holidays
GIFT
CERTIFICATES
AVAILABLE
THANK YOU FOR for those hard to shop
YOUR BUSINESS! for people!
Page 4 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

Thank you to our

Next Regular sponsors, vendors,
Council Meeting: councillors, and all our
December 19th,
2018 community members

Next Committee
for making the Spirit of
of the Christmas Weekend
Whole Meeting:
January 16th, more magical every
2019 year!
STRATHMORE

Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) for 2019

Town of Strathmore Holiday Closure
December 24th - January 1st
- Strathmore Administration Offices
- Family and Community Support
Services (FCSS)
- Strathmore Child, Youth and
Family Hub (The Hub)
TOWN OF
If you wish to enroll in the Tax Installment Payment Plan
(TIPP) for 2019 and are not currently on the payment
plan the Town requires your application by December
21st, 2018. January 2019 payment will be withdrawn
on January 7th, 2019 and the first business day of each
month thereafter.

In accordance with the Town Bylaw 11-23 all taxes

Closure begins Dec. 24
re-opening Jan. 2
remaining unpaid after January 6th a 9% penalty will be
applied to the total outstanding tax balance on January
7th, 2019.
**If you are currently enrolled in the TIPP please note
that any remaining amount outstanding on your taxes will
be withdrawn on December 1st.
**This includes any transfers from utilities to taxes and
any outstanding NSF payments from previous months.

www.strathmore.ca
680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1 • 403-934-3133 • Office Hours: M - F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
 December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 5

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Why the new town office makes sense in Kinsmen Park

To the Editor
In last week’s Times, some negative things were
said about the proposed site of a much-needed new
town hall. I felt it was very important for residents
to hear all the positive reasons why we are consider-
ing the NW parking lot of Kinsmen Park for a new
town hall.
I thought the easiest way to present our rationale
would be in point form. So ... the reasons for the
proposed new town hall and its site:
1. The current town hall has had problems with a
leaking roof and windows. We’ve had to do mould re-
mediation and flooding clean ups. Also, the building
has become very crowded for our staff and even with
portables in back ... files have to be taken through all
kinds of weather, and staff are crammed in many cu-
bicles. We’ve also had to house different departments
in different buildings, by renting spaces. A new town
hall would put everything in one location, saving on
leasing office spaces, and give our staff a healthy air
quality and working spaces.
2. Moving the town hall to its proposed site would
bring an “anchor” to downtown. We feel it would be
another piece in our plan to revitalize downtown,
as over 70 staff members would be working daily,
downtown. Also, developers, residents paying bills,
and others would be coming downtown every day
… hopefully some would also spend money down
there. This could be a daily financial support for the
downtown businesses. It’s attractive mix of old and
new styling would be a very nice feature of the park
that the Kinsmen created for Strathmore. In fact, the
back of the hall is designed to be very attractive with
a plaza leading down to a boardwalk across to the
other side’s dock. Many events could be held on this
plaza as well.
3. The “footprint” of the building is very small com-
pared to the overall size of the expanding park we’re
planning. The new hall would only take up a por-
tion of the existing flower bed/parking area. Parking
would also be to the east of the hall, and also farther
east in the park for staff. The flowers/plant material;
can be used elsewhere.
4. Residents of Lambert Village have long been
complaining that the current Kinsmen Park parking
lot is a haven for youth/young adults partying, play-
ing loud music and driving fast in an unsafe manner.
We felt that with adults working down there from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, Wednesday night
Council meetings and other committee meetings un-
til late evenings, an adult presence would be there
much more often. Unit D,
5. The current town hall site could be sold with 202 Canal Court,
monies coming to the town for other things (there Strathmore, AB
will be NO property tax increases going to the new
town hall). The funding has already been accounted
for by using Provincial Grants and municipal re- 403.934.6044
serves. If the current site is not sold, its lands could prowatersystems
also be donated for a new Seniors’ Lodge. This lodge
would be close to the Health Unit, two schools for
@gmail.com
potential interactions/reading/visits with elementary
schools, and to the TransCanada for any medical
emergencies (there is also an opportunity for a hos- Water Softeners, Iron Filters
pice to be a part of this location).
6. The new proposed building is designed to have
& Drinking Water Systems
an attractive back facade facing the lake. There is a
cement plaza leading toward the lake with a board-
walk to a new dock. A cafe or small coffee shop
could be available for residents and with its back
design, we could host events on it as well. The plaza
would also have a surface that wouldn’t be condu-
cive for any skateboarding on it.
7. As part of the overall park and town hall project,
there are opportunities to expand the park ... en-
large the splash park, improve Kinsmen Ball Park ...
add a small toboggan hill ... barbecue areas/fire pits
... more walking pathways, and we’re also consider-
ing improving the green space across from Kinsmen
Park (at the corner of Centre St. and Archie Klaiber
Trail). Basically, we feel that the Gray Wetlands Park,
Lambert and Kinsmen Parks could all be linked to
this last green space, so that there would be four dif-
ferent styles of parks near downtown separated only
by road crossings.
8. The Town Hall and Kinsmen Park expansion
are the last pieces of a downtown strategy. We’ve
increased the density downtown by adding more
multiunit housing, so more people can start to live
there. We also improved (and I know not all agree!)
the look and feel of 2nd and 3rd Avenues. We now
would have an “anchor” downtown of a new town
hall that would bring many staff and residents there
on a daily basis.
If you are interested, you can see all the designs
for the park and potential town hall on the town’s
website. If approved, construction could start this
spring with a grand opening in 2020. Thank you for
your time.
Pat Fule
Mayor of Strathmore

Busy time for local 4-H club

JAXON CAMPBELL 14 with 28 members and two leaders.
Rockyford 4-H Beef Club On Nov. 11th we had a really cold
weigh day with our average weight
Hello, my name is Jaxon Campbell being 798lbs. Also, in November, our
and I’m the club reporter for the Rock- members volunteered at the Rockyford
yford 4-H Beef Club. Lion’s Steak and Lobster dinner.
This is my fourth year in 4-H and I’m The Rockyford 4-H Beef Club will
excited to share my 2018-2019 year be hosting, participating, and volun-
with you. Over the last four years I’ve teering at many activities this year and
met new people, learned more about I look forward to sharing them with
raising cattle and have had lots of fun. you.
Our club began its 72nd year on Oct. “4-H Motto: Learn to do by doing.”

Times CORRECTION
In the Dec. 7 edition of the Strathmore Times the article Town plans new building states: “Seniors housing is
also high on council’s list of strategic priorities and the town is in discussions of using the current town hall,
which sits on a 4.5-acre parcel of land and currently contains mould, asbestos and structural issues, for pos-
sible future senior housing.” The statement should’ve clarified that future senior housing could be one of the
community benefits that the current existing town hall site could be used for, and not the building.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Mario Prusina Publisher / Editor

Miriam Ostermann Associate Editor
Rose Hamrlik Advertising
STRATHMORE
Kristina Bezic Financial Manager
Brady Grove Reporter
TIMES
Adelle Ellis Reporter / Office Manager
Jody Schneider Production Manager
PLEASE
DON’T
Contributors: Doug Taylor, Sharon McLeay, John Godsman, Steve Greene, Laureen F. Guenther, Manny Everett, Tyler Lowey DRINK AND
123 2nd Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K1 • 403.934.5589 DRIVE
Strathmore Times is published every Friday by Strathmore Times Inc. and is distributed by Canada Post to Strathmore, Carseland, Cheadle, Cluny,
Gleichen, Hussar, Indus, Langdon, Lyalta, Namaka, Nightingale, Rockyford, Rosebud, Speargrass and Standard. We also have various pickup locations
throughout our coverage area. Our 12,700 issues are printed by Star Press Inc., Wainwright, Alberta. The content in the Strathmore Times is copyright
arrive home safe everyone!
and reproduction without the proper written consent of the Strathmore Times is strictly prohibited.
The Times welcomes letters to the editor for publication. All submissions must be signed and a phone number included for verification purposes. We reserve the right to
edit letters for length, legal considerations and taste. Please try and keep your letters under 400 words to ensure that it will appear as close to its original form as possible.
403.325.0372
www. StrathmoreTimes.com debbeststrathmore@gmail.com
 Page 6 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

Swing set for Gleichen swings county council back and forth
SHARON MCLEAY ment Regional Board. He said he wanted to see
Times Contributor community buy-in, rather than deliver a direct
payment of other county funds, so it doesn’t set a
After playground equipment in Gleichen was removed by precedent for other communities.
Wheatland County due to deterioration, Wheatland Coun- But Wheatland County’s reeve disagreed.
ty council recently disagreed on funding approval for new “I am deeply frustrated with this process,” said
equipment. Reeve Amber Link. “There is the fact that council
Cost estimates for a swing set alone are $21,000 out of the approved the budget with funds to replace the
$75,000 allotted for playground improvement. removed playground equipment. Our staff, with
Wheatland County Councillor Tom Ikert suggested the Jason (Wilson, councillor) and I in attendance,
community ask for funding from the Community Regional held a public engagement open house, where
Services Infrastructure Program or Community Enhance- there were children, parents and grandparents
who gave excited feedback about options that
were presented, which were on a much bigger
Strathmore Legion Branch #10 NEWS scale than the swing set. And now we are reneg-
ing to the community. I am disappointed in this
By Irene Knappe process.”
• The current pot for Chase the Ace, played every Friday from 6 to 8 pm, is now at Deputy Reeve Glenn Koester said the com-
$706.50!! I will bet you will be there next Friday!!! munity should be consulted on its location and
• Saturday, December 15th: Neil Diamond impersonator will be entertaining. $35 choice of equipment. He said he preferred it to be
per person, show only. Have a wonderful dinner with Chef Pat and then enjoy the show.
a community-driven initiative.
Sounds good? Then join us and enjoy!!!
• Friday, December 21st: Karaoke fun while wearing an ugly Christmas sweater, Councillor Scott Klassen said it really falls under
after Chase the Ace and meat draws. different parameters, as the county took the play-
• Monday, December 31st: New Year’s Eve with Pat Secord. Tickets are $50 per ground equipment out due to safety issues and
person for a terrific evening, which includes Chef Pat’s dinner. Let’s say good riddance there is no guarantee the community will receive
to 2018 and bring in 2019 together with our friends!!
• Another reminder for Bingo players. Be advised that the last Bingo of 2018 will
money under the funding and grant programs.
be on December 19th, and the first Bingo of 2019 will be held on January 9th.
Link said it goes to a bigger issue of what the
county wants to put into recreation for communi-
ties. She said it involves economic development
as well, to maintain infrastructure and quality of
life, so people will be attracted to these commu-
nities.
Koester cited the recent economic development
draft that encourages the county to be involved,
but that it was imperative citizen engagement is
included. He didn’t want it to be perceived that
it is the county telling the community what en-
hancements they will receive. He said community
members working toward a project and maintain-
ing it builds community spirit, pride and owner-
ship.
Councillor Donna Biggar and Link noted com-
munity engagement had already been done and
residents were expecting the equipment to be in-
stalled.
“I think we screwed up on process,” said Wil-
son. “I promise I will not look past funding again.
We have to live with it. We have pushed ourselves
in a corner, and we can’t get out of that.”
County council approved the funding allotted
for the project, with the purchase of a swing set
for the community.

UN Global Compact for Migration

• Installation of Legion and LA Officers and Executive, will take place on Friday,
January 4th, at 7 pm.
• This is Chef Pat’s busiest time of year, as ascertained by the many companies
who are holding their Christmas parties at the Legion. I feel sorry for him that he has to
work so hard, but that’s the price you pay when you’re good at what you do! Keep him
busy, Strathmore!!!
• In September, we were extremely pleased to donate $4,790 to Can Praxis, which
uses horses to help soldiers and now first
responders, recover from PTSD/OSI from war
and rescue operations, and regain their family
relationships.
Shoot For the Troops raised $1,790 and
$3,000 was donated by the Poppy Fund.
From Left to Right: Irene Knappe, Poppy
Chair; Steve Critchley, co-founder of Can Praxis;
Comrade Sylvia Westgard, organizer of Shoot
for the troops, and Comrade Jenny Schumann,
President
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119
Thought for
the Week
~ da-US border. The Parliamen-
The
decisions you
make today
will
determine
the stories
you tell
tomorrow.
MARTIN SHIELDS
Member of Parliament
Bow River Riding
This week, the Liberals are
expected to sign a document
that many of you have shared
your views on: the UN Com-
pact for Migration.
I am opposed to Canada
signing this document. I be-
lieve in secure borders and a
safe and orderly immigration
system. Canadians should
make decisions about who
comes into this country and
under what circumstances –
not the UN.
That’s why Conservatives
introduced a motion calling
on the Liberals to cancel their
plan to sign the document. If
they proceed to sign it any-
way, a Conservative govern-
ment will withdraw from
the Compact. Like many UN
initiatives, this compact is
non-binding. However, we
know that the Liberals are
willing to use non-binding,
‘aspirational’ UN documents what the Compact for Migration might
to shape their policies and cost us.
legislation. In fact, the gov- In contrast to the Liberals’ mishan-
ernment admits non-binding dling of this issue, Conservatives have
agreements like the GCM can a strong track of record of responsibly
managing Canada’s immigration sys-
become customary interna-
tional law and inform the in- tem. Our first steps to getting our sys-
terpretation of domestic law. tem back on track will be securing our
If the Compact is truly non- border and withdrawing from the UN
binding and will have no Compact for Migration.
I can be reached in Ottawa at mar-
concrete impacts, why does
Canada need to sign it at all? tin.shields@parl.gc.ca. My Brooks of-
Instead of committing Can- fice can be reached at 403-793-6775 or
ada to multinational migra- martin.shields.c1@parl.gc.ca, and my
tion agreements that could Strathmore office at 403-361-2980 or
infringe on our sovereignty, martin.shields.c1B@parl.gc.ca. Please
the Liberals should focus on don’t hesitate to contact me about any
fixing the crisis the Prime federal issue.
Minister created at the Cana-
tary Budget Officer found
that the border crisis will
cost taxpayers $1.1 billion by
2020 if left unaddressed.
That is an unacceptably
high cost for a situation that
should never have been al-
lowed to spiral out-of-control
in the first place. And we still
have no cost estimates for

Strathmore Lions
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
North Pole News
Enjoy this week at the Celebration of Lights Park
Sponsored by:
The Strathmore Times
Saturday Evening(s)
Visits from Santa & Mrs. Claus Stick curling at 85
Wagon Rides • Carolling Gus Dominie celebrated his 85th birthday at the
Warm up around the Fire Pits Strathmore Curling Club where he still stick curls
three times a week. The club offers free drop-in
Hot Chocolate, Cookies & Popcorn curling on Wednesdays after 7:30 a.m. for those
at Santa's Cottage. interested in practicing or learning normal or stick
curling. Robert Damen (l-r) and Gus Dominie dis-
played the birthday cake they enjoyed after a
Park is Open 7 days a week from 6 to 9 pm. game of curling.
Photo Courtesy of Robert Damen
NEW YEARS TICKETS
Times TIDBITS
Available for purchase at Santa’s Cottage.
Did You Know?
Tickets $5/Family
December 14 celebrates an unofficial international

TIMES
holiday titled Monkey Day to celebrate monkeys and
Proudly sponsored by
STRATHMORE
other non-human primates such as apes
and lemurs.

Food Bank donation
Although the Wheatland Kings didn’t win their home game against Coaldale on Dec. 2, it was a win for
the Food Bank. For this game, instead of the usual admission charge, fans were able to get into the game
for a food or cash donation to the Wheatland Food Bank. Several boxes of food totalling 315lbs were
collected as well as almost $450 in cash and gift cards, all of which was delivered to the food bank by the
players and staff after the game.
GOC supports children with community help
ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
The Strathmore chapter of Guard-
ians of the Children (GOC) is hoping to
spread a little Christmas cheer to local
children and families in need this year.
The volunteer motorcycle organiza-
tion was started in Strathmore earlier
this year and was officially patched-in
on Oct. 13 as an official chapter of the
international GOC organization. Mem-
bers are busy and excited to be doing a
lot of “firsts” in Strathmore, including a
secret Santa program they are operating
in collaboration with Humpty’s Family
Restaurant in Strathmore in support of
Wheatland Crisis Society’s Strathmore
Shelter.
“Here are kids in the shelter who are
facing an incredibly tough time in life,
who have had to leave behind many
things that were special to them and
who may even wonder if Santa will
know where to find them. Kids who
can benefit from knowing that there’s
someone else out there who cares,”
said Padre, vice-president of Strath-
more GOC, who asked to be identified
by his road name only.
The group contacted the Wheatland
Crisis Society to inform them of the
support GOC can offer their clients. At
the time, the group was holding their
meetings at Humpty’s and was discuss-
ing how to connect with people in the
community and how to encourage them
From our home to yours
we want to wish you
a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
La Shaun Andrews
403 850-4593
Sheila Bassen
403 361-0390
SERVING CALGARY, STRATHMORE,
AIRDRIE, OKOTOKS, COCHRANE,
CHESTERMERE, LANGDON
Doug Taylor Photo
to get involved. At one of those meet-
ings, an idea was born to set up and
decorate a Christmas tree at Humpty’s
where members could hang cards on
the tree containing the gender and age
of a child or mother in need. Members
of the public are encouraged to choose
a card off the tree and purchase a gift
for the recipient.
“In total, there are tags for 40 kids
and seven moms,” said Padre. “We are
asking that all gifts be dropped off,
unwrapped, to Humpty’s no later than
Dec. 21. Once the gifts are delivered,
the moms will wrap them for the kids
(and) the kids will then have their pres-
ent to open on Christmas day.”
In any community with a GOC chap-
ter, connections are made with local
authorities and officials including the
RCMP, victim services and social ser-
vice groups so they can work together
to support children who have been or
who are being abused or bullied. Fami-
lies can be referred to GOC though lo-
cal agencies and from there a meeting
would be held with the family to ex-
plore what the need is, what GOC can
offer and if the family would like the
group’s support along with what sup-
port they can offer.
From there, children being helped by
GOC are adopted into the local chapter
family where they are given their own
cut – a vest with a “Lil Guardian” patch
on it and their very own road name.
GOC may, with permission, provide
$159,900 C4182765 $175,900 C4199361
Best price in Strathmore, Apartment building 5 self con-
2 Bedroom Condo tain Apartments
$294,000 C4201846 $297,900! C4193484
Amazing 4 Bedroom, 3 bath, Fully developed 5 bedrooms,
double attached garage 3 baths in quiet Cul-de-sac
$399,900 C4190143 $409,900 C4203024
One of a kind fully developed Amazing quality Family home 5
walkout to park mature yard bedrooms plus den and 3.5 bath
$549,900 C4202064 $559,900 C4203062
Former Show home with all the Beautiful walkout bungalow with
upgrades on Golf course amazing space and quality care
The Guardians of the Children Strathmore Chapter are supporting children and families in need this
Christmas by hosing a Secret Santa campaign to help gift presents to 40 children and seven mothers
in need.
escorts to and from school and class
in cases of bullying. GOC can also at-
tend court with a child if they have to
face their abuser. Their whole goal is to
support the child and to let them know
they are not alone and that someone
in the community cares and has their
back.
“GOC works to help raise awareness
in the community around issues of
child abuse and bullying, and to pro-
vide support for those who are hurting.
Any fundraising that we do throughout
the year is for the benefit of the local
community. What is raised here, stays
here,” said Padre. “In being a part of
$179,900 C4182555
Beautiful Renovated
2 bedroom Condo
$309,900 C4203875
Motivated Upgraded 3 bedroom,
3 bath, with room to grow
$429,900 C4163202
A rare find 40.64 acres with pri-
vacy plus pavement to property
$599,900 C4216255
Stunning Executive Bungalow with
Amazing upgrades on perfect lot
December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 7
Avid readers
Four-year-old Brielle Permann (second
from left) and five-year-old David Hay-
man recently received a $50 gift card
to Chapters for reading 1000 books
before Kindergarten. The program is a
collaboration of 5 for Life Early Child-
hood Coalition, Parent Link Centre
and the Strathmore Municipal Library.
Chandra Permann (l-r) her daughter
Brielle Permann, Strathmore Mu-
nicipal Library Director Rachel Dick-
Hughes, David Hayman, his mother
Brandi Hayman and her one-year-old
daughter Evelyn were in attendance
on Dec. 10. Miriam Ostermann Photo
Photo Courtesy of Padre
something like this, I get to be a part of
having a positive impact – one life, one
child, one family at a time.”
As the Strathmore GOC chapter was
only sworn in two months ago, the se-
cret Santa project is their first commu-
nity project. They plan on doing more
throughout the year, but for now they
encourage community members to pick
up a tag off the tree at Humpty’s and to
D
make a difference by supporting chil-
OL
dren in need this Christmas.
S
“We can’t do it all alone. We can only
make a difference in our community by
working together as a community, for
our community.”
$199,800 C4218505 $259,900 C4218390
No Condo Fee Fully Developed Looking to down size, invest,
Townhouse just starting out
$329,900 C4202105 $359,900 C4177454
Reduced by 50,000! Stunning walkout to golf course
Seller says make an offer fully developed
$439,900 C4219353 $524,900 C4198528
Stunning bungalow fully 6.49 Acres Home fully renovated,
finished Chestermere Shop, Barn, and RV 2nd home
$794,900 C4202541 $1,400,000 C4207899
Motivated 4.13 Acres Home and Perfect Invest downtown
shop 5 minutes to Calgary Strathmore 4.22 acres
Page 8 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

GET UP TO

$9,000 ¥
TOTAL
VALUE
INCLUDES $1,000 YEAR END BONUS*
ON ELIGIBLE NEW 2018 OR 2019 MODELS

SILVERADO TRAX TRAVERSE EQUINOX CRUZE COLORADO

CHEVROLETOFFERS.CA ENDS JANUARY 2

18122CC0

THE 2018 SILVERADO 1500 THE 2019 EQUINOX THE 2019 CRUZE HATCH LT
CREW CAB Z71 TRUE NORTH EDITION
LEASE AN LT FWD FROM $134 BI-WEEKLY,
THAT’S LIKE UP TO
UP TO

$9,000 TOTAL $67 @

1.0% 60 FOR $2,500 TOTAL
CREDITS ¥
VALUE ¥ WEEKLY LEASE RATE MONTHS

WITH $1,700 DOWN† (INCLUDES $1,000 YEAR END BONUS*)

(INCLUDES $1,000 YEAR END BONUS*) (INCLUDES $1,000 YEAR END BONUS*)

ALL ELIGIBLE 2018 MODELS COME WITH

4G LTE WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI HOTSPOT ◊,
CHEVROLET 2 YEARS/48,000 KM 5 YEARS/160,000 KM INCLUDES 1 MONTH OR 3 GB OF DATA

COMPLETE CARE
COMPLIMENTARY POWERTRAIN (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) FROM
OIL CHANGES ** WARRANTY Ÿ

VEHICLE DELIVERY DATE.

ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALERS. ChevroletOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the retail purchase of a 2018 Silverado 1500 Double Cab Custom Edition, 2019 Equinox LT FWD and 2019 Cruze
Hatch LT equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from December 1, 2018 – January 2, 2019. *$1,000 Year End Bonus is a manufacturer-to-
consumer credit (tax inclusive) valid toward the retail purchase or lease of one eligible new or demonstrator in-stock 2018 or 2019 model year Chevrolet purchased and delivered in Canada between December 1, 2018 and January 2, 2019. Tax exclusive credits and
allowances are manufacturer-to-dealer, and are applied to vehicle purchase, lease or finance at dealer discretion. Eligible models include all 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet models excluding: Bolt EV, Spark 1SA/1SB, Malibu L, Camaro ZL1, Corvette ZR1 and Colorado
2SA. The $1,000 Year End Bonus is applied against eligible 2018 & 2019 MY vehicles purchased and delivered during the program period. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions
and limitations apply. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. ¥Up to $9,000 Total Value/$2,500 Total Credit offer is based on
2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 True North Edition/2019 Cruze Hatch LT and includes $4,100/$1,500 stackable cash delivery allowance (tax exclusive), $3,500/$0 non-stackable cash delivery allowance (tax exclusive), and $1,000/$1,000 Year End Bonus Cash
(tax inclusive). †Lease based on suggested retail price of $30,945. $2,250 Total Value includes $1,000 Year End Credit (tax inclusive) and $1,250 Total Lease Credit (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2019 Equinox LT FWD. Bi-weekly payment is
$134 for 60 months at 1.0% lease rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $67 weekly payment is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments of $134. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis. Equivalent weekly payments
are for informational purposes only. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,700 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $19,156. Taxes, license, insurance, registration
and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,521. See dealer for details. Credits vary by model. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time
offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for Cash and
may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2017 or 2018 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV,
Bolt EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM
dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of
Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ŸWhichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations
apply. See dealer for complete details. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved. ¸Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and
technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved.

84
403.934.3334 www.strathmoremotors.com 900 Westridge Road, Strathmore
Like Us on
Facebook FIN
Patrice Fernandez Les Mike
Chris Patrick Sean
General Sales Smith Zarokostas
George Mohan O’Reilly B.D.C and Finance Financial Services
Manager Sales/Leasing Sales/Leasing Sales/Leasing Manager Manager
 December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9

Christmas Concert at Hope

SHS Champions Family, parents and friends packed into every square inch of the Hope Community Covenant Church
to watch the Hope Preschool 3 and 4 year old classes perform a Christmas concert on Dec. 9. The
On Dec. 6 Strathmore High School held the fall version of Breakfast of Champions at the school. Twice
young performers enthusiastically jumped, danced and clapped to the music. The audience was also
a year, for 23 years now, staff members select students as their champions based on achievements ei-
treated to a series of videos with funny responses to questions such as ‘what does a reindeer eat’ to
ther in school or in their personal lives. Forty-five students were individually recognized and presented
which the answer is clearly ice cream. Brady Grove Photo
with a certificate of accomplishment at the 7 a.m. breakfast. Doug Taylor Photo

Popping in to the new year

with art and learning
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Strathmore Municipal Library
is in full swing preparing its line
up of programs for early 2019 to
ensure this year’s momentum is
ongoing. The library plans on of-
fering more programs to adults
and providing children with pro-
grams during their school break.
The local library has always
another fun year of programs
and creativity,” said Carmen Eri-
son, assistant director of library
services at Strathmore Municipal
Library.
January is also a month when
the library is offering additional
adult programming with a Bee-
keeping 101 session on Jan. 19
that will provide an overview of
equipment, challenges, expenses
and potential legal requirements.
art and the product that is pro-
duced is beautiful, unique (and)
gorgeous no matter what your
skill level or your age. I believe
that anyone can learn how to do
this type of art and make creative
beautiful pieces,” she said.
“Wheatland Society of Arts ‘Tis the season
does host programs like these
The Hope Covenant Community Church held their House of the Christmas
(but) what is exciting is that our Mouse on Dec. 1.
program is not meant to be an Manny Everett Photo
ongoing art program, but it will

prided itself on making sure pro-
grams are available to families
when schools are off on break.
Therefore, the library has a va-
riety of programs from Jan. 2-4,
targeting all ages.
To kick off the coming year,
the library is bringing back ma-
gician Christopher Cool on Jan.
2 to teach, for the very first time,
his balloon twisting workshop.
The program is limited to 40
spots and only to children aged
seven and older. Cool will also
be returning to the library for a
magic show on Feb. 20.
The library is also bringing
back the Nutty New Year Party
for its second year. Following
last year’s success when roughly
80 participants made their way
through six craft and game sta-
tions throughout the facility, staff
is anticipating a similar turn-
out and is planning on offering
seven stations this time around.
The program is focused on fami-
lies and geared towards children
six and older; however, younger
children are welcome with the
assistance of an adult.
To finish up the week, the li-
brary is hosting their Family Fun
Film on Jan. 4 with the title of
the movie available on their so-
cial media sites.
“I feel that our goal is to keep
the momentum going, and we
are constantly looking for unique
one-of-a-kind types of programs
to provide the community (at)
little to no cost. So jumping into
January, I think it’s going to be
On Jan. 22, Marigold Library
System and the RISE program
are offering a live broadcast from
the Okotoks Public Library on
Homeschooling 101. The infor-
mation session discusses impor-
tant points, beginning steps, and
the rights and responsibilities of
providing home education in Al-
berta, presented by the Alberta
Homeschooling Association.
On Jan. 28 the library will host
an opioid information session
through video conferencing. Pa-
trons will receive an overview of
what opioids are, how they work
biologically, signs and symptoms
of an overdose, and how to ex-
plain to kids. Space is limited to
10 participants and is first come
first served.
To finish off the month, Eri-
son is stepping out of her usual
role to host an acrylic pouring
class in honour of Inspire Your
Heart With Art day. She will be
accompanied by library pro-
grammer Heather Ulmer to en-
courage kids aged six and older
to let their imaginations wander
and create unique pieces of art.
While Erison doesn’t normally
host programs, her love for art
started several years ago and fol-
lowing years of simple acrylic
painting she diversified by look-
ing into other artistic mediums.
That’s when she discovered
acrylic pouring – a combination
of acrylic paint and medium that
creates a fluid shape or layer on
top of a surface.
“Anyone can do this type of
give community members, es-
pecially children, a taste of this
type of art. And the great part is
that if they really enjoy this they
can continue on with classes at
the Wheatland Society of Arts.”
Erison added that paint shirts
will be available, but those par-
ticipating are encouraged to
wear old clothing as the process
will be messy.
Christopher Cool’s Balloon
Twisting Workshop kicks off
the New Year on Jan. 2 at 2:30
to 3:30 p.m. Registration is now
open and cost is $5 per child. All
supplies are included. The library
is offering its free family-based
Nutty New Year Party on Jan. 3
from 1 to 3 p.m. This program is
open to all ages and free to at-
tend. Then on Jan. 4 the library
will be hosting their Family Fun
Film from 1 to 3 p.m. Check out
the title on their Facebook page
@strathmorelibrary.
Adult programming in January
includes Beekeeping 101 on Jan.
19 from 2 to 4 p.m. This program
is free to attend and no registra-
tion is required. Jan. 22 from 6:30
to 8 p.m. the library is hosting
Homeschooling 101. The opioid
information session goes on Jan.
28 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The
month finishes off with Inspire
Your Heart With Art day on Jan.
31. The program is limited to 20
children, aged six to nine from
11 to 11:45 a.m. and aged 10 and
older from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost
is $5 per child and registration
starts on Jan. 7.
~Thank You~
All the volunteers at the Wheatland County Food Bank would
once again like to recognize and send a
“Sincere Appreciation”
to the following Food Drives for all their donations for 2018
• Loblaws - Tina’s No Frills
• Walmart - Fight Hunger - Spark Change
• Co-op • Sobeys • Global Training Center
• Strathmore High School - We Scare Hunger
• George Freeman School - We Scare Hunger
• Strathmore Ford/Wheatland Elementary - We Scare Hunger
• Bob Sobol/Strathmore Youth Club - Fill a Bus
• Sacred Heart Academy • Holy Cross Collegiate
• Strathmore Brownies
• Farmer’s Market - Christmas Market
• Strathmore Home Hardware - Ladies Night
• Wheatland Kings • Westmount School
• EM’s Donations • Strathmore Library
• Poplar Bluff
• Lord of All Lutheran Church Community Garden
All monetary donations may be made through the Website –
www.wheatlandfoodbank.com or by mail
Box 2336, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3, a receipt will be given.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 12 pm to 4 pm
403-324-4335
Lorraine Farran, Advertising Co-ordinator
Wheatland County Food Bank
Once again, all the volunteers at the
Food Bank are very grateful fore everyones help.
Your kindness is much appreciated.

PLANINUM TEAM REALTY HORIZON

Superior Advertising
& Service Our office is located at
32+17 Years of Award 122 2nd Ave. Strathmore, AB
Winning Service Fax: 403-934-4800
Nancy Stairs Steve Farran Alisa Wurz Ashley Newbon
(403) 934-1625 (403) 901-9335 (403) 934-7903 Residential • Acreage • Commercial Unlicened Assistant (403) 934-3900

32+17+2 yrs of Award Winning Experience Visit our Website to find your DREAM HOME @ www.nancystairs.com
Page 10 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

Well Water Testing

Holiday Train in Gleic hen For the very first time, the CP Holiday Train made a stop in
Wheatland County is partnering with Alberta Health Services Gleichen on Friday, December 7.
(AHS) to encourage well-owners to get their water tested. There were great performances by Terri Clark, Kelly Prescott, and
Protect your family’s health, Sierra Noble.
have your well water tested today!
It was a chilly evening but to see all of you there, supporting the
Testing only takes four easy steps: local food banks, was absolutely heart-warming!
1. Pick-up a sampling bottle
2. Collect a sample (following the bottle filling instructions)
3. Return the bottle to an approved drop off location
(Strathmore, Drumheller, or Bassano Health Centres)
4. Wait for your results!

Sampling bottles will be available for pick-up at the Wheatland County office
starting in 2019. You can also pick-up a bottle from your local AHS Office.
Testing is free and will identify bacteria, chemicals, and trace metals.
For more information about water sampling or results, contact:

 Norman Kruesel, Public Health Inspector with Alberta Health Services in

Strathmore, serving the Wheatland County community
at 403-361-7217 or Norman.Kruesel@albertahealthservices.ca; or

 Wheatland County’s Environmental Coordinator with any questions

at 403-361-2007 or Alyssa.Robb@wheatlandcounty.ca.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Building, electrical, gas, private sewage, and plumbing
permit fees will be increasing effective January 1, 2019.
All applications filed on or after this date are
subject to the new fee schedule.
Please visit the safety codes page on our website or
contact us to obtain a copy of the new fees.
Community Enhancement Funding
Applications and Reports Now Available!
What is the Community Enhancement Fund?
The Community Enhancement Fund provides grant funding from
Wheatland County to enhance, promote, and support groups
and organizations that bring a broad range of enjoyment, bene-
fit, beautification, recreation, entertainment, participation, and
enhancement projects to Wheatland County. The program is
intended to invest tax payer dollars annually to support recrea-
tional, cultural and other community activities, facilities, and re-
sources that are utilized by Wheatland County residents.
There are three categories for funding:
Project-Based Grants
Operating Grants
Library Base Grants
Grant applications and reporting forms are available on the web-
site under the boards and committees page.
Applications are due by January 31, 2019
Wheatland County Flood Assistance
If you live in Wheatland County, and your home, business or property
was damaged by overland flooding in spring 2018, you may be eligible
to receive Disaster Recovery Program funding from the Government of
Alberta. The Disaster Recovery Program provides funding for uninsurable
property damage, loss and other expenses incurred as the result of a
natural disaster.
You can submit your application online by going to
aema.alberta.ca/disaster-recovery-programs.
Deadline to apply is January 2, 2019.
Career Opportunities
Manager of Legislative Services & Community Relations
Closes December 10, 2018 at 4 p.m.
Please Quote Job #P18-29
As a member of the County’s management team, the Manager of Legislative Ser-
vices & Community Relations will provide expertise regarding the development of
policy recommendations, municipal strategic planning and implementation, issues
resolution, and other management and operational matters.
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate will be re-
quired to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled to work for any
employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. To apply:
Wheatland County -Human Resources
Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889 or Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
For more detailed job descriptions, please visit the careers page on our website.

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

www.wheatlandcounty.ca
@wheatlandcounty
 December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 11

Gas station-restaurant refusal leads to CMRB test case

SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
Wheatland County has refused an
application to build a gas station and
restaurant in the Wheatland industrial
area, saying the area service plan would
have to be revised to accommodate res-
taurant designations.
“The WH1ASP (Wheatland Industrial
1 Area Service Plan) falls within the
CMRB (Calgary Metropolitan Region
Board). If the WH1ASP should go for-
ward with it, we recommend it should
be amended, and it would have to go
to the CMRB for review,” said Megan
Williams, intermediate planner with
Wheatland County
She said under current parameters,
the proposal would need to be consis-
tent with the principles, objectives and
policies of the interim growth plan. She
said it would require more Wheatland
County staff and resources to accom-
plish that task.
Alan Parkin, chief administrative of-
ficer with Wheatland County, said if re-
visions to the area structure plan (ASP)
were allowed, they would need to be
accepted by the CMRB and the amend-
ments may affect other industrial areas
in the county.
Williams said that a restaurant does
whether the definitions of the business
could be adapted within parameters of
the ASP and felt modifications could be
made.
Council discussed that working with
the CMRB might be a good first step
to ensure what will be acceptable in
the future for the industrial area as a
whole, and define servicing require-
ments and cost formulas for the area.
Reeve Amber Link asked for council’s
direction in discussions within CMRB
meetings.
“If it has just been sitting there, it
needs to be reviewed and it would be a
good time to do it now,” said Councillor
Donna Biggar. “In this economy, if we
are turning away people who want to
develop something … that is not good.”
Steve Grundy, an associate broker for
Remax Complete Commercial, presi-
dent of TerraDyn Development Consul-
tants and a spokesman for the appli-
cant, was asked for his input.
“I have worked this area for a number
of years on and off and it is a trouble-
some area. The vast majority of interest
in this strip is marijuana growers,” said
Grundy. “As much as I want to sell par-
cels, I feel this may be troublesome for
the health of development in this park.
I feel you need different kinds of busi-
ness in there to make it sustainable.”
think we should do a minor tweak to
the ASP and go to the CMRB. We need
to deal with this sooner or later. Start
with a small step … see how it goes,
and I am confident we will get it passed
there. Then we can work on the rest of
it. We are showing good faith. If we al-
low it and the CMRB rejects it, they can
put a stop-work order on it, leaving us
on the hook for it all. I am pretty sure
that could happen, so why go down
that road? If we do it in small steps, it
will be just as fast as changing the land
use bylaw, “said Koester.
Planning staff wanted the current re-
quest refused and then council could
bring forward amendments to the ASP,
but Ikert said that would leave the de-
veloper hanging, suffering a six-month
delay. The developer had been under
the impression that the application
would be granted under discretionary
ruling.
Council voted to refuse the applica-
tion, but work with the developer to
adapt the ASP to accommodate devel-
opment needs of the industrial area.
Planners had wanted council to sepa-
rate developer needs from their deci-
sions to eliminate the perception of
bias. However, Wheatland County’s
economic development goals support
listening to input from experts in real
estate and business fields to improve
direction for county land initiatives.
Grundy said their consultants could
bring forward some suggestions for the
amended ASP and asked for direction
on any other land matters, from their
standpoint of making requests, for
the parcels they are interested in. Any
amendments are usually driven by de-
veloper requests.
“We have a piece of property out
there that we have spent an amazing
amount of time and a lot of energy on
it and it is wrong,” said Ikert. “If there
is any hope at all of getting some devel-
opment in there, I am all for taking that
chance. It is a tough market out there
to get anybody interested. We have
great advantages out here and we don’t
want to tie our hands on this.”
Parkin said revisions to the ASP will
involve a public hearing that will allow
landowners to give their input into di-
rection for the area. In the meantime,
county staff will bring back information
after contacting Alberta Transportation,
and will supply the possible costs for
any service roads that may need to be
built.

JOIN MLA
not fit in the acceptable secondary com- He said he had several inquiries from
mercial designations for the WH1ASP, fast food drive-through businesses. He
because the definition allows only for said commercial names at the entrance

retail or wholesale goods that are not
purchased by everyday users.
“A restaurant would be the principal
use for the parcel; supplying everyday
goods and services would generate
traffic and require a higher level of ser-
vicing. All of these contravene the ob-
jectives and policies of the WH1ASP,”
said Williams.
She also noted that if Alberta Trans-
portation plans to decommission the
accesses from Highway 1, a gas station-
restaurant would increase traffic and
access to the business might change,
which would leave Wheatland County
responsible for building and main-
taining a service road. Currently, the
WH1ASP isn’t serviced with water or
sewer, so planners felt having a high-
water use may impact the surrounding
parcel’s abilities to utilize the aquifer.
Councillor Tom Ikert said the area has
not developed in the last 10 years and
he would like to see more activity for
the piece or property. He questioned
DEREK FILDEBRANDT
to the park would generate interest in
the area and advertise the close prox-
imity to Calgary off Stoney Trail.
Deputy Reeve Glenn Koester said he
would like to see any discussions on re- for Coffee & Conversation.
vision to occur at a public hearing that
would ensue after first reading.
Council asked for administration’s
advice on what process was needed
to make amendments. According to
Parkin, a revamp of the ASP would al-
low the area to develop faster and the
CMRB should be receptive to develop-
ment of the area. However, he noted it
might be a few months to get internal
processes moving.
Grundy said timely revisions would
ensure retention of current sale oppor-
tunities, or buyers will move onto sec-
ondary locations, such as Chestermere.
A first step may be to revise the defi-
nition of secondary commercial use.
“My take on secondary … is ‘second-
ary’ to the principal use of that parcel
of land, like an accessory building. I
Rocky’s Bakery
Wednesday December 19th
10:30am

Rockyford Christmas Commotion 125 - 2nd Avenue Strathmore, AB

LET US
It was an afternoon of shopping, food, fun and Santa Claus at the annual Rockyford Christmas Com-
motion & Craft Market held at the community centre on Dec. 8. The event included hay rides with (403) 934-4400
HELP!
Santa Claus, a bonfire, a wide variety of crafts, homemade goods and much more. Also, for those who
worked up an appetite, the local Lions Club put on a beef on a bun dinner.
Strathmore.Brooks@assembly.ab.ca
Doug Taylor Photo

Visit our website to view all of our listings

along with all MLS listed properties
www.AztecRealEstate.ca
Robert La Shaun Keith Paul Shauna
Sheila Ryan
Desjardins Andrews Garrioch Kautz Kautz Kenworthy
Bassen
403 403 403 403 403 403
403
934-5533 850-4593 333-8411 875-4166 875-1170 803-4605
361-0390
Page 12 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com
Happy Public input wanted on cannabis stores
Holidays SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
(Next to Wheatland County is looking for in-
Rocky’s put on sales and public use of canna-
Bakery) bis. The county has developed a short
403-983-0778 questionnaire that will be posted on the
county website, to gather the public’s
Now OPEN 7 DAYS response to the bylaw it has developed
on the matter.
Get $100 Gift Card In the meantime, open houses to
gather input will start tentatively in
+ have $10 Bonus! February, with county staff suggesting
they take place in Carseland, Gleichen,
Thank you for your patronage Lyalta and Rosebud.
According to Megan Williams, inter-
mediate planner with Wheatland Coun-
We’ll Make You ty, the open houses will present edu-
cation on cannabis supply and provide
SMILE opportunity to understand residents’
concerns of cannabis retail stores. “Staff
will take that feedback into consider-
ation when they take that back to coun-
cil,” said Williams.
Feedback, reports and revisions will
Please call 403-934-9681 come to council for decision in the
to schedule your appointment summer of 2019.
Dr. Elizabeth Robinson • Dr. Leanne Lesniak To date, Wheatland County has not
received any inquiries into opening a
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME cannabis retail outlet.
#11 - 55 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore
FOREST PRESERVATION
County council approved a hamlet
tree policy on Dec. 4 that will preserve
www.CrystalRidgeDental.com and protect trees, and enhance enjoy-
ment of community environments.
The policy covers the planting of new
Times TIDBITS
public trees, maintaining urban forest-
Did You Know? ry, and decisions for the removal of dis-
The month of December is unofficially eased trees or those that interfere with
known as Bingo Month, Egg Nog Month, local infrastructure. Threats to public
safety will also be a consideration.
Fruit Cake Month and
“The county’s primary concerns are
Write to a Friend Month. the impact of private development, con-
a musical by Daniel Semsen & Deborah Craig-Claar
featuring fiddle, whistle and Christmas favourites
Presented by:
Strathmore Community Choir & Orchestra
& Hope Community Covenant Church
FREE ADMISSION December 14
December 15 &and15 16 7-30 7:30pm
pm
December 16
December 17             3-00
 3:00pmpm
Donations to the food bank  
gratefully accepted. 245 Brent
Brent Blvd. Blvd.
struction and general public use on the
quality and quantity of trees on county
property, the overall impact of any re-
duction in the number of trees within
the county will have on the environ-
ment and aesthetic benefits, health and
well-being of the citizens, the health
of the environment and availability
of habitat for birds, and the aesthetic
value of county properties,” said Dave
Rimes, community services manager
with Wheatland County.
New developments will be required
to supply a public tree plan to the coun-
ty for approval. The plan also prohibits
removal and damaging a public tree. If
residents are conducting activity that
may affect public trees, they are asked
to contact the county, so appropriate
plans can be made; otherwise, damage
remediation and/or replacement costs
may be charged to offenders.
MEMORIAL BENCHES
Memorial benches could now be
obtained through Wheatland County.
Costs range from $1,000 to $3,000, and
that cost, along with any plaque and
engraving, will be charged to the ap-
plicant. Sites will be chosen in consulta-
tion with county staff, taking into con-
sideration things like maintenance and
accessibility. Benches cannot be placed
on environmentally sensitive land.
FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION
A creative solution and partnership
has been formed to educate the public
about fire safety.
“Fire departments struggle to find ad-
equate resources required to develop
and deliver fire and life safety education
within their communities,” said Mac de
Beaudrap, Wheatland County deputy
fire chief. “Working together with the
partner communities of Airdrie, Co-
chrane, Rocky View County and Ches-
termere, along with corporate spon-
sorship from ConocoPhillips, provides
the resources required to develop and
deliver education programs specific to
smoke detectors and CO detectors.”
de Beaudrap said this will supple-
ment the programs currently given in
schools and enable firefighters to inter-
act with the community when it is not
an emergency situation.
Crews will conduct door-to-door vis-
its with residents. With the homeown-
er’s consent, they will do safety checks
and discuss fire and safety measures.
There is a $500 membership fee to
the partnership that will be refunded at
the end of the three-year program.
The group is also looking at a estab-
lishing a follow-up program for those
affected by a fire emergency. The group
state the goal is to help people make
the transition back to a normal lifestyle
by providing the “emotional overhaul”
that enables people to achieve closure.
Fire personnel will answer questions
and provide referrals to appropriate re-
sources and information.
Strathmore’s
newest
Centenarian
Myrtle Allen celebrated her 100th
birthday with family and friends
on Dec. 8 at AgeCare Sagewood.
As Strathmore’s newest cente-
narian, Mayor Pat Fule presented
Myrtle with a letter from the Town of
Strathmore. She also received let-
ters from Queen Elizabeth II, Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau and from
the Governor General of Canada,
Julie Payette.
Adelle Ellis Photo
WRITING OFF OIL AND GAS LOSSES
Financial staff brought a $500,000
write-off proposal to Wheatland council
on 11 oil and gas properties that have
gone into receivership and haven’t the
money to pay taxes, and two proper-
ties that have unrecoverable education
taxes.
Alberta has a Provincial Education
Requisition Credit (PERC) to which the
county can apply to – PERC provides
municipalities with an education prop-
erty tax credit equal to the uncollect-
able education property taxes on de-
linquent oil and gas properties, upon
approval of a qualifying application.
Councillor Scott Klassen asked if
there was some way for the county to
recover costs for companies that go
into receivership, saying he thought it
might be a loophole where some com-
panies buy/sell for business advantag-
es. He wondered if there was a way to
apply a caveat on equipment or land.
He felt it wasn’t a fair process to other
ratepayers.
“I have seen it before where one
company goes bankrupt, and another
company buys it and comes in and then
three years later goes bankrupt,” said
Klassen.
Brian Henderson, general manager
of corporate and financial services with
Wheatland County, said if there was
some way to collect on the properties,
they would not be considering write
offs.
“These companies specifically go
into receivership. One of the big audit
companies takes them over and values
all their assets, so those assets are on
sale and that is the accounting value of
the assets and not necessarily the fair
market value of the assets,” said Hen-
derson. “So when you take the cash
of the company, the receivables of the
company and the assets of the compa-
ny, and compare all the creditors they
owe … they are not going to recover
all the payables they do have. So what
this PERC program is meant to do is to
provide the municipality the funds they
have already paid over to the province
for the education tax. If we did think
they were collectable we wouldn’t be
applying for the PERC program.”
Council approved the proposal and
directed staff to apply for PERC fund-
ing.
GRANT SOUGHT FOR ROSEBUD
WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Council approved the application for
a $3.5 million grant to build a waste-
water lagoon, lift station, force main
and discharge line for the hamlet of
Rosebud. About 40 acres of land would
be needed for the project. The county
had considered an alternate solution
through algae cultivation systems; how-
ever, the province has delayed an ap-
proval and permits for these types of
systems and council said it was time to
consider other options.
 December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 13

Wheatland County eyes economic development opportunities

SHARON MCLEAY ment/new businesses; the community doesn’t feel they are Art Lawson encouraged the county to find ways to keep
Times Contributor involved in decision-making with adequate representation on young people and young families living in the area, and pro-
municipal planning and agricultural services boards; dealing vide quality of life opportunities in future growth. An im-
Economic development generates with subdivision encroachment onto agricultural lands that provement in the relationships with local businesses and
jobs, so Wheatland County councillors reduces farm viability and increases potential conflict; down- community residents was considered a good tactic for future
were happy to hear the results of the towns and main streets require investment; a lack of desirable growth on many levels.
economic development draft report, housing stock within settlement areas (hamlets, villages) that They suggested a dedicated employee to coordinate and
which gives council and staff direction would attract families; an image of a place to go through develop the 28 economic initiatives listed in the report. Shau-
for improvement, and informs residents
on what is being anticipated for an ac-
tion plan in 2019.
to get to somewhere else; and, improvement in broadband/
internet capacity. There were concerns around petty crime,
such as theft, vandalism and drug trade, and competition
Pass the Salt
na Lawson said having a pre-emptive plan allows the county
to gain control over the direction of growth, rather than let-
ting developers and businesses direct an uncoordinated ex-
McSweeny and Associates were from Calgary with difficulty to find qualified workers locally pansion.
TRUST story you read where God
awarded the contract to develop a draft and a struggle to attract new residents/workforce.
We are born trusting. At always keeps his word and
document for economic development. With the shift in Alberta’s economy, the consultants consid-
birth, we trust that we will comes through on promises
Consultants Shauna and Art Lawson ered community development, investment readiness, indus-
trial development and tourism as important targets. be cared for, cuddled and made. Not always in the time
went over the plan with county council
The report stated that investors want to invest in a strong, nourished in body, mind and frame we might imagine –
on Dec. 4.
“It is all about building a strong foun- well-organized municipality that meets their needs. It states spirit.
Bow RiverWe remain
Alliance trusting
Church, Carsland Abraham
Dec. 24 4 p.m.and Sarah
Christmas Evewaited
Candlelight
dation, and having some way council the key is to retain businesses and attract new ones. Lawson individuals – you see that
403-934-9337 well into
Worship withtheir senior years
Holy Communion
can use its resources strategically,” said encouraged the county to undertake actions to be investment- each
Dec. time
24 6:30 p.m.a Christmas
young childEve Carols before
RCCG the People
Peculiar child God had
Assembly
Harvest Healing Centre
jumps from the side of the Church promised them was born.
Shauna Lawson. ready and business-friendly. Services 403-714-2283
403-934-2377
The report stated that the county of- He said if industrial and commercial land is competitively pool into their parents arms. Joseph
Dec. must
24 6 p.m. have
Carols wondered
Service & Free
Dec. 24 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
priced and available, with adequate servicing, as Wheatland TheCommunity
child trusts theyChurch
will be Dinner including Free
what God had planned whenChristmas Gifts
fers an ideal blend of rural and urban Hope Covenant
caught. Sacred Heart Parish 403-934-2641
his brothers sold him into
lifestyles enjoyed by generations of County is close to transportation corridors, the county should 403-934-2424
Dec. 24 8 p.m.
families who live and work there. They be investment ready. By comparing the county to other ar- Even
Dec. as adults
24 5:30 ourChristmas
p.m. & 7 p.m. lives are Eve slavery. Yet he held onto his
Dec. 25 10 a.m. Christmas Mass Service
considered that Wheatland County is eas and reviewing and adapting the policies so they are user Services
full of trust. We trust that faith andand continued to trust in
St. Michael all Angels Anglican
close to Calgary which is one of the friendly, adding things like a good broadband and internet Lord of Alldrivers
other Lutheranwill
Churchstop when God which in the end saved
Church 403-934-3017
403-934-2374
fastest growing cities in Canada. While service, and promotion through an economic development their light is red making is
Dec. 18 7:30 p.m. Candles and Carols,
him23and
Dec. setRegular
10 a.m. him up to save
Worship
the Town of Strathmore has retail and website, the county has a great market for a good business safe forLodge.
us to proceed on Dec. 24 7 p.m.
his brothers. Christmas Eve Service
Wheatland
draw. A communications plan and signage was a good invest- Advent Studies each Wednesday
service offerings, the consultants felt the20green.
Dec. 6:30 p.m.We trustandthat
Candles Carols, Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust GOD
evening at 7 p.m.
Wheatland could improve on industrial ment for area promotion. Sagewood.
a product purchased will from theAlliance
bottom403-934-3543
of your
Strathmore
development offerings due to its prox- There was a recommendation to do a business directory, to Dec. 23 10:30 a.m. Regular Worship
perform as advertised. heart;
Dec. 16 10don’t try to figure
a.m. Children’s Christmas
imity to Calgary. clearly identify any areas that needed more development. It Dec. 24 3 p.m. Family Candles and
But somewhere
Carols Service along out everything
Musical during worshipon service
your
As a baseline, consultants gave a quick will also help new businesses to identify if there are suppliers the24way, Dec.
own. 23 Listen
10 a.m. Regular Worship
for GOD’S
Dec. 7 p.m.trust is broken.
Traditional Candles
snapshot of the county demographics. that support their businesses and target demand for goods Someone runs the light
and Carols Service
Dec. 24 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
voice in everything you do,
“One of the things that stands out is in this area. By developing an engagement plan with local Dec. 25 10:30 a.m. Christmas Strathmore Full Gospel Church
and hits you. The product everywhere
403-934-2225 you go; he’s the
your population has continued to grow businesses, the county can improve factors that will attract Communion Service
purchased doesn’t perform
Dec. 25 4:30 p.m. Community Christmas
one who will keep you
Dec. 24 5 p.m. Candlelight Service on
over the last three census periods,” said new business. They felt agricultural-based businesses could
as advertised.
Dinner. We become
RSVP if able: 403-934-8452 track.
Strathmore United Church
Art Lawson. be developed, encouraging diversification and developing
value-added markets. They suggested working partnerships wary.
Dec. 30 10:30 a.m. Regular worship You will not be disappointed
403-934-3025
The consultants reported the county Dec. 16 Youth-led Service
with Hutterite colonies and Siksika Nation, and making sure There is one exception, one
Nazareth Lutheran Church, Standard when you place your trust in
has a large working-age population of 403-644-3848 Dec. 24 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
resources, infrastructure and servicing are in place for the de- we can trust without reserve. God.
educated residents – 56 per cent post- Dec. 23 10:30 a.m. Children’s
secondary training – who are living velopment of new business, along with planning for training God is trustworthy--always.
Christmas Program
Rev. Pamela Scott
stable lifestyles, with the majority of and employment of local residents. They suggested contact- Over and over in the biblical Strathmore United Church
residents living here for five years or ing local universities and colleges to work in partnerships to
more. Average incomes are approxi- develop employment and training opportunity partnerships.
mately $32,000 to $49,000 a year, a bit Under tourism, there was a suggestion of coordinated mar- BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
lower than other areas in the province. keting of the county’s many events, and developing partner- 105 Main St. Carseland Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
About six per cent of the population is ships with Rosebud School of the Arts, Canadian Badlands, 403-934-9337 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
Alberta tourism and Community Futures Wildrose. Some sug- Pastor: Kevin Enns 403-934-2641
unemployed which is lower than the
office@bowriveralliance.com Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
nine per cent provincial average. The gestions were to expand on Open Farm Days, develop sports Sunday Worship: 10 am Masses: Saturday 5 pm • Sunday 10 am
top industries are agriculture, forestry- tourism, develop new tourism activities and analyze opportu- www.bowriveralliance.com
fishing-hunting, construction, retail nities for the Eagle Lake area. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY 103 - 227 3rd Ave.
trade, manufacturing, healthcare and Their conclusion was that the county focus on pre-emptive
(1 PET. 2:9) 587-727-0649
social welfare. The top occupations in infrastructure maintenance and upgrading throughout ham- strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
the county are management, trades and lets and villages, managing growth, protecting farmland and 403-714-2283 Rev. Malcolm Kern
transport-equipment operators, sales supporting small communities to prevent them from aban- Pastor: Sunday Adeola Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
donment and infrastructure collapse. They said it is essential Sunday Worship: 10:30 am “Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
and service workers, business and fi-
to do a broadband and internet plan. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm
nancial administration, and natural re- HOPE COMMUNITY
www.rccgstrathmore.com
sources and agricultural workers. COVENANT CHURCH
Shauna Lawson said that as well as STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 Worship Service Sundays 10 am
collecting data and holding a working Your BBB* Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay presents:
www.hope-community.ca
session, they interviewed businesses Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
and residents in the county. BBB Tip of the Week: Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
The report outlines some of the coun-
ty’s strengths and weaknesses, and came Christmas Scams 9 am - 4 pm • Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
up with challenges the county faces to Children’s Church & Nursery in Service Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
improve economic development. Art Extending Grace - igniting hope Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde
Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Lawson stated there were a lot of posi- 10:00 am Worship Service
naughty and who is nice! Better Business Bureau is www.strathmorealliance.com
tives Wheatland County could build on. LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
warning consumers to beware of these common
He said the county is a bit more reces- 112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374 STRATHMORE UNITED
holiday scams: Pastor: Dawn Nelson
sion resistant than the rest of the econ- Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
Worship Schedule 403-934-3025
omy, due to the agricultural base within Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
• Fake shipping notifications: These Rev. Pamela Scott
the county. He was surprised that the Sunday Family 10:30 am Sunday Worship 10:30 am
creative and cultural businesses were can have attachments or links to sites that will Christian Education Sunday School 10:30 am
a strong sector in the county. He said download malware on your computer to steal your For All - Ages 3-103 Nursery Care Provided
identity and your passwords. Sunday at 9:30 am Wheel Chair Accessible
there is good worker retention, a great Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ! Loop system for the hearing impaired
location and a good community attitude • E-cards: Two red flags to watch out for are: the sender’s name is not
and rural lifestyle support. He praised apparent; you are required to share additional information to get the card. STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
the county’s environmental efforts and ADVENTIST CHURCH 102 Canal Gardens
initiatives. He cited the affordability of • Free gift cards: Pop-up ads or email offering free gift cards are often Meeting in the Lutheran Church 403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
just a ploy to get your personal information that can later be used for identity 112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956 Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
property was an asset. Pastor: Donald Pierre
They listed the challenges as: a lack theft. Pastor: Dave Mackie
Services held every Saturday Worship Sundays 10:30 am
of upgraded and new infrastructure to • Social media gift exchange: It sounds like a great deal; buy one gift Sabbath School: 10 AM Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
support growth; lack of proactive asset Worship Service: 11 AM
and get 36 in return. But it’s just a variation of a pyramid scheme and it’s illegal. Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
www.strathmoreadventist.ca of worship
management and maintenance; lack of
• Phony charities: Everyone is in a generous mood at the holidays, so donald816@hotmail.com
viable locations for investors (serviced
scammers take advantage of that with fake charity solicitations in email, on
land/buildings); too much red tape in
social media sites, and even by text. Check out charities at Give.org before
permitting processes making them diffi-
donating. The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
cult and a lack of consistency (depends
who you know); the county is perceived 60 Maplewood Drive | Bishop Justin Hansen | jbhansen2@gmail.com
to be unfriendly towards new develop- Learn more at bbb.org 403-983-2746 | LDS.org | Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m.
Page 14 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

Y! ! Dire

Y
Met

NLL Clar

OON TC Pr

AYYS Clares
gold,s

D A each d

ED
Terry B

NO Jewellery
Presid

O
TW
& Coi
AB, bu
TC Pr
of dea
“That
middl
Executors, gold a

Estate Sal
and Coin
es
NO obligation shops
from t
Recen
s
Collection
create

welcome! NO pressure compa

pennie
custom
choos

FREE analysis & quote purch

“Bette
mail in
but it
do NO
you ha
Terry.
TC Pr
and co
explai
numis
with a

Altona
CARMAN
Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow
• Canadian
 Paper jewelr

In
coming to Strathmore analyz
Money

• platinum
In IN
TC Precious Metals will be in Strathmore making its way through Western Canada.
You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Legion
between 10am and 5pm each day. No appointment is required. Terry Burrill is aprecious metals buyer
thoug
be ana

• earrings
 at the
the
and President of TC Precious Metals headquartered in Airdrie, Alberta, and takes this using

CLARESHOLM
show out to western Canada.
“TC Precious Metals has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” says Burrill.
watch
• bracelets
  “This allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. TC Precious Metals purchases gold and silver decide

• rings
  Millennium
Carman Active
from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as from the general
public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices appear low but the weak Canadian dollar
means prices are strong.
Terry s
Scout

at Centre
theCentre
TC Precious Metals analyzes your gold, silver, coins and paper money while you watch,
• gold charms
Exhibition
metals

Living
with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic (collectable) value are set aside from

• dental
gold
 those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewelry and flatware are analyzed for hallmark buildi
identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed
and br
• broken
  Seniors
227 10th Drop In Centre
Avenue NW
using precise testing that is done while you watch.
chains or two
47 Ed Belfour Drive
Then a cash offer is made, and you decide to sell or not.
“If you decide to sell after hearing the quote, great, but it’s also about information” says Burrill.
“Peop
• gold nuggets
 
“A lot of times people just need to know a ballpark price of what items are worth.

5009
Friday 2nd& Street East
Saturday
There is no obligation and we don’t pressure anyone into selling.” but fo
• sterling silver
Wednesday & Thursday
“Nearly half of the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs area
chain,
  
• sterling flatware
about $500 to mine a new once of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per once.”
A result of this is gold and silver purchased at the shows and later melted goes back into out of

10am
10am to 6pm Daily
the market with a lower environmental impact.
also a
• COINS
 COINS
 OINS
Friday to&6pmSaturday
Out of fashion jewelry, single earrings, broken chains, unloved jewelry, charm bracelets,
COINS
Daily
dental gold, nuggets and fine gold are all accepted. Sterling silver flatware sets. Another valuable item
is coin with silver content. Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars from Canada and
These
flatwa

June
a.m.14th &&13th
15th
America can be sorted and the silver content determined in no time at all.
People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment. please

10 June 12th
- 6 p.m. Daily
TC Precious Metals can assess and purchase Canadian and Dominion of Canada paper
money. They have extensive experience working with estate, executors, widows and
handle
widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary. and se
Altona at the Millennium • Living
18Exhibition -Centre
July 18 & 19
Tuesday,
Carman atDecember
the Carman Active 10amCentre
6pm low si
valuab
June 14 & 15
June
StrathmoreWinkler at the Winkler
12th & 13th
Library Dimes
Canad
Winkler at the WinklerBlvdSeniors Centre
Seniors Centre
June 16
June
85 Lakeside
& 17
16 & 17 silver
1.844.394.GOLD (4653) Peopl
Valid Government Photo ID Required
tcpreciousmetals.com coins
Valid Government Photo ID Required assess
Domin
Precio
workin
execu
TC
Ursa Precious
Major Gold, Silver & Coin Metals, Silver & Coin respec
No ap
 Saturday, December 15 StratThimorePLAYER OF realestatereps
8:00 pm vs Lomond mes THE GAME
Saturday, January 12 Friday, Dec 7 Isaac Benoit
Saturday, Dec 8 Chase Clayton
8:00 pm vs High River 587-316-2000
Tuesday, Dec 11 Isaac Benoit Michelle Hayley Christa Carey
Strathmore Family Centre - Gold Arena Eldjarnson Poirier Aleman Rose www.the-reps.ca

DECEMBER 14, 2018

SPORTS
Third period Storm
The Strathmore Storm Midget-A team used a five goal third
Traveling through a Storm period en route to a 10-3 win over Lacombe on Dec. 1 at the
The Strathmore Storm Peewee T3 team visited the Hanna Arena to face off against the Hanna Colts Strathmore Family Centre. The Storm then tied Cochrane
on Dec. 2. The Storm travelled through poor driving conditions to make the game, however ultimately 3-3 on Dec. 8 and defeated Stettler 6-1 the following day.
lost 6-2 to the Colts. The Storm will now prepare to face Rocky Mountain House on Dec. 15 (11:30 The team will now travel to Castor for their next game on
a.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre. Photos Courtesy of Misty Hart, Hanna Herald Dec. 14. Doug Taylor Photos

Kings lose valiant battle

against top-ranked Thunder
BRADY GROVE
Times Reporter
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings lost
a tight checking, gritty game 4-2 to the
first-place Airdrie Thunder at the Strath-
more Family Centre on Dec. 8.
“The better team didn’t win tonight
that’s for sure and we definitely out-
played them all over the ice,” said Strath-
more Wheatland Kings head coach Joel
Robinson. “I was saying to the boys
in there you need the bounces to win
games and tonight we didn’t get the
bounces.”
Both teams set the tone early in the
first period. Every inch of ice was fought
for. They weren’t head hunting or trying
to kill each other but both sides gave up
very little space to one another and lim-
ited the other team’s ability to break out.
Sometimes it was a little hook on the
arm, other times it was an opposition
player blocking another’s path. The
combined sharp goaltending from the
Kings Brett Willan and Thunder’s Jack-
son Little ended the first period in a 0-0
tie with the Kings leading in the shot
department 11-10.
The Kings started the second period
on the penalty kill and managed to kill
it off but the Thunder scored a minute
later on a one-timer in the slot that beat
Willan five-hole. Emotions started to
come out in a penalty-laden second and
the Kings had their chance to tie up the
game on the power play, but the Thun-
der countered and caught a two-on-one
break the other way which Thunder for-
ward Brayden Dunn sniped for a short-
handed marker. The Thunder overcon-
trolled the play in the second and only
allowed the Kings five shots.
The third period was a shooting gal-
lery for the Kings for fired pucks from
every angle in an attempt to break the
goose egg and get on the board. Kings
forward Isaac Benoit had a great chance
from the top of the circle early in the
third and then Kings forward Kody
Hammond tried from the same spot,
but Little was able to stop both of them.
Kings third-leading scorer Garret Vander
Ploeg rang one off the crossbar with just
under nine minutes to go as the Kings
just couldn’t manage to score.
Despite the Kings outplaying the
Thunder in the first 10 minutes of the
third the Thunder caught another break.
Thunder forward Tyler Petrie buried a
wrister past Willan on a rush to give his
team a 3-0 lead.
“It was the same message in the first
and second intermissions. Just keep do-
ing what we are doing. We are doing the
small things right, we’re working hard,
we’re skating, shooting pucks while we
can and we are getting in front of the
net,” said Robinson. “If we get more traf-
fic in front of Little, the game will be
different.”
Little could only weather the Kings
onslaught for so long when Kings defen-
seman Chase Clayton fired a low wrist
shot on net. Benoit was perfectly placed
to deflect the puck down and through
Little’s pads. The goal breathed life into
the Kings who never gave up, including
After picking up a 7-6 shootout win over High River the night before, Cole Busslinger and the Wheat-
land Kings put up a valiant effort versus the Airdrie Thunder on Dec. 8, ultimately falling 4-2 to the top
team in the Heritage Junior Hockey League.
a goal by forward Cole Busslinger with
44 seconds left to make it a one goal
game.
Despite a pulled goalie and the extra
man on the ice the Kings would come
up short and the Thunder would add an
empty netter. The Thunder edged the
Kings in shots 35-33.
“We got that team to beat … tonight
we held them to two goals and last
weekend it was a one-goal game, so I
think the effort was there,” said Robin-
son.
It was the second time the Thunder
had beaten the Kings in a close game in
the last two weekends.
“They played us tough both times,”
said Thunder head coach Derek Stamp.
“They really brought it in the third pe-
riod, played with a lot of speed and a lot
of grit and made it close.”
The Kings beat the High River Flyers
7-6 in a shootout on Dec. 7 to get two
Brady Grove Photo
much-needed points in the standings
and snapping a four-game losing streak.
The forward line of Benoit, Vander Ploeg
and Lucas Muenchrath led the way for
the Kings, scoring a combined 11 points.
Kings defenseman Bailey Filkohazy was
the hero in the shootout and was the
only player to score. Kings goalie Riley
Stovka made 32 saves for the win.
“It was one of those games when you
couldn’t seem to get a two-goal lead,”
said Robinson. “We’d go up by one, then
they’d tie it up, we’d go up, then they
would tie it up again.”
The Kings currently have a record of
12-11-2 with only two games left be-
fore the Christmas break sets in. Both
are home games at the Strathmore Fam-
ily Centre with the first against the Co-
chrane Generals on Dec 11 at 8:15 p.m.
(result not available as of press time)
and the second against the Lomond Lak-
ers Dec. 15 at 8 p.m.

There’s
snow place
like home!
Michelle Hayley Christa Carey 587-316-2000 www.the-reps.ca
Eldjarnson Poirier Aleman Rose Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
 Page 16 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com
Outlaws give back
The Strathmore U12A Outlaws
ringette team has been working
hard volunteering and giving back
to their community this season.
They have volunteered to set
up lights and decorations at the
Strathmore Celebration of Lights
and they helped out at the Santa’s
Seniors Secret Service gift sort.
On the ice, the Outlaws won their
first tournament of the season in
Lacombe a few weeks ago.
Photo Courtesy of Robin MacLeod
Chiefs split third weekend
in a row
BRADY GROVE
Times Reporter
The midget AA Wheatland Chiefs
have picked up one win and one loss
for the third weekend in a row, this time
beating the CRAA Gold 5-2 on Dec. 7 in
Strathmore and then falling to the West
Central Tigers 3-2 on Dec. 9.
The Chiefs were outplayed by the
Gold, getting outshot 40-26, but it didn’t
matter as the Chiefs were more success-
ful at finding the back of the net. Chiefs
Ben Kruse, Nolan Bailey and Braden
Tanner each picked up three points,
and Jaycob Masciangelo added a goal
to help propel the Chiefs into the win
column. Drew Dovichak made 24 saves
for the Chiefs to get the win.
The Chiefs carried the momentum of
their victory right into their next game
against the Tigers. Chiefs forward Steve
Wilks scored his eighth goal of the year
with just under four minutes remaining
in the first period. The second period
remained close until Bailey scored on
the power play from Kruse and Spen-
cer James to give the Chiefs a two-goal
lead. The Chiefs were riding high until
a late goal with 39 seconds left in the
second cut their lead in half.
But the Tigers came ready to play – in
the third period they scored two goals
in five minutes which would give them
the game. It was a low-shooting game
considering both teams had nine power
plays. Chiefs goalie Landen Brassard
made 24 saves in the loss.
The Chiefs now have a 7-10-2 record
which puts them in fifth place in the
south conference which remains wide
open with only five points separating
first from fourth. The Chiefs will get a
chance to catch up when they play the
tied-for-first Okotoks Oilers on Dec. 15
in Okotoks.
WARRIORS KEEP ON WINNING
The bantam AA Wheatland Warriors
winning streak was extended to 10
games with the Warriors thumping the
Foothills Bisons 8-0 in High River on
Dec. 9. The immense scoring depth of
the Warriors continues to a strong part
of their success with 11 different play-
ers finding the score sheet.
Warriors forward Cole Grant scored
the lone goal in the opening period. The
Warriors wasted little time ramping up
the scoring in the second as Philip Ray-
croft scored two goals, both assisted by
Big
accomplishments
The Rockyford Ringette Associa-
tion held their 2018 tournament from
Dec. 7-9. U10, U12 and U14 teams
from all over Alberta attended.
U14A team played their best games
of this season this weekend. The
U10B team brought home the sil-
ver medal in a close game and the
U12B brought home the gold medal
in their division.
Photo Courtesy of Tara Sandum
Caeden Lomenda, in the first five min-
utes. Nolan Mahussier would add a late
goal and give the Warriors a 4-0 lead
to end the second period. The Warriors
exploded in the third with Eric Castro
adding a hat trick and Ryder Many Grey
Horses finding the back of the net to
end the goal-filled game. Warriors goal-
tender Matthew Dovichak only had to
make 11 saves for the shutout.
The Warriors currently have a 13-2-1
record and sit in first place in the south
conference and second in the league to
the 15-4-1 Bow Valley Timberwolves.
A double header next weekend
against the Medicine Hat Hounds will
test the Warriors winning ways. First,
they play in Hussar on Dec. 15 (5:45
p.m.), followed by an afternoon match
up on Dec. 16 in Strathmore at 1:30
p.m.
BRAVES DOWN TIMBERWOLVES
The peewee AA Wheatland Braves
picked up a valuable two points in
the standings by beating the Bow Val-
ley Timberwolves 4-3 on Dec. 9 at the
Strathmore Family Centre. The Braves
have won four of their last five games.
The two teams traded goals in the
first period to keep things close. Braves
forward Nash Wassing scored his 15th
goal of the season just nine seconds
into the second period. No one else
would be able to light the lamp, giving
the Braves the edge heading into the
final period of play.
The Braves appeared to be head-
ing to victory until the Timberwolves
scored two quick goals in seven sec-
onds to flip the game around. All ap-
peared lost for the Braves until they
responded with two quick goals of
their own. Braves forward Colton Gabe
tied the game up and then Wyatt Yule
scored the game-winner a minute later.
Braves goalie Connor White had to be
sharp and made 23 saves for the home-
town team.
The Braves are tied for fourth with a
10-5-2 record in the south conference
with the Okotoks Oilers Green, but
have three games in hand. The Braves
will face the Oilers on Dec. 14 at the
Strathmore Family Centre at 7:30 p.m.
in an important mid-season divisional
matchup.
The Braves will play their last game
before going on Christmas break
against the Taber Golden Suns on Dec.
15 in Taber.
TIMES
CLASSIFIEDS
Obituary
PEDERSEN,
Eldon Theodore
On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Mr. Eldon Peder-
sen of Strathmore, Alberta passed away peacefully
at the Strathmore Hospital at the age of 69 years.
He was predeceased by his father, Bert and mother,
Christina. Eldon leaves to mourn his passing, his wife
of forty-four years, Lori Pedersen; two daughters,
Cheryl Pankewicz (Steve Teszner) and Sheila (Ste-
phen) Braun; seven grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
No funeral will be held. To send condolences, please
visit Eldon’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.
ca.
Obituary
HAWK,
Richard Barry (Dick)
October 12, 1926
– December 2, 2018
Dick Hawk was born October 12, 1926 in Calgary,
the tenth and youngest child of Walter and Beatrice
(Thomson) Hawk of Parkland. He was raised at Park-
land and attended school in Parkland and Nanton. In
1963, he married Pat Patterson of Claresholm, and
together they raised two daughters.
After graduation, Dick went to work for Clyde Jes-
sup at the Nanton News, and subsequently he and
partner George Meyer bought the newspaper from
the Jessup family and ran it together until George left
for the Camrose Canadian. Dick then published the
News himself until 1977. Under his editorship, the
paper won numerous awards from both the Canadian
and the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Associations. In
1977, Dick sold the News accepted a position at the
Vulcan Advocate where he remained until his retire-
ment in 1989.
Dick was well known locally and throughout South-
ern Alberta as an accomplished sportsman. He par-
ticipated in baseball, hockey, golfing, and curling, and
was a member of the Nanton Rifle and Revolver Club
and an avid recreational horseman. Although base-
ball was his first love, he was more widely known
as “a helluva hockey player”, perhaps most notably
for captaining the Nanton Palominos to their 1955-
56 Big Six League championship. Over the years he
acted as a coach for various minor sports’teams.
In 1994, Dick and Pat retired to the family ranch at
the Greenbank District west of Claresholm, where
they enjoyed several years of rural life until 2010,
when they moved to Strathmore to spend more time
with their daughters and grandchildren.
Dick passed away peacefully at the age of 92 fol-
lowing a brief illness. He was predeceased by his
parents, sisters Helen, Winnie, Hazel, Beatrice and
Phyllis, brothers Bill, Jim, Wally and Stan, brother-
in-law Danny Patterson and many dear friends. He
is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia (Patter-
son) Hawk, his daughters Karen (Dion) Galandy and
Susan Hawk, and his grandchildren Jacob and Tessa
Galandy, all of Strathmore. He is also survived by nu-
merous nieces and nephews.
In recognition of Dick’s long involvement with the
community of Nanton and amateur sports, the family
requests that in lieu of sending flowers, please for-
ward a donation to Nanton Palominos Alumni Hockey,
Box 393, Nanton AB, T0L 1R0.
In accordance with Dick’s wishes, no funeral will be
held at this time but plans for a Celebration of Life
may be announced at a future date. To send condo-
lences, please visit Dick’s obituary at www.wheat-
landfuneralhome.ca
Check us out ONLINE!!
StrathmoreTimes.com
www.
THANK YOUS
Thank You
Our family would like to express our gratitude and
thanks to our friends and family who sent cards,
flowers and their heart felt condolences. Also to the
many wonderful EMT staff, nurses and doctors at the
Foothills Hospital as well as the Strathmore Hospital.
The compassion and professionalism shown during
William’s time with you will never be forgotten. We are
all truly blessed to have angels like you here on earth
to watch over and care for us. From the bottom of our
hearts, thank you again. God bless.
Marilyn Beck, Jason Beck, Dawn Beck,
Evinn Beck, Brody Beck and Dean Knight
Thank you to the residents
of Carseland and surrounding area for
supporting the Bow River Alliance Church
bake table at the recent Christmas market.
The tables were piled high with delicious
goodies and nearly every single item was
taken away. We hope you enjoyed them.
The proceeds will be used for the children’s
programs we run from the church.
These include: Children’s church Sunday
mornings, Moms & Tots, Tuesday
mornings at 9 and Moms & Tots on the Go,
Thursday mornings at 9. All children are
welcome to attend with their parent.
If you have any questions call
403-934-9337.
~
Join us for Sunday services at 10 AM
and Christmas Eve service
at 6:30 on Dec. 24.
Coffee is always on.
Merry Christmas to each of you.
“Thank You” to the following
businesses and individuals that
donated towards the Carseland Stick Spiel
and our table at the Christmas Market.
You helped us to make this event a big
success on behalf of the
Carseland Curling Club.
Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh
Barb Klassen, Bob Thompson
Carseland Ag Society
Cyndi’s Sewing
Pet Planet, Strathmore
Quesada, Strathmore
Rocky Mountain Equipment
- Marc Mackenzie
Sharon Alce
Shoppers Drug Mart, Strathmore
TS Enterprises - Troy Blackley
Versatile Management - Stephen Brown
Virginia Toly
With your help we had 3 days of fun,
action and prizes!!!
 CLASSIFIEDS
December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 17
TIMES

MEMORIAM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICES NOTICES

NOTICE TO Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
Give a Piano Tuning as a
In Memory of CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Christmas Gift!
Merry Christmas &
FORM 5

Lorne G. Fair Estate of

Irrigation Districts Act
(Section 85/86) Piano Tuner-Technician

Happy New Year

JACOB EDWARD THIESSEN NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
March 22, 1937 - December 18, 2015 THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT Kathie L Zakresky
who died on
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
July 17, 2018 the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
Those we love don’t go away, 38 years of Knowlege,
they walk beside us every day.
If you have a claim against this estate, During the holidays
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
Experience & “Note-ability”
you must file your claim by January 20, 2019
Unseen, unheard, but always near. with RANDAL JARVIS
our office will be Also Music for Special Occasions!

Still loved, still missed 403-934-5477 • 403-934-0301 c

and very dear.
at Randal Jarvis Law Office CLOSED kathiezak@gmail.com
#110, 304 - 3rd Avenue
- Unknown Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1Z1
and provide details of your claim DECEMBER
Lovingly Remembered by 24, 25, & 26, 2018 Dementia Care remember...
If you do not file by the date above, the estate
Lynne & Family property can lawfully be distributed without & JANUARY 1, 2019
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta, MeadowlarkCare.com
regard to any claim you may have. T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.

Jim Webber, P. Eng.

General Manager
PETS COMING EVENTS WANTED NOTICES Western Irrigation District

For Sale: BLUE HEELER
PUPPIES. 1 Girl 5 Boys.
Eating and drinking.
Ready to go. Both
parents are working dogs
on our farm. High energy,
very smart, loyal, always
wanting to please.
Repeat clients are thrilled
with my puppies dispo-
sitions, they’ve referred
friends and family.
Text or call 403-710-3669.
Please no calls after 11pm.
COMING EVENTS
FIREARMS WANTED for
February 23, 2019 Live
and Online Auction. Rifles,
Shotguns, Handguns, Mili-
taria. Auction or Purchase:
Collections, Estates, indi-
vidual items. Contact Paul,
Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free
1-800-694-2609; info@
switzersauction.com
www.switzersauction.com.
or
GET YOUR
CLASSIFIED ADS IN
THE TIMES!
CALL 934-5589
MARK
CALEN YOU
DARSR
WANTED: A bi-weekly clean-
ing lady to come and clean
my farmhouse. To set up an
interview call or text 403-
710-3669. Only people who
are fluent in speaking and
writing English need to re-
spond to my ad.
NOTICES
NOTICE
WESTERN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Box 2372 105-900 Pine Rd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
After 4:30 pm
December 31, 2018
Your WID Assessment
and Billing Notice
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH
US. Business planning, train-
CONTACT
ing and advisory services
available. Flexible and af- JEFF WALLACE
fordable loans. Call CF Wild
Rose or www.cfwildrose.ca ACCOUNTING AND
for more information.
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
403-934-5294
www.StrathmoreTimes.com
403-453-7835
With a dedicated, highly trained, professional team
that works closely with you, our main goal is to
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pollyco (Langdon) Developments Ltd.
take care of our clients through sound balancing WATER ACT
of their books. Offering full bookkeeping, payroll, NOTICE OF APPLICATION
personal and corporate tax preparation for various
types of corporations and small businesses. Notice is given that Pollyco (Langdon) Develop-
“Keeping your numbers in order so you
ments Ltd. has filed an application under the provi-
sions of the Water Act to permanently disturb seven
(7) water bodies for the purpose of constructing a
can relax, that’s our job”
residential development located at Langdon, Alberta

Strathmore increases by a
within NE 15-023-27-W4M.

Farmers Market Water body disturbance includes: the placement

9% Penalty Charge WHEATLAND SENIORS of fill into 3.41 hectares of four (4) semi-permanent

Night Market Avoid the extra charge

TRANSPORTATION SOCIETY
2019 SHOPPING BUS
wetlands, one (1) seasonal wetland, and two (2)
ephemeral water bodies. All permanent wetland
loss will be replaced in accordance with the Alberta

Strathmore Civic Centre by mailing or dropping off a SCHEDULE Wetland Policy.

post-dated cheque today. 55+ AND CAREGIVERS Any person who is directly affected by this appli-
Wednesday Nights Thank You
Jan. 8: Market Mall
cation may submit a written statement of concern,
within seven (7) days of the date of this notice, to:
Nov. 21st – Dec. 19th Feb. 12: Chinook Mall Environment and Parks
Regulatory Approvals Centre
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mar 12: North Hill 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
Apr. 9: Cross Iron Mills 9915 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8
May 14: Southcentre Phone: 780-427-6311
www.strathmorefarmersmarket.ca June 11: Market Mall
Fax: 780-422-0154
Email: aep.waapplications@gov.ab.ca
July 9: Sunridge Mall
Aug. 13: North Hill Mall The written statement of concern should include
Weekly Classes Sept. 10: Chinook Mall the following:
• the application number: 001-00410693
Tuesday Afternoons at 3:30pm Oct. 8: Market Mall • describe concerns that are relevant to matters
Strathmore Library Nov. 12: Sunridge Mall regulated by the Water Act
AWNA 3 C.pdf 1 2018-10-10 4:43 PM • explain how the filer of the concern will be
• Zero impact with Powerful Health Benefits
3” wide version • Drop-ins always welcome 3” wide
Dec.version
3: Cross Iron Mills directly affected by the activity and/or diversion
Dec. 10: Southcenter of water proposed in the application
Looking for somewhere to
• $15 drop-in session (Save! with 10 Class Pass) • provide the legal land location of the land owned
celebrate New Years this year!
NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN
LOOK NO FURTHER • No experience is necessary
• All levels of fitness very welcome
Meet your Market! Please note that the bus IS NOT
wheelchair accessible.
or used by the filer where the concerns
described are believed to be applicable
Big Iron’s
December 31, 2018 patented FEE: $25 RETURN • state the distance between the land owned or

Royal
EndsCanadian
‘near useless’ Legion main
old hall shock chlorination
school
80%
• Students range from 18 to 80+ yrs of age of those surveyed said they getTo the ride
local the bus you DO NOT
news from their local paper! Local news is
more important to more Albertans than anyhave to belong
other type. A to a Senior’s Club.
used by the filer and the site in the application
• contact information including the full name and
Cocktails 4:30 pm • Dinner 6 pm H2S smell and slime mailing address of the filer. Please provide the
• Kills existing bacteria • Eliminates Sonja Gosteli, Qigong Instructor
printed local newspaper is the most trusted medium for
$50 per
• Noperson.
chlorineIncludes meal andeconomical
smell • Extremely live • Lasts a Lifetime To book a ride phone: telephone number and/or email address for ease

ALSO: RURAL WATER TREATMENT

entertainment featuring Pat Secord 403.809.6848 news and advertising.* For Rockyford: Frances 403.677.2278 or
Our Readers are Your Customers
of contact.
Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • The Exclusive “IronEater” FaceBook.com/ Let us show you how Corinne
we 403.934.0015 Pickup time 8:00 AM
Tickets are available Environment and Parks will review each written
1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) QigongHealingFitness can reach them! For Standard: Joan 403.644.3860 or
at the Legion Hall Ph: 780-434-8746 x 235 statement of concern, seek more information if
View our 29 patented and patent
Website:
Toll Free in AB: Corinne
1-800-282-6903 403.934.0015 Pickup time 8:30 AM needed, and notify each filer by letter of the decision
pending inventions online at HealingFitness.ca Email: patrick@awna.com For Strathmore: Phyl 403.934.2589 or to accept or reject their written submission as a val-
www.1800bigiron.com Ruth 403.934.3106 Pickup time 8:45 AM
* Totum Research. Adults 18+ in Alberta. Aug 2018
id statement of concern. The Public Notice of this
The bus leaves the malls at 3:00 p.m application will also be posted on the Department’s

Like Us On Facebook!
website at
If you require a ride to get to the shopping bus
https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx
AWNA 375 C.pdf 1 please let Phyl know
2018-10-10 when booking your ride.
4:28 PM

3.75” wide version 3.75” wide version Please quote file number: 00408651

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN

Meet your Market!
Statements of concern submitted regarding this ap-
plication are public records which are accessible by
Big Iron’s patented the public and the applicant. Failure to file a state-

80%
ment of concern may affect the right to file a Notice
of those surveyed said they get the local news
of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.
Ends ‘near useless’ old school shock chlorination from their local paper! Local news is more
• Kills existing bacteria • Eliminates H2S smell and slime important to more Albertans than any other type. A printed
• No chlorine smell • Extremely economical • Lasts a Lifetime local newspaper is the most trusted medium for news Copies of the application and additional information
and advertising.* can be obtained from:
ALSO: RURAL WATER TREATMENT Our Readers are Your Customers
Krista Bird
Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • The Exclusive “IronEater” Tannas Conservation Services Ltd.
Let us show you how we can reach them!
1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) PO Box 31
Ph: 780-434-8746 x 235
View our 29 patented and patent Toll Free in AB: 1-800-282-6903 Cremona, Alberta, T0M 0R0
pending inventions online at Email: patrick@awna.com Phone: 780-660-9052
www.1800bigiron.com * Totum Research. Adults 18+ in Alberta. Aug 2018 Email: k.bird@tannasenvironmental.com
 Page 18 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018
TIMES
CLASSIFIEDS
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MISC FEED AND SEED
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! JOURNALISTS, Graphic Art- GET UP TO $50,000 from HEATED CANOLA buying
In-demand career! Employ- ists, Marketing and more. Al- Strathmore Oilfield Company TREE TO TREE NURSERIES LTD. the Government of Canada. Green, Heated or Spring-
ers have work-at-home po- berta’s weekly newspapers is seeking the following: of GLEICHEN, ALBERTA Do you or someone you thrashed Canola. Buying:
sitions available. Get online are looking for people like
is seeking GENERAL LABOURERS. know have any of these oats, barley, wheat & peas
training you need from an
employer-trusted program.
you. Post your resume on-
line. Free. Visit: www.awna.
• Well Testers & Labourers Duties include heavy lifting, planting nursery
conditions? ADHD, Anxiety,
Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer,
for feed. Buying damaged
or offgrade grain. “On Farm
Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or
1-855-768-3362 to start
com/resumes_add.php. • Oil & Gas Operators stock, equipment operation, weed control. COPD, Depression, Diabe-
tes, Difficulty walking, Fi-
Pickup” Westcan Feed &
Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
No qualifications required
training for your work-at- GET YOUR Experience Preferred.
CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE as training is provided. bromyalgia, Irritable Bowels,
home career today! STRATHMORE TIMES! Oilfield Tickets an Asset 40 hrs/week based on a 6 day work week. Overweight, Trouble Dress-
ing...and hundreds more. All
EQUIPMENT
April 2 - November 15, 2019.
Email resumes to info@gcoltd.ca $15/hour. ages and medical conditions EISSES. SUPER B GRAIN
qualify. Call The Benefits Trailer Rentals. Lacombe,
Or drop resume off at: Send cover letter and resume to Program 1-800-211-3550. Alberta. “We provide qual-
116 Orchard Way, Strathmore AB ted@treetotreenurseries.ca ity certified grain trailers”.
Nuvision Industries Inc. requires following personal:
CRIMINAL RECORD? Why For rates/booking call Steve
SHIPPER/RECEIVER/ suffer employment/licens- @ 403-782-3333 Monday-
ing loss? Travel/business Saturday.
GENERAL LABORER Seasonal Nursery opportunities? Be embar-
Shipping/receiving, load / unload, organize, assem-
rassed? Think: Criminal Par- AUCTIONS
bly of materials, forklift operation, counting/organize
parts. General shop and yard duties as required.
and Greenhouse Jobs don. US entry waiver. Record
purge. File destruction. Free ESTATE CONSTRUCTION
Nuvision is a progressive agricultural equipment
manufacturer located near Carseland, Ab. Job includes maintaining plants, potting, consultation 1-800-347- AUCTION. Saturday, Decem-
2540; www.accesslegalmjf. ber 15, 2018 - 10 AM. View-
Please fax resume to 403-901-2387 or e-mail to Full-time Seasonal planting, harvesting trees, loading and com. ing, Friday, December 14
jobs@nvind.ca.
Positions Starting unloading trucks, assembling orders etc. 10AM - 5 PM. Evansburg, Al-
berta. Info at www.mirterra.
April 2019 Applicants should be willing to learn and GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad
com. 780-990-9444.
credit? Bills? Unemployed?
Cattle Herdsperson able to do physical work. Horticulture Need money? We lend! If you
1442578 Alberta Ltd. Send Resumes to: experience an asset. Applicants require own your own home - you BUSINESS OPP
Duties: Monitor the health and welfare of our dave@eaglelakenurseries.com their own transportation to rural address qualify. Pioneer Acceptance
Corp. Member BBB. 1-877- TROUBLE WALKING? Hip or
cattle, administer treatment, sort and load cattle,
wean calves and assist with general farm duties, 5kms east of Strathmore. Starting wage 987-1420. www.pioneer- knee replacement, or con-
Operate and maintain farm machinery and Fax 403-934-3626 $15 per hour. west.com. ditions causing restrictions
in daily activities? $2,500
equipment. Horse riding is a must. tax credit. $40,000 refund
LIKE TO TRAVEL BUT HAVE
2 to 3 years of experience and education cheque/rebates. Disability
A MEDICAL CONDITION?
Location: is 20 minutes south of Strathmore Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372.
Medical personnel supplied
Wage range: $15.00 - $17.50 / Hour to accompany patients who
Hours: 36 to 55/week Hope Bridges Society in Strathmore, Alberta is seeking a
have a medical condition.
RENTALS
Permanent full time. Benefits available
Shared accommodations PART-TIME COORDINATOR Website: cnsmedicalinc.ca.
LANGDON. BRIGHT 2 BDRM
May be available SUITE. Balcony, laundry fa-
Please send resume to:
Hope Bridges Society in Strathmore, Alberta is seeking a Part-Time Coordinator to manage RENTALS cilities, off-street parking,
our weekly programs, facilitate actions of the board, support communication between our mature adult. $950/mo incl.
1442578 Alberta Ltd. 2 BDRM Modular Home
Box 2325 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
organization, our participants and our community, and to be a key support in special events, utilities. NS/NP. Avail Jan. 1.
in country setting. Quiet
such as fundraising activities, marketing and our annual gala performance. Call 403-936-5556.
Call: 403-934-4331 • Fax: 403-934-6668 responsible N/S single oc-
employment@strangmuir.com cupant preferred. 4 appl.
The ideal candidate for this position has project management experience, working inde- HOUSE FOR RENT IN ROCK-
$1,100/mo + SD Incl. elec.
pendently and managing time effectively. In this role, you will be the key contact in the public YFORD. 1,300 sq/ft house
& gas. Pets negotiable. Avail.
renovated 8 years ago.
eye for our organization and will work closely with the Board of Directors. You will ensure immediately or as required.
ACCOUNTING CLERK/ that contract facilitators are aligned with the mission and vision of Hope Bridges Society. Call 403-934-5678.
$850/mo + SD + utilities.
BOOKKEEPER, STRATHMORE, AB Avail. November 1. Call 403-
934-1626 for info.
The ideal candidate will have these essential qualifications: BEISEKER – NEWER 2 BDRM
We are seeking an individual to provide accounting
1,000SQ/FT HOME for rent
support for management, staff, clients and vendors. - Passionate about inclusion and the value of the arts to activate community and ACREAGE FOR RENT – 30
with single car garage. Well KM East of Strathmore. 3
This position will start in December 2018. friendship cared for. Must have refer-
- A people person. The candidate must be approachable, comfortable speaking with new BDRM bungalow on 8 acres.
ences. N/S/ + N/P. $1,200/ $1,500/mo + $1,500 S/D +
Job Responsibilities people and forming relationships. mo + utilities. Call 403-443- Utilities. Avail. Now. Call Sea-
With the guidance and support of the Accounting
- Excellent communicator; both written and verbal communication must be compelling 1450. mus 403-560-6265.
Manager duties include
• Accounts Payable
and clear.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Able to learn other programs including CHINOOK III. 1 bdrm or 2
• Accounts Receivable
Adobe InDesign as well as navigate and use online platforms. bdrm. ½ month rent free EMERALD
• Payroll
- Knowledgeable and experienced with keeping financial records. with a six month lease. Heat MANAGEMENT
• And other clerical duties
& water included. No pets. & REALTY LTD.
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage
Please call for availability.
Job Qualifications deadlines and manage a diverse set of tasks Call Keli 403-324-2944. WESTMOUNT DR.
• Formal accounting training, with a minimum of - Eager to take on new tasks with a “can do” attitude
5 years accounting experience
- Previous experience working with vulnerable populations an asset www.StrathmoreTimes.com 1 & 2 bedroom
• Up to date computer skills, with strong
knowledge of MS Office and ability to learn bungalow, bi-lvl
About Hope Bridges Society & 2 stry units with
industry specific accounting software
• Comprehensive knowledge of current Hope Bridges Society is a grass roots, community supported non-profit organization which APARTMENTS parking, some
3” wide version
accounting procedures and principals uses the universal language of the arts as a connective tool to activate friendship and com- FOR RENT fully renovated
• Integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality with munity for people with disabilities and other isolating circumstances. Our organization has a
3 Bedroom Condos & include W/D.
e
sensitive financial information close-knit culture in which we place a high priority on communication, valued citizenship and

Squeez
• High level of accuracy and efficiency collaboration. Hope Bridges Society is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. for Rent Family Friendly.
-
the MOST out of your advertising
• Ability to meet all assigned deadlines
• Courteous, professional manner, strong
customer service and communication skills
dollars
Our mission is to achieve social impact through excellence in the provision of music therapy
2 Storey, 3 Bedroom
Units downtown
No Pets.
From $845.
Place your ad here
• Ability to work in a environment with a and other inclusive arts activities, including an annual gala performance. - + Utilities.

995
commitment to teamwork 12345
AND province wide $ 1&2 Bedroom Units Please contact our
with a combined circulation Please send a resume and cover letter to in adult only building Leasing Team:
Job Compensation of over 800,000 for only... coordinator@hopebridges.ca by Monday, January 7th. -
• Full-time position plus GST/HST
We thank all applicants for their interest. Tenants pay all utilities 403-237-8811
• Regular work hours MondayValueto Friday Ad Network Only those short listed will be contacted.
• Competitive hourlyAlberta
wage andWeekly
benefits Newspapers Association
No phone calls please.
For more information REAL ESTATE
– to be negotiated 780-434-8746 x228 (toll free 1-800-282-6903) please call
BLANKET THE PROVINCE
email classifieds@awna.com STRATHMORE with a classified ad. Only
or stop by this community newspaper
Email: dave@eaglelakenurseries.com HOMES LTD $269 (based on 25 words or
Hanneke less). Reach over 105 weekly

3.75” wide version

Follow Us on Facebook! 403-934-5687
REAL ESTATE
newspapers. Call NOW for
details 1-800-282-6903 ext
228; www.awna.com.

e
Squeezthe MOST out of your advertising dollars
Place your ad here
AND province wide $
995
12345 “The Missing Piece to complete Your Big Picture.”
with a combined circulation
of over 800,000 for only...
plus GST/HST Jonathan
Value Ad Network Peters
Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association Real Estate Associate
780-434-8746 x228 (toll free 1-800-282-6903)
email classifieds@awna.com 403-870-4446
or stop by this community newspaper jonathan@OrangeJigsaw.com
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY December 14, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 19

AUDIO VIDEO TRANSFERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS PAINTING / FLOORING SEPTIC SERVICES

Ron Smith All Decked Out AB Cover Up Painting

Audio/Video Transfers
General Contracting BEST WORK & REASONABLE PRICES

FREE ESTIMATES
Transferring a variety of old formats Kitchens, Bathroom Renos INTERIOR / EXTERIOR
to CD or DVD Basement Developments COMMERIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Transfer to CD
Additions, Roofing Mason Walstra
Record Albums & 45 RPM — 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE —
8 Track Tapes Fences & Decks masonwalstra1@hotmail.com Email: fbbp@efirehose.net
Cassettes Aluminum Rail 403-934-3212 | 306-320-7372 “Everything you need to turn raw land into your home”

Transfer to DVD Vinyl & Composite Decking

Old Films - VHS Tapes - Home Movies TRAVEL
Bill Evans 403-901-8875 bill@alldeckedoutab.ca PLUMBING & HEATING
TRANSFER - ANYTHING - TO ANYTHING Wes Breault 403-999-7097 wes@alldeckedoutab.ca

BRO-TECH
pReSeRving youR memoRieS foR futuRe enjoyment!
www.alldeckedoutab.ca
403.934.0070 ranch244@gmail.com
PLUMBING
PLUMBING &
& HEATING
HEATING INC.
INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS • Hotwater Tanks • Furnaces
BUSINESS • Renovations • Hydronic Heating
 
  • Service Work • Gas Fitting
• New Construction • Sewer Cleaning/
LOOKING TO START OR EXPAND
• Commercial Sewer Camera
YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
  FB Boersema & Partners Ltd. PRESTON & DYLAN CARL
We  offer  Business  Development  Loans  and  Business  Plan   Designers and Builders of Energy Efficient Homes LICENSED JOURNEYMAN Like us on Facebook
OWNER/OPERATOR
Assistance  to  Entrepreneurs  within  our  region!  
  “Let us put YOUR thoughts on paper OFFICE 403-983-7671
403-­‐934-­‐8888  or     and build it to your satisfaction.” admin@brotech.ca
1-­‐888-­‐881-­‐9675  
wildrose@cfwildrose.ca   Certified I.C.F. Installers
  403-934-1888 fbbp@efirehose.net TUTORING
For  more  information  
on  what  we  do…   www.fbboersema.com PLUMBING & HEATING
www.wildrose.albertacf.com  
 
Serving the Foothills since ‘78.
 
 
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
CARPET CLEANING

Handy Kinda Guy 1-877-216-1647

• Painting • Plumbing • Private one on one tutoring for your children in
• Small Renovations the comfort of your own home for $35 per hour.
• Decks & Fences • Pay as you go, no commitments, no contracts.
• Better than any learning centre.
• Bathrooms
APPLIANCE Follow us!        AquaductAB  to see our latest specials

20% Off
•
REPAIR UPHOLSTERY

for All Veterans and Call BOB 403-861-7822 www. StrathmoreTimes.com Ace Custom Sewing.com
Repair, Build & Upholstery
Active Service Members, Strathmore AB
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
including Police & ROOFING • Furniture
Firefighters! • R.V. Interiors
Offer expires November 30, 2018 • Golf Cart, Bike, ATV,
Snowmobile Seats & Boat Tarps
TRUCK MOUNTED CARPET CLEANING • Equipment and Vehicle Fronts
FURNACE & DUCT CLEANING
IOP ROW LTD.
THE CARPET COP
Kelly Camden Gates Specializing in Insurance Claims
Your Complete Exterior Finishing Company
For more information
Call Debi 403-901-0342
or Text 403-324-7710

Mechanical
Experts in Vinyl Siding, Soffit and Fascia
403.991.6192 Continuous Eavestroughing • Windows & Reroofs
kellycamden@hotmail.com Aluminum and Smart Board Batons
WATER SYSTEMS
LICENCED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Cell: 403-968-9211 • Work: 403-934-4334
Fax: 403-934-4422 • Email: toprowtom@telus.net
ELECTRICAL
Specializing in:
McNeill’s Inc. For a FREE QUOTE Call Tom

McNeill’s
ELECTRICAL Inc.
CONTRACTING
• Tractor & Combine Repairs
• Acreage Equipment
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING • Lawn & Garden
ROOFING
Dennis McNeill - Master Electrician
Dennis 403-934-7249
McNeill - Master Electrician From “General Maintenance”
403-934-7249
dennismcneill@shaw.ca to “Major Overhauls”

PPH
dennismcneill@shaw.ca
Strathmore, Alberta Shop located 10 minutes east of Strathmore
Strathmore, Alberta
ELECTRICAL Murray
403-540-8264 403-934-2675 R
HR
PHR
Proudly Serving Wheatland County and Area Since 1988
Prairie Home Roofing Ltd. WATER WELL DRILLING
Prairie Home Roofing Ltd.
Get the job done right the FIRST time! For All Your Water Needs
Get the job done right the FIRST time!
Prairie Home Roofing Ltd.
Residential Roofing • Roof Repair
Residential Roofing • Roof Repair
Metal Roofing
Get the job done
Metal right••the
Roofing Siding
FIRST time!
Siding
Soffit & Fascia • Eavestrough
Soffit & Fascia • Eavestrough
Residential - Commercial - Industrial
Residential Roofing • Roof Repair
Farm & Yard - Bucket Truck Service Calgary• 403-796-5381
Calgary 403-796-5381
Metal Roofing Siding
Master Electricians Soffit & Fascia 403-901-7484 3rd Generation of Quality Service
• Eavestrough
Strathmore 403-901-7484
Strathmore
info@prairiehomeroofing.com
Calgary 403-796-5381
info@prairiehomeroofing.com
Phone: 403-934-7188 www.prairiehomeroofing.com
Strathmore 403-901-7484
www.prairiehomeroofing.com
Email: jpjesco@efirehose.net
FREE ESTIMATES
info@prairiehomeroofing.com
www.jescoelectrical.ca FREE ESTIMATES
www.prairiehomeroofing.com 403-934-4271
Box 1 Site 22 RR 2, Strathmore AB, T1P 1K5
Serving Southern Alberta Since 1999
FREE ESTIMATES Email: mmdrill@mmdrilling.ca
Page 20 • Strathmore TIMES • December 14, 2018 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

WHY BUY FROM US?

HERE’S A QUICK COMPARISON BETWEEN
STRATHMORE MOTORS & CALGARY DEALERS

VS
FAMILY OWNED CORPORATE OWNED

VS
5 MINUTES FROM YOU FIGHT TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR

VS
WE REINVEST IN STRATHMORE YOUR MONEY STAYS WITH BIG CORPORATE

Lions Clubs, Rockyford & Gleichen Rodeos, Ducks Unlimited,

Cheadle 4-H, Rockyford 4-H, Standard 4H, Cluny & Gleichen Fire

VS
Departments, Strathmore Emergency Services, Hussar & Standard
Stag Auctions, Project Hope, Strathmore HandiBus
and so Many MORE!

WE GIVE BACK DONATIONS???

VS
WE KNOW YOUR NAME

Thank you for your patronage to Strathmore Motors.

By shopping local you continue to allow us to support OUR community.
Before you drive to Calgary, give us a try.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

84 MTH
FINANC

403.934.3334 www.strathmoremotors.com 900 Westridge Road, Strathmore

Like Us on
Facebook
Les Mike
Patrice Fernandez Chris Patrick Sean Smith Zarokostas
General Sales George Mohan O’Reilly B.D.C and Finance Financial Services
Manager Sales/Leasing Sales/Leasing Sales/Leasing Manager Manager