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MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Albeit months of waiting and lowered expectations, Rocky View County and Chestermere received the thumbs up for anticipated provincial
disaster funding to aid in the repairs of damages
sustained in last years vigorous July rainstorm.
The Alberta government announced an estimated $9 million to be allocated from the Disaster
Recovery Program (DRP) to eligible residents of
Langdon - a hamlet in Rocky View County - and
Chestermere.
On July 12, 2015, a significant rainstorm swept
through the areas causing damage to roughly 50
homes in Langdon and some county infrastructure. Numerous lightning strikes hit several control
panels, and residents responded with pumps and
rented equipment to detour the water away from
the hamlet when the system failed.
It was your 100-year-rain event, said Randy
Smith, manager of fire services and instructor of
emergency management. There was so much rain
in such a short period of time that the facilities
could not handle moving the water away from the
community. Then, with the lightning strikes and
the pumping system going down at the retention
pond, it just added to it and a lot of basements
were flooded.
The DRP focuses on helping eligible applicants
with funds for repairs to their properties that are
not covered by insurance, and aims to restore the
property back to conditions observed prior to the
disaster.
While the program does not cover damage
deemed entirely caused by sewer backup, assistance may be available where the damage is a result of a combination of groundwater flooding and
sewer backup.
By providing disaster relief to residents whose
homes were damaged by the July flood, its my
hope we can relieve some of the anxiety and financial stress caused by the storm, said Danielle Larivee, minister of Municipal Affairs in a statement.
This support is one way our government is
working to help the municipalities of Chestermere
and Rocky View County recover and rebuild.
Since an application was submitted to the Alberta government on July 29, the announcement of
approval after a nearly half-a-year wait time was
welcomed in the hamlet but proved unexpected.
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New Years party unexpectedly interrupted

MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Regardless of an abrupt overflow of
wastewater that caused those in attendance to evacuate and shut down the
event an hour early, more than 500 patrons spirits werent dampened at the
third annual Celebration of Lights New
Years party deemed to have been the
most successful yet.
A frozen pipe caused the sewer to
back up at the Livestock Pavilion shortly before 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. When the
product emerged in the mens bathroom and spread to the nearby stalls,
those in attendance vacated the premises in time for the viewing of the fireworks.
It happened to us one day last spring
when a client was in there, and so it
kind of hit us again, said Herb McLane,
general manager for the Strathmore
and District Agricultural Society. But
the event was winding down. When it
occurred, we were probably only half
an hour away from the fireworks and
so we just shut it down a little bit earlier.
McLane, who missed the fireworks to
deal with the issue, contacted EPCOR

who checked out the problem, confirmed the ice blockage, and thawed
it with a tiger torch, before running
hot water through the pipe. While the
event was shut down almost an hour
earlier than expected, organizers said
it was the most successful New Years
party yet.
It was unbelievable, and it was probably our best season so far in the eight
years of the park, said Rose Hamrlik,
president of the Celebration of Lights
Christmas Park.
This was probably the most visitors
weve had. Our third annual New Years
party was a very great success. We
probably had over 500 people in the
Livestock Pavilion alone and a couple
hundred on the grounds.
Overall, the park featuring the Celebration of Lights and the New Years
party - experienced attendance numbers
close to 2,000 mainly from surrounding
areas. The New Years party included
a magician, spin-to-win, raffles, a bigger dance contest, and lots of free food
and drinks. With the popularity of the
events increasing, McLane is aware the
problem requires a permanent solution.
Now its happened a couple times

with clients and the public in there, we
dont want that to happen of course,
McLane added. I think there are some
remedial measures we can hopefully
make. Maybe some insulation, thats
been discussed, perhaps some hot wiring at the critical points, those kinds of
things.
I think well come up with a solution
and try to mitigate it from happening
again. I think everyone had a great time
and the fireworks were grand I understand.
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along the side of the property where:
(a) Such Sidewalk or Pathway runs parallel to and directly
adjacent to a Street, or
(b) Such sidewalk or Pathway runs parallel to and adjacent to a
Street, where the Pathway or Sidewalk and Street are separated
only by a grassed or otherwise covered boulevard; Shall remove
ice and snow from that portion of the Sidewalk or Pathway
adjacent to the parcel so that the Sidewalk or Pathway is cleared
to the bare surface, within 48 hours after the ice and or snow has
been deposited.
(2) Where the owner or occupant of a parcel of land has not
complied with Part V Subsection (1), The Town may remove
the ice and snow, and the owner of the parcel is liable for such
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Strathmore business owner creates change

MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Knowing he may only have a month
left in Strathmore before packing his
bags to pursue a 15-year-old dream,
Mohammad Farhan sold the Taj Indian
Cuisine determined to tackle social issues locally and globally while disproving misconceptions about his and other
faiths.
Over a decade ago, when he was
only 13 years old, Farhan confided in
his best friend that he wanted to have
an impact on the world and help those
in need. Then, just over a year ago, he
launched the House of Dreams organization, made up of nearly 50 volunteers - mostly students all with different backgrounds and religions - who
are working tirelessly to build orphanages around the world. Having nearly
reached their target of just over $33,000
money required to build the nonprofits first orphanage in Faisalabad,
Pakistan Farhan is hoping to have all
funds collected by the end of January,
also the organizations first year anniversary, to travel to the country and begin construction.
If you donate to any organization,
what I believe is that only one per cent
of the money goes to the people that
need it, and I dont like that, and so
our main goal is to show people were
doing something and were not taking
your money for the hell of it, were going there ourselves building it, and we
book our own tickets, said Farhan.
There are a lot of orphans [in Pakistan]. Literally four and five years olds
polishing shoes, sleeping on the road,
eating out of the garbage and drinking
water out of the gutter line. I ask people, can you do that? We cant.
If something falls off a plate onto
the floor we dont even pick that up

and eat it. For the people eating out
of the garbage and drinking out of the
gutter line, I feel for them.
With only two major events and over
the course of less than 12 months, the
organization has already raised $26,000
towards the project. The funds will aid
in the construction of the facilities,
playground, kitchen area, security and
gated area that will house 30 kids.
Once the orphanage is up and running, will ensure upkeep and salaries
for staff and teachers.
Farhan, who grew up in Calgary but
was born in Pakistan, returned several times to his birth country and is
the fourth generation in his family to
take care of orphans and those destitute. Having volunteered with mosques
and temples in Calgary, he is hoping to
expand and reach out to churches and
other organizations and individuals to
work together. In turn, he is hoping
to unite people of all different background and religions, and steer the
negative misconceptions surrounding
some of these religions.
I have to show people that Islam
does not teach, go shoot somebody,
go kill somebody, go blast something
off, he said. This organization is dealing from kids, to animals, to parents,
to elder abuse to everybody. We have
to learn to be human first and then we
can say Im a Jew, Im a Christian, Im
a Muslim. All that begins with helping
someone.
While the organizations main concern is heavily focused on orphans
with future prospects of orphanages in
other countries such as India, Cambodia, and South Africa in sight Farhan
is already planning on fighting against
elderly abuse and high suicide rates
among the younger generation in Cal-
gary and plans to have an impact in

Strathmore.
As a kid Ive been growing up Ive
been going to school, I had money, I
had cars, I had everything, but at the
end of the day nothing made me happy, he added. There arent very many
orphans in Strathmore and Calgary, but
theres a lot of elder abuse and a younger crowd thats just learning to grow.
In Calgary, a lot of the kids are committing suicide due to drugs, friends,
love, bullying, they cant talk to their
parents so they end up doing stupid
things. My main goal is to get them
into the right environment. Get them
off media, get them to go out there and
play activities.
The organization is currently still fundraising for the remaining dollars for
the Pakistan House of Dreams orphanage project. As soon as the funds are
raised, Farhan said he is going to fly to
Pakistan for a duration of three months
for the project to be started and completed. However, before then the volunteers are planning to host an event
in January to educate the public on the
organizations intentions. For Nadia Pir,
who joined the non-profit at the beginning of last year, it is important that
the organization give back to Canadian
communities.
If we only help out middle eastern
countries once again were going to create that difference oh were only helping the brown people, but if we help
out people in Calgary too, we want to
put the word out there that were just
not for the brown people, were here
for the white, for anyone, she added.
Anyone who needs help were here to
help them out. We dont want to have
that difference with the race or religion.
People or kids or anyone that needs
Local business owner Mohammad Farhan sold

the Taj Indian Cuisine two weeks ago in hopes
of travelling to Pakistan and build an orphanage
through his organization House of Dreams. The
non-profit has almost raised all $33,000 needed
for the project.
Photo Courtesy of Benita Malik
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The House of Dreams organization
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New Years resolutions to the people of Strathmore-Brooks

DEREK FILDEBRANDT
MLA Strathmore-Brooks

As 2015 comes to a close and 2016 dawns, many Albertans
are scribbling down a few New Years resolutions: lose weight
or learn a second language, things like that. But while you
may be reviewing the promises that you made to yourself in
2015, I am reviewing the promises that I made to you in 2015.
Ive gone back through all of the articles that I wrote in the
Brooks Bulletin, Strathmore Times, Strathmore Standard and
Bassano Times to recount as many of those promise as I can
fit in this article and report on them to you.
Strathmore Legion Branch #10
NEWS
By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Membership

Well, Christmas is done and become history, New Years has also been and
gone, and a New Year has just begun! We, at the Legion, hope you all had a
terrific time with your loved ones. And now, its onward and upward for us all!
The Legion is ready to begin 2016, and for starters will hold initiations of the
old and new Executive on Friday, January 8th, at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome
to attend.
There is nothing too much to report, as yet, because were all taking a breather, but our FaceBook Page is seeing lots of activity. You can join there as well.
Please lets us not forget our homeless ones, be they Veterans or not. The
Food Bank is still in need
and we must do what we
can to help those who
cannot help themselves.
If the Governments, Federal or Provincial, do not
see it in their mandates to
help, its up to the rest of
us to find it in our souls.
Im sure we do not have
to look far. Lets make
2016 the best ever!!!
LEST WE FORGET / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119
Thought for
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With
privilege
comes
responsibility
Now, my only disclaimer here is that as an opposition MLA, I can only push the government on
policies, and cannot force the NDP government to
do anything due to their majority.
Financial Accountability: On March 16, I committed to fixing the PC accounting system that allows the government to keep billions in spending
from being reported in the annual deficit. This allowed the former government to spend most of
the $17 billion Sustainability Fund and take on $14
billion in new debt without reporting on it as a
deficit.
I personally met with the Finance Minister to
push for a restoration of accountable finances. He
made clear to me that the old system suited him
just fine and that no changes would be made.
I continued to push for this however in the legislature. I introduced amendments to the NDPs new
budgetary framework that would have fixed some
of the governments accounting practices. Unfortunately, the NDP voted each of these amendments
down.
Recall Legislation: On March 17 I committed
that I would push to give voters recall legislation
to hold your MLA accountable between elections.
This legislation would allow citizens to collect
enough signatures to force a by-election in a particular constituency if they felt that their MLA no
longer represented them.
Our neighbouring Wildrose MLA for Chesteremere-Rockyview, Leela Aheer, introduced Bill 206,
the Voter Recall Act as a private members bill in
November. Unfortunately, Wildrose was the only
party who spoke in favour of the bill and the NDP
recessed the house before it could come to a vote.
Get Big Money out of Politics: On March 23 I
promised you that I would fight to get the influence of big money out of politics. For too long,
corporations and unions would make the right donations to political parties and have those favours
returned in the form of subsidies, contracts and
other forms of special treatment.
In June, the NDP introduced a bill that would
ban corporate and union donations. The Wildrose,
Liberals and Alberta Party all supported it, however my colleagues and I argued that the bill still
left several major loopholes open.
Cut Spending Before Raising Taxes: On March 25
I promised that I would never raise taxes on everyday Albertans without first doing everything possible to ensure that your money was being spent
wisely. This followed the former governments
budget that raised taxes on the average Alberta
family by $2,400 without any significant reduction
in government expenditures.
Well as you know, we have an NDP government
in power, and raising taxes, debt and spending at
the same time is what they do. The NDP kept many
of the PC tax hikes, and added plenty of their own
on top of that including a $3 billion carbon tax, a
20 per cent increase in business taxes and a 50per
cent increase in personal income taxes on some
earners.
Ive spent many hours arguing against doing this

in the legislature, but in the end, the parties favouring higher taxes outvoted us.
Health and Seniors Care: On April 20 I committed to make seniors care and health care infrastructure a top local priority if elected. Ive reached
across the aisle to try and work with the NDP with
mixed results, but some progress.
We received final commitment from the government in the fall budget for the provincial portion
of funding for the Bassano Project, which will help
to provide a broad range of seniors care servicing
the entire Brooks and Newell region. Final signoff from Alberta Health Services (AHS) is still outstanding, but I am confident that it will come soon.
Ive been repeatedly pushing the government
privately in letters, and publicly in the legislature
to finally move forward on the desperately needed
upgrade to Strathmores busy emergency room.
While no progress is assured yet, we are beginning to see glimmers of hope. More information
will hopefully be coming soon.
As well, I have been working with the Brooks
and Region Health Foundation to secure the governments portion of the funding for a Brooks Dialysis Centre.
Ive made several visits to most of our seniors
homes in the constituency to speak directly to
those receiving and delivering services on the
front line. While many are happy with the care
they receive, some are not, and I am taking those
concerns directly to management. I will continue
to closely monitor the state of seniors care in our
constituency.
Stand Up for Rural Alberta: On April 20 I promised that I and the Wildrose would make rural Alberta a priority and that we would stand up for it
when pushed around by the government.
When the NDP introduced Bill 6 and tried to
ram it down the throats of farmers and ranchers
without any consultation, my colleagues and I did
everything in our power to slow it down. We filibustered the bill from the morning sitting of the
legislature until the early hours of the next days
morning to try and force the NDP to send the bill
to a committee to listen to farmers before passing
it into legislation.
In the end, the NDP invoked debate closure,
which effectively shuts the legislature down and
automatically passed the bill without further debate. Still, we managed to force major amendments
to the bill, which removed some of its most extreme and objectionable parts.
Resolutions for 2016 Space does not permit me
to go through every promise I made to you in
2015, but I have done my best to stay true to the
trust that you placed in me last year. It has truly
been an honour to represent you in the Legislative
Assembly of Alberta, and I will work as hard as I
possible can to do that as best as possible in 2016.
(Derek Fildebrandt is MLA for StrathmoreBrooks, the Wildrose Shadow Minister of Finance
and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee.)
Raising money
for camp
The First Strathmore
Scouts woke up early on
Jan. 2 to head out into
the town with their bottle
drive to raise money for
their upcoming twoweek winter excursion
at the Lions camp just
outside of Cremona.
Miriam Ostermann Photo
Running into
the New
Year!
Many running enthusiasts gathered at Gray
Park for the third annual Kevin Mertz hosted
Resolution Walk and
Run on a brisk New
Years Eve.
Justin Seward Photo
Rosebud graduate Natalie Gauthier takes talents on tour

LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor

Actor and musician Natalie Inga Gauthier, who
just acted in Rosebuds Wind in the Willows, is
performing a musical tour in January.
Gauthier, with Sonia Deleo, will give a house
concert in Rosebud, Sunday, Jan. 10, and a concert at Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar in Calgary,
Friday, Jan. 22.
Theyll also perform house concerts in Calgary
and Lethbridge, and a concert in Jasper, Alberta.
Gauthier will perform in an all-day music marathon at Gravity, Jan. 8. On Jan. 23, shell open
for Kray Van Kirk at a Gallery House Concert in
Calgary.
Gauthier is emphasizing her musical talents this
month, but she has diverse other talents which
never lie dormant. In 2015, besides acting in Wind
in the Willows, she performed with Stages Ignite
Festival, acting all four characters in a one-woman
show titled Beard. She attended the month-long
Manitoulin Conservatory for Creation and Performance on Manitoulin Island, Ont., living in a tent
and sharing a communal kitchen. She also recorded and played live with John Wort Hannam, and
recorded with Joe Vickers.
The musical partnership with Sonia Deleo
also developed in 2015, though theyd met two
years earlier. Last fall, Deleo said she was looking for a band to perform with, and something
just clicked, Gauthier said. We very, very gingerly said, Well, should we try and play music
together?... so we did, and the first night we got
together, we ended up accidentally co-writing a
song.
They discovered complementary musical styles,
writing songs of hope and love for our loved
ones, and moments of grief and loss.
And they have shared inspiration.
Ive always felt connected to (my grandmother) whenever Im making music, Gauthier said. I
feel that at least some of my passion for singing
and making music came from her.
In fact, her grandmothers name, Inga, is Gauthiers middle name. Deleo finds the same kind of
inspiration in her grandfather Deleo.
Gauthier is thankful for the partnership, especially since she knows she wouldnt have been
ready for it when they met in 2013.
For the last two years, it was a very, very intense period of growing pains, she said. I feel
actually like Im in a season of reaping the benefits of that ... not to say that I have no ways in
which I want to grow, but Im actually just wanting to enjoy that. Im in a season of relishing the
wonderful life that I have.
But relishing life doesnt mean Gauthier rests
on her laurels. From February to June, shell act
with Evergreen Theatre, touring schools with the
play Legend of Four: A Science Fantasy. She looks
forward to more performances at Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar, to singing on the upcoming album of her friend Kathryn Smith, and to coming
back to Rosebud to record her own new album.
And the theatre audition season is coming up.
For extra income, Gauthier has eight other jobs
that I do here and there periodically, but she considers that a gift too.
I spend my energy in performance, she said,
but non-artistic jobs fill her tank in different ways.
I view it as being a well-rounded human being
with lots of different skills. Im not trapped only
exercising one muscle or only utilizing one skill.
I feel my life is a wonderful multi-colored adventure.
For more information about Gauthiers tour, including the Rosebud house concert and the concerts at Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar, see her
Facebook page, Inga.
Rockyford 4-H Beef club reflects

on 2015
HAILEY KENNEY
Rockyford 4-H Beef Club
Reporter

We started our season off
with our first meeting on Oct. 6.
This year our club has 21 members. Our club leaders are Bonnie Lintick, Johanne Lawn, and
Dawn Kalbhen.
The following members make
up our new club executive: Julia
Newell (club president), Blake
Wenstrom (vice president), Reece Kenney (treasurer), Presley
Kalbhen (secretary), Hailey Kenney (news reporter) and Darren
Newell (district rep.).
On Nov. 11 we had our weighin day at Newells farm. The
weather cooperated with us
and the weigh-in went great. I
would like to thank the Newell
family for hosting the weigh-in
and send a big thanks to Wheatland County for lending us the
scale and the RFID tag reader.
Our club weighed in 25 steers
with the average weight of 758
pounds.
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5. Unit of time
8. Watering holes
12. Joint
14. Certified public accountant
15 __ Mater, ones school
16. Resells tickets
18. Batters objective
19. Past participle of lie
20. State of Islands
21. Fed
22. Cause cell destruction
23. Daily Show host
26. Diagrammed
30. Cat sounds
31. Most sorry
32. Do wrong
33. Coral reef and lagoon island
34. That (Middle English)
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Current Rockyford 4-H Beef Club members showed off their awards at the Nov. 23
awards night celebrating the 2014-2015 year.
Photo Courtesy of Jacqueline Kenney
On Nov. 23 we held our annual 4-H Awards Night at the

Rockyford Community Center
hosted by the Rockyford Lions.
A big thank you goes to the
Lions club for their continued
support throughout the years.
We would like to also thank the
following donors for supporting
our clubs achievement night: Dr.
Kinniburgh, RC Heavy Truck &
Trailer and the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore.
The leaders did a fantastic job
organizing our awards night,
making sure all members were
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recognized and received gifts

for their efforts and accomplishments. Reece Kenney emceed
the evening and we wrapped
it up with a picture of all our
members.
At our December meeting we
made rope halters and planned
our Christmas party. It was held
on Dec. 21 at the Rockyford Curling Club. We curled, had snacks
and played bingo. The club had
lots of fun learning how to curl
and winning some bingo prizes.
Were looking forward to a
great year!
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7. Supplier
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Mennonite Bishop Amman
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MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Tears of disbelief and excitement
flowed at the end of last year, after
several Strathmore residents received
an unexpected act of kindness at the
Strathmore Chinook Financial, relieving
some financial burden and ensuring an
enjoyable holiday season.
A total of 81 members in 13 Alberta
communities had their bills paid through
the Connect First Credit Unions Make
Money Make a Difference initiative just
before December. The $40,000 Albertawide spending spree provided peace
of mind to three Strathmore-based individuals by settling phone, mortgage,
rent, credit card, vision care, and utility
bills.
It really makes you happy and proud
to work for a company who cares about
their members and their people in that
way, said Kimberley Sharkey-Thompson, regional branch manager for Chi-
Whats Happening
Adult Drop In Volleyball

Drop in adult volleyball. Wednesday
nights 7:30-9:30 at Crowther Junior High
School. Contact info 403-934-4963.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned or
affected by someones drinking?
Strathmore New Hope Al-anon Family Group can help. Meetings every
Thursday at 8:00pm @ Lord of All
Lutheran Church. 112 Lakeside Boulevard. (Entrance at back) For more
information call our 24 hour help line
at 403-266-5850.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Strathmore open meetings MONDAY 8:00 P.M. at Hope Community
Church, call 403-901-9666 or 403901-4570. Strathmore Full Gospel
Church -TUESDAYS at 8:00P.M.,
call 403-901-6816. THURSDAYS
8:00P.M. at Full Gospel Church, call
403-361-9396. SUNDAY 2:00 P.M. at
Strathmore United Church, call 403934-9570. If drinking is a problem,
please come to a meeting or call any
of the numbers just to talk.
Alcoholics Anonymous Langdon
Meeting 8:00pm Friday nights. 23
Center Street North Langdon. Contact Karen 403-612-2622.
Cheadle Lions Club
Drop off your pennies or change off
at the Civic Centre. All proceeds
raised goes toward local projects.
Chestermere and area Children
(& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes
Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we
open our own homes as Safe Places
for Diabetic Children to go to if ever
in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information.
Come Fly With Us
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn.
meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the
blue building and Quonset on the
Ag grounds. Boys & Girls between
12 & 19 years welcome. Call Tammy
Anderson at 403-901-5395 for more
information.
Community Futures Wild Rose In
partnership with The Business Link
Attend valuable, low-cost learning
sessions for small business owners
in Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888
for info & to register.
Crown Jewels of Canada Society
Ladies, looking for fun? Friendship?
Join the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, Strathmore Chapter Dames
of Whine and Roses. Meeting 1st
Thursday of the month at Lambert
Village at 10:00am. Call Jean at 403934-6761 for further info.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Register to commemorate your birth
so a tree can be planted with the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in
Strathmore. Registration Forms are
available at the Town office, Chinook
Credit Union and Health Unit. (A
Communities in Bloom Project)
Go Green Upcycling
Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon at Hope
Bridges Studio 104 3rd Ave Strathmore, and every third Wednesday
from 7-9pm; at Parent Link in Strathmore, Hopebridges.ca
HIV Edmonton
Providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for
25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.
com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742.
HAPPY GANG 55+ Society
85 Lakeside Blvd. Phone; 403 934 2676.
OOur Fall & Winter Activities are as
follows; Mornings-Mon/ Wed/ Fri Pool
9 am , Yoga,10 am, Tues/Thurs Walking
10 am. Afternoons- Mon, Line Dancing
1:30, Tues, Rummikube & Whist 1:30,
Wed. Bridge 1:00, Mah Jong 1:30,
Thurs. Canasta 1:30, Fri, Crib 1:30. Hall
Rentals Call Marjorie 403-983-3951.
The Healing Rooms at Harvest
Healing Centre Church is open
every Monday from 7-9 PM for prayer
and healing. The Healing Room at
Harvest Healing Centre Church, 102
Canal Road Strathmore. For info call
403-901-0893 or 401-800-3171. Join
us for Spirit filled prayer and healing
every Monday Night.
Hope Bridges Society for
Creative & Continued Learning
Advocating for, and bringing together
adult citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts. Board
Meetings are monthly TBD. Public
invited. Please contact Wanda at 403983-3640, or 403-901-5081 (Cell)
for further information, events or to
be added to friends/contact.There
are many other workshops including
knitting, crocheting, photography
tips and zentangle. Visit our website:
www.hopebridges.ca.
Job Search Support
Resume Development, Cover letter
development. Call to register 403934-4305. At the McBride Career
Group office.
Meals on Wheels
Available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service call 403324-0655.
Sewing/Quilting Workshops
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm. We meet at the
Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red Quonset. New Members welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy
901-3756.
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals,
darts and crib, Please call 403.934.5119
Senior Drop-in Curling
There is Seniors Curling Mon, Wed
and Fri starting at 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
No experience required. All Seniors
welcome.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran
Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM.
Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403983-0081.
Sing Your High Note
Each Tuesday at 1:15 to 2:30 pm January 13, - June 30, 2015. Located at the
Physio Wing at the Hospital - Brent
Blvd Strathmore.
nook Financial. They came into the

branch, depending on the day, and we
chose three people that we knew could
use a hand. We mostly paid their phone
bills, electric bills, Town of Strathmore
bill, those kind of things that would really be a lot more impactful.
Chinook Financial experienced a year
of firsts, when Chinook Credit Union
and First Calgary amalgamated on Nov.
1, 2014 as divisions under Connect First
Credit Union. Since then, the branches
have adjusted to a year full of learning
curves and changes to administration
strategies. Part of the new experiences
included Strathmores introduction of
the new initiative, which ran from Nov.
23 to Nov. 27 not unfamiliar to the
Strathmore branch whose mandate promotes giving back to the community.
Albertans are hurting right now, we
know in our branches they are feeling the financial pinch, the economic
downturn, were feeling it in Calgary
and out in rural Alberta as well, said
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Strathmore Country Gardens Club

Meetings at least once per month. For
more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore & District
Agricultural Society
www.Strathmorestampede.com, sags@
telus.net. Office 403.934.5811, Fax
403.901.0299, Facebook: Strathmore
Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo
Strathmore & District
Chamber of Commerce
Meets the second Thursday of the
month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com for meeting location. For more
information call 403-901-3175.
Strathmore District Health
Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday
of the month @ 1:30 pm (excluding
July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For
more info please call 403-934-4436
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491
Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore
Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper
at 7 pm. New Members welcome.
Call Greg 403-888-6155.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all
ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.
strathmorefullgospel.com
Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club
Meets the first Wednesday of the
month. New members welcome!
Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or
Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support
Group
At the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
Strathmore Homeschool Families
Any Strathmore and area familes that
are homeschooling are invited to join
our Yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Strathmore Hand in Hand
Parent Link
FREE programming to kids 0-6 and
their caregivers! Check the Town
of Strathmore website Community Events section for programs and
times. Located at 421-2nd St, across
from Paragon Pharmacy. 690-1237.
Strathmore Library
Get Your Game On @ Strathmore
Library (1-4pm) Held the every 2nd
and 4th Friday of the month, 7-9pm.
Lego in the Library @ Strathmore
Library (10:30am 12:00pm) Held the
3rd Saturday of the month.
Crafternoon @Strathmore Library
(4-5pm) Weekly on Mondays beginning Sept. 15.
Baby Goose Rhyme Time runs weekly on Mondays from 10:30am-11:30am.
At the Strathmore Library. Designed
for parents/caregivers and child ages
0-12mos.
Strathmore Lions Club
Meets the first and third Thursdays at the
Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Musical Arts Society

Love music and musicians and have a
special soft spot for the Blues? Be a
part of this group. Call 403-934-4196
or 403-680-7721 to get on our phone
or email list, and notifications about
meetings and upcoming events.
Strathmore Parent & Tot Playgroup
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30
am. in the Strathmore United Church
Basement.
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53
Meets the first Monday of each Month
at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038.
Website: www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Regional Victim
Services Society (SRVSS)
SRVSS is looking for men and women
interested in becoming front line victim
advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime
or tragedy. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Program
Coordinator at the Strathmore RCMP
Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com
Strathmore Writers Group
Meets once a month at the library, For
adult writers who would like to share
writing for feedback and support, and
spark creativity through writing exercises, prompts, and group writing
projects. Contact Katie at katkenig@
gmail.com, see our website at http://
lonesomecow.ca/category/strathmore-writers-group/ or find us on
Facebook under Strathmore Writers
Group.
St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican
Currently at interim location: 245 Brent
Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am.
Storytime at Strathmore
Municipal Library
Story Time with Miss Hope Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am.
Sunday School for All Ages
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities
for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday
Mornings. For more information
please call Margo Sevick 403-9012044 or call the Church Office at
403-934-2374.
Wheatland County Food Bank
Society
Food applications accepted at (403)
324-4335 Monday through Thursday
12pm to 4pm or through the website
at: www.wheatlandfoodbank.com.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each
Month. Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
Youth Club of Strathmore
Provides youth (6-17yrs) with affordable,
barrier free programs that build positive
relationships, develop self-esteem and
promote personal skills. Includes a homework program offered Monday to Friday
from 3pm-6pm. Call the Youth Club
for further info 403-934-4918 or www.
youthclubofstrathmore.ca.
Scot Hadden, president of the Chinook

Financial division. Our mission of our
new credit union is Making Money
Make a Difference and we thought that
was pretty timely this year and we
want to do the right thing in our communities with our members.
Hadden recalled one instance in particular where a woman a former victim
of domestic abuse came in from the
womens shelter. After finding out that
$600 would pay off some of her bills,
the branch ensured her less financial
stress over the holiday season. While it
was emotional for the individual, it was
also emotional for the staff, he said.
The video recording of residents reactions to the unexpected surprise has
already received nearly 18,000 views
on YouTube. While Hadden said no
formal plans have yet been created to
continue with the program for the coming year, the message of the mission,
Making Money Make a Difference, will
remain ongoing.
Special Events
New to Strathmore!?! New
to running? Experienced
runner wanting others to keep
you accountable? Running
group for all abilities. Meet
Tues 6:30pm at Kinsmen Park
and Sun 9am at Starbucks.
Join the Facebook group
(Strathmore Running Club)
for regular updates or email
kellyyorston@gmail.com.
Looking to start a "Learn to
Run 5k" program, information
meeting to be announced in
February.
Book Sale Fri. Jan. 8

(12pm-7pm) & Sat. Jan. 9
(10am-5pm) Strathmore
Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Books for all ages! All items
$0.50ea or 3 for $1.00. www.
strathmorelibrary.ca
Lego in the Library Sat.

Jan. 16 (10:30am-12:00pm)
Strathmore Library (85
Lakeside Blvd.) Kids! Join us
for our monthly block party as
build your own creations with
the wonderful world of legos!
Duplo blocks available for little
builders. Free to attend. Dropin. www.strathmorelibrary.ca
Stitchin Time Sat. Jan. 16

(1-3pm) Strathmore Library
(85 Lakeside Blvd.) Want to
learn how to hem those new
pants or replace the zipper
in your favourite jacket? Join
our resident seamstress Ilke as
she teaches you the ins and
outs of your sewing machine.
www.strathmorelibrary.ca/
stitchintime for full details.
Have you updated your event? Please contact us directly to update your event in this community calendar. Phone 403-934-5589, or email your changes to alissa@strathmoretimes.com.
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I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see that were able to support Langdon
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Residents are encouraged to attend temporary registration centres to receive
help with the DRP applications. A centre in Rocky View County will open at
333 Boulder Creek Drive on Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The centre in Chestermere will open on Jan. 15 and 16. Applicants are required to bring government-issued ID, a letter indicating insurance coverage, a list of damaged or replaced items, a record of time spent cleaning up, pictures of
damaged or discarded property, and receipts for clean-up,
repairs, and replacement of damaged
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Strathmore RCMP is currently

investigating a theft that
occurred on December 26th.
At approximately 2pm-2:30pm,
an unknown male stole an
Iphone out of a purse at the Edo
Japan restaurant. Should you
have been at the restaurant
around that time and have
information that could assist
in solving this investigation,
please contact the
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If you smoke while pregnant, think of this.

Nicotine narrows the blood vessels in the placenta
and this may affect the structure and function of the
babys brain. This can result in a greater chance of
more negative behaviour in young children, so the
terrible twos might be even more terrible.
According to the Canadian Kidney Foundation,
you are never too old to be an organ donor. Many
seniors have very healthy organs. The oldest
Canadian donor was 102 but many are well into their
70s and beyond. Have you registered as an organ
donor yet?
Just a reminder if you are traveling this winter.
Carry all your medications in your carry-on luggage
and bring enough the last a few days beyond the
trips duration. If you have diabetes or epilepsy,
carry an identification card with this information.
A MedicAlert card or bracelet is good insurance.
Call 1-800-668-1507 for more information about
MedicAlert.
As we age, our ability to get a good nights sleep
seem to diminish. Non-prescription sleep aids often
contain a drug that has side effects that mimic those
symptoms in the aged like confusion, dry mouth,
constipation and dizziness. Prescription sleeping
pills can be a problem with increased risk of falls
when going to the bathroom during the night.
There are many ways to help people sleep better.
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In contrast to Albertas economic downturn, numerous accomplishments and positive growth marked up the Town of
Strathmores 2015 calendar, signaling a strong heart beat to
march into a promising new year.
Praised as a stronger and more accomplished year than
previous, the town noticed an increase in local businesses,
tens of millions of dollars worth of building permits, and the
completion of much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
Overall it was a good year, quite a bit better than the last
few years, said Dwight Stanford, chief administrative officer
for the Town of Strathmore. For example, two, three, four
years ago, we used to build new homes, and there mightve
been 20 or so. This year, we had 70 new single-family homes,
plus we had quite a few multi-family. Some people said its
been a slow year, but it was good for us.
Strathmore had a total of 70 new single-family homes
build last year, dealt out over $40 million in building permits around town, and added new subdivisions. However,
the year also included the completion of roadwork to Lakeside Boulevard, and 4th Avenue both significant projects
in 2015. Pathways, specifically along George Freeman trail,
also received paving facelifts, and a crosswalk was installed
near Edgefield.
Movement was also noticed in the downtown and elsewhere in the community, where 38 new businesses opened
their doors, including two new shoe stores, a sporting goods
store, and a health food market and deli.
Furthermore, Stanford strongly commended all the hours
spent on approving a Kindergarten to Grade 9 school site in
Edgefield, the nearly $400,000 construction of the outdoor
rink, an increase in doctors, hosting the Alberta 55+ Summer
Games from which a sustainability committee was born, collaboration with H&H Huxted for their work on developing a
Class 1 composting site and hiring consultants to bring forth
a detailed fire study in February of 2016.
While the Strathmore and District Historical Society also
became active, and the town leased 20 acres for the introduction of the Calgary Kart Racing Club, the town continues
to work with the Western Irrigation District on storm water
issues. However, Stanford acknowledged the financial hardships affecting many residents, and is aware it will impact
the year to come.
I personally think itll be a bit slower, because of the economy, said Stanford. We know theres a big need for more
recreation in the community, particularly ice surfaces, soccer
and indoor soccer, and so on. So were going to work on
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Loans grew by $267.1 million, or 8.33
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THE ALL
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S T R AT H M O R E F O R D .C O M
JANUARY 8, 2016
SPORTS
Player of the month
CFR Chemicals Bisons General Manager
Wayne Hansen (l) presented Gary Haden
with a watch and gift certificate after he
was named Chrysler Division player of the
month for November by the Alberta Midget
Hockey League. The presentation took
place on Jan. 3 at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
Doug Taylor Photo
Sponsorship recognition
Quaid McBean (l-r), Gary Haden, CFR Chemicals President & CEO Brian McKay, CFR Chemicals
Operations Manager Jeff Gellately, Kyle Gordon and Cameron Shorrock during a presentation to CFR
Chemicals in recognition of their primary sponsorship of the CFR Bisons. The presentation was made
before the Bisons feature game at the Macs tournament on Dec. 27 at the Max Bell Arena in Calgary.
Doug Taylor Photo
The Wheatland Kings put up a valiant 60-minute effort en route to shutting out the High River Flyers
5-0 at the Strathmore Family Centre on Jan 2.
Doug Taylor Photo
Kings clip Flyers
In their first game of 2016,

the CFR Chemicals Bisons
worked their way to a 5-0
win over the Knights of
Columbus Pats on Jan 3
at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
Doug Taylor Photos
Bisons shutout Pats

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The CFR Bisons looked like a rejuvenated bunch to start 2016 as they
were able to cruise to a 5-0 win over
the Knights of Columbus Pats on Jan.
3 to maintain the third spot in the
South Division.
Forward Brett Trentham had a twopoint game and thought it was nice to
provide offense, considering he was
out most of December with an injury.
It was awesome, said Trentham.
We had new line mates today and I
thought we had a lot of chemistry. I
was getting set up so I couldve had a
couple more. It was good team effort.
The line was going, the boys were go-
ing, every bit counts.

He added it was nice to have a game
like this where the team can increase
the goal totals and reward goaltender
Ryan Simpson with a shutout.
It was reassuring for us, said Trentham. We were getting pretty lazy
during the Macs, we knew it, we were
tired. We took a couple days off and
the boys rested up. Now I think were
going to have a good push in the second half.
He thought the most effective part
of the teams game was that they were
moving their feet and moving the
puck at a good pace.
Bisons assistant coach Dave Attwood
thought it was really important to get
a good start after a mediocre Macs
Next Home Game
Saturday, January 9
8:00 pm vs
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mes
PLAYER OF THE GAME
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tournament.
To start with a win and on the right
foot was really important for us, said
Attwood.
I really liked where we started in
our defensive end. We had really good
support there from all of our players
and that allowed us to enter the neutral zone and into their end and set up
some chances.
Tyler Petrie led the attack with two
goals, while Trentham, Liam Izyk and
Kaden Hanas scored in the win.
The Bisons will be in tough this
weekend as they face the top two
teams in the South Division on the
road in Red Deer on Jan. 8 (8 p.m.)
and the Macs tournament champion
Calgary Flames Jan. 10 (11:15 a.m.).
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Wheatland Kings came out guns
blazing on Jan. 2 and it showed on the
scoreboard with a 5-0 shutout win over
the High River Flyers, distancing themselves from the visitors in the standings.
We got ourselves pretty fired up before
the game, said local product Lucas Jones,
who had a two-goal outing. I think it was
a good way to start the momentum especially being short guys. A lot of guys
came in and played bigger roles, especially forwards playing defense. It was just
big to get that first win of the year.
He feels pretty lucky to be playing with
line mates Jacen Bracko and Chris Williams as they have been able to work well
together, and gives them the credit for
helping with his performance on the ice.
Weve had a lot of fun playing with
each other, said Jones. Weve worked
off each other good. They (the goals)
were pretty much similar. We had a couple of guys working hard. Blake (Bishop)
worked hard to get the first one, I was
fortunate to be in the right spot at the
right time.
He added that their defensive play was
strong and no one did more than they
had to and did a good job.
Williams notched two goals, while
Booker Pretty Youngman scored one goal
to round out the offense behind Jones.
The Kings will be in Banff on Jan. 8
(8:30 p.m.) before hosting Okotoks on
Jan. 9 (8 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
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JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Sixty-five players will have
the opportunity to interact with
current and former Strathmore
Reds midget triple-A players at
the 12th annual Strathmore Minor Baseball Association Winter Camp, providing them with
a chance to learn and improve
their skills in baseball.
I think its a good introduction for a lot of them, said head
instructor Zane Anderson. A lot
of kids havent played baseball
before. We really try to start
off pretty basic and get a little
more complex as the camp goes
on. Its good for the kids who
MINOR
BALL
it out, which is nice to see.

Anderson said that as the
camp goes on the kids will
build on skills such as catching the ball, throwing the ball,
all the way up to hitting certain
types of pitches, and depending
on the age groups, the older
kids will get into more complex
techniques.
Anderson is going into his
eighth year coaching the camp
and seeing players that he has
coached sharing their knowledge of baseball with the kids
is gratifying in itself.
The kids get a lot out of it,
said Anderson. Its one thing
to tell them to do something,

but its another thing to actually get them to teach a kid to
do something. Its funny a lot
of the players have the same
stuff they need to work on as
the players in the camp. They
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good for them.
Above all else, Anderson
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of baseball. He added that its
a great stepping-stone for the
players heading into the season.
The camp begins on Jan. 8
and will run once a week until
Feb. 26. More information can
be found at www.strathmorebaseball.com.
All Stars!
The CFR Bisons put up a valiant effort in their last game of the Macs tournament but lost to the Cariboo Cougars 5-3 at the Max
Bell Centre on Dec. 29.
Doug Taylor Photos
Cougars oust Bisons from Macs

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

For the second game in a row, the CFR Bisons
were entrenched in a tough battle against the Cariboo Cougars, who played a structurally sound
game en route to defeating the Bisons 5-3 and
eliminating them from the Macs tournament on
Dec. 29 at the Max Bell Centre.
Down 2-0 after the first period, head coach
Sandy Henry said they put themselves in an unfortunate situation early on, starting off behind,
and that playing four games in four days was hard
mentally.
I think we learned something about our team
that we do have some bite when we need to have
it, said Henry. I think we were tired and I saw
that in us. And not so much that our legs wont
move. Its just making those key decisions, and the
details slip away out of the game when youre that
tired. That was the difference in the first, we made
a couple of mistakes, and bang its in the net.
However, Henry thought they made the necessary adjustments and were able to limit the Cougars rush to the nets. At that point he felt they
were able to take a little bit of control of the game.
I think you saw, even when it was 4-2, we didnt
roll over and just started coming hard again, said

Henry. Im happy with the boys. I thought they
were standing around more in the third. The little
details of the game still werent quite there. I know
theyre disappointed, but when you break it out
into what you learn from it, its going to help us in
the long run.
He added that some rest wouldve helped in between the first two and the last two games.
He also said there was no excuse in the Lloydminster game because they were on the same
schedule and against the Cougars, a better start
was needed.
The teams effort was evident, because they
were able to battle back many times. However, Bisons forward Gary Haden said they couldnt get
that next bounce and that four games in four days
showed how well their condition was.
You got to be ready for everything, said Haden.
Any time you dont win youre disappointed for
sure. We worked hard and let the chips fall where
they may and it wasnt our day today.
When all the lines play how they can play and
when we had four lines rolling and scoring, no
one can stop us,
Tyson Scott, Kyle Gordon, and Brett Trentham
scored in the loss.
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JUSTIN SEWARD
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We need more consistency, said
Chiefs captain Brad Hendricks. We
have a good effort one night and the
next night not everyones going. Theres
good things but when youre not working, giving a 60-minute effort its hard
to win against a team like that.
Hendricks said you could feel
amongst the guys that there was a lot
of negativity on the bench throughout
the game and he thinks the team needs
to find more positive energy and put
forth more of an effort moving forward.
The effort wasnt there really, said
Hendricks. I think when youre a first
place team the only good thing to come
from a loss is kind of a wake up call
that teams are right behind you but
youre not going to win them all. Youre
going to have work every night to win.
He added that in the first game the
Chiefs were a lot faster of a team that
walked all over Lethbridge and took
advantage of their opportunities.
Ryan Skytt scored two goals while
Riley Romashenko, Zach Suntjens and
Jason Hobson provided the offence in
Lethbridge.
Skytt scored the lone goal in the loss
to Taber.
The local double-A midget team was
in Calgary to face the CBHA Rangers
on Jan. 6 (result unavailable as of press
time) and will play in Olds on Jan. 10.
WARRIORS WIN
Meanwhile, the Wheatland Warriors
began the New Year with a pair of road
wins over Airdrie 7-2 on Jan. 2 and 3-2
over the West Central Tigers on Jan. 3.
Head coach Cody Brown was content
with his teams effort.
Coming off a break there is always
some rust no matter what you do, but I
thought the boys showed up and definitely had no problem finding the back
of the net, said Brown. Some things
do get sloppy, but thats to be expected.
I think definitely I cant be disappointed with the start we got.
He added that it was hard to say what
the outcome of the game against Airdrie would be after the break, but doing
the little things right paid off for the
boys.
Theyre at the same disadvantage as
we were, said Brown. Obviously we
did some things right and it was a good
game to get the dust off and get back in
the groove for the home stretch.
The local double-A bantam team then
faced a hardworking Tigers team and
Brown said they were able to gut out a
tight affair.
The boys didnt quit, said Brown.
We fought right until the end there
and got into some penalty trouble late
up by one goal. Guys put their bodies
on the line, made those gritty plays and
The Wheatland Chiefs were inconsistent all game long en route to a 3-1 loss
to the Taber Golden Suns at the Strathmore Family Centre on Jan. 3.
Justin Seward Photo
we ended up locking it out.

In Airdrie, Max Schafer,
Kyle Bray and Ben Kruse all
had two goals apiece while
Brandon Kasdorf added one
in the win.
Ben Slemp led the way
with two goals, while Kasdorf scored one against the
Tigers.
The Warriors will host the
Red Deer Steel Kings in Hussar on Jan. 9 (5 p.m.) before
hitting the road to Cochrane
to tangle with the Timberwolves on Jan. 10.
BRAVES BOUNCE BACK
The Wheatland Braves got
a wake-up call, as they were
thumped 12-3 in Airdrie on
Jan. 2, but surprisingly head
coach Carl Knudsen was not
angered by his players performance.
I dont think the score reflected the game accurately,
said Knudsen. We definitely
got outplayed and beat by a
very good Airdrie team. We
didnt play our best by any
means for sure, but then
again Airdrie is a top-tiered
team. We know what were
up against being the first
time weve seem them.
He thought the second period was their best period,
but knows that there is still
work to be done to compete
with these tough teams.
It was a pretty even pe-
riod, he said. I think they

only scored one goal that
period. We just sent a message that were maybe not
as skilled and still think we
need to work hard to compete with these teams.
Tegan Skehar, Koby Gosling and Avery Hansen
scored in the loss.
The Braves were able to
turn it around the next day
in Taber as they got caught
in a seesaw battle and came
out on top with an 11-8 win.
It was a little more engaged, said Knudsen. We
did a better job of moving
the play up the ice and into
the offensive zone. We put
down a few more passes and
things are going better. We
would have a three, four, five
goal lead and theyd get it
back. I was a little concerned
that we couldnt shut them
down in the third period, but
thats the way she goes.
Tristan Zandee had three
goals, while Ray Warrack
had two goals. Hansen, Matthew Quebec, Adam Kirkpatrick, Trey Gillis, Bryce Benfield and Nolan Mahussier
each scored in the win.
The local double-A peewee team will play host the
Lethbridge Hurricanes White
in Hussar on Jan. 8 (7:30
p.m.) before heading to Olds
to take on the Grizzlys on
Jan. 9 (2:15 p.m.).
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THE PRODIGAL SON - SEE LUKE 15:11-24

This is the story of a young man weary of the
restraints of living at home. Things came to the
point that he decided he had to get away. His
wealthy, loving father gave the lad his
inheritance, and he left for a place he thought
he would have freedom to do whatever he
pleased. He had the money to satisfy every
desire. Because money attracts company, he
soon had a group of friends to help him spend
his wealth in high living.
But the hopes and dreams he had nurtured
while a boy at home soon sank into oblivion,
along with the stability and security of his spiritual upbringing. His inheritance squandered,
he applied for a job and was assigned to look
after hogs. For a Jew, nothing could have been
worse. Jesus Jewish audience understood
the pits of degradation and humiliation He
was describing. The young man, determined
to find liberty, instead found himself a virtual
slave. Friendless, starving, and sick at heart, he
forced himself to eat hogs food to survive.
In this narrative we see an amazing picture
of the hopelessness of a life divorced from
God. It may take time for us to realize how
poverty-stricken we are when we separate
ourselves from the love of the heavenly Father,
but that day will come. All the while, God is
desperately seeking to find ways to influence
us to return home.
The young man ultimately came to his senses,
realizing that the servants in his fathers house
were better off than he was. In his misery, the
boy remembered his fathers love. And the
memories of that love began to beckon him
home.
Finally, he made the decision to head back and
to confess his waywardness. He decides he
will tell his father, Ive sinned against heaven
and you; Im not worthy to be called your son,
but let me be like one of your employees.
Weak from hunger in a land of famine, with only
rags left for clothes, he finally left the pigpens
and set out for the place he grew up as a child.
The runaway had no conception of the sadness
that had overwhelmed his father when he left.
He never dreamed of the shadow that came
over the whole house when reports filtered
back of his wild partying.

And no one could have convinced him that
every day his father sat, watching, waiting,
for his sons return. Yet now, with weary and
painful steps, he turned eagerly toward home to
beg for a servants position.
While still a considerable distance from the
house, the father recognized his son and ran
to meet him, hugging him in a long, clinging,
emotional embrace. To protect his son from
being observed in such a destitute condition,
the father took off his own beautiful coat and
placed it around the boys shoulders.
Overcome by such a loving reception, the
young man began to sob his repentance
speech. But the father would hear none of
it. He had no place in his household for a
servant-son; his lad must have the very best
the house could provide. The father told his
servants to bring the finest clothes and a ring
for his hand, to find fine shoes for his feet and
to prepare a feast so everyone could celebrate.
And there would be a theme at this celebration:
The dead son is alive; the lost son has been
found.
What a vastly different perception this boy now
had of his father! He had always thought of him
as rather stern and severe. But no longer. In
his great need he saw the true character of his
father. Which is what this story is all about. In
our rebellion, we often think of God as severe
and stern, demanding in His requirements. But
when you have been away a long time and are
spiritually hungry, dressed in the rags of sin
and guilt, then youll see how fully loving and
accepting the heavenly Father really is.
When you take even one step toward your
Father in repentance, He will run to wrap you in
His arms of love. He will forgive your sins and
never remember them again. Jeremiah 31:34.
Dont wait or try to clean yourself up so you can
be good enough to come to Jesus. If we waited
to be good enough, we would never come.
Jesus is waiting for you, calling you, yearning
for you. All heaven will celebrate when you
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TURNER,
Mary Theresa
For the love of the game
A great clash
Young hockey players had a blast in the Intro to

Hockey session learning to develop their skills at
the Strathmore Family Centre on Jan. 2.
The Strathmore Ice Hawks U10 Step 3 ringette

team played a tightly knit game but fell short to
Indus 8-7 at the Strathmore Family Centre on
Jan. 2.
Justin Seward Photo
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January 25, 1926

December 30, 2015
It is with sadness we announce the
passing of Mary Turner on December 30, 2015.
She is survived by her husband Bill; her children,
David (Mena), Joanne (Dean), Mike (Suzy) and
Jocelyn (John); three grandchildren, Matthew,
Patrick and Chris; two great grandchildren, Micah and Connor and one sister Gerri. Mary was
predeceased by one sister and four brothers. A
memorial service was held on Monday, January 4,
2016 at Wheatland Funeral Chapel, Strathmore, at
2:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit Mary
obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
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Starting: Thursday, January 14-April 28
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(nee McAlaster)
August 1, 1929 - Kisbey, Saskatchewan

January 2, 2016 Calgary, Alberta
Swing for the birdy

Grades 1-3 and 4-5 students built up
tons of excitement in learning badminton
skills during the JETS badminton camp
at Wheatland Elementary on Jan. 4.
The Rocky Mountain Raiders came close to winning the 38th annual Macs Midget tournament but
were defeated by the Northern Capitals 5-1 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on New Years Day.
Photo Courtesy of Leah McCallum
Raiders claim silver

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Rocky Mountain Raiders midget
triple-A female hockey team exceeded
their own expectations at this years
Macs tournament by making it to the
finals for the first time, resulting in a
silver medal.
Shortly after the Raiders took to the
ice on Jan. 1, they secured a 1-0 lead
going into the second period.
Despite making it through the round
robin with a strong finish, which catapulted them into the finals, the team
was unable to sustain the momentum
and instead walked away with a second
place finish.
It was definitely nice to make it to
the finals, said assistant coach Casey
Irving.
Especially coming off of last year
and then this year getting that much
further and getting a chance to play in
the final, and play for that trophy, was
a lot of fun.
While teamwork proved significant
for the Raiders in the tournament, it
wavered during the last two periods of
the final game.
Strathmore product Hailey McCallum, one of four local players on the
team, noticed the drop in energy on
the ice at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
After the first period everybody was
just all excited and were like okay
we can bring this home, 40 more minutes, said McCallum. But after those
two goals everybody just seemed to not
care and it was a big disappointment
for the ones who really wanted it.
The team was fortunate to have a
strong core group of returning girls
who pushed the other girls to be better, resulting in them coming together
to find success right up until the final
game.
They took care of themselves in between those games and made sure they
were able to perform at their best, said
Irving.
Just as a team they really pulled up
their socks and pushed that much further to get to the finals. The biggest
strength is that we have a good core
returning group of girls and they all experienced the Macs last year and having that experience were able to push
the new girls and have them come
along and come together as a team.
She said local goalie Erin Fargey
played an instrumental role in helping
the team by making the initial save and
furthering the team along in the tournament.
Other locals Libby Wheeler and
Paige Russell were also a part of the
returning group with experience in the
league.
Irving thinks they can learn from
their mistakes and focus on getting
back in the finals next year.
Jean Wyatt passed away on Saturday, January 2,

2016 at the age of 86 years.
Jean was a grand lady who loved everyone that
she met and always had a smile for everyone.
Jean is survived by three children, Betty Walker,
Dennis Wyatt (Peter), and Heather James (Bob);
five grandchildren, William (Jayna), Matthew
(Katherine), Andrew (Jessica), Tracey (Regan),
Christopher (Tonya); six great-grandchildren Cooper, Everly, Ashley, Nolan, Jaxon, and Hannah. She
was predeceased by her husband Rusty on December 30, 2011.
Funeral Services will be held at Lutheran Church
Lord of All (112 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore) on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences
may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire memorial tributes
may be made directly to the charity of the donors
choice.
In living memory of Jean Wyatt, a tree will be
planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS
& HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES,
Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Telephone:
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ASSOCIATION
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Annual
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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,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
NE 12-23-25 W4
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Seasonal Nursery
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Community Futures Big Country

is currently seeking a
General Manager
If you are a proven business leader looking to make a difference in our rural
community, can roll up your sleeves to get work done, can relate to a diverse
group of people, can create something new and make it happen, then this job
is for you.
Your specific accountabilities include:
Strategic and tactical plans for achieving the goals of the organization
Financial management with a focus on lending
Regular and ongoing interactions with the Board
Strong relationship builder with stakeholders and staff
Product and program development
Management of operations, financials, and people on a continuous basis
Development and motivation of staff
A degree in a business related field or equivalent experience working with
businesses and communities is required.
Desirable assets would include significant proven experience in the following:
Management
Sales
Economic Development
Marketing
Full-time Seasonal
Positions Starting
April 2016
Send Resumes to:
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Fax 403-934-3626
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
has full and part time

positions for:
Restaurant /
Pub Servers and
Front Support Staff
Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interviews will be
contacted.
Application deadline: January 15, 2016
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Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
is hiring:
Food Service
Supervisor
380 Ridge Rd., Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5
1 Permanent, Full Time
$13.55 Hourly, for 40 Hours per week
Experience: of 2 to 3 years required
Skills: Ability to supervise and co-ordinate

the activities of 16-20 food and beverage
servers, bartenders, or front support staff,
while ensuring great food service and quality
control of foods. Will be responsible to hire
and train front staff in job duties, sanitation,
safety procedures, and AGLC legislation and
ensure that those duties and procedures are
followed. Will follow direction of and report
to the Restaurant Manager on all areas of
the front of house operations. Must possess
great oral communication, excellent problem
solving skills, and organized job task planning
abilities. Must also have the ability to work well
with others in a fast-paced environment while
under pressure. Standing and/or walking for
extended periods. Must Speak, Read, Write
fluent English.
How to Apply:
In person between 9:00 and 17:00, or email
strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com
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CLASSIFIEDS
ROADEX SERVICES requires

O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for
our RV division to haul RVs
throughout North America.
Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel
cards with discount. Border
crossing required with valid
passport and clean criminal
record. 1-800-867-6233;
www.roadexservices.com.
EQUIPMENT
FEED AND SEED
A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel

shipping containers. Used
20 & 40 Seacans insulated & 40 freezers, Special
$2200. Wanted: Professional wood carvers needed.
1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
FOR SALE: Alfalfas, Clovers,

Grasses plus Hay, Pasture,
Reclamation and Lawn Mixtures. Early order discount
- Book now! No charge custom blending. Call 1-800661-1529 or esther.stigter@
hannasseeds.com.
WANTED
ROUND BALES - Hay, green

feed, straw and bulk oats.
Delivery available. No Sunday calls please. Phone
403-704-3509 or 403-7044333.
BLUE GRASS LTD. is looking

for logging truck loads of
Birch Firewood. Split or logs,
delivered or picked up. Contact Bill 403-226-0468.
Servers must be 18 years of age and have

ProServe within 30 days of hire. Minimum
wage for both positions, with opportunity to
make gratuities. Experience an asset,
but will train suitable applicants.
BLUE GRASS LTD. is looking

for Lodgepole Pine and Scots
Pine in any size. Willing to
dig or pick up ourselves.
Contact Bill 403-226-0468.
Apply with resume to

strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com or in
person at 380 Ridge Road Strathmore AB
T1P1B5 between 13:00 and 17:00
FREE SCRAP and truck removal including farm machinery. We pay cash at our
yard.
1-780-914-7560;
www.sturgeonbusparts.ca.
TOWN OF STRATHMORE
Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life
HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC
FIREARMS. All types wanted,

estates, collections, single
items, military. We handle
all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer.
1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.
Competition # TOS2016-01
The Town of Strathmore is a vibrant and progressive community of 13,000 people, located on the
Trans Canada Highway 40 km. East of Calgary. We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated
individual to join the common services team as our Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Reporting
to the Operations Manager, the Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic main responsibility is providing maintenance and repairs to Town owned vehicles and equipment.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of municipal equipment.
Perform service calls in the field or other Town facilities
Complete precision work and solve problems.
Mentor Apprentice Mechanic.
Be actively involved in the preventative and corrective maintenance of Town owned vehicles and
equipment.
Conduct CVIP Inspections.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic License and CVIP certification.
Minimum 4 years experience as a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.
Must possess and maintain a valid Alberta Class 3 Operators License with Q endorsement.
Ability to communicate professionally with the various departments on fleet maintenance and
required repairs.
Work effectively as part of a team and independently from time to time, with minimal supervision.
Experience maintaining and repairing various vehicles and equipment, including hand and
power tools, tandem trucks, graders, wheel loaders and/or other equipment.
Preference will be given to an applicant holding a certificate in welding. Applicants with excellent knowledge and experience in welding would be considered.
Knowledge and experience of tracking costs and expenditures.
Must have the ability to prioritize in the event of an emergency.
Above average computer skills are required.
Able to provide a clean security clearance and drivers abstract.
First Aid Certificate.
Experience: Municipal experience will be considered a definite asset. Supervisory experience will
be given preference.
Hours: 40 hours per week, may require evenings or weekends based upon emergencies. Participation in on-call rotation if needed.
Salary: The Town of Strathmore offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the Local
Authorities Pension Plan, and Health & Wellness Benefit.
The Town of Strathmore is an employer offering opportunity to succeed in service to our community and the prospect to take advantage of our unique and excellent quality of life. If you are
looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please forward your resume to:
Shannon Cuff, HR Coordinator, Town of Strathmore
680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1
Fax: (403) 934 -4713 Email: opportunities@strathmore.ca
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Competition closes when suitable candidate is found.
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COMMERCIAL
RENTALS
APPROX 2000SQFT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, located on
3rd ave. Available Jan. 1st,
2016. $1600/mo. Utilties
not included. 587-323-0869
OR 403-983-4896 (between
Dec.11-Jan.9).
SHOP & YARD

BAY SPACE
(Various Sq footage)
FOR RENT
IN
STRATHMORE
INDUSTRIAL
AREA
Call 403-888-8312
for details.
HEATED CANOLA buying

Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying:
oats, barley, wheat & peas
for feed. Buying damaged
or offgrade grain. On Farm
Pickup Westcan Feed &
Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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RENTALS
HEATED RV OR BOAT STORAGE. $200/mo. Located near
Carseland. 403-485-1854.
HEATED RV OR BOAT STORAGE. $200/mo. Located near
Carseland. 403-485-1854.
223 103 Strathaven Dr.,
2 Bedroom ,1 Bath, 5 Appliances, Gas Fireplace,
2 Parking Stalls,N/P, Non
smoker. Available immediately $900.00/month call
Karen 403-827-6686.
2 BDRM APT, 3 appliances,
heat, balcony, AC, 2 parking
stalls included. N/P. $975/
month. Available immediately. Call Darlene 403-9013426.
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR
RENT
$650 monthly
No D.D.
No Pets
Smokers are
allowed
Call 587-727-0382
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CONDOS FOR RENT, IN

DOWNTOWN STRATHMORE.
N/P, N/S. Available for Immediate possession. Starting at $1100/mth, includes
water and garbage fees. D/D
required. Please call 403934-3176.
AVAILABLE JAN 1, 2016.

Private furnished bsmt.
C/W fridge, big screen TV,
WiFi, cable. NP, NS, must
be quiet, working, ideal
for trucker. References required. $585.00 month plus
$500.00 DD. Please call
403-934-0063.
CHINOOK III. 1 bdrm or 2

bdrm. Heat & water included.
No pets. Please call for availability. Call Keli 403-3242944.
Cozy Country
Cottage
2 BDRM, 5 appliances, water, balcony, parking, N/P,

$1100/month. Available immediately. Call Darlene 403901-3426.
GET YOUR
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$895.00
INCLUDING
ALL UTIL. 1 BDRM
SUITE; fully furnished
including beds, bedding,
dishes, frig, stove, microwave, etc. N/S, N/P,
Responsible
Tenants
only. 403-936-5541 or
403-615-5678.
BRIGHT 3 BEDROOM UPPER

SUITE IN 4-PLEX. Washer,
dryer, balcony, parking.
$1000 per month plus
utilities. Children welcome.
Available Feb. 1st. 403-9344196.
3 BEDROOM APARTMENT
FOR RENT for $1,250 per
month. This apartment is
1,100 square feet. It was
built at the beginning of
2014, therefore everything
in it is new. It is located
close to downtown, and right
across the street from Sacred Heart Academy. Also includes a 50 square foot shed.
Utilities are not included. It is
available for immediate possession. Please contact Niki
at 403-480-1218.
Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.
on a Heritage
Farm Site
416 sq ft
14 kms E of
Strathmore
Clean, well cared
for, radiant floor
heating.
N/S, N/P. $900/
month incl
utilities & WiFi
Call 403-934-3219,
403-934-1688 or
403-615-6054
AVAILABLE RENTALS IN STRATHMORE
IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION
WESTMOUNT DR.
CHINOOK II
615 - 3RD STREET
2 bedroom bi-level
& two storey unit
with parking, some
fully renovated
& include W/D.
Children Welcome.
No pets.
From $1,225 +
Utilities.
2 bdrm, 1 bath units

in brick condo,
parking included.
Electricity and cable extra. Laundry
in bldg. Half month
free with 1 year
lease. No pets.
$995
No Stairs! 2 bdrm,
1bath, new paint
& carpet, laminate
flooring, oak cabinets, W/D, parking.
Half month free with
1 yr lease. Reduced
S/D for Seniors. No
Pets. $995 + Utilities
CLOSE TO
DOWNTOWN &
SCHOOLS!
REDUCED
SECURITY DEPOSITS
FOR SENIORS
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ABOUT INCENTIVES!
Please contact our Leasing Agent: Tamara 403-890-8197,

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RENTALS
STRATHMORE
Kori-Lynn Corbin
Mortgage Specialist
Strathmore & Area

Tel: 403.333.6070
Barry Duffield
Real Estate Broker

Residential - Commercial
kori-lynn.corbin@rbc.com
Call for an appontment today!
403-973-2237
barry@OrangeJigsaw.com
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This home in Standard features 3 bedrooms and large

addition. $59,900. Immediate possession.
403-934-5589
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Exclusive acreage listing. 24 Acres.

Fantastic quality built 1980 sq. ft. bungalow. Oversized attached, heated garage.
Very large trees. Clear mountain view.
Good water. Only 20 minutes to city. Located west of Carseland. Private setting.
Possession anytime. Unbeatable price!
$599,900.
This 3 acre parcel with 5 bedroom bungalow and

double detached garage. $199,000
Tina Scott
Associate
Broker
Dixie Hartell
403-934-1034
www.strathmorerealty.ca
104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-901-5388 cell
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104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
The Old Home Hardware Building
Serving 3 Generations of Families
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13.4 ACRES WITH

LAKEVIEW $849,900
Just outside Town
Limits, 1624 Sq Ft Fully
Developed Bungalow
Quonset/2 Barns/
Double Heated Garage
Paved Access!
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$114,900
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ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL
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COMPLETION
OCTOBER.
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2 BATH
SINGLE CAR GARAGE
ON LEASE LAND!
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BLING, BLING!
$339,900 NEW
CUSTOM DESIGNED
VILLA
WILDFLOWER RANCH
OVER 1500 SQ. FT.
MOUNTAIN VIEWS.
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MEADOWS
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INDUSTRIAL
GENERAL LOTS
10-13 ACRE PARCELS
5 MILES WEST OF
STRATHMORE
NEW ROAD
46.56
ACRES
Many options on this
parcel of land, 25 minutes east of Calgary.
$599,000
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157 ACRES
BY LYALTA
$999,000
SOLD
Over 1450 sq ft
Bilevel
Triple Car Garage
Half mile off
Pavement.
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ANYONE?
$399,900
SOLD
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IN ELITE WILDFLOWER
RANCH OVER 3000 SQ.
FT DEV., BONUS ROOM,
FULLY DEV LOWER, NEXT
TO PLAY PARK
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IMAGINE THIS!
$284,900
SOLD
YOUR OWN SINGLE

FAMILY HOME
HUGE DEEP LOT
18X24 GARAGE
FULLY DEV. BASEMENT
CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
WEST OF
STRATHMORE
$325,000
TREED FIVE ACRES
ON PAVEMENT
CLOSE TO GOLF
COURSE
GORGEOUS TREED 3 ACRES

40X40 SHOP WITH
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DOORS.
TOTALLY RENOD MOBILE
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REDUCED!!
$489,000
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HANDYMAN
SPECIAL
$200,000
SOLD
MLS - C3643274
Over 52 acres with
loads of potential,
private home and older
out buildings!
Associate
Broker
CALL
LORNA PHIBBS
403-874-7660
TO BUY OR SELL!
35 Years Experience
106 - 304 - 3rd Ave.,

Strathmore
lorna@lornaphibbs.com
www.lornaphibbs.com
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
BARBER / HAIRSTYLIST
FURNACE & DUCT
PAINTING
SEPTIC
Marv Poettcker
Walk-ins Welcome!
Furnace Replacement Repairs & Maintenance

Air Conditioning Certified HVAC Technicians
Plumbing Duct Cleaning
403-983-3342
Our Team aT YOur Service!
403.934.4957
Unit 101-227 Third Ave Strathmore
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
BUSINESS
Your
Painting Pro
Painting since 1975
Specializing in Repainting
(Inside / Outside)
Residential Light Industrial Commercial
co-alta Holdings
O 403.901.1137
C 403.880.3299
PHOTO BOOTH
UPHOLSTERY
Ace Custom Sewing.com
LOOKING TO START OR EXPAND

YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
Specializing in Insurance Claims

Your Complete Exterior Finishing Company
Experts in Vinyl Siding, Soffit and Fascia
Continuous Eavestroughing Windows & Reroofs
Aluminum and Smart Board Batons
Cell: 403-968-9211 Work: 403-934-4334

Fax: 403-934-4422 Email: toprowtom@telus.net
For a FREE QUOTE Call Tom
www.wildrose.albertacf.com

GENERAL CONTRACTORS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Wheatland Family &
Community Support Services
403.934.5335
Services Inc.
Ray
24-HOUR ELECTRICAL - COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL
AGRICULTURAL - IRRIGATION - TRANSFER SWITCHES
raykrlsafetyconsulting@gmail.com
ELECTRICAL
McNeills Inc.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
Dennis McNeill - Master Electrician
403-934-7249
dennismcneill@shaw.ca
Strathmore, Alberta
Want your guests to get the

most out of your event?
Give them that old school
photo booth experience!
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shotsngiggles12@gmail.com
403.901.6850
Strathmore, AB
FB Boersema & Partners Ltd.
R.V. Interiors
Golf Cart, Bike, ATV,
Snowmobile Seats & Boat Tarps
Equipment and Vehicle Fronts
Equipment Windshield Protectors
For more information

Call Debi 403-901-0342
or Text 403-324-7710
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WASTE DISPOSAL
Let us put YOUR thoughts on paper

and build it to your satisfaction.
HUXTED
Certified I.C.F. Installers

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Enhancing the well-being of individuals,

families and communities since 1978
Info on Programs and Events wfcss.org
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PHOTO / VIDEO
PROGRAMS WE OFFER:
Home Support Information & Referral
Seniors Benefits - Special Needs Income Tax
Meals on Wheels Frozen Program Good Food Box
Lunch & Learn Emergency Social Services
Repair, Build & Upholstery
IOP ROW LTD.

We offer Business Development Loans and Business Plan
Assistance to Entrepreneurs within our region!

403-934-8888 or
1-888-881-9675
wildrose@cfwildrose.ca

For more information
on what we do
Email: fbbp@efirehose.net
Everything you need to turn raw land into your home
WASTE DISPOSAL
s,
-Pottie
Port-A Carts
le
Recyc ntals
Re
& Bin
Serving the Foothills since 78.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Handy Kinda Guy

Painting Plumbing
Small Renovations
Decks & Fences
Bathrooms
APPLIANCE
REPAIR
Call BOB 403-861-7822
HEATING & SHEET METAL
Serving Strathmore, Drumheller & Areas

101 Slater Way, Strathmore, AB
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
WELDING
Lar-Don
RentaLs Ltd.
Light Construction & Garden Equipment Trenching
New & Used Equipment Sales & Service
Echo Power
Equipment
K.M.W HEATING AND

AIR CONDITIONING LTD.
Mike Welsh
Residential & Commercial

K.M.W.Heating@gmail.com
Strathmore & Area
Furnace Repair
& Replacement
H.R.V
Make Up Air
Garage & Shop
Hot Water Tanks
IRRIGATION
15 Spruce Lane, Strathmore

Bus: 403-934-3727 Fax: 403-934-3849
ROOFING
R
PPH
HR
PHR
Prairie Home Roofing
Ltd.
Ltd.
Ltd.
Residential
Roofing Roof Repair
Residential Roofing Roof Repair
Metal
Roofing
Siding
Metal
Roofing
Siding
Get the job
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rightthe
FIRST time!
Soffit
Eavestrough
Soffit&&Fascia
Fascia Eavestrough
Dale Stimson 403-862-7790 403-361-9895 fax

oasis.irrigation.ltd.@gmail.com
Residential Roofing Roof Repair

Calgary 403-796-5381
Calgary
403-796-5381
Metal Roofing
Siding
Strathmore
Soffit & Fascia
Eavestrough
403-901-7484
Strathmore 403-901-7484
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Calgary 403-796-5381
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Strathmore 403-901-7484
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Drilling Co. Ltd

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M&M
Get the job done right the FIRST time!
Agricultural Irrigation Sales & Maintenance
Offering services in Aluminum,

Stainless Steel, Carbon and Pressure.
Production Welding, Hard Surfacing,
Repairs and Custom Fabrication &
Restorations available.
WATER WELL DRILLING
Get the job done right the FIRST time!
Oasis irrigatiOn
sales & service Ltd
BarTech Enterprises
Welding shop locally owned and operated.
Contact us for a free estimate today!
403-870-2744
Sheet Metal
New Home
Renos
Basement
Development
Humidifiers
403.934.5605
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Drilling
Pump Systems:
Supply, Install & Repair
Water Conditioning
Equipment
403-934-4271
Strathmore
Serving the rural Community
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Were Virtually Everywhere

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NO CONDO FEES
$239,900
3 Bedroom Home
Main Floor Laundry
Upgraded Appliances
Well Maintained Home
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SOLD
Near Airdrie & Calgary

2012, 1568 sq ft, Shop
Heated Dbl Att Garage
2+2 Bed, 4.5 Bath
In Floor Heat, Trees, View
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HAPPY
SOLD
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2 separate parcels
17 acres w/building and
services. 54 acres with
EnCana lease.
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13.4 ACRES WITH LAKE

VIEW $849,900
MLS C4040833
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MLS C4042121
MLS C4017158
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MLS C4037467
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ACROSS FROM
FOOTHILLS HOSPITAL
$341,900
2 bedroom,1 bath,
carport parking, deck
with yard condo also
near U of C!
$70,000
MLS C3648519
Keith
Garrioch
403
333-8411
Chantale
Hill
403
325-3860
5 apartments, 2 are 1
bedroom and 3 are possible
4 bedroom! All have in-suite
laundry and more!
Ron
Kaechele
403
934-1097
Paul
Kautz
403
875-4166
Ryan
Kautz
403
875-1170
ACREAGE LIFE WITH SHORT

COMMUTE $379,900!
3.9 Acres fenced and cross
fenced. Home with 3
bedroom, 2 baths open
concept. 26x32 Heated Shop
and all pavement to driveway!
Shauna
Kenworthy
403
803-4605
Tracy
Larsen
403
901-9143
Lorna
Phibbs
403
874-7660
GREAT INVESTMENT
PROPERTY LANGDON
$619,900!
CALL TRACY
MINUTES FROM
CALGARY 36 ACRES,
HOME AND SHOP!
Fully Developed walkout

bungalow, 40 x 56 Heated
Shop, and has potential for
future sub division!
CALL LA SHAUN
BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME FOR
THE NEW YEAR 329900!
Open Floor plan with amazing

upgrades and quality build!
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths Over 1520 sq.
ft. with a full basement. A must see
EXTENSIVE RENOS
$55,000!!!
Detached Home
2 Bed, 1 Bath
Nice Sized Yard
Were always getting calls

for Rentals so...
Advertise your Rental Free*
*Dependent on space availability, first come first serve
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MLS C4037129
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WALKOUT BUNGALOW
4 ACRES - $799,900
SOLD
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BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED
ADULT COMMUNITY
RANCH ESTATES
$144,900
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JANUARY 8, 2016

Locally Owned & Operated

Working with you in our community

Ranch Market on the Trans Canada Hwy

Four local girls win silver

General Practice Family Dentistry

100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F

Look on Page 4 for

The Strathmore Realty Group

NONIE HALL AGENT

104 - 3rd Avenue,

Ringing in 2016 in style!

FULLY FINISHED MULTI LOCATION PLUS VALUE

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January 8, 2016 Strathmore TIMES Page 3

January 8 - 14, 2016

Happy New Year!

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TOWN UTILITY BILLS

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Strathmore business owner creates change

the floor we dont even pick that up

gary and plans to have an impact in

Local business owner Mohammad Farhan sold

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New Years resolutions to the people of Strathmore-Brooks

Strathmore Legion Branch #10

By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Membership

LEST WE FORGET / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Ive spent many hours arguing against doing this

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Rosebud graduate Natalie Gauthier takes talents on tour

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