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Ticks on the rise
in Alberta
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor

The number of ticks found on humans and

animals is on the rise in Alberta, bringing with
them a greater risk of tick-borne diseases – in-
Wheatland Crossing cluding Lyme disease.
grads Since 2013, Alberta Health Services (AHS)
environmental health offices and health cen-
tres on First Nation reserves started accepting
Page 17 ticks found on humans or in the environment.
The program was an expansion of the Alberta
Agriculture and Forestry’s Surveillance of Ticks
on Companion Animals program that began in
2007. In that program, veterinarians submit-
ted ticks found by the public on companion
animals – mainly cats and dogs – which were
then tested for the type of species and the bac-
teria – Borrelia burgdorferi – that can cause
Lyme disease.
Ready to Rumble In 2016, results showed 90 per cent of ticks
found on companion animals were found on
dogs. Overall the program revealed non-black-
legged ticks found in Alberta rose to 1,499
from 982 the previous year. The ticks that test-
ed positive for the bacteria B. burgdorferi, all
of which were found on animals, climbed to
35 from 11 the year previously, while black-
legged ticks that tested negative for the bacte-
ria increased to 147 from 64 in 2015.
RE/MAX FIRST According to the federal government, the
587-316-2000 number of ticks submitted to the program in-
creased almost three-fold from 2013 to 2016.
See our ad on Page 24 Although Strathmore’s Sevick Veterinary
Services hasn’t treated any animals for ticks,
the Strathmore Veterinary Clinic has dealt with
five cases, while a dozen animals – mostly
Offering IV Sedation dogs and horses – have already been brought
to the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore to
Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS
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Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS “Ticks are on the rise in Alberta and they’re
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in the environment and a lot of pesticides have
been banned. So they move very rapidly and
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Town of Strathmore move around.
Municipal Notices “We’re not seeing Lyme disease in any other Giddy Up!
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Ticks claim
Strathmore pets
Continued from Page 1

While it can takes weeks and months

for Lyme disease to manifest in canines
after infection, the illness isn’t as no-
ticeable as in humans. The dogs will
show signs of arthritis and sometimes
fever, and if left untreated the disease
can cause serious long-term glomerular
disease, a type of kidney damage. For
dogs, there’s a monthly $20 preventative
pill that causes biting ticks or fleas to
die.
Because ticks are not host specific,
Viste stated that pet owners may be at a
greater risk of having the ticks transfer
within their homes.
“If a dog is out running in the tall
grass and they bring ticks back to your
household and you’re sitting there pet-
ting them at night, that tick can climb
onto you,” she said.
A total of 87 cases of Lyme disease
were reported to AHS between 1991 to
2016, with 10 cases two years ago.
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3) Do not apply matches, cigarettes or petroleum
jelly to the tick.
4) Once the tick has been removed, clean the
bite area with soap and water and disinfect the
area with an antiseptic. Wash hands with soap
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23 graduates from Wheatland Crossing school took it all in
as they celebrated their academic accomplishments during
their graduation ceremony on June 1.
The 2018 graduating class wasn’t the first class to graduate
from Wheatland Crossing. However, they were the first class
to have graduated after completing a full academic year in
the new rural school.
“One of the advantages of Wheatland Crossing students is
the one-on-one support they receive,” said Bevan Daverne,
Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) superintendent.
“It is ranked one of the best among rural schools … we are
very proud of this school.”
Along with family members, friends, peers and teachers at
the ceremony were dignitaries from the surrounding com-
munities, Wheatland County councillors, and the school’s
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as well as a story written by Ms. Amanda Ellis, which also
included using each graduate’s name in a fairytale type story.
Speeches delivered followed a common theme of having
dreams and goals, and that no matter what choice you take
and no matter the outcome, it will never be a wrong one.
“I believe that no matter which path you choose, the
choice is yours and every choice will result in a greater you.
Graduating from high school is only a step along the path
we will all take in life. What I hope we’ve all come to realize
is if you want something you’ve never had, you have to do
something you’ve never done,” said Reece Kenney, valedic-
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OUR GREEN CART PROGRAM

The next regular HAS STARTED!
Green cart collection has started in line with your current black cart collection
THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE REVITALIZATION UPDATE
Council Meeting schedule. If your black cart is usually picked up on Monday - your green cart will be
picked up on Monday too! Waste Management uses a split compartment truck for
efficient collection. One side for garbage and the other for compost.
Reminder, construction on Third Avenue will begin Monday June 4, 2018

will be Please Remember:

June 20, 2018 -Place your green cart at the curb, not on the sidewalk or in the middle of the alley
- Leave 1m space around each cart (black and green are picked up on the same day)
- DO NOT leave your green cart or black cart at the curb after your collection day.
at 7:00 pm
Thank you to all of our
ending July 31st. The construction will occur in phases as indicated in the
photo. During each phase, the area will experience short-term road closures
and lane restrictions to ensure pedestrian, worker and driver safety.
On street parking will NOT be permitted adjacent to construction areas.
Businesses with affected access will have temporary walkways installed and
crushed gravel entrances for access.
We ask motorists to drive with caution in construction zones and to adhere to
the speed limit and traffic controls.
Construction will not occur on the day of the upcoming street festival June

Committee hardworking volunteers within 16th.

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of the Whole the Town of Strathmore! factors can affect schedules.

Stay tuned for regular updates, we will be updating the Third Avenue
business list regularly via email.
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Animal Care Centre employee receives award
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
The Animal Care Centre of Strath-
more recently celebrated one of their
own, after their registered veterinarian
technologist (RVT) was the recipient
of the 2018 Alberta Veterinary Medical
Association (ABVMA) Communications
award.
Chelsey Chevrier, who’s worked at
the centre since it opened its doors in
2007, singlehandedly took it upon her-
self to educate the public through the
creation of quarterly newsletters, Face-
book posts, public presentations and
articles in community magazines and
newspapers.
Her efforts for the past 12 years went
above and beyond the call of duty as
an RVT and manager that caught the at-
tention of not only local members, but
those at ABVMA.
“I was very honoured to have been
nominated by Dr. ( Jodi) Viste for such
a prestigious award and quite shocked
to actually be the recipient. It really
means a lot to be recognized in such a
way, and yet still so unexpected,” said
Chevrier.
“I am very fortunate to work along-
side some amazing veterinarians and
colleagues who share their knowledge,
expertise and creativity with me. Their
collaboration helps me to provide fun
educational articles, newsletters, case
studies, clinic videos and current infor-
mation to our clients and the public.”
Chevrier grew up on a cattle and
grain farm in a small community just
outside of Rosebud. Over the years her
love for animals and animal care re-
flected in her actions of checking and
feeding cows, riding horses, and play-
ing with cats and dogs. Ultimately, that
passion translated into her enrolling in
Olds College’s animal health technolo-
gy program from which she graduated
in 2005.
Jodi Viste, veterinarian and owner of
the Animal Care Centre, said Chevrier
excels as an RVT. She decided to nomi-
nate the employee for the additional ef-
fort outside of her job description.
“I am so excited for her and she is
God save the queen
The Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion Branch
No. 10 Ladies Auxiliary hosted a high tea on
June 2 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Her
Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
Miriam Ostermann Photos
so deserving of this award,” said Viste.
“She’s been invaluable in keeping
Strathmore and the community pet
owners and producers well educated
and informed.”
In her nomination, Viste stated
Chevrier’s communication is extremely
informative, compassionate and pro-
fessional.
“The Animal Care Centre has estab-
lished a fabulous team and great val-
ues at the clinic, and that’s a huge part
of why my job is so enjoyable,” said
Chevrier. “I love working with compas-
sionate team members who truly care
about each individual patient and will
go the extra mile for both our patients
and clients. On top of that our clients
are absolutely amazing and they spoil
us. It’s like a family we have at the
clinic.”
Although Chevrier is currently on
maternity leave, she will continue to
educate and inform the public on ani-
mal care upon her return.
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Strathmore RCMP is
investigating the theft of a Blue
Hyundai Tucson with Alberta
plate M31639 on June 1st, 2018.
Additionally the suspects stole
an Alberta license plate Z17851
from an RV Trailer.
If you have any information
Chelsey Chevrier, the Animal Care Centre of that could help locate the
Strathmore’s registered veterinarian technologist
received the 2018 Alberta Veterinary Medical As- vehicle, license plate and
sociation Communications award. suspects, please contact
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Replacing it with poultry or fish and keeping red
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Treating these foods like sugary desserts is a good
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Homesteads of Lyalta seeks extension
SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
The Homesteads developers went to the Alberta Municipal
Affairs to review their rights for the development near Lyalta.
They contacted the Alberta Municipal Governance Board and
the board decision of May 18 imposed 17 conditions that must
be met by the developers for the development to move for-
ward.
The recommendations covered many county requirements
as well; however, the developer has not completed them all
to date.
To comply with the recommendations the owners are re-
questing a year extension, but Wheatland County council con-
sidered a six-month extension was appropriate.
“We are recommending council approval the extension for
the Homesteads of Lyalta, but we want to make clear that there
are still significant development requirements outstanding for
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date, but many of those conditions will be signed
off at the end stage,” said Colton Nickel, planning
officer with Wheatland County.
Some of the missing information is the techni-
cal and detail design information for waste water,
potable water, storm water and landscaping plans.
A registered homeowner’s association list is also
needed. The Lakes of Muirfield will be providing
a portion of utility servicing and staff indicated a
report to confirm that servicing for the Homestead’s
won’t negatively affect the Lakes of Muirfield ser-
vicing demands.
Alan Babcock from Zero Plus Planning Consul-
tants, who does peer reviews of plans, said they
had received a cost analysis for the project, but
needed the detailed technical design to verify costs.
“It is very important to have that to properly eval-
uate information,” said Babcock.
It was noted that some delays occurred in back-
and-forth email exchanges between county admin-
istration and the developers, but Nickel indicated
they were clarifying information requested and re-
ceived.
“The only actual major information that has been
provided to staff in the last year is the construction
cost assessments and the biophysical impact assess-
ment agreement, but the detailed technical informa-
tion is still outstanding,” said Nickel.
Councillor Tom Ikert was concerned about how
the decision handed down by the province impacts
the county. Councillor Ben Armstrong disagreed
with an extension, and said he felt the developer
had enough time to get the plans done.
The extension was approved for six months with
the developer making a presentation to council.
Councillors Armstrong, Koester and Wilson voted
in opposition of the extension.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
Wheatland County council approved an updated
communication plan that has a strategic focus on
improving interaction with residents and all stake-
holders to Wheatland County.
The move is one that Russell Smith of Gleichen
might appreciate, as he approached council on May
15 stating he felt communication could be better
regarding tree pruning and servicing issues in Glei-
chen.
communications responsibly and effectively for all
audiences,” said Lisa Bastarache, communications
officer for the county.
A new communication plan sets out strategic ini-
tiatives for the county. It outlines the various means
of communication used by the county and sets out
areas for improvement including more town hall
meetings, developing effective internal communi-
cations, setting up input/feedback systems and de-
veloping consistency for all printed communication
materials.
The plan includes updates to the website, such as
adding video and multi-media clips, and upgrading
forms sections. Social media channels will be moni-
tored and new channels such as Instagram will be
added. A new logo was developed for the county
and it appears on the new county flag. All printed
communications and signage will be reviewed to fit
the current county communication plans.
RETENTION OF GLEICHEN SCHOOL
AND UPGRADES TO ARENA
Wheatland County councillor Amber Link submit-
ted a summary of Gleichen’s positive attributes and
potential for future growth to Wheatland County
council on May 15.
She suggested to council they approach Golden
Hills School Division (GHSD) about acquiring the
school and hold the property until decisions could
be made on whether it is feasible to keep the build-
ing.
“We need to be clear that if council approves this,
it is not a commitment for council to do anything
specific at this time, but allows us time to look at
options,” said Link. “It allows us time to look at a
community redevelopment plan for Gleichen. We
do understand Gleichen has challenges and we
need to work together in this.”
Link said members in the community have ideas
about how to make the school a self-sustaining fa-
cility. She indicated the move would buy time to
allow interested parties to bring plans forward to
council. Deputy reeve Scott Klassen said there may
also be external parties interested and acquiring the
school would place decision making in the county’s
hands.
Councillor Ben Armstrong clarified that the move
allows the county to put the building up for tender
if the community doesn’t come up with a feasible
plan. He encouraged them to get details in order
within a six-month window.
“If they are willing to give it a shot, I am willing
to give them a chance to try it,” said Armstrong.
Council approved contacting GHSD about acquir-
ing the school.
Upgrades for the arena were also discussed, with
councillor Tom Ikert cautioning about the costs of
handling both projects, and that it could affect fi-
nancing for future projects in the area. He said he
would like a more consolidated vote from the com-
munity.
Link moved that the arena upgrade financing be
awarded to a maximum of $2 million. Grants and
money raised by the Gleichen Ag Society will also
contribute to the funding.
Klassen said he would rather see a new central-
ized facility built that could be used by all county
residents.
Link countered that it is not just Strathmore res-
idents supporting use of the arena, and qualified
that groups throughout the county do utilize the
Gleichen arena. Groups outside the county also
book the arena.
Council approved financing for upgrades to the
arena.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Wheatland County council agreed to move for-
ward with an action plan for economic develop-
ment. It includes hiring consultants McSweeney
and Associates Consulting Inc. of Okotoks, to re-
view and update economic development plans for
the years 2019-2024. McSweeney came in with the
lowest tender at $39,815. There were five other
contender’s proposals ranging in bids from about
$42,000 to $95,000.
Part of the plan would be to hire a county eco-
nomic development officer.
“The kickoff would be with council and the eco-
nomic development board, potentially in June, so
everyone is on the same page, and then they would
move through the action plan and it would be com-
pleted sometimes in October,” said Alan Parkin,
Wheatland County chief administrative officer Alan
Parkin.
RAIL TRACK COMPLAINT
A railway crossing along Highway 817 is in poor
condition and Wheatland County councillor Donna
Biggar asked council to join her in writing a letter
about safety concerns to the CPR, the MLA and Al-
berta Transportation.
“I have had a few complaints. It is quite rough;
the pavement is higher than the tracks,” said Biggar.
“People have tried to contact the provincial gov-
ernment and Alberta Transportation and are getting
back-and-forth response. The bump is quite large,
and one trailer became unhooked and it has be-
come a safety issue.”
Budding
Playwrights Festival
Daniel Schramm (l-r), Kendra Hutchinson, Ky Ferrier and Nata-
lie Kloster, performed a staged reading of Smashed by emerg-
ing playwright Shayleigh Sihlis. Smashed was one of seven
plays read during Rosebud School of the Arts’ Budding Play-
wrights Festival, May 27 and 28. The event featured the works
of playwrights enrolled in the school’s playwriting course and
raised $172 for RSA’s Student Showcase Scholarship.
Laureen F. Guenther Photo

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Rural residents have to stick together
To the Editor
Those of us who live in the country don’t tend to
do a lot of public griping. Sure, we complain about
the weather and ramble on about politics in the coffee
shops, but it takes a lot to get us fired up to the point
where we speak out publicly on an issue.
Well, many of us living in rural Wheatland County
have had enough of an issue to the point that we are
speaking out. And we are doing so in the hopes of
getting some much-needed change in our area and
also to alert our neighbours in Rocky View, Foothills
and other municipalities so they don’t wind up in the
same mess.
You see, the problem is we are dealing with what is
supposed to be a compost facility in our area, but it’s
more like a giant dump.
We deal with a constant, putrid smell which varies
from strong sulphur to rotting garbage or chemical
smell depending on what is going on at the site on
any given day and which way the wind is blowing.
GFL operates this site which is a few kilometres
north of Strathmore. A quick drive by and you will
see giant piles of sulphur, plastics and other garbage
piled so high that the six-foot fence surrounding the
perimeter ought to be an embarrassment to GFL. The
fence is clearly not doing much to keep debris in as
evidenced by neighbouring lands often littered with
this junk.
I’m no expert, but in my opinion large piles of rot-
ting organic materials do not make a compost facility.
You may know that sites like these attract gulls as
well. Those damn birds ate the seed on the neigh-
bouring field just as fast as it was put down and that
crop failed. And if Hollywood is looking to shoot a
sequel to its Lord of the Flies movie, producers might
Liberals keep spending
MARTIN SHIELDS
Member of Parliament Bow River Riding
I’m sure you have heard the big news on the
Trans Mountain Pipeline project: the Prime Minis-
ter has decided to spend $4.5 billion of your tax
dollars to buy the existing pipeline.
Kinder Morgan never asked for taxpayer mon-
ey. They were ready to invest in this project. All
they wanted was certainty from the federal gov-
ernment. But now taxpayers are on the hook for
billions because of this government’s inability to
get a pipeline built – and there’s still no guarantee
that it will ever be built.
The Liberals would have you believe that risk-
ing taxpayer dollars on the project was the only
way to move ahead with it. This is simply not true.
Under our former Conservative government, four
pipelines were built without any need for nation-
alization schemes.
The $4.5 billion the Liberals are spending is
just the start. It only buys the existing pipeline.
If the project is actually expanded – and that’s a
big if, given the Prime Minister still has no plan to
overcome opposition – it could cost many billions
more. It is inexcusable that this government’s mis-
management has taken us from billions of private
sector investment in Canada to billions of taxpayer
dollars being on the line.
We need to replace this government in 2019 and
get back to common-sense solutions that actually
get pipelines built without public funds.
The Liberals have also introduced a massive re-
form to our criminal justice system – Bill C-75.
This omnibus Bill is a huge step in the wrong di-
rection.
C-75 weakens our justice system. It hybridizes
indictable-only offences by adding summary con-
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Father and son
perform with
want to pop in on a neighbour. House siding is liter-
team of comics
ally black with flies and fly bags are put out and filled The beer flowed and the
laughs followed as seven
in hours. Now growing up on a farm or in the country,
comedians from Toronto
you’re not adverse to some flies, but this is truly some-
and Calgary brought their
thing you have to see to believe. edgy-adult-themed hu-
We’ve tried the usual routes to get GFL to clean up mour to Origins Malting
its act. Our local council in Wheatland County has and Brewery on May 26.
tried to help, but their hands are tied as the monitor- The group was led by Kris
ing of these things seems to be of provincial jurisdic- LaBelle (pictured) who
tion. Our MLA has tried to no avail to get GFL to the entertained the audience
table along with Alberta Environment officials and us with his stories includ-
residents. GFL has reduced the size of the sulphur ing saving a woman from
piles but at this point we would like to see some in- being mugged in hopes
dependent soil, air and nearby well water testing. We of becoming a ninja and
have lost trust with the company and processes to numerous beer recipes
ideas.
regulate, and are concerned for local water tables and Brady Grove Photo
the air we breathe.
You get the impression it’s out of sight out of mind
for these folks. It’s disappointing to those of us who
live in the area, and a quick google search shows res-
idents in Kneehill County have issues with another
GFL facility.
Our property values are decreasing and some of us
wonder if the acreages listed for sale near the site will
sell at all.
Like I said at the beginning, we don’t make a habit
of writing to newspapers to air our concerns in pub-
lic, but if doing so brings about some positive change
for our area and keeps our neighbours in Rocky View,
Foothills and other regions from facing the same trou-
bles, then maybe it’s worth it. Perhaps the best way to
deal with sites like this GFL facility is to prevent them
from setting up shop in your region in the first place.
Dennis Kiemeny
Wheatland County
viction as a sentencing option. That means some
serious crimes could be punishable by a mere
fine. And some of the offences listed in the Bill are
undoubtedly serious crimes. We’re talking things
such as participation in a terrorist group. Impaired
driving offences causing bodily harm. Kidnapping
a child. Possessing stolen property. Taking part in
gang activities. And many more.
The Liberals are making these changes to try
to deal with the backlog in our court system. But
they haven’t yet taken the obvious first step of
appointing more judges. As of April 1, 59 federal
judicial vacancies remain.
Even worse, the changes mean the federal
backlog will be downloaded onto our provincial
courts, which are already dealing with their own
delays. It’s going to make a bad situation that
much worse. Provincial judges, courts, prisons
and legal aid could all be stretched to a breaking
point. We could have many more cases thrown out
for taking too long.
C-75 is omnibus legislation, which the Liberals
promised they would not introduce. The Bill does
contain some good measures that we Conserva-
tives can support, like removing certain unconsti-
tutional provisions from the criminal code.
This is going to make our justice system more of
a “revolving door” than it is now, and make rural
crime even harder to deal with. My Opposition
colleagues and I are opposed to C-75, and will be
doing our best to stop this government from put-
ting criminals before victims yet again.
I can be reached in Ottawa at martin.shields@
parl.gc.ca. My Brooks office can be reached at
403-793-6775 or martin.shields.c1@parl.gc.ca, and
my Strathmore office at 403-361-2980 or martin.
shields.c1B@parl.gc.ca. Please don’t hesitate to
contact me about any federal issue.
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Musical spring
SARAH HAUGHEY
Music director at Holy Cross Collegiate
We have had a very busy and exciting
spring in the music department at Holy
Cross Collegiate.
Our High School Concert Band per-
formed in the Edmonton Cantando Mu-
sic Festival April 15-17 this year. This
was the first time we participated in
this festival and it was excellent. The
students received clinics and work-
shops from professors at Grant MacE-
wan University as well as the University
of Alberta.
We were able to attend concerts fea-
turing many professional and university
groups. Their performance on stage at
the Winspear Centre was a truly beauti-
ful experience. The Winspear Centre is
one of Canada’s best concert halls.
They may be a small group, but all
19 students work extremely hard to
Holy Cross Collegiate (HCC) will host their Pop Concert on June 14 outside on the HCC field. The
event will feature popular and movie music performed by the Grade 7 band, Grade 8-9 band, High
School Band, Junior High World Drumming Class and High School Drumline.
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perform at a Grade 4 Level, and their
dedication and determination is truly
inspiring.
Our Jr. High Concert Bands both
competed at the Alberta Band Associa-
tion Festival of Bands in Red Deer on
May 8. We began our trip in Edmon-
ton where the students received three
hours of workshops at Grant MacEwan
University. Then we travelled to Red
Deer the next morning to compete in
the festival.
The Grade 7 band competed at a Lev-
el 1 as this is their first year of study,
and the Grade 8/9 band challenged
themselves and competed at a Level
3. After an intense performance on
stage, an adjudicated clinic and a sight-
reading workshop both groups scored
“excellence.” I am extremely proud of
both of these groups and of all of the
students for their continued hard work
and dedication.
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Haughey
Two of our high school students,
Naomi Mackie (trombone) and Daniel
Manderville (percussion), have been
chosen to participate in the Alberta
Band Association (ABA) Alberta Wind
Symphony. The Alberta Wind Sympho-
ny is Alberta’s honour band program
for gifted high school musicians admin-
istered by the Alberta Band Association.
The Alberta Wind Symphony con-
sists of outstanding band students from
across the province of Alberta. One of
the ABA’s cornerstone programs, the
Wind Symphony provides gifted high
school-aged musicians the opportunity
to work with some of the finest con-
cert band conductors recognized both
nationally and internationally, to grow
musically and to meet other musical-
ly vibrant instrumentalists. I am very
proud of both of these students and
their continued dedication towards mu-
sical study. It is a huge honour to be
accepted into this program and to per-
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June 8, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9
form with other dedicated young musi-
cians from across Alberta.
Next spring our Senior High Band
will be performing at the International
Music Festival in Montreal April 3-7. We
will be doing a variety of fundraisers in
order to support students and parents
with this amazing opportunity. If you
would like to make a donation to help
sponsor a student, please contact me.
Donations can be made online and a
tax receipt issued.
On Thursday June 7 at 7 p.m. we
will be holding our Annual Fine Arts
Awards Night in the HCC Gym.
On Thursday June 14 at 6:30 p.m. we
will be having our Pop Concert. Our
Concert will be held outside in the field
(weather permitting) and will feature a
wide range of popular and movie mu-
sic performed by the Grade 7 band,
Grade 8/9 band, High School Band, Jr.
High World Drumming Class and High
School Drumline. Admission is free.
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Job Posting—Heavy Equipment Operator (627H Scraper Operator) #P18-20

Closes June 15, 2018 at 4 p.m.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a

safe and effective manner to ensure Wheatland County roadways are accessible,
safe, and in good condition.

Main duties include:

 Operate scrapers in a safe and efficient manner June 28, 2018
 Cut to finish grade Wheatland County Office (242006 Range Road 243)
 Properly operate equipment in accordance with Wheatland County policies,
and ensure work is performed in a timely and cost effective manner Noon to 3:30 p.m.
 Perform all daily safety, maintenance checks and conduct general care and
maintenance of equipment Register: riparian.eventbrite.com
 Notify the appropriate Foreman of any repairs needed
 Report any dangerous or unsafe road conditions to the appropriate $15 registration fee, includes lunch
foreman
 Electric Fencing Demonstration
Norm Ward, Range Ward
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate
will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled  Offsite Watering System Demonstration &
to work for any employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ Troubleshooting
License. Marvin Jackson, Sundog Solar

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an  Caring For The Green Zone: Riparian
interview will be contacted. To apply, or for a more detailed job description: Area Management
Human Resources, Wheatland County Kelsey Spicer-Rawe, Cows and Fish
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889 For more information: 403.995.9466 or
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca enviro@foothillsforage.com

Apply: https://www.wheatlandcounty.ca/living-in-wheatland-county/careers

Photos courtesy of Cows and Fish

Job Posting—Intermediate Planner P18-21 Roadside Grass Mowing & Weed Spraying
Closes June 22, 2018 at 4 p.m. Set to Begin!
The Intermediate Planner will provide a wide range of professional and
administrative services, within the Planning and Development business area, When: Beginning mid-June
related to current and long range planning activities of Wheatland County.
What: Weeds are sprayed with Clearview herbicide: PCP #29752 and
Main duties include: Navius herbicide: PCP #31382
 Respond to verbal and written enquiries from the public
 Respond to verbal and written inquiries related to active planning West Rotation
applications from applicants, members of the public and Councillors
 Review and process major development permit applications Grader Division Start Date Completion Date
 Review and process re-designation and subdivision applications
 Review and process developer-led Area Concept Plans (ACPs) and Area GD 8 Mid June Early July
Structure Plans (ASPs) GD 1 Early July Mid July
 Respond to planning referrals from adjacent municipalities (related to major GD 10 Mid July Early August
subdivision applications, major re-designation applications, statutory GD 5 Early August Mid August
planning documents and appeals); bring forward major referral requests to GD 4 Mid August Late August
Municipal Planning Commission/Council, as appropriate
GD9 Late August Early September
 Prepare reports related to Planning applications and present items to the
Municipal Planning Commission
East Rotation
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate
will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled GD 11 Mid June Early July
to work for any employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ GD 6 Early July Mid July
Licence. GD 2 Mid July Early August
GD 3 Early August Mid August
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. To apply, or for a more detailed job description: GD 7 Mid August Early September
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
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MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Local law enforcement was involved
in several incidents this past weekend,
ranging from a jewelry scam to a ve-
hicle pursuit and a firearms complaint.
Strathmore RCMP warned the public
on May 30 about a recent jewelry scam
in which individuals sold fraudulent
gold jewelry in the parking lots of local
businesses.
A total of four separate reports since
May 13 revealed members of the public
were approached in a business’ parking
lot by individuals selling the trinkets as
authentic gold. Those who purchased
the items later found out the gold was
fake.
According to the Strathmore RCMP,
the reports vary with both men and
women, described as Middle Eastern
between the ages of 30 and 50, selling
the fraudulent jewelry.
It is also reported that in most in-
stances a blue Dodge Journey with an
Ontario or Quebec license plate was
observed.
Similar reports have surfaced in Vul-
can, Halkirk and Sundre, and in areas
of Saskatchewan throughout the month
of May. Those who fell victim to the
scams stated the scammer appealed
to their emotions, stressing urgency of
needing to make enough money to re-
turn home.
“When scams are combined with an
emotional appeal for help, unfortunate-
ly it is easier for people to be drawn in
and become a victim,” said RCMP con-
stable Denzil Morey, media resource of-
ficer with the Strathmore RCMP.
Anyone with further information can
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The Strathmore RCMP and Calgary
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Police Service worked together in re-
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district southwest of Chestermere in
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The incident occurred at 9 a.m. on
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more town limits. However, the driver
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Successful Storefront students receive scholarships
Three students from the Strathmore Storefront School received scholarships during their graduation ceremony on May 26 at the
Strathmore Legion. Ashley Marshal received the Town of Strathmore Citizenship Award as presented by Strathmore Councillor
Tari Cockx, Jenava Littlelight received the Jeremy Snyder Scholarship as presented by Chelsea Berry and Kaeden Heinrichs
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MIRIAM OSTERMANN “I’ve driven taxi in Calgary for six years and
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in mid-April.
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on Hwy 561 & 1 km south) failed to renew their chauffeur permits – or driver’s
Standard, AB 403-644-2380 permit – and comply with the newly implemented
Taxi Bylaw changes. The changes included crimi-
nal record checks, routine vehicle inspections,
and obtaining a basic first aid certificate. While the
former Strathmore Hotshot/Shuttle Service Shuttle
Times TIDBITS and Economy Taxi and Strathmore Taxi disagreed
with the changes and eventually shut down their
Did You Know? businesses, Singh officially started a service under
In Canada, June is National Aboriginal History Month and the name Strathmore Taxi – the same company
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. name once used by Strathmore Taxi Owner Martin
The first Saturday in June is National Day to Promote Health DePeuter – on June 6.
and Fitness for all Canadians and the first Sunday in June is “I waited three months for the other guys to
Canadian Armed Forces Day. come back; they didn’t come back so someone
had to do it,” he said.
Singh has lived in Strathmore for the past 11
years and is often recognized by members of the
community for once having owned the Country
Donair shop downtown Strathmore. When real es-
tate became too expensive to try and re-open the
business, Singh turned to driving taxi, Uber and
truck.
Currently Strathmore Taxi operates one vehicle
in town with a rate of $10 anywhere within town.
Singh also has one other driver who recently re-
ceived his first aid certification and is planning
on acquiring a seven-seat van over the next few
months. While he’s already received several calls
on his first day and much discussion on social me-
dia, Singh plans on increasing his fleet and staff
depending on demand in time for Strathmore’s
Stampede and Heritage Days.
The Town of Strathmore also recently embarked
in discussions with Langdon-based charter-com-
pany Coral’s Coach who proposed a transit service
in Strathmore. According to the Town of Strath-
more no new developments have occurred. Strath-
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SHS builds classroom

in Kenya
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Students at Strathmore High School
(SHS) are only a few hundred dollars
away from completing their efforts to
fundraise $10,000 to build a classroom
in Kenya.
The school raised the necessary funds
to help send one student – Vivian – to
school for four years and to build a
much-needed classroom in a rural com-
munity, through the ME to WE Club.
While it only took the school one year
to raise the $10,000 to educate Vivian
for the duration of her high school stud-
ies, SHS spent the last several years col-
lecting sponsorships through a 12-hour
Vow of Silence, bake sales, benefit con-
certs and a coin drive – one that will
take place until June 13.
“It’s really changed their perspec-
tive on education. We have a tendency
to take education for granted here, es-
pecially being able to go all the way
through high school, whereas only 50
per cent of citizens in Kenya pass Grade
6,” said Christine Magill, social studies
teacher at SHS. “So many kids don’t
have access to even primary education
and even fewer have access to education
after Grade 6. In the rural communities
especially, that classroom will give kids
a chance to go to school in the areas
where the kids currently may not attend
school because of the conditions of the
classroom or the lack of teachers.” Apply for a $50,000
Magill said the ME to WE Club is a
partnership with the Kenya government Alberta Blue Cross
– the government provides a teacher for
every classroom that is built.
Healthy Communities grant.
The coin drive initiative will hope-
fully raise the remaining dollars needed. Five grants will be awarded to
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for school supplies and materials for
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Cat’s out of the bag

Rose Hamrlik (l) provided the Happy Cat Adoption Centre with $102 on
behalf of Studio 86 who also raised $278 for the Wheatland & Area Hospice
Society on June 2. The Happy Cat Sanctuary recently received donations
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A number of piano, musical theatre, vocal and choir students represented Strathmore at the 2018 Alberta Provincial Music Fes-
tival in Edmonton from May 27 to June 2. Strathmore Music Director Loralee Laycock had three of her students tie for second
place in each of their categories that included musical theatre and vocal solo.
Local talent represents Strathmore at provincials
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Last week, as Anthony Laycock stood on the
biggest stage on which he’s ever performed, he
caught his mother’s eye and mouthed, “I can’t do
this, I’m not doing this.”
His mother, local music director Loralee Lay-
cock, thought her son might not perform after all.
But the 11-year-old changed his mind, faced his
fears and performed in the Musical Theatre Up-
Tempo 12 & Under category at the 2018 Alberta
Provincial Music Festival. His decision to take to
the stage really paid off when he tied for second
place – an accomplishment also achieved by two
other Strathmore locals taught by Laycock.
Every year, several of Laycock’s students have
been successful in impressing the adjudicators
and securing a spot at provincials. This year was
no exception, with three musical theatre students,
one vocal solo student and two choirs competing
against hopefuls from across the province.
Rayanne Laycock, Anthony Laycock, Shelby Lay-
cock and Parker Riou, all from Strathmore, per-
formed at the festival in Edmonton from May 27
to June 2.
“I’m pretty proud of all four of them; they’ve
worked really hard and they’re really talented
kids, and they’re all unique and have their own
talents. It’s fun to get to see them find songs that
showcase their abilities, be able to perform them
and get recognized for that,” said Laycock.
“There’re a lot of kids that go to the festival
from all over the province and that, I think, is the
best experience of going to provincials. They get
a chance to see other kids who are doing what
they do from other places that they wouldn’t see
in their local festival.”
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Staff honour students at Breakfast of Champions

TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter

For the final time this school year,

the staff at Strathmore High School ar-
rived early to share a meal with stu-
dents who they thought stood out for a
variety of reasons this semester during
the annual Breakfast of Champions.
The breakfast on May 31, which
takes place once each semester, was a
special one for a several reasons.
As always, a new group of 46 stu-
dents were chosen for the honour for
reasons such as their effort inside the
classroom, participation in school ac-
tivities, athletic performance, volun-
teering outside of school hours and for
having a positive attitude.
Grade 11 student Chancelor John-
ston was selected by Wesley Clark be-
cause of his increased dedication to-
wards his studies. nominated her for her efforts in the throughout school; and always having
“I chose Chance as my champion classroom and on the rugby field this my work done on time helped,” said
because of his reliability. In Grade 10, season. Hammond, who was chosen by Chris-
Chance had issues showing up on time “It was definitely a surprise to be tine Magill and will study business at
to class. This year has been terrific, and nominated and it was really hum- Mount Royal University this fall.
he is almost in class 100 per cent of the bling,” said Stewart, who will enroll in It was also a notable Breakfast of
time. The work he has performed in the nursing program at the University Champions for two of the teachers,
class he has excelled at and he built a of Lethbridge next fall. “I think our as it was Susan Ruzek and Gabriele
beautiful cabinet,” said Clark. “He did teachers did an amazing job picking a Kuhrt’s final ceremonial breakfast be-
such a terrific job and I wanted to rec- variety of students for all the different fore retirement.
ognize his talent and how much he has accomplishments they’ve done this se- For Ruzek’s 46th and final nomina-
grown as a Grade 11 student.” mester.” tion, she chose George Crawford.
After the students enjoyed breakfast It has been a challenging year for Ka- “I had George in my physics and
with their peers, the teacher who nom- rissa Hammond outside the classroom chemistry 20 class. That alone is
inated them came up and spoke to the this semester, as she was a Strathmore grounds for my nomination,” said Ru-
group on why the student was chosen. Storm teammate of Emma Armstrong zek. “When George is challenged, he
For some students, it was their last this season. But she didn’t let that trag- works hard and pushes through it until
chance to be honoured before gradu- edy affect her grades. he gets it. It’s his positive attitude and Deanne Bertsch shared some kind words with
“It’s an honour to have people no- willingness to work until he gets it that her champion Danai Allan during the annual
ating and heading into the real world.
Breakfast of Champions May 31 at Strathmore
Kaitlyn Stewart was one of the many tice me in the world. I think I was makes him the true meaning of a Spar- High School.
to receive her award, as Dion Galandy nominated because of my dedication tan champion.” Tyler Lowey Photos

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Venom rack up Redneck Rumble tourney titles
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
The Redneck Rumble has become a marquee event
on the calendar for amateur lacrosse players. Kids of
all ages are running around playing the game they
love. The only thing that could make the tournament
even more fun is seeing a couple local teams take the
title on their home turf.
That’s exactly what the bantam and peewee Venom
pulled off at the 12th annual instalment of the tourna-
ment last weekend at the Strathmore Family Centre.
The peewee Venom dominated the tournament
front to back, entering the championship as the No.
1 seed and proving it with their 3-1 victory over the
Blackfalds Warriors June 3 at the Gold Arena.
“Coming in, the kids were extra thrilled because
they thought it was our tourney to win because it was
our host tourney,” said Venom Head Coach Jon Peters.
“The final was a nail biter the entire way and Black-
falds has an awesome team. They wanted it as bad as
our kids did, but our guys kept fighting until the end.”
The peewees were also involved in the most thrill-
ing game of the tournament, when they edged out the
Calgary Hornets 6-5 on June 2, in a game that came
down to the buzzer.
Tied at four with less than two minutes to play, the
Venom netminder sent a long breakout pass to Gray-
son Van Tol, who spotted Kieran Bakken on the wing
with a pass. Bakken made no mistake and popped in
what he thought was the game-winning goal with 1:25
remaining on the clock, as the Venom held a 5-4 lead.
“From a coaching standpoint, that game was ex-
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tremely stressful,” said Peters. “To go from a 4-3 game,
to a 6-5 game in less than three minutes to go is crazy.
Both teams were going full tilt to try and get the win
and it made for a really exciting game.”
The Hornets weren’t done there, as Glenn Campbell
raced down the floor and tied it 14 seconds later.
The Hornets retained possession after the ensuing
faceoff, but Venom captain Ryan Barbas stole the ball
from a Hornet forward in his own zone and raced
down the floor to snipe five-hole with only seconds
remaining, to give the Venom the 6-5 victory.
The Venom didn’t need late-game heroics in the
tourney opener June 1, as they pounded the Knee-
hill Bulldogs 11-0. The Venom wrapped up the round
robin by knocking off the Warriors 4-2.
VICTORIOUS VENOM
The bantam Venom also captured the tourney title
with a 9-4 win over the Calgary Hornets, in what was
sweet revenge after losing in double overtime June 2.
“Everyone was a little down after that overtime loss,
but we just told the kids to come back and give it back
to them when it mattered most. We had some fresher
legs and were really able to take it to them,” said Ven-
om Head Coach Scott Fargey. “It was an awesome way
to end the tournament that was ran really well like it
always is. The kids had a blast.”
It was a nice taste of revenge for the Venom, which
saw them get bumped down to the No. 2 seed after
the Hornets clipped the Venom 7-6 in the final round
robin game. Tied after the end of regulation, one five-
minute overtime period didn’t solve anything, so dou-
ble overtime took place, where the Hornets used the
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energy they still had to outlast the Venom.
“That loss was a heart-breaker, but I told the kids
that we were going to see them again and they can
pay them back for that later,” said Fargey.
Earlier in the weekend, the Venom pushed aside the
Calgary Knights 13-7 and disposed of the Olds Sting-
ers 16-9.
MIDGET CLAIM BRONZE
The midget Venom didn’t take gold from their host
tourney but blanked the Kneehill Bulldogs 8-0 to take
the bronze June 3.
The Venom ended up in the bronze game after los-
ing the opener 10-3 to the Medicine Hat Sundevils and
were held in check by the Sylvan Lake Buccaneers 4-1.
The Venom’s lone round robin win game was June 2,
when they blasted the Bulldogs 12-2.
The Venom also grabbed bronze in the novice divi-
sion, when the local team iced the Medicine Hat Sun-
devils 2 5-3 in the finale.
The other Medicine Hat team in the same bracket,
the Sundevils 2, edged out the Venom 6-1 in the tour-
ney opener. The Venom doubled up the Sundevils 1
6-3 earlier in the round robin and slid past the Rock-
yview Rage 2 5-4 June 3.
“It was a really exciting tournament overall. The lo-
cal kids played great which is always great to see,
and the tournament was attended really well. General
feedback that I heard was the people had a great time
and the lacrosse was entertaining,” said tourney orga-
nizer Susan Anderson. “We also had some fundraising
events that generated a couple thousand dollars for
the program, so it was a big for the program.”
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Show Presley Gabe (l) of the Shoot-

ing Stars picked the pocket of
& Sale Avengers forward Nolan Dayton
during the annual three-on-three
Hussar held their Ball Hockey Tournament to kick
annual 4-H Show off Let’s Get Rec’d.
& Sale on May 27. Tyler Lowey Photo
Grand Champion
Ryan
pictured
Edwards
above
(l-r), Sydney Ed-
Strathmore drops the puck on
wards and Travis
Edwards. Reserve
Let’s Get Rec’d
Champion. Mor- TYLER LOWEY a free meal by the food truck, donated
gan Hale (l-r) and by Sweet Tooth Concession, along with
Times Reporter
Brody Hale.
a T-shirt, donated by Murray Chrysler,
Photos Courtesy of The Town of Strathmore has found a to commemorate the tournament.
Hussar 4-H perfect formula to get people excited Three mini rinks were set up with
Show & Sales
about the month-long Let’s Get Rec’d wooden boards to maximize the amount
Association
campaign as a way to promote an active of hockey that could be played. The
outdoor lifestyle. nets, boards and some of the gear was
The ball hockey tournament has be- donated by Canadian Tire.
come an annual tradition at Kinsmen The big winners on the day were the
Park, for obvious reasons: the shining Knights, who knocked off the Glitter
sun, the warm temperatures and kids Girls 9-1 in the Division 1 U10 final.
buzzing with energy at a chance to com- In another U10 division, the Buffalo
pete in some road hockey with friends. Bombers defeated the Mighty Pucks 8-3
This year’s instalment of the tourna- in the final. The Road Warriors were the
ment featured 24 teams, comprised of cream of the crop in Division 3, as they
local boys and girls, ranging from five clipped the Stick Magnets 6-5, ending
to 17 years of age playing in three-on- their shot at finishing undefeated. The
three styled games. Wheatland Snipers slid past the Sacred
“This event keeps growing each year Sixers 9-6 in the final.
and the kids are having a great time,” Other Let’s Get Rec’d events tak-
Great weekend said Lauren McGougan, community ser-
vices liaison with the Town of Strath-
ing place include: a Western Historical
District Society walking tour June 9; a
Members of the Cheadle 4-H Club took part in
the 2018 4-H on Parade at Stampede Park in more. “How could they not? It’s a great bocce ball tournament June 10 next to
Calgary May 31 to June 3. 4-H on Parade offers day to be outside playing some road the library; Art in the Park June 15 and
the Calgary Region 4-H youth the opportunity to hockey.” June 22 at the Kinsmen Park Pavilion;
show and compete with their projects. More than 160 kids entered the tour- and an outdoor yoga session June 16 at
Photos Courtesy of Clarence Kooistra nament this year. Each player was given the Strathmore Municipal Library.

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Strathmore Venom stumble Strathmore Oilmen’s

in busy RMLL weekend
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
The only people who have been
able to shut down Strathmore Venom
captain Kaleb Robinson this year have
been the officials.
Trailing 6-0 early May 30 as the Venom
hosted the Calgary Axemen in Rocky
Mountain Lacrosse League action, the
Venom needed their best player to drag
his team back into contention.
That’s exactly what Robinson did, as
he assisted on Corbin McEwan’s two
snipes in the first period to get on the
scoreboard.
Trailing 10-3 with 2:02 left in the first
period, Rokelle Leonard got run over in
the neutral zone by Noah Aldred.
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stuff happens, I support standing up
for your teammates,” said Venom Assis-
tant Coach Travis Gauthier.
The only issue with stepping in for
his teammate is that Robinson was
forced to hit the showers an hour ear-
lier than usual, per league rule.
“Losing him is tough in any game,
let alone a game where the other team
was putting up goals that easily,” said
Gauthier. “He’s our leader on the floor.
Our offence is based around him; he’s
a great communicator on the floor and
controls the offence. Even with him on
the bench, he does a great job keeping
his teammates emotions down.”
The Venom was doing a great job
limiting teams to 10 goals or fewer in
their last three games. But that was all
undone when the Axemen notched 10
goals in the opening frame.
“They’re a fast team. They came at us
quick and we were flat-footed. That’s
were we lost this game,” said Gauthier.
“We have a young team and let their
guys into the middle a little too eas-
ily too. But we have a young team and
that’s something we continue to work
on and hopefully learn from.”
With the leading scorer in street
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Even with their leading scorer and captain returning for a applause were offered in each is given.
pair of road games that weekend, the results only got worse. June’s
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Grade 12 student Luc Harris won the 200m dash With the track season concluding, that marks
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Spartans rugby ends short of provinical goal
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
The first South Central Zone ban-
ner for boys’ rugby will have to wait
until next year.
The constant rain and downward
running attacks by the Bow Valley
High School Bobcats impeded the
Strathmore High School Spartans of
winning their way to provincials for
the first time in school history, May
31 at the Calgary Rugby Union.
“We had a strong team this year
and I thought we had a pretty good
chance to make it to provincials this
season, but it will have to wait until
next year,” said Spartans Coach Brad
Steele after the 53-12 loss.
The Bobcats were all over the
Spartans from the opening whistle
onwards.
After being down a couple of tries
early, Jared Aschenbrenner put the
Spartans on the board with a great
run. It was nearly the perfect end-
ing to his rugby career at Strathmore
High, as he graduates this spring.
Jassjot Singh appeared to have
another try in the first half, but was
obstructed by the official, which re-
sulted in the play being blown dead
with the possession returning to the
Spartans, but they couldn’t punch it
in.
“Jass’s score would have been
great to make it close and possibly
change the momentum, but those
things happen all the time and they
did a great job of defending us after
that,” said Steele.
Leading 22-7 to start the sec-
ond half, the Bobcats occupied the
ball deep in the Spartan zone but
couldn’t touch one down for the first
10 minutes.
“Normally we start slow and pick
it up in the second half to wear
the other team down,” said Steele.
“These guys were a big, strong team
that had good skills and didn’t wear
down.”
Eventually, the Spartans last wall
of defence cracked and the Bobcats
racked up three quick tries, stretch-
ing the lead to 49-7.
But the Spartans wouldn’t go away
that easily. Vito Moon stole the ball
from deep in his end, blitzed up the
left sideline and was awarded a pen-
alty try.
Returning to Strathmore High
School after going to school in
Okotoks to play for the Bow Mark Kaden Hanas of the Strathmore High School Spartans busted through a pair of Bow Valley High School
Oilers, Joel Krahenbil was a force on Bobcat defenders during the South Central Zone championship game May 31 at the Calgary Rugby Union.
both sides of the ball and he did his Tyler Lowey Photo
best with a pair of powerful runs in
the second half, but couldn’t find a
way to put one across.
There’s no doubt the shortened
season cost the Spartans in the end.
Only appearing in four Big Sky Rug-
by games sapped the development
of some of their players.
“I think if we had two more
games, that would have allowed the
guys that were new to the sport to
pick up the extra experience needed
to beat a team like this,” said Steele.
“We had a great team with great ath-
letes and great runners that got bet-
ter every game.”
The Spartans will have to deal
with seeing eight players graduate
the program and high school this New York, New York
spring to regroup for next year in or- Strathmore High School presented a New York Connection on May 29 at the school. The concert, led by
der to win the first boys’ zone rugby teacher Bryan Allsopp, included performances from the schools jazz band, concert band and their chamber
banner in school history. choir. Doug Taylor Photo
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fordable loans. Call CF Wild
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Richard passed away at home follow- IN THE ESTATE OF June 13 for more information.
ing a short battle with cancer. He is
STEPHEN GRAHAM 1 pm sharp
survived by his wife Barbara as well as five grandchil-
dren. He was tragically predeceased by his son Ricky LATE OF STRATHMORE, ALBERTA, Queens Park GET YOUR
on August 29, 2017. Richard was a custodian with WHO DIED ON MAY 6, 2018. Cemetery CLASSIFIED
the Gleichen RCMP for many years as well as working ADS IN THE
Calgary, Alta
in the towing industry. A funeral service will be held TAKE NOTICE THAT ALL PERSONS HAVING
on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Hope Community Cov- CLAIMS UPON THE ESTATE OF THE Internment TIMES!
enant Church (245 Brent Blvd. Strathmore) at 1:00
ABOVE NAMED MUST FILE WITH THE
p.m. If desired, donations may be made in Richard’s
UNDERSIGNED BY JULY 16, 2018, A FULL
memory to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (1331-29
STATEMENT OF THEIR CLAIMS AND OF CONTACT
FRIDAYS
St. NW, Calgary, T2N 4N2 or www.albertacancer.ca). JUNE 8 - SEPTEMBER 21
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at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
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Kelli’s family are saddened to an-
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new Vendors who Bake,
personal and corporate tax preparation for various
53 after a courageous battle with
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cancer. She was surrounded by family, friends, and
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Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
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FORM 5
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“Keeping your numbers in order so you
Kelli leaves to mourn her beloved children, Sheila and Irrigation Districts Act
Mitchell; husband Allan; sister Holly Robinson (Ken Irrigation Districts
(SectionAct
85/86)(Section 85/86) can relax, that’s our job”
Kristalovich) of Strathmore; brother Bruce Phinney NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
BUSINESS OPP FOR SALE
of Sackville, NB; and numerous nieces and nephews.
HIP OR KNEE REPLACE- BLANKET THE PROVINCE
She was predeceased by her parents, Sheila & Doug- TO CHANGE
the Western Irrigation District toTHE
change theAREA
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
OF
area of the District. Notice of Preparation MENT? Other medical condi- with a classified ad. Only
las Phinney of Sackville, NB. Kelli was raised in New
AN IRRIGATION
Applications to remove parcelsDISTRICT
consist of: tions that lead to restrictions $269 (based on 25 words or
Brunswick and, in 1986, made the trip to Carseland, of 2017 Assessment Roll in walking/dressing? $2,500 less). Reach over 110 weekly
AB. She made it her home and raised her family in TAKE NOTE that applications have been
Strathmore.
used for 2018 Property Taxation Year yearly tax credit. $40,000 newspapers. Call NOW for
received by the Western Irrigation District refund cheque/rebates. details 1-800-282-6903 ext
Kelli was best known for all the love, care, and com- to change the area of the District. for Village of Rockyford, Disability Tax Credit. Expert 228; www.awna.com.
passion she gave to residents in the Strathmore within Province of Alberta Help. Lowest service fee na-
Hospital Extended Care where she worked for seven Applications to ADD parcels that consist of: tionwide. 1-844-453-5372. METAL ROOFING & SIDING.
years as an HCA. She would help anyone who needed Notice is hereby given that the 2017 Assessment 37+ colours available at
anything, anytime. Always friendly, cheery, and smil- Name of Number of Legal Land Roll for Village of Rockyford used for 2018 Prop- over 55 Distributors. 40 year
Landowner Irrigation Acres Description
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T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
of flowers donations may be made directly to the Village of Rockyford Administration Office located
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$516,400 C4176283 $650,000 C4176359 Coming Soon $709,000 C4176352 $500,000 C4176336
213 West Lakeview Dr 1185 Hillcrest Manor Est 296 Oakmere Cl 1161 Hillcrest Manor Est 133 Wildrose Cr

$499,900 C4176716 $360,000 C4176348 $259,900 C4176492 $272,500 C4176484 $899,000 C4176487
241044 Hwy 1 111 Aspen Cir #104 26 Westlake Gl #110 26 Westlake Gl 1089 Hillcrest Manor Est

$899,900 C4185250 $339,900 C4184285 $441,000 C4184617 $329,900 C4173380 $530,000 C4177126
756 E Chestermere Dr 105 Ranch Rise 188 Aspen Creek Cr 827 Glenwood St 112 Hillcrest Ca

$529,900 C4175939
49 Rainbow Falls BV
$739,900
283 Stonemere Gr
C4175936
SOLD Langdon
SOLD Wildflower
$459,900
272 Ranch Cl
C4183886

$779,000 C4175935
184 Kinniburgh Way
SOLD Thorncliff
$564,900
77 Rainbow Falls BV
C4175665 $699,900 C4184918
511 Boulder Creek Dr
$659,900 C4175859
367 Boulder Creek Cr

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COMING SOON...
$597,000 C4179153 $105,000 C4176697 $217,900 C4184804 $189,900 $499,900 C4182051
19 Moncton Rd NE 235 Ranchwood Ln 229 Ranch Ridge MD Brentwood 91 Hillview Rd

$698,900 C4181029 $220,000 C4177579 $220,000 C4179657 $729,900 C4184874 $785,000 C4174808
250043 Rge Rd 250 #308 1005B Westmount Dr 336 Ranch Ridge MD 107 Vander Velde Ba 175006 Twp Rd 260

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