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OCTOBER 15, 2010

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Abiding by
the rules of
the election
Local makes SHANNON LECLAIR
Guinness Book Times Reporter
of World Records
Recently a question was posed to the
returning officer for Wheatland County,
Page 13 Terry Tower. People were asking if they
take their trailer and live on their farm
in Hussar for a couple of days, would
they be able to vote in that division.
“Because it’s a rural county, we have
people that live in Strathmore, live in
Hussar, live in Gleichen and not on the
land they farm,” said Tower. Because
people in the county live in divisional
residency the rules say you have to live
in the division you vote in.
International students “If I live in Strathmore and insist on
enjoy Strathmore voting in the division, (I can’t). I should
experience vote in Strathmore, not in this division,
I’m making a false statement and the
penalty of which can be a fine,” said
Page 30 Tower.
The fine would be not more than
$10,000 or imprisonment of not more
than 6 months or possibly both.
“Obviously we don’t want that to
happen. We don’t want it to happen
because of a misunderstanding, if you
do it willfully then you would take your
chances.”
A person’s place of residence is clearly
AA Midget Chiefs defined by the place where they receive
thrilled with team depth their mail and live out of and where
they plan to return to. A voter can only
have one place of residence.
“To me it would be an easy thing to
misunderstand, but by law you can’t do
it,” said Tower.
UFA Bisons This has not been an issue in previous
years and they would like to make sure
Special Pull Out it stays that way
“We would also like to really stress
2010 that even though itis trying times and
harvests are late that people go out and
vote,” said Tower.
“How long does it take to vote, five
minutes? Nobody is that far away from
Making it easy
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system. Advance voting was available October 12 and within two hours of opening the polls, there had
already been 70 early voters. Wayne Armitage, left, watches as David Coates, presiding deputy returning
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Christmas Hamper
Campaign is getting
under way!
AGM October 18, 7 pm at
Wheatland FCSS, 85 Lakeside Blvd.
All members please attend,
Sharing their
new volunteers are welcome! opinions
Agenda items: Review Financial Mayoral and Council candidates for
Accounts, Consideration of a the Town of Strathmore took part
Special Resolution to broaden the in the public forum Oct. 7 at the
Charitable Objects of the Society, Strathmore Civic Centre. The event,
and to amend the Bylaws. hosted by the Strathmore and Dis-
trict Chamber of Commerce, was a
Strathmore & District huge success according to event
Christmas Hamper Society organizers.
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Times KIDBITS
October 22nd is Nut Day.
Not sure exactly we’re celebrating on this day! Nutty people or
eating healthy nuts, like almonds or walnuts…. Whatever you
Pilot project to create many
opportunities for low-income families
celebrate on the 22nd, celebrate it with a nutty friend!

SAFEblu SHANNON LECLAIR

Times Reporter
municipalities. Strathmore is taking a
leap into what may be the first viable
the Municipal Block Funding Program.
“With the town providing the second
project, which allows people the op- mortgage, individuals and families earn-
Fire & Safety Affordable housing always seems to portunity to purchase their own home ing at or near the Core Needs Income

ServiceS be just out of the grasp for many fami- when otherwise they may not be able Threshold will have an opportunity to
lies, and is a difficult task to achieve for to. own their own homes, as the provision
On Oct. 6, Council approved a Memo- of the Equity Loan (second mortgage),
LocALLy ownEd & opErAtEd
randum of Understanding between the will have the net effect of dramatically
Fire Extinguishers NOW OPEN Town of Strathmore and Classic Con- reducing the cost of the home, which
Service & Inspections IN STRATHMORE struction Ltd. Town Council and ad-
ministration have been working on an
will in turn enable households with
lower incomes to qualify for a mort-
Safety Supplies • defibrillators PINE CENTRE Affordable Housing project with Classic gage, often for smaller payments than

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engineering has been substantially com- If a unit is sold, the repayment of the
cor programs pleted, and the preliminary site work is second mortgage remains with the unit,
ISnet world due to begin within the next few weeks. which provides opportunity for the
If all goes well, foundations will be in second and subsequent purchasers the
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have two bedrooms and the remainder
will have three bedrooms. One 2-bed-
same benefit, and in effect, the unit re-
mains affordable in perpetuity, or for as
long as there is a demand for affordable
housing. For example, in the unlikely
event the unit does not sell to an in-

WHY???
room eight-plex and one 3-bedroom
eight-plex are to be constructed imme-
diately, with the remainder following in
the new year.
This project is unique because the
units will be for sale rather than for rent.
WHY won’t “Change for Strathmore” identify the candidates that To enable those individuals and fami-
they are supporting, bearing in mind their platform is based largely lies earning at or near the Core Needs
Income Threshold (CNIT), the Town
on “transparency”? will provide a second mortgage. This
WHY did “Change for Strathmore” persist in making numerous second mortgage will carry no monthly
requests for information (and which was provided at the cost of payments and will only be repaid on re-
many thousands of taxpayers’ dollars) from the Town of Strathmore sale, or if the unit is rented.
for information which was publically available by doing personal “We are not aware an affordable proj-
research on the Town Web Site or by simply talking to current Town ect with this type of ownership being
Council Members ? proposed in any other jurisdictions,”
said Linda Nelson, Deputy Chief Admin-
WHY did the “Change for Strathmore” co-founder and mayoral istrative Officer for the Town. The proj-
candidate not attend the “all candidates forum” (sponsored by the ect is still in the pilot stage but council-
Chamber of Commerce) on October 7th, 2010 or either of the “All lors and administration are excited by
Candidates Open House” (at Days Inn) on either October 5th or the project and are optimistic that it will
October 7th? succeed.
WHY did the “Change for Strathmore” utilize erroneous Mayor A portion of the money for the proj-
ect has come from grants given through
and Councillor figures for their pamphlet distributed on October
7th, 2010 (stating Mayor salary in 2007 was $12,270.36 when it
dividual who meets the CNIT within a
required amount of time, the unit would
go on the market to any prospective
purchaser, with the second mortgage
being paid back to the Town, which
could be used toward another afford-
able project.
“Optimistically, if this project is prov-
en and successful, and there is more
block funding available in the future,
we will have paved the way for future
ventures of this type. It could go a long
way in alleviating this social issue that
everybody is facing,” said Nelson.
The Town is very excited to see this
worthwhile project finally coming to
fruition, particularly since the units will
be offered for sale, rather than as rental
accommodation to those who would
not have normally been able to own
their own homes. This is a great oppor-
tunity for a new beginning for families
of all ages, circumstances, and lower in-
come levels.

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was actually $18,843.00 and that Councillors’ salaries in 2007 was
$7249.92 when it was actually $11,335.20)?
WHY did “Change for Strathmore” report (re: pamphlet, distributed
October 7th, 2010) that specific new council salary increases were “Strathmore’s Finest”
currently being suggested when this matter has been delegated to a
citizen’s group to review and provide recommendations? • roofing • siding
WHY did the “Change for Strathmore” pamphlet, distributed • eaves & Custom Cladding
October 7th, 2010, not include the fact that Town Council requested
• WCB • insured
an unbiased audit of all per diems claimed by the current Council (by
both a lawyer and an accounting firm) and that the audit concluded HaiL & WinD Damage
that “based on my review of the per diem claims provided, all sPeCiaLists
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highlighting her accomplishment on Page 10. Melissa and her daughter Luba weren’t looking to break any records when they took the dogs for a walk. The
dogs are all clients of Melissa’s and she can often be spotted taking the dogs for a leasurely stroll after lunch.
Breaking a world record
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
Making it into the Guinness Book of
World Records isn’t the easiest task, but
one Strathmore woman managed to do
it. Melissa Crispin-Piche’s picture can
be seen on Page 10 of the 2011 version
of the book. A few years ago someone
had broken the record for the most
dogs walked which she believes was 17
dogs for 11 minutes.
“I said ‘pfft, I can totally do that’,”
said Crispin-Piche.
She was already walking dogs around
town, and on an average day she was
walking up to 12. She knew she could
beat the previous record and so she set
out for it.
“My goal was 25, and we had more
than that. We stared with 32 dogs and
ended with 27,” said Crispin-Piche.
At first she said it was a bit of a
mess, but it ended up turning into an
awesome walk. She started at Kins-
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that day with all the dogs and it took
me 43 minutes.”
The actual process to make it into the
book was quite the undertaking and
took a little while. You have to email to
tell them your intentions, and then they
send you the paperwork.
“You can’t just do it without having
all the paper work first, there’s certain
stipulations and regulations that you
have to follow,” said Crispin-Piche.
She had to have witnesses. One had
to be a vet or a doctor of some sort and
a legal rep, and she needed dog owners
signatures, dog names, video tape, pic-
tures at a certain pixel, and two timers.
They could have had someone from
Guinness come out, but they would
have had to pay for the flight, hotel,
and other expenses so they decided to
do it themselves.
Crispin-Piche has been collecting
Guinness books since about 1988. She
used to read through them as a kid
and would find the differences and
mistakes and would write them. They
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She was told they could never guar-
antee that she would be in there be-
cause they have so many people break-
ing and making records each year. They
told her they always pick the most visu-
ally appealing. She knew that the pic-
tures were good and was just crossing
her fingers that she would make it into
the book. When she got the plaque last
year, she knew she had made it.
Crispin-Piche said without the sup-
port of friends, family and the commu-
nity she isn’t sure she would have been
able to do it. Her bucket list is now
three quarters complete but she said
she is done taking on record-breaking
events.
“No more records, I think I might
be through with the records, having a
young family. I think that’s more impor-
tant than records. I have one and that
was all I ever really wanted so that was
pretty great. Everyone will just have to
wait and see what my next big adven-
ture is going to be.”
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Strathmore mother
Gleichen
Sports Plex disappointed with outcome
Figure Skating • Hockey • Curling
at last council
Family & Individual Passes • Public Skating • Shinny
Gunner’S reStaurant
meeting
SHANNON LECLAIR to throw a couple of stop signs would give us more enforce-
Come and see our newly renovated facility! Times Reporter on and see what it does.” ment options,” said Abel.
Great Rates on Coached Figure Skating as well as our Arena Rentals. Not all of the councillors Wegener didn’t like Walls’
Disgusted. That is the first seemed to agree with the issues amendment and denied it. Once
403-734-3059 word that comes to Christie
Meyers’ mind when she thinks
regarding Centre St., and a few again the motion was defeated
even stated they didn’t feel the with the same three voting in
of how the council meeting on street posed any risk to anyone. favour.
Times KIDBITS October 6 went. Meyers had Sobol made a motion to see “All we’re looking for is peo-
been before Town council on three three-way stops placed on ple to slow down on that road
October 21st is Pumpkin Cheesecake Day. July 21 to plead her case about Centre St. Wegener and Mike and take an extra 15 seconds to
Thanksgiving is over, but you can still make a yummy dessert and making Centre St. a safer street. Lloyd were the only two in fa- make it from one end to the oth-
what better way, than to put two favorites together! On June 6 a car had hit her two- vour of the motion. er, 15 seconds is all this is going
and-a-half-year-old daughter “I can’t support this motion to take,” said Sobol.
and she decided something had because there are so many oth- He made a final motion for
to be done. She was told in the er streets and pretty soon our one three-way stop at the Centre
July 21 meeting Centre St. would whole town would be three St. and North Parkwood Cres-
be monitored for speeders for a way stops,” said Councillor Brad cent intersection.
month, and then the issue would Walls. “It’s obvious it’s going to keep
be brought back to council to be This didn’t stop the two de- going until there is a stop sign
reviewed. termined councillors. Wegener there,” said Mayor George Lat-
“50 (km/hr) is not a safe speed placed a secondary motion re- tery. Part of the motion was to
for this road, so if somebody’s ducing it to two three-way stops allow the signs to be up on a

Blokland
going 60 or 55 it does seem like on Centre St. Council decided temporary basis and a report to
it’s way too fast with your lack to ask they advice of the Se- be brought back to council in
of visibility and all the parked nior Peace officer and the Chief six months. Walls voted in fa-
cars,” said Meyers. Administrative Officer, Dwight vour of the final motion made
It took until the first meeting Stanford. after more debate ensued. Mey-
of October to make it back into “Stop signs I believe would in ers and her family sat through
the council chambers, due to an fact slow people the discussion,
issue with the speed-monitoring down. Is it the slowly growing
machine. ultimate answer? increasingly dis-
I CAN PROMISE YOU Approximately 90 per cent of Well without try- appointed and
the cars monitored were going ing. We don’t All we’re looking for upset, as each
THAT I WILL SPEAK, under the posted 50km speed know that but it is motion was de-
is people to slow
DEBATE, VOTE AND limit. The most notable day was the cheapest way feated.
October 2, when in 24 minutes to go in terms of down on that road “You had four
WORK WITH COUNCIL seven people were speeding traffic-calming so- people on that
and take an extra council, three
ON YOUR BEHALF, AND through the 800-metre stretch. lutions,” said Abel.
15 seconds...
“The speeds aren’t incredibly “I would sug- council members
DO WHAT IS BEST high, but if you’re on that road gest that we pick and the mayor,
FOR STRATHMORE. it’s very congested and tight,
and I think we increased traffic
the busiest spot,
the most danger-
that listened to
what that Se-
by lowering George Freeman to ous spot and put Bob Sobol nior Peace Of-
Remember!!! Vote Rocky on Oct. 18, 2010 60,” said Councillor Bob Sobol. three way stop ficer said, which
“Driving down that road my- signs there and should be what
self, a comfortable speed is 40 see what happens. See how it’s should happen on my road, and
or less,” said Gary Abel, Senior ON SALEand
working UNTIL OcTObEr
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the other they totally disregarded every-
ON SALE UNTIL OcTObEr 23, 2010 Peace Officer. two at that time,” said Stanford. thing that was said,” said Mey-
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COUNCILLOR Brad Walls
“Historically, there have been younger mayors, prime ministers and
army generals appointed who were younger than my 30 years of age.
They all had one common factor, however, and that was to possess the
Voters get a wisdom to trust and work with the team assembled around them.
That will be my goal in this term of office - to work with people and
chance to meet accomplish the goals set before us”.
“One of the people, for the people, here for you today
their potential and working for your tomorrow.”
politicians On OCTOBER 18th 2010 mark that X by
Candidates from all different divisions for
the election came to the Open Houses, BRAD WALLS for MAYOR
which were hosted for them to meet and

ELECT
greet voters on October 5 and 7. The in-

Michael Ell Mayor

formal gathering allowed voters the op-
portunity to speak one-on-one with can-
didates, to find out what they plan to do
if elected.
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Small Business Week about to begin I will

SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
Several events have been
planned by the Chamber of
Commerce as a part of celebrat-
ing Small Business Week, which
runs from the 17 to the 23. From
2005 to 2009 the number of self-
employed people in Alberta
increased by 69.5 per cent, ex-
cluding Calgary and Edmonton,
which represents 18 per cent of
Alberta’s total workforce.
“Small Business Week is an
important opportunity to focus
attention on the courage, creativ-
ity and entrepreneurial spirit of
small business owners,” said Lin
Walker, President of the Strath-
more and District Chamber of
Commerce. The statistics re-
leased were compiled by Alberta
Finance and Enterprise. To help
celebrate the week, there have
been a variety of initiatives initi-
ated to promote the town’s busi-
nesses. The Shop Local initiative
is fully launching in coordination
with the week, and on the 21
there will be a Business Awards
Evening.
There are three different cat-
egories for Business of the Year:
small business, medium, and
large companies. There will also
be Community Spirit Award to
commemorate the business or
organization that demonstrates
excellence in enthusiastic sup-
port and promotion of the com-
munity.
“Although the past several • Promote our town in a positive way
months may have been a rough • Fight the highway realignment
patch for many entrepreneurs,” • Develop a more approachable Town
said Ron Cox, Manager of Com- Council that is fully open and
munity Futures Wild Rose. “Our accountable to the citizens
fastest growing businesses con- • Be financially prudent with your tax
tinue to be small businesses, pro- dollars
viding necessary products and • Protect and improve our wetlands,
services, creating jobs and sup- parks and pathways
porting local economies. We’re
• Support affordable housing for seniors
committed to helping small busi-
and low income citizens
nesses succeed.”
• Work with our neighbours and
Small Business Week was of-
ficially launched nationwide by community groups to make Strathmore
BDC in 1981. It began in 1979 a great town
when BDC branches in the Low- • Prepare for the future through
er Fraser Valley in British Co- informed planning
lumbia organized small business
management sessions during
one week, which later became
Small Business Week.

I have a great passion for this community
which has been my home for the past 33
years. As a resident I have owned and
operated two successful businesses in town.
Having recently sold both these companies I
am financially secure, which places me in a
unique position that will allow me to focus all
my energies on my duties as Town Mayor.
I have kept very busy since selling my
businesses; I have recently stepped aside as
the general manager of the Strathmore and
District Agricultural Society.
If elected I also intend to put aside my career
in real estate so that I may focus exclusively
on the needs of all Strathmore residents.
Wild Flower Ranch Community Support
Foundation, and elected to the Board of
Directors for Tall Timber Leisure Park in
Sundre.
I have two wonderful children, both married,
and two amazing grandchildren!
I believe the following highlight some of
the greatest challenges and issues our
community will face in the near future:
• Creating a balanced approach to economic
development and environmental issues in
order to make the best possible use of the
18 quarters of residential, industrial and
park space within our town.
• Continued improvement of our parks and
• Full publication of the Town’s budget online
and in the local newspaper.
• Keeping taxes low through controlled
spending and sound management.
• Work with the department of Transportation
to explore solutions for a win-win solution
to the Bypass mandated by the federal
government in order to protect local
business interests and expansion.
• We must be encouraged and respect our
rural friends to shop and enjoy the
amenities of Strathmore.
• To discuss with the Community and
Council what should be done with
the Water Reservoir in the North End of
Strathmore ie: Sports Facility, Camp Ground
or Water Park, etc.

Steve Grajczyk
A brief list of my community involvement green space.
would include my having been on council • A greater engagement with the community My three decades of front line involvement
previously, in the early 80’s. (I have always by Mayor and Council in encouraging pubic have given me a feel for the pulse of this

Mayor
maintained that the best two education
tools I received were through world travel
for and being in politics). As well I have served
as Chairman of Strathmore’s Development
Appeal Board, been the President of Minor
• PEOPLE FOCUSED Hockey and a member of the Strathmore
Agricultural Society of which I was President
• STRONG COMMUNITY and General Manager for a further three
years.) I have been a member of the local
• BRIGHT FUTURE Kinsmen club and was their Sportsman of the
Year.
REMEMBER TO VOTE OCTOBER 18TH I am on the Board of Directors for the
input and comment. community. On these issues I have a strong
• Local business involvement, vision of the process we will need to meet
encouragement and development. challenges we are facing.
• Encourage manufacturing and warehouse
development south of Highway #1 in order
to improve and stabilize our tax base.
• Improvement in the multi-use of our
I ask for your support on
October 18th.
community center making it more
Vote for me and together we will
accessible to all citizens.
• Increased support for housing and working make this town we call home an
to safeguard the needs of our senior even greater place to live.
citizens.
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Clarification and changes made

to remuneration and expense policy
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
The Council remuneration and ex-
pense policy went under the knife
after it became apparent some issues
needed to be clarified. On Oct. 6, ad-
ministration brought the policy before
Council with recommendations for a
few amendments.
In the spring of 2010, administration
received direction to research Council
remuneration policies in other mu-
nicipalities and bring the results and
a recommendation back to Council for
review and consideration. This was
presented to Council on June 16. The
recommended policy amendments on
Oct. 6 included a clause where per
diems could not be claimed for any
business conducted within the Town,
or for an Council appointed commit-
tees where travel out of town is re-
quired, i.e. Bow River Basin, Calgary
mayors (remuneration) to $36,000,
thinking automatically the Council-
lors remuneration would go down to
$18,000, which it didn’t,” said Council-
lor John Rempel, after the meeting.
“I certainly can’t agree with this
large of an increase,” said Council-
lor Mike Lloyd. At one point he had
wanted to increase it for the future
Council in hopes of attracting a ‘better’
council to the seats, but felt the Oct. 6
meeting was too late. He also would
have liked to see per diem amounts
subtracted from the remuneration for
meetings that were missed.
“The fact that we have many people
lined up willing to do this job for what
it pays obviously speaks volumes,”
said Lloyd.
Councillor Earl Best expressed con-
cern, that the next Council will end up
in the same situation as the provincial
government, where they had to give
themselves a significant raise. He feels
A majority of Council felt that it
would be more appropriate for the
new Council to determine the salary
amounts. Sobol moved that Council
approve the new policy in it’s entirety,
apart from the section referring to the
base salary, and suggested that the
new council have the CAO select a
committee to determine salaries of the
mayor and councillors. The motion
was approved.
Past & current Council Remunera-
tion is as follows, (going back to 2003):
On November 5, 2003, Council ap-
proved the following amounts for
Council Remuneration, effective No-
vember 1, 2004, by Motion # 589.11.03:
Mayor $17,472.00 /yr
Council $10,507.00 /yr
These amounts were subject to the
annual cost of living increase paid to
any Town employee.
On April 30, 2008, Council approved
public and were provided by Town
administration. Clarification was need-
ed after incorrect numbers were circu-
lated in a flyer through the town.
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The amendments also contemplated
an increase to the base salary for May-
or and Council.
“I have fought diligently to keep
these issues from arising in our pe-
riod in Council,” said Councillor Bob
Sobol. He was happy to see a number
of things in the amended policy, and
believes it effectively deals with per
diems. Although Strathmore currently
has one of the lowest paid Councils
of municipalities of our size, a major-
ity of the councillors agreed that the
increase was too much.
“The mayors remuneration had been
suggested at $44,000, with council at
$22,000, which was 50 per cent of the
Mayors recommended salary. At the
meeting previous to the Oct. 6th meet-
ing, I convinced council to reduce the
that it would have been beneficial for
the new Council to have the remuner-
ation set prior to their terms in office,
so they wouldn’t be faced with the
same issues.
Lloyd suggested a committee be
struck to determine what the remu-
neration should be for the new coun-
cil.
“I don’t see the huge gray areas
in the previous policy. The policies
are only as good as the people who
are going to follow them,” said Lloyd.
Previously, committee’s had been set
up to research and make recommen-
dations with regard to Council remu-
neration, however, the CAO has had
difficulty finding enough people to sit
on the committee. It was also deter-
mined that there should also be resi-
dents on the committee, not just busi-
ness owners.
the following amounts for Council Re-
muneration, effective May 1, 2008, by
Motion # 170.04.08:
Mayor $26,000.00 /yr
Council $15,000.00 /yr
On April 15, 2009, Council adopt-
ed Policy #1806, which is the Coun-
cil Remuneration Policy, by Motion #
173.04.09, with the following amounts:
Mayor $26,780.04 /yr
Council $15,450.00 /yr
These numbers are available to the
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Standing Up for Public Safety
KEVIN SORENSON, M.P., Crowfoot
Parliamentary Report
Along with the reconvening of Parliament in Ot-
tawa, my duties at the House of Commons have again
changed slightly. I have been named to the Standing
Committee on Public Safety and National Security
and during the first meeting I was elected to chair
the Committee.
I am looking forward to assuming my new respon-
sibilities and hope to preside over a more harmonious
atmosphere at that committee, following its acrimo-
nious hearings last Spring on Bill C-391, the private
members bill that would have begun dismantling the
failed and costly long gun registry. Many of you will
know that in the current minority government situa-
tion, the block majority of opposition coalition votes
are unstoppable at all Special and Standing Commit-
tees. Again, I will try, as the new Chair, to facilitate a
more harmonious approach to conducting hearings
on the legislation that our Conservative government
sends to my new committee for study.
There are already several public safety and na-
tional security related Bills and a draft report on the
agenda at the committee: The Report on Correctional
Facilities: Mental Illness; C-23B Eliminating Pardons
for Serious Crimes Act; C-5 Keeping Canadians Safe
(International Transfer of Offenders) Act; C-17 Com-
bating Terrorism Act; and, S-2 An Act Protecting Vic-
tims From Sex Offenders.
The pending legislative agenda of our Conserva-
tive government will also be adding more change to
laws that protect Canadians. On Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday of last week, our government sched-
uled debate on: Bill C-22, protecting children from
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Epcor and AltaLink short circuit the cost of Bill-50
To the Editor
Epcor and AltaLink have filed an application to build
the controversial Heartland transmission line around the
southern and eastern edges of Edmonton. The compa-
nies filed their application with the Alberta Utilities Com-
mission on Tuesday estimating that the transmission line
will cost $580 million. This is the first project proposed
as a result of the passage of the controversial Bill-50, The
Electric Statues Amendment Act.
Bill-50 eliminated the regulatory process that deter-
mined whether or not a transmission line was needed
or warranted. Critics at the time claimed the elimina-
tion of the regulatory process could lead to unnecessary
projects and the doubling and tripling of electricity bills.
Much of this was dismissed by the proponents of Bill-50.
The Heartland project application submitted on Tues-
day is now projected to cost 93% more than the antici-
pated $300 million previously claimed by the Alberta
Government. Critics claim the 93% increase, if it remains
universal and does not increase further, will raise the
overall proposals recommended by the Alberta Electric
System Operator over the next ten years to $32 billion
dollars. This is a 16,000% increase over the value of the
existing grid, which is currently estimated to be valued
at $2 billion dollars.
To put this in perspective, a 16,000% increase in Al-
Praise and gratitude to current Wheatland Lodge staff and CAO
To the Editor
Recent articles in the Strathmore Times concern-
ing the Wheatland Lodge prompted us to write this
letter. We are third generation citizens of Strathmore
and surrounding area, with parents, relatives, friends
and neighbours residing in Wheatland Lodge. We fre-
quently visit the lodge and have nothing but praise
and gratitude for the current CAO and staff. The di-
rection and friendly attitude of the present CAO and
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Cemetery budget increased
online sexual exploitation; Bill C-21, standing up for
victims of white-collar crime; Bill C-30, rules for drug
for Gleichen restoration
and alcohol sample provisions by offenders and de- SHANNON LECLAIR the group needed help
fendants; Bill C-39, ending early release for criminals Times Reporter with landscape fabric and
and increasing offender accountability; Bill S-6, seri- shale. County councillors
ous time for the most serious crime; and Bill S-9, The Gleichen Cemetery agreed they needed to
tackling auto theft and property crime. The commit- Field of Honour is almost increase the funds avail-
tee certainly has our work cut out for us. The political done. The cross and some able for the project from
antics of the Opposition parties to thwart these bills of the headstones have $150 to $1,000. Council
commences even before they are sent to committee been redone and the resi- unanimously agreed to
for study. For example, last week the NDP moved a dents looking after the increase the budget this
concurrence motion on the floor of the House trying rejuvenation project were year, and award Gleichen
to obstruct or delay the passage of Bill C-22, protect- looking for help. Veteran’s with $950, and next year
ing children from online sexual exploitation, another affairs helped with a lot council will relook at the
key part of our government’s tough on crime agenda. of the costs incurred, but cemetery budget.
Be assured that their attempt strengthens our resolve
to proceed.
Since 2006, my colleagues and I have worked hard
to make the 39th and 40th minority Parliaments
work. By the time you are reading this, we will al-
ready be debating the second budget bill, C-47, the
Sustaining Canada’s Economic Recovery Act, intro-
duced by the Finance Minister as the next key step in
Canada’s Economic Action Plan to combat the global
economic recession.
Canadians have told us they want us to focus on
creating jobs, building growth and opportunity. They
have told us that they want their government to have
a robust legislative agenda, to get tough on crime,
and that is exactly what we are delivering.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding
this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-
50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-
4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or
e-mail sorenk1@parl.gc.ca.
berta’s road infrastructure would increase the average
2-lane highway in Alberta to 32-lanes wide. Using the
same factor of 16, the QE#2 from Edmonton to Calgary
would increase to 64 lanes wide. A 16,000% increase in
Alberta’s educational system would see the $31.4 mil-
lion invested in students every school day rise to $502.4
per day. A 16,000% increase in Alberta’s electricity grid
is more than double the value of what Alberta budgets
annually for health care!
Critics warn that if transmission charges, generally
found on page two or three of an electric bill, rise by
16,000% over the next ten years, the average household
in Alberta will see their electricity bills triple, and many
small businesses (commercial business pay a much high-
er rate) will see their electricity bills rise by a factor of
5 times. The impact of such a whopping increase could
in effect extinguish many small businesses, devastate
local communities, and put into jeopardy many jobs in
Alberta.
The solution is to roll back the clock on Bill-50 and
repeal it. Evaluate each and every proposal to build a
transmission line on the basis that it is needed and re-
quired by the public now, and in the future. After all the
public is paying for it!
Joe Anglin
Rimbey, Alta.
staff has contributed to a very positive, happy and re-
spectful atmosphere among the residents in the lodge.
Everyone should be proud of the lodge as it provides
a safe haven and gives excellent care for our seniors.
Hopefully, the current CAO and staff will continue
their great work.
Gregg & Barb Downey
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Piano Tuner -Technician LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Numbers set straight

To the Editor
Recently the Change for Strathmore Party distributed a pamphlet
Tuning Grands & Uprights that has given figures on the remuneration received by the Town’s
Regulating • Repairs Mayor and Council. Unfortunately the numbers they have used for
their comparisons are erroneously misleading. The figures given
Kathie L. Zakresky for the year 2007 are incorrect and the percentages are well wide
Graduate of The Hal T.M. Lyne School of Piano Technology 1981 of the mark. This group has quoted the following:
403.934.5477 kathiezak@gmail.com
In the pamphlet from the Change for Strathmore party they
again are misleading when they quote new remuneration numbers
for the council-in-elect’s salary due to the fact the current council
delegated the matter to a citizen’s group to review and make rec-
ommendations. This group is to be appointed by the new Town
council.
Finally, regarding the matter of Per Diems. The present council
asked that Gregory Harriman & Associates (the Town accountants)

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2007 2010 % increase and Mr. Hugh Ham (the Town Solicitor) audit the Per Diem claims.
Mayor salary: $12,270 $26,780 118.25% Their audit concluded, “based on my review of the per diem claims
Should be $18,643 $26,780 43.65% provided, all claims could be argued to be eligible under the cur-
STRATHMORE
rent policy”.
Council salary $7,250 $15,450 113.10% From the past three years this party have come up with three per
If you live in the area Should be $11,331 $15,450 36.35% diems of mine which they have questioned. I honestly believe all
(Wheatland County, Strathmore of the per diems I have submitted in my six years on council are
& Langdon) and are not receiving your These numbers still may seem high, they do to me, until you com- legitimate claims. Those I wasn’t sure on, I asked about before they
FREE Strathmore Times pare them with other surrounding towns our size in 2007: were submitted. If the Town residents as a whole believe these
Town: Airdrie Okotoks High River Average % Higher three claims are erroneous I will offer to reimburse the Town.
Newspaper Mayor $45,786 $43,484 $37,579 $42,283 227% Earl W. Best
in your mail box please Councilor $21,475 $25,603 $16,256 $21,111 186% Councillor – Town of Strathmore
give us a call 403.934.5589
Freedom to vote
Strathmore To the Editor we cross the road to cast our vote or worry about having our hand
Denture Clinic I am so disappointed in the articles in the past editorials with citi-
zens complaining on the distance they must travel “in their vehicle” to
stamped as proof we voted, only to killed later for having the stamp!
I think of all the sacrifice that has been made by so many for so long
Terry Grant Denturist cast their vote in the upcoming election. in order to have the “freedom to vote”.
Have we had our freedom so long that we have forgotten what it You will not hear any complaints from me. I am overwhelmed with
403.934.3877 has cost? Since 2002, 152 young Canadian men and women have died gratitude for my freedom.
in Afghanistan in the hopes of liberating its citizens. William Scott
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To the Editor
• Custom Night Guards On October 7, 2010 (late evening) the Change for Strathmore
• Natural Teeth Whitening Group was advised by one council member and the Town CAO that
the figures we provided for the salary for mayor and councillor in
2007 in our flyer may not be accurate. We wish to inform the public,
we based these 2007 totals on information provided to us by town ad-
ministration on Sept 27, 2010. It now appears there was some overall
confusion between the Change group and the Town administration
on the base salary issue therefore we wish to emphasize that the sec-
tion with the heading “What a difference 3 years makes” is not accu-
rate and should not be considered factual. The Change for Strathmore
group wishes to emphasize the eight example in our flyer do not
represent all of the concerns we found in our review of per diems.
Roger Clancy
Howard Smith
Change for Strathmore

Advice for the upcoming election coverage

413 - 3rd St. Strathmore
The Strathmore Musical
Arts Society
would like to send a very sincere
Thank You
To everyone who helped make our pub night
with JACK DE KEYZER
Such a success, especially:
Encana, Alberta Foundation for the Arts and
Gold Key Realty Inc. - Cave Starling.
But a big thank you also goes out to The Bank
Athletics Club & Barb Smail, Strathmore
Homes & Cindy Chan,
Pro Water Conditioning & Mike Lloyd, Joey’s
Only & Dave & Alex Lyall, Home Hardware &
Perry Banadyga, Strathmore Motor Products
& Hal Lust, PJ’s Appliances & Lorne & Trudy
Grigg, Value Drug Mart & Gordon Morck,
Calgary Coop & Jay Phypers, Strathmore’s
Florist & Brian & Linda Code, Sobey’s &
Neil & Sarah Kennedy, Ry-Dan & Ryan &
Dan Belanger, Watkins & Lenore Stillwell,
The Strathmore Standard and the Strathmore
Times, for tickets purchased, money donated
and in some cases acting as ticket agents for us.
A big thank you also to Bob Sobol for his time
and talent as Master of Ceremonies and to Jim
Bob Geddes for his comedy sketch before the
main act, and also to Brian Bassen and the
Strathmore Golf Club for working with us
to make the evening go as well as it did.
To the Editor
We will all be casting our votes in the upcoming and important
elections! Freedom of speech in our Letters to the Editor is one of
the wonderful components of our democracy. But if we are striving
to be informed voters and we are trying to make valid decisions, we
want and need to be absorbing only unbiased statements “backed
Looking for solutions to the Centre Street debate
To the Editor
I live on Centre Street and as a group we have tried to take action
to have something done with either the speed or stop signs on our
street. I know everyone in town has a complaint about their street
but our street is combined with multi family housing for a good
portion of the street, with that comes a lot more traffic as well we
are a main artery to our large department stores. We have noticed
an increase in traffic since the speed limit was lowered on George
Freeman trail. But this is not the only problem we are facing here on
centre street - seven people - yes, I said seven people, have been hit
on Centre St between 1999 and 2008. There have been 41 property/
vehicle accidents reported in that same time frame, this is the current
statistics from Alberta Transportation. It was brought to the attention
of our current council back in the summer, at the time our Mayor
disagreed there was a problem with Centre St as he travels it many
times a day and feels that 50 km/h was a safe speed. Three other
councilors disagreed with the Mayor - it was only then we receive
some sort of acknowledgement of our concerns. They agreed to have
our local Peace Officers do a study on our street and review the
findings. Well last council meeting we heard from the Senior Peace
Officers and his recommendations. He agreed Centre St. is a con-
densed populated street and that the speed of 50 is too high as well
there should be a minimum of 2-3 way stop signs placed on Centre.
Councilor Bob Sobol agreed with the findings having been a Police
Officer with traffic control for 30 years, he sees the problems we are
having but had to defend his decision to other council members. Lois
up” by fact, data, and truth! Be sure to “sort the wheat from the
chaff!” Let’s be truly prepared! Please make this an objective and
well-informed election!
Donna Sanden Nelson
Standard, AB
Wegener as always agreed it is a busy street and needs something
done about it and willing to try to find a solution for the problem
not dismiss it like the others have. Brad Walls suggested solution was
that if we put three way stop signs on Centre Street, then we might
as well put them everywhere else in town - on Thomas Dr, on Brent
Blvd, but does he not recognize these are not densely populated
areas with limited parking, each of those streets have a green space
on one side of them or large parking lots to accommodate the cars. I
was truly disappointed that the council could not get past their opin-
ions and listen to the expert in the field that being the Senior Peace
Officer yet council still out voted his recommendations and did as
they please. We did get one stop sign on Centre and Parklane for a
six-month trial period, the Senior Peace Officer disagreed with their
decision and advised that could be more of a problem as people will
now try to make up the speed they lost for making the stop. With at
least 2–3 way stops they have no time to make up speed. I thank the
Senior Peace Officer for his knowledge of the situation but wish the
councilors would get off their high horse and listen to the experts.
I highly recommend you take the time to check out this meeting
online before the election, this way see for yourself who the fol-
lowers are, who the leaders are. Who ask the simplest redundant
questions and who calls a spade a spade. It is all in this past weeks
meeting. Town of Strathmore website. It sure opened my eyes and
know who I will NOT vote for this election.
Sincerely,
Debbie Murray
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High school grads collect

thousands in scholarships
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
Graduating Strathmore High
School, SHS, students were
presented with $100,600 in
scholarships this year alone.
The Rutherford Scholarship is
a prestigious award, which rec-
ognizes academic excellence in
high school students. Students
are encouraged to keep an 80
per cent average in their cours-
es for Grades 10, 11 and 12 to
receive the full amount of the
scholarship.
“We always encourage the
kids to do well in all of their
courses, including their op-
tions, because those marks can
be calculated into the average
which determines whether they
get the scholarship or not,” said
Karen Harris, a teacher at SHS.
It’s based on all three years,
which a lot of them aren’t. If
a student does poorly the first
two years and well the last, they
would get the Grade 12 mon-
ey, or vice versa. Not all of the
money awarded out this year
was necessarily for students
who graduated this year.
“The money is held in perpe-
tuity, so they can go back when
they are 40 if they want. They
just have to phone the Heri-
tage Scholarship Fund people
and say ‘ok, I’m going to school
now’ and then that money is
provided to them,” said Harris.
The former student must be
going to post-secondary school.
Then they must apply for the
scholarship, and then there is
communication between the
Alberta government, the Heri-
tage Scholarship Fund and
the post-secondary institution.
They make sure the student is
registered there, and if they are
they receive a check for the full
amount, which is sent directly
to them.
“We’re very excited that our
students have done so well and
then also that they’re accessing
these funds to go to university
or post-secondary institutions
with,” said Harris.
The teachers at SHS meet
with everyone of the students
in their Grade 12 year and go
through eligibility, calculating
their averages. If the student
appears to be eligible the teach-
ers are given application forms,
Carseland
which they provide to the eli-
gible students.
School’s
“Some schools just list it as
another scholarship and they
continued
don’t provide the information
for the kids. We feel it’s neces-
commitment
sary that the kids know about
this one because it’s a way of
to service
recognizing their academic ex- The students and families of Carse-
cellence throughout the years land School continued their commit-
so we make sure that every eli- ment to community service during
the month of September. The annual
gible student gets the applica- Terry Fox Run was held on the after-
tion form,” said Harris. noon of Sept. 29th. This small school
Each eligible student needs with a big heart walked, jogged, and ran to raise $1500 for cancer research. Many parents were out to count
an 80 per cent in English and kilometres as well as participate in the walk. Way to go, Carseland School. On Saturday, Sept. 25th a small but
two more academic subjects. enthusiastic group of students from grades five and six came out early to clean a part of highway 24 in the an-
They can take two other classes, nual highway clean up. The students, along with an adult supervisor, cleaned one to two kilometres of highway.
be they options or core courses Once all sections of the highway were clean the students enjoyed hot chocolate and doughnuts back at the
school. Carseland School sends a big thank-you to all students, parents, and teachers for their participation
depending on what the marks
and commitment to our great community.
are like, and then average them Photos Courtesy of Carseland School
in as well.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN

THE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
THIS Y EAR?

The Celebration of Lights Committee will be hosting the Christmas Parade this year.
We would like to build the Parade to be a fun event each year for our community.

The Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, November 27 starting at 5 pm. and follow a
parade route throughout downtown, then everyone can head to the Agricultural Grounds
for a Charity BBQ and entertainment will take place to precede the
3rd. ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE NIGHT CELEBRATION, starting at 6:30 pm.

Prizes will be awarded for the Best floats.

If you have a float, mascots, marching bands, horses,

please contact the following people for registration forms.
Strathmore’s
Jean Bizot (403) 983-9878 or Robert Desjardins (403) 815-3774 CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
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To be held on December 4th, 2010
All monies raised from table rentals will be donated to the
Food Bank. Table rentals $25 for the day.
Call Daryl at UFA 403-934-6684
www. StrathmoreTimes.com
Learning more
about our resources
The Strathmore and District Chamber of Com-
merce had Jana King from EnCana join as a
guest at their luncheon on October 7. King
made a presentation about what EnCana is
doing now. She also explained about uncon-
ventional gas and all of the benefits to it. .
Shannon LeClair Photo

RCMP Briefs
NEW INTEGRATED TRAFFIC UNIT
In order to improve public safety
on roadways in and around com-
munities in Southern Alberta, the Al-
berta Sheriffs have joined forces with
RCMP Traffic Services in High River
and Strathmore. This new Integrat-
ed Traffic Unit will be effective Oct.
1 and will have Sheriffs and RCMP
working together to further reduce
serious injury and fatal collisions in
the following areas:
High River, Okotoks, Black Dia-
mond & Turner Valley, Nanton,
Strathmore, Drumheller, Gleichen,
and Chestermere.
This new Integrated Traffic Unit will
be focusing their efforts on enforce-
ment and education pertaining to
traffic safety. Please do your part to
ensure our roads are the safest pos-
sible. Wear your seatbelt, abide by
speed limits, stop completely when
required at intersections, and please
don’t drink and drive.
BREAK IN AND THEFT OF BANK MACHINE
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Strath-
more RCMP were dispatched to the
Boulder Creek Golf course in Lang-
don, where sometime during the
night individuals pried open the door
to the clubhouse and pulled an in-
stant teller machine out through this
doorway. The culprits backed up to
the door and used a truck stolen out
of Calgary earlier in the evening to
pull this machine from its mooring.
The machine has been recovered
and the contents had been removed.
Another Vehicle stolen from Ches-
termere has also been identified as
being involved. The investigation is
continuing and RCMP are following
up on a number of leads related to
this occurrence.
TV STOLEN FROM SEARS
On Sept. 7, at approximately 2:30
p.m., an unknown male suspect en-
tered the Strathmore Sears store
on Lakeside Boulevard. The sus-
pect, a Caucasian male, waited un-
til employees were distracted and
removed a 40-inch Samsung LCD
television and undisclosed amount
of cash from the store. The suspect
arrived at the store on foot and may
have walked at least a half block in
any direction carrying the large box,
in order to load the television into a
vehicle.
The suspect was wearing a light-
weight black jacket, faded jeans, hat,
and glasses. He is described as 5’9,
thin build, with short dark brown hair.
INJURY MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
On Oct 10, at approximately 6:30
p.m., Strathmore RCMP responded
to a call of a single vehicle roll over on
Glenmore Trail (also known as Hwy
560) between Calgary and Langdon.
Investigation determined that an east
bound pick up truck was being driv-
en erratically and attempted to pass
other east bound traffic, however in
making the passing attempt the driv-
er of the pick up pulled into the path
of a west bound vehicle and narrowly
avoided a head-on collision before
losing control and rolling his vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle was ejected
from the truck and suffered serious,
but non-life-threatening injuries.
Alcohol, speed and failure to wear
a seat belt are all believed to be fac-
tors in this collision and the severity
of the injuries received.
The investigation is continuing and
charges are anticipated in this mat-
ter.
MISCHIEF AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
TO SCHOOL
Sometime between October 8-10,
unknown suspect(s) threw a ladder
through the front glass window of the
KHALSA School in Conrich. Garbage
was also taken out of the dumpster
and strewn about the parking lot.
RCMP attended are currently inves-
tigating some leads from the scene.
Two vehicle collision highway 1
On October 12, Strathmore RCMP
responded to a two vehicle collision
on highway 1, near Paradise road in
Chestermere. An eastbound tractor
trailer unit was struck from behind by
an eastbound car. The driver of the
car was transported to hospital with
minor injuries, the driver of the truck
was not injured.
Strathmore RCMP are still investi-
gating the cause of the collision and
charges are pending.
SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION
On October 12th, at 4:16 am,
Strathmore RCMP were dispatched
to a single vehicle collision on High-
way 21, North of the Highway 564
intersection. The driver of the ve-
hicle drove off the road while trying
to avoid deer. He received minor in-
juries facial injures and was released
at the scene by EMS.
If you have any information re-
garding any of these incidents,
please contact Strathmore RCMP at
403-934-3968 or Crimestoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS.

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Studying abroad
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
Every year different schools through-
out the town host international students
to spend a few weeks, months, or a
year with them. Holy Cross Collegiate,
HCC, recently had three of their interna-
tional students head home after spend-
ing a month studying with them. Irene
Migueles and Sergio Martin Martinez
both came from Spain and Carlos Teran
Rivero was from Venezuela.
The three became friends at HCC,
banding together as people do when
they are new to a situation.
Migueles came here with an exchange
program.
“I wanted to come to Canada for 2
years maybe more, I was very happy
when I know I could come and now I’m
really having a great time and I hope I
can come back,” said Migueles.
In Spain there are many programs to
go abroad to learn English. She came
here with a scholarship of the govern-
ment. She can’t come again with the
same program and scholarship but she
can come again with any other pro-
gram. She said 72 students came from
her province in Spain, and some of her
friends were here in Alberta in different
villages.
Rivero came to Canada to visit his fam-
ily and practice his English. Unlike Mar-
tinez and Migueles, he spent two months
here.
“I just came here to experience the
school system here plus I’m just visiting
my cousin. My aunt asked if I could start
here and have the experience to learn
English,” said Rivero.
When he came here, he said he want-
ed to have a good experience. He talked
to the Spartans football coach to see if
he could try it out. The coach gave him
a chance be a part of the team while he
was here.
“I can see the difference of the coun-
tries. When I come here you say hi, in
Venezuela we say hi with a hug and
kiss,” said Rivero.
When he made his first friend he said
hi like he would at home and got a
shocked reaction. When he questioned
what he had done, his cousin explained
why it had happened.
The biggest thing Rivero noticed was
the security one feels in Canada.
“In Canada it is so secure, walk in the
streets. We now in Venezuela have prob-
lems with our president and all of that
and it is not secure. So it is like here it
is very beautiful, it’s very secure all the
house are open and it’s very different,”
said Rivero.
Martinez had heard Canada was beau-
tiful and couldn’t wait to fly over.
“I wanted to improve my English and
its like well I never been studying in
other country and I want to improve my
English so where can I go and it was like
oh yeah Canada,” said Martinez.
Martinez agreed with many of the
things his fellow students had to say
about Canada and the town, but found
there is not a lot to do in the town, since
a car is needed to go anywhere.
“I enjoy it a lot, you have a lot of fun
and you meet a lot of people and its
like yeah, it’s really cool,” said Martinez.
Students with the best marks from his
school had the chance to apply to come
to Canada and he was one of the lucky
ones chosen.
“The culture, like the food you eat, and
then Canada has been a country with
people from every where in the world
and Spain is like south American people
and north of Africa. Its like here there is
a lot of diverse, people from every year,
its really nice because you are more
open to the people,” said Martinez. He
said if you go to Spain people wouldn’t
really talk at first because you are differ-
ent and new.
“It was incredible because they intro-
duced themselves to us and was really
nice.”
The food has been one of the biggest
changes for him to adjust to. In Spain
they eat a lot of fish, fruits, vegetables,
and salads, and here we don’t eat a lot
of fruits of vegetables.
“I knew that it was more or like ev-
erything hamburgers, fast food, in Spain
we have more like healthy food, more
Mediterranean food.”
Like Rivero, Martinez also joined a
sports team while at HCC. He chose
to join the volleyball and cross-country
teams, though. One thing he didn’t get
to do was practice cooking Canadian
food, which was something he had been
looking forward to. The option wasn’t
given to him at the school but he did
buy some cookbooks and plans to per-
sue it at home.
All three of the students said the edu-
cation system here is about two years be-
hind their countries. All of them agreed
the country is beautiful and they all plan
to come back the first chance they get.
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Step-Up Performance began operating the Endless Ice machine in June. The machine is basically a
treadmill, which has a rolling endless sheet of ‘ice.’
The basic intent is to improve stride development while working cardio and conditioning.
“This is like a power skating tool. It just makes them stronger skaters because they have to balance
with that force against them,” said Tristan Desmet from Step-Up Performance.
She compared it to throwing a kid in the river and having them swim against the current and then
throwing them into a pool. Because of fighting to keep steady and balanced against the current,
being in a pool would then be easy.
Everyone who begins on the treadmill goes through 10 different phases to start. Once they have
gone through all of those phases, and everyone is different, then more specific areas can be
targeted. They include, but are not limited to stick handling, backwards skating, shooting, passing,
basically anything they want to work on.
“It’s really a tool just to improve their skating as well as all aspects of the game,” said Desmet.
Once a person becomes a better skater it is easier to work on all of the different abilities they
may want to enhance. With hockey season starting up, many kids from minor hockey and figure
skating have been taking advantage of the treadmill. Strathmore High School has also added
using the machine into one of the programs offered which Desmet says adds substance to
the high school program.
“The kids that are coming in, we see a lot of improvement with them and so that’s
kind of exciting when you’re able to see that within the short time that they have been
coming in,” said Desmet.
The treadmill isn’t only available to kids in hockey, it is open for everyone who
is interested to head down and practice on. Its a great tool, it works your core,
it works your legs, it works your upper body it’s an awesome workout said
Desmet.
“That’s always an option for people, it doesn’t have to be just for kids or for
athletes who are trying to make it to the next level. It definitely is a tool to enable
those players who are looking for that, but it doesn’t have to end at that.”
Anyone young or old who is interested in skating or learning how to skate can
sign up. There is always a staff member helping people through the different
steps. People are harnessed in to ensure the safe operation of the machine.
Many people may not like ice-skating but love to rollerblade. While they can’t
bring their rollerblades on the machine they can still strap on a pair of skates
and get a similar workout, keeping those muscles toned and fit.

What’s
Happening?
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall
rentals, darts and crib, please call
403.934.5119
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.
MOPS (Mother’s Of Preschoolers)
meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays
9:30am – 11:30am at the
Strathmore Alliance Church.
Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6.
For more information call Jennifer at
403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org
Strathmore Photography Club.
Photographers of all ages and skill
levels are welcome. For more
information and meeting dates call
Gaylene at 403-901-2760 or email -
lgsmith@telusplanet.net
Strathmore District Health
Services Auxiliary Meetings are held
the fourth Monday of the month @
1:30 pm, (excluding July & August).
Lower level Conference Room at the
Strathmore Hospital. New members
welcome. For more info please call
403-934-4436
Strathmore & District Chamber
of Commerce
meets the third Monday of the month
@ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome.
Check web page for meeting
location. For more information
call 403-901-3175 or
www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com.
Come Fly With Us
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn.
Meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the
blue building and Quonset on the
Ag grounds. Boys & Girls welcome
between 12 & 19 years. Call Joanna
Howard at 403-983-5796 for more
information.
Meals on Wheels
is available in Strathmore.
For information or to obtain this service
please contact Wheatland FCSS at
403-934-5335.
Sunday School for All Ages:
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities
for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday
Mornings. All are Welcome! For more
information please call Margo Sevick
403-901-2044 or call the Church
Office at 403-934-2374.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING is a free weekly community calendar.
If you are a non-profit group and have a special event you would like to promote, please email your information to
tracey@strathmoretimes.com or call 403-934-5589 or fax 403-934-5546 and we will include your information on this
weekly Community Page. Due to space restrictions, please keep information to a minimum.
Strathmore Lions Club
meets the first and third Thursday at the
Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Homeschool Familes.
Any Strathmore and Area familes that
are homeschooling are invited to join
our Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.com/
group/strathmorehsfams
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch.
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each
Month. Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
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
Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mon-
days from 7 to 9 pm. at the Harvest
Healing Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in
Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support
Group
at the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
Strathmore Regional Victim
Services Society
needs community members to be
Advocates (volunteers). Training is
provided. Contact Victim Services
through the RCMP Detachment at
403-934-6552
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month.
Tours, guest speakers, workshops and
much more included in a membership.
$20 single, $30 family. Strathmore-
countrygardens@yahoo.ca or visit our
website www.icangarden.com/clubs/
CountryGGC/
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group
This is an opportunity for caregivers to
find support and benefit from interac-
tion with others in a similar situation.
For more information or to register call
Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.
The Hope Bridges Society
Board meetings held the third
Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
at #3-236-3rd. Avenue. Please visit our
website at www.hopebridges.ca or
contact us at info@hopebridges.ca.
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife
Association (Your local fish & game
club). Meetings – 2nd Thursday every
month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse.
Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more
information.
“The focus is on you!”
FREE CONSULTATIONS
403-901-0440
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Strathmore Full Gospel Church
We’re a Pentecostal Bible based
family church that has something for all
ages. Call 934-2225 or visit
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
KIDERGY Play Group
Meet every Friday from 9:30 - 11:30
am at the Hope Covenant Church. $1
per child, (snack is included). Contact
Tammy at 403-934-5887 for more info.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Attention all infants – remind your
parents to register your birth so a tree
can be planted commemorating your
birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth
Forest in Strathmore. Registration Forms
are available at the Town office, Chi-
nook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A
Communities in Bloom Project)
Wild Rose Career & Employment
Services
- Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB,
every Tuesday from 9 to noon.
A Career Counsellor will share tips and
tools to assist in your job search.
Please call 403-934-6488 or drop by
101, 331-3rd. Avenue.
Bring your lunch and join us for a
Small Business Brown Bag presentation
at Community Futures Wild Rose on
Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 1
pm. Weekly Topics.
The Community Crisis Shelter
has several Board Member vacancies
and is recruiting individuals who would
like to apply for Board Membership.
Interested individuals can call Karen
Pease at 403-934-6634.
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup,
meets every Thursday at 9:15 - 11:15
am. in the Strathmore United Church
Basement. For more information call
Lisa at 403-934-4874 or Ali at 403-
934-2089.
Strathmore Youth Exceptional
Service Award Society
- If you would like to recognize a
youth who has demonstrated an act of
courage, citizenship and community
contribution, call 403-901-4254
Adult Competitive Volleyball
at Crowther Memorial Junior High in
the gym every Wednesday from 7-9 pm
Contact is Lavern Lein 403-934-4646.
October 15, 2010 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 15
Mark Your Calendars
for these Upcoming
Special Events....
CHILDREN’S WISH SILENT AUCTION
from Sept. 30 to Oct. 14 at two locations -
Chinook Credit Union and ATB, Strathmore.
JELLY BEAN DANCE
at 6 pm, Friday, Oct. 15 at Strathmore Civic Centre.
For grades 6 and under -$5; adults free. All proceeds to
Children’s Wish Foundation.
CHILDREN’S WISH 1K KIDS’
RELAY or 5K FUN RUN/WALK
on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Kinsmen Park. Registration 8:30 am.
$30 entry fee/adult or pledges. FREE pancake breakfast.
Phone Claudia 403-934-3900 (days) for more info or for
pledge sheets.
The Strathmore Rural Firefighters Associa-
tion are proud to present the 9TH ANNUAL
LADIES NIGHT OUT. BACK TO THE 80’S!
Saturday October 16, 2010, Strathmore Civic Centre.
Cocktails, Dinner, Live Band. Tickets $50, available at Pro
Water Conditioning, Ribbitz and NV Hair Studio.
Strathmore 903 Air Cadets, BOTTLE DRIVE
October 16
It’s almost Cookie Time!
Girl Guide Chocolaty Mint Cookies
Door to Door Campaign starts the week of October 5th,
cookies are $4.00 a box, If we miss you or you would like
to pre- order, call Robin 403 934-2495.
Strathmore Girl Guides Annual Food Drive
On October 19th and 20th Girl Guides of Strathmore
will be going Door to Door on their annual food drive
for donations of non-perishable items for the
Strathmore Food Bank.
Gleichen & District Community Association
presents OKTOBERFEST
at Gleichen Hall, October 23, 5:30pm. Tickets $15 in
advance, $20 at the door. Call 403-734-3863.
PROJECT HOPE – AGM
October 26. 5pm at Golden Hills School Division office.
For info call Corinne at 403-807-2965.
CHESTERMERE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE
Saturday November 6, from 10 – 4pm at the Chestermere
Complex (201 West Chestermere Drive). Bring donations
for the food bank.
2nd Annual ROBBIE BURNS DINNER
Sponsored by Strathmore No. 53 and Gleichen No. 36
Masonic Lodges in the Civic Centre, Saturday January 22,
2011. Tickets $25.00. For info call Kevin 403-934-3401 or
Glen 403-901-6038.
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STRATHMORE & AREA

24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE

CALL LA SHAUN BUILDERS SAYS CALL LA SHAUN

"THE SIGN OF
EXPERIENCE"

CALL ROBERT & TAMARA IMMACULATE HOME

403-934-5533 CALL ROBERT & TAMARA CALL NONIE
BRING OFFERS!
BEAUTIFUL VILLA
SPEARGRASS $348,900! $720,000
$239,900 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Fully developed backs to golf QUIET GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY
5 ACRES
course, this upgraded villa has WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER. SHORT • Well Maintained • 5.91 acres with mountain views
3 bedrooms, 3 full baths open COMMUTE TO STRATHMORE AND
Bi-Level HEATED SHOP
concept, with hardwood and CALGARY. TOTALLY UPGRADED WITH
• 3+1 Bedrooms 2 Baths
• Minutes to Chestemere
granite! Deck is full length of HARDWOOD, FULL BRIGHT WALKOUT,
LAND SCAPED WITH UNDER GROUND • Gentle slope accomodates walkout CUSTOM BUILT
home up with covered down, and • Huge Deck and Yard
MLS C3402736
bright sunny walkout! Builder is
MLS C3448141
SPRINKLERS THE LIST GOES ON!
PRICE TO SELL! MLS C3432806 • Very Affordable! • Services in and ready to hook up HOME
offering bonus appliance package!

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHEILA CALL ROBERT & TAMARA AQUILA BUILT HOME CALL ROBERT & TAMARA CALL NONIE
DOWNSIZING? $249,900
$377,700
• Walk-Up Basement $99,900!
with 9' Ceilings ADULT LIVING
• Gated Community Located
• Huge Master Suite 2 BEDROOMS

SOLD
Close to Downtown and
with Amazing Full
En-Suite Park • 3 Bedroom Home 2 BATHROOMS
• Vaulted Ceilings/3 • Open Concept
MLS C3427986 Bdrm/Tile/Hardwood... MLS C344080 • Well Maintained FORMAL DINING
MLS C3443841
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!
STUNNING ADULT VILLA ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HOME BACKING ONTO CANAL $409,900
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL NONIE
REDUCED $308,900 This gorgeous fully loaded 1799 sq ft home is just what you are looking MLS C3442371
Totally finished (handicap friendly), 2 car garage all
the wants and hard to fine! This home has been
for! Fully developed 2 storey features 4 bedrooms, huge master with
spacious 5 pc ensuite and walkin closet, 3 more bathrooms, den, dining
room, Large kitchen and eating area open to a beautiful living area with
LET US FIND YOU
freshly finished with loads of extras from top to
bottom! 2 bedrooms plus office/den 2.5 baths family
digital fireplace and laundry room. Fully developed basement with
bedroom, family room with 3 sided fireplace, office area and wetbar with
fridge and bathroom. Airconditioning, underground sprinklers, storage
YOUR DREAM HOME
and media room upgrades through out. A must see! shed and SO MUCH MORE!
OPEN HOUSE
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN CALL SHEILA LOOKING FOR A FABULOUS Saturday, October 16 • 1-4 pm CALL RON ACREAGE LOVERS
MLS C3430003 HOME IN CALGARY?!
113 Hillvale Crescent, Strathmore 17.5 acres with power and
. Backing onto
Bowness Park
. 1600 sq ft fully
CUSTOM HOME BACKS TO GOLF COURSE! $434,900
drilled well. Also has dugout,
corrals, and shop/barn.
Highway access. 20 minutes
$239,900
developed • Located across from Greenspace to city. Priced to sell $295,000 DOUBLE ATT GARAGE- WALKOUT
. spectacular View!
. Built in 2002
• Backs onto Golf Course • 3 Bedrooms plus Bonus Call Ron Kaechele

MLS C3419876 . $775,000 Room • Oh the Views! Must See MLS C3414942 403-934-1097 FULL DEVELOPMENT DOWN
BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE ABE FEHR CALL SHEILA CALL ROBERT & TAMARA REDUCED! NOW CALL RON CALL NONIE
CONDOS STARTING AT 170+GST
WOW WHAT A HUGE
LOT BACKING ONTO ONLY $124,900
$149,000
FOR HOUSE & LOT
$287,900
2 bedrooms 1.5 baths open concept, 6 appliances
BOWNESS PARK
• 1,455 sq ft Nice Home on Huge Lot DOUBLE
One parking stall. Walking distance to everything!
. Buy this 100x200ft lot
with older home
of living space! New Chain link fence DETACHED
• Newer appliances. Single garage. Needs some
FIRST 2 SOLD CONDO FEES PAID FOR 1 YEAR AND . Gorgeous View
• 3 large bedrooms. minor finishing work. GARAGE- VAULTS
. Has potential for
REFER A BUYER BLINDS PACKAGE FOR YOUR UNIT subdivision • Lots of natural light. Call Ron Kaechele 3 BEDROOMS
MLS C3423155 MLS C3412616 403-934-1097
(SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY) . $599,000 8 Backs onto canal. MLS C3423293 2 BATHROOMS
CALL LA SHAUN WHY RENT WHEN YOU CALL SHEILA NEWLY PAINTED AND CALL ROBERT & TAMARA UNBELIEVABLE CALL RON CALL NONIE
CAN OWN AT THIS 3 ACRES $489,000
READY TO MOVE INTO!
PRICE $154,900
$222,900
ACREAGE! Beautiful Five Bedroom
• Just Inside Strathmore Town Limits
One level condo with . 1297 sq ft . Open • 6000 sq ft of Developed
Country Home
2 bedrooms, one bath. kitchen with island Living Space 3 acres, landscaped, fenced.
Open concept with . 3 bedrooms • 5 Full Baths/6 LARGE Bedrooms Double garage
bright windows. • 2 4-Car Garages/Regulation Size
. Large living area
Volley Ball Pit Call Ron Kaechele
5 appliances and and fireplace • 3.76 Acres/Football Uprights/ 403-934-1097
MLS C3430083 window coverings! MLS C3442714 . washer & dryer MLS C3439312 Prepped for Tennis Court!
MLS C3404923

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN CALL SHEILA GREAT END UNIT CALL ROBERT & TAMARA STOP RENTING! CALL RON AFFORDABLE CONDO
TOWNHOUSE!
$377,900

C/S
This 2 storey 1022 sq ft home RATES ARE LOW... $163,900
has New Carpet! Fully fenced
back yard, 3 bedrooms, PRICE IS RIGHT! Beautiful two bedroom
2 baths, Large open kitchen
with maple cabinets and black
$169,900
• 3 Bedroom Home
condo. Five appliances,
fireplace, balconey.
SPECTACULAR
FULLY DEVELOPED
appliances, eating area, good
sized living area with cozy • Adjacent to Schools and Two parking stalls
fireplace. The basement is
Playground Call Ron Kaechele
MLS C3442064
waiting for your development.
$174,900 MLS C3425605 • Great Floorplan...Make it Yours! MLS C3407637 403-934-1097 5 BEDROOM HOME
TOTALLY RENOVATED, FULLY DEVELOPED, FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA CALL RON
QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD $219,900! 27 ACRES
This awesome bungalow is a must see, neutral
decor 2+1 bedrooms plus office 2 full baths
WE NEED Raw land ready to develop
into country acreage.
Paved access
FREE MARKET
upgraded finished like new inside and out!
On large lot 60x120 and detached garage with
extra parking at back! Call for list!
LISTINGS! MLS C3436129
Gas revenue
Good building sites
Cal Ron Kaechele
403-934-1097
EVALUATIONS
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA CALL NONIE
MLS C3406738 $324,900
MLS C3440756 MLS C3435929
$269,900 FRIENDLY GATED COMMUNITY BUYING OR SELLING 2 YRS NEW
3 BEDROOMS
Beautiful Home with Deck and Garage
OPEN HOUSE
and Backing Onto Greenspace all for CALL US FIRST 2 BATHS
MAPLE &
$119,900 UPGRADES
Sunday, October 17 • 1-4 pm
CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW CALL ROBERT & TAMARA CALL NONIE CALL NONIE
NOW $417,777! 14 PARKWOOD PLACE, STRATHMORE $217,500 $159,900
Fully finished Totally upgrades with hardwood,
3 Large Bedrooms PLUS Dining Room/ 1816 SQ FT FOR $154,900! ADULT LIVING... DON'T SPEND
granite, and more. 3+2 bedrooms, Family Room/Living Room/ Breakfast • 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths • Oversized MAIN FLOOR... YOUR $$
3 full baths in floor heat, high efficiency heating! Nook/Woodburning Fireplace/Quiet Cul Heated Garage • Newer Fence and TITLED ON RENT-
Landscaped and fenced with view of country side! Windows • Lots of Mature Trees
Awesome family home! De Sac...You know You Want Me! PARKING WHY NOT OWN??
MLS C3433647

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN CALL ROBERT & TAMARA FULLY DEVELOPED CALL ROBERT & TAMARA COZY BUNGALOW FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL NONIE FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL NONIE
$234,500 $139,900
• Well Maintained and
Great Location • 3 lots and Good Well
• Double Attached Garage/
3 Large Bedrooms • Commuting Distance
• Balcony/BBQ Gasline/Washer to Calgary
/Dryer Included! • 2 or 3 Bedrooms and
MLS C3442983 •First Home? Heated Workshop
MLS C3446442 Great Opportunity...
LOOK NO MORE 3 ACRES+
HOME AND 3 CAR GARAGE FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA
Easy commute to Strathmore and Calgary, escape
$289,900 $437,900
C/S
from the city!South West of strathmore this home is
fenced and cross fenced for the horses. Home has
3 bedrooms 2 full baths open concept with vaulted
ceilings and addition added with large family room.
4 BEDROOMS - MAINFLOOR LIKE A SHOW HOME WITH EVERY
Oversize 3 car garage, horse shelter, and large FAMILY RM - HARDWOODS UPGRADE - FULLY FINISHED
shed! Shows owners pride inside and out!
MLS C3447044
MLS C3436680
CALL LA SHAUN SHOWS AMAZING, CALL NONIE
BUY A BUNGALOW $339,900
LOADS OF RENO'S
$189,900 OWN ME $179,900 CAMBRIDGE GLEN WE CAN HELP $239,900
YOU FIND
Hot Tub/Greenhouse/
Plus Shed with Power • Many upgrades have been completed • 3 +1 Bedroom /3 Bath BE THE FIRST OWNERS - OPEN DESIGN- FIREPLACE
3 Bedroom with New • 3 bedrooms plus a family room • Fully Developed with Office
YOUR DREAM HOME!
Deck/Roof/Flooring
FULLY DEVELOPMENT DOWN- WALKOUT
Close to Schools and
• Fully landscaped lots of trees • Heated Double Garage ATTACHED GARAGE- 3 BEDROOMS- 3 BATHROOMS
MLS C3444788 Amenities • Oversized single detached garage • Backs onto Greenspace APPLIANCES INCLUDED

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 TIMES
OCTOBER 15, 2010

Locally Owned & Operated UFA BISONS

Strathmore Branch
106 - 304 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore Be your own 109 - 100 Ranch Market
landlord. 403-934-5293

403-934-5533 “Forget Market Timing... It’s All About You!”

This year’s UFA Bisons squad fea-

tures four locals on the roster. Goal-
tender George Merik (l-r), defence-
men Darian Henry, defenceman
and team captain Cody Brown and
forward Kirby Ruzesky.
Mario Prusina Photo

Local players look to impress with Bisons

MARIO PRUSINA
Times Editor
It took nearly four weeks of evalua-
tion for the coaching staff of the UFA
Bisons to select their roster for the
2010-2011 season.
Twenty of the finest hockey play-
ers from the zone, which spans over a
large area outside the City of Calgary,
made the highly respected triple-A
midget team.
However, for the four local players
making the team, the feeling was a
little sweeter.
Goaltender George Merik, defence-
men Darian Henry and Cody Brown,
along with forward Kirby Ruzesky,
have the honour of playing in their
childhood rink for the upcoming sea-
son.
For three of the four players, they’ve
had the privilege of donning the Bi-
sons jersey last season, while new-
comer Henry put on the Bisons silks
for the first time this fall.
“You know, it was really great,” said
Henry of the first time he stepped on
the ice for the Herd. “It was a little
nerve-wracking at first, but it’s getting
a little easier now. I came and watched
my older brother’s games a lot – he
played for this team at one time too,
so I was always there.
“It was always cool to watch and
imagine what it would be like to play
(here) as a young kid.”
As one of the team’s offensive cat-
alysts, Ruzesky is excited to ply his
trade for the Bisons.
“It’s a pretty good feeling to come
back and to be able to play a second
year with the organization,” said the
hard-hitting power forward. “It feels
pretty special – seeing some of the
guys who moved on to junior, the NHL
even – to follow in their footsteps is
special.”
“I remember watching that one
game that went to seven overtimes
or something like that and wishing I
could be there one day. Now that I am,
I have to take it all in and have fun
with it.”
One of the rare players who took
advantage of all three years of midg-
et eligibility is goaltender Merik. The
Rockyford native is now is his third
and final season with the Bisons.
“It’s a great organization – great
coaches, great managers – they take
care of us,” said Merik. “Since I was
young, I always dreamed about play-
ing here. It’s weird – looking at it then
because the players seemed so big.
Now you’re one of them.”
According to the netminder, there is
tremendous pride when donning the
Bisons jersey.
“You can ask any of the (players),
I’m not a big fooling-around guy – es-
pecially come game time,” said Merik.
“The pride (of putting the jersey on)
is so high because you represent your
hometown, you represent the crest
(on the jersey) – it’s great.”
Teammate Cody Brown agrees.
However, his jersey is a little heavi-
er than the others, as he was named
team captain prior to the start of the
regular season.
“It’s a real privilege – when you play
minor hockey you always look up to
the guys,” said Brown. “It feels really
good (to be a player), let alone the
captain. It’s kind of surreal. I never
thought that’s how it would go.
“It was a huge honour (to be named
captain) – playing here last year I got
some experience. We have a great
bunch of guys and that makes my job
easier, that’s for sure.”

WHEATLAND UFA PETROLEUM STRATHMORE UFA FARM AND

Anyone Can Shop at UFA
RANCH SUPPLY STORE
Bulk Fuel Deliveries, Retail Pumps, Cardlock, Building Supplies, Feed, Pet Supplies, Tack,
Shell & Chevron Lubricants, Fleetguard Filters, Tools, Automotive, Fencing, Electrical,
Automotive Supplies Plumbing, Paint, Hardware, Clothing, Livestock
Handling Equipment, Crop Supplies & Storage
Scott McRae, Agent Gordon Worobets, Manager
Phone (403) 934-3074 Phone (403) 934-6684
Strathmore, Standard, Rockyford 58 Slater Road, Strathmore Deep Roots, Growing Stronger.
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# 1 # 2 # 3 #4

Don’t Mess
Devon Fordyce
Goal
Jared Potter
Defense
Darian Henry
Defense
Carson McCormick
Defense
With The Herd!
# 6 # 7 # 9 # 10 # 11 12
# # 14 # 15

Cody Brown Spenser Jensen Luke Philp Connor Chartier Shayne Gwinner Samuel McKechnie Joshua Betinol Kirby Ruzesky
Defense Defense Forward Forward Defense Forward Forward Forward

# 17 # 18 # 19 # 20 # 21 22
# # 25 # 30

Mason Burr Mitchell McAllister Simon Philp Mathew Flette Torrin White Tyson Valette Sam Johnson George Merik
Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Goal

Parry Shockey Jeremy Friesen Dave Fowles Damon Umscheid Cody Leavitt Kelsey Frederick Neil Glionna Wayne Hansen Sue Glionna Rick Engel Ed Yeomans BJ Hansen Brett Starker
Coach A/Coach A/Coach - Video A/Coach - Goalie A/Coach Trainer Manager A/Manager Off Ice Official Off Ice Official Announcer Music Off Ice Official
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Sobeys Strathmore
Proud Supporters
of the UFA Bisons!

Sobeys Strathmore
Ranch Market
Strathmore, AB | (403) 934-4512
 October 15, 2010 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 21

Robert Keith La Shaun Sheila Nicole Tamara Steve

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

"THE SIGN OF EXPERIENCE"

STRATHMORE & AREA
24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE
Nonie
Hall
403-934-3382
Ron
Kaechele
403-934-1097
Shauna
Kenworthy
403-934-5533
Tracy
Larsen
403-934-5533
Lorna
Phibbs
403-874-7660
Lance
Wheeler
403-660-7213 403-934-5533
AZTEC IS GIVING IT BACK!
A portion of the proceeds earned from each transaction by Aztec and our team of professionals will be donated to local charities. A local Real Estate Company giving back to the community that has supported us throughout the years.

CALL TRACY CHARACTER HOME CALL SHAUNA GORGEOUS ACREAGE CALL LORNA CALL LORNA FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LORNA
WITH CLASS 11.9 ACRES
- $650,000 JUST LISTED
1270 square foot 2 storey
located in a quiet 1728 sq.ft. walkout $288,000 $125,000
community on a quiet bungalow on 5 acres
street. New windows new Located South of Industrial House & 100 ft lot
siding and new flooring Langdon rezoned west in Rockyford.
plus an oversized heated Double attached garage
of Strathmore Lots of trees.
2 car garage! $219,000 28'x40' heated shop Possession immediate!

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL TRACY CALL SHAUNA CALL LORNA CALL LORNA
20 ACRES NEAR FOR THE PERFECTIONIST! ITS ALL HERE! YOU MAY NEVER SEE THIS AGAIN!
STRATHMORE $289,900 REDUCED! $349,900
$329,000 Executive 1915 2 1/2 storey home. Multi color

SOLD
Hard to find 20 acres
of raw land 2008 RAISED BUNGALOW Loads of oak. hardwoods. 4 bedrooms on second floor. 2
Less than 10 minutes GLEAMING HARDWOODS 5 bdrms, 3 baths. bedrooms or bonus area on third. 12.4 treed
South of Strathmore MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY Cambridge Glen
FINISHED DOUBLE
beautiful acres in park like setting. Irrigation,
Irrigatation access
Perfect building site FRONT ATT GARAGE location. good well and so much to offer!

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL LORNA CALL LORNA $419,900 CALL LORNA
113 HILLVALE 47 ACRES 4.77 acres near BRAND NEW
Located across from Greenspace Langdon. BUNGALOW
Adjacent to $349,900
Backs onto Golf Course Carseland.
1400 sq ft
Over 1400 sq ft.
bungalow. Double
3 Bedrooms plus Bonus Room Subdivision potential & single garage. View of the country.
or great investment.
Oh the Views! Must See Mountain views. Hardwoods.

CALL LORNA CALL LORNA HAY HORSE CALL LORNA

SLASHED! BEAUTIFUL
COUNTRY CHARM - $369,900 LOVERS!
BUYING OR SELLING
C/S
$155,000 2 STOREY

SOLD
$689,444
3 acres south of Eagle Lake Tons of friendly people! 9.65 acres. Minutes to Great Hillview

CALL US FIRST Immaculate bungalow Guest Suite! Great second Langdon. 10 minutes to location. Backs on
floor location!
3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths SW deck with views.
Calgary. Riding arena green space.
with lighting. Priced at $324,900
Fenced & cross fenced for horses Newly decorated. 5 stall barn ++

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL SHAUNA UPGRADED CONDO CALL LORNA CALL LORNA SPACIOUS SPLIT! CALL LORNA
PRICE REDUCTION $319,900
$195,000 NOW $137,500 RANCH ESTATES!

SOLD
Dynamic open plan.
3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths
Granite countertops,
Beautiful offset, 3 4 bdrms, 3 baths. $92,900
glass tile backsplash bedrooms, 2 full Heated double Huge country kitchen.
New flooring & plumbing fixtures baths, soccer garage. Fully fenced Backs on soccer field.
Located across from park field at rear. & landscaped. Retire here!

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL LORNA CHESTERMERE FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LORNA CALL LORNA
NIGHTINGALE ACREAGE BEAUTY!
JUST LISTED! $249,000
$624,900 CHESTERMERE
SOLD
$624,900
$359,900 1845 sq ft, spiral
OUTSTANDING CUSTOM MAILOT HOME By the lake,
3 acres 10 minutes to Strathmore. staircase to lower,
Renovated 1128 sq.ft. home. 9' ceilings in 2 bedrooms,
fully dev. lower. Spiral staircase. Elevator.
new basement. Double detached garage It's custom! attached single garage
Fully dev. lower level. Located in
CALL SHAUNA HILLVIEW ESTATES CALL LORNA BRAND NEW Rainbow Falls, Chestermere. CALL LORNA
$469,900 GARDENER'S PARADISE $356,000 1845 sq ft of luxury! LOCAL ESTABLISHED
1420 sq ft
Over 2500 sq.ft. of
luxury living space
IN ROCKYFORD $179,900 bungalow, Granite countertops. BUSINESS!
Upgraded home across from park
Upgrades galore!
2+2 bdrms, 2 full baths. Original hardwood
3 bedrooms, Pacific Ash hardwoods. Great clientele. Excellent income.
3+1 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths 2 baths,
Large pie lot floors. Single detached garage hardwoods And so much more! Owner will train. Owner retiring.

CALL SHAUNA 18.96 ACRES NEAR CALL SHAUNA BEAUTIFUL LYALTA CALL LORNA FORECLOSURE CALL LORNA CALL LORNA
LANGDON $449,900 ACREAGE $575,000 $245,000 FABULOUS! STEAL THIS!
Custom built home on $347,900
Located off of Boundary
Road. Quiet cul-de-sac
2.99 acres
1200+ sq ft
bungalow, Cambridge Glen location. $189,900
1 mile from Lakes of Backs on park.
Older home, barn & fully developed Totally redone, 3
Muirfield Golf Course 5 bedrooms, 3 baths.
garage Heated double attached lower, bedrooms, 2 baths,
New shingles, gorgeous yard & hot tub
Fenced and cross fenced garage, 64'x40' shop good condition sod & stucco!

FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL SHAUNA RANCH ESTATES CALL LORNA 40+ LIVING CALL LORNA CRYSTAL RIDGE CALL LORNA
$89,900 $249,900 CONDO
$159,900 DON'T

SOLD
Gated adult living

SOLD
Well kept bungalow.
community. 3 bdrms,
2 full baths.
Front attached 2 bedrooms & MISS OUT!
Open concept. garage. cozy fireplace. 1720 sq ft new
Large deck to 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Views of golf bungalow. Maple
relax on. Green space at side. course. throughout. Hardwoods.

CALL SHAUNA RANCH ESTATES CALL LORNA FOR THE CALL LORNA 3.09 ACRES & CALL LORNA
LUXURY LIVING
HOME TO BE MOVED - $109,900 $189,900 SNOWBIRDS! SMALL SHOP 4.22

SOLD
A BEAUTIFUL GATED
Irrigation for Garden
1440 sq.ft. mobile home Gorgeous 1739 sq ft of
upgraded living.
COMMUNITY
Shop for your Hobby ACRES
Built in 2006 OVERSIZED SINGLE
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. GARAGE
Or just country Pole shed.
3 bdrms, 2 full baths 24'x10' covered deck JUST LIKE NEW IN AND living!! 40 gal well.
12'x54' deck included Single detached garage. OUT. $149,500 $274,900. 1/2 mile to pavement.

CALL SHAUNA WESTLAKE CONDO CALL SHAUNA CRYSTAL RIDGE CALL LORNA UNIVERSITY CALL LORNA BUY YOURSELF CALL LORNA
$224,900 CONDO - $169,900 A HOME & MAIN FLOOR
TIME!

SOLD
3 bedrms, 2 1/2 baths
2 bedroom condo with
BUSINESS! LAMBERT
panoramic view. Looks Duplex - Doverglen. 3200 sq ft
Maple kitchen onto environmental Suite up & down.
$173,000
Gas Fireplace commercial building.
preserve. Last use a pub. Large unit. Walk in
Partially finished Oak throughout All applainces. Fully shower. Great kitchen.
Living at rear.
basement Corner fireplace fenced. $254,721. Priced at $249,900 South patio.

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Thank you for your input.

Thank you for attending the open houses and information centres held in August,
September and early October to discuss AltaLink’s proposed Western Alberta Transmission
Line project. More than 1,000 Albertans gave us valuable input about our refined
transmission line route options.

What we heard
Some of the main topics you wanted to learn more about included:
• refined route options
• preliminary structure locations
• compensation
• property values The proposed Western Alberta
• environmentally significant areas
• engineering Transmission Line project:
• Direct Current fields
• is a 500 kV (500,000 volts) Direct Current
How to get involved (DC) line
If you weren’t able to attend an open house or information centre and want to provide
your input about this project, please contact us through any of the ways listed below. • will be built between the Genesee and
Langdon areas
Phone: 1-877-267-5973
Email: westernline@altalink.ca
Website: www.albertaelectricityfuture.ca/westernline • will be 325 to 375 kilometres depending on
Fax: 403-267-5944 the final route

Participating in one-on-one consultations • will include a converter station at each end

We would still like to complete one-on-one consultations with stakeholders who: of the line that changes electricity from DC
• have property or reside on a proposed transmission line route option to Alternating Current (AC) so the DC line
• have property or reside directly adjacent to a proposed transmission line route can connect with the rest of the province’s
option
AC system
Participating in the one-on-one process is important. Through these discussions we will
gather detailed information that will help us determine preferred and alternate routes. If
you require a one-on-one and haven’t already been contacted by us, please get in touch
and we can schedule a meeting at your convenience.

What’s next
Your input along with the results of further studies and field work will help us determine preferred and alternate route options. We plan to determine those
route options and mail a detailed information package to all stakeholders near the green and red route options in the map2 below in the December 2010 to
February 2011 timeframe.

GENESEE

About the route options:

AREA
Pigeon EDMONTON
WARBURG Lake

• the route options in the map to the right have been refined using
stakeholder input RIMBEY PONOKA
Sylvan
Lake
• none of these options have been approved
ECKVILLE
RED DEER
• if approved, we will only build one line PINE LAKE
Gleniffer
INNISFAIL
• we will identify preferred and alternate route options, but we may Lake

include all the red and green route options in our application OLDS
LINDEN
• the final route must be approved by the Alberta Utilities
CROSSFIELD
Commission before construction can begin IRRICANA

LANGDON
CALGARY INDUS AREA

Thank you for participating in our consultation process. Your input is important to us. 22
2

Potential 22 Removed New

Sincerely, 2

Leigh Clarke
Senior Vice President, External Engagement 2611 - 3rd Avenue SE
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Trying to make a difference
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
Many of the candidates in the
election have brought up taking
care of our seniors as an issue
which needs to be addressed.
Yet one woman, Debbie Wake-
lam, said she is hosting a work-
shop about the Eden Alternative
at the Civic Centre on Oct. 25
and there has been little re-
sponse from Strathmore.
“I have no response from
Strathmore. I have people from
outside of the community, from
outside of the county, but no one
from Strathmore,” said Wakelam.
The Eden Alternative follows
10 principles. The main focus is
to identify and correct the three
plagues which affect most se-
niors in care homes. The three
plagues are loneliness, helpless-
ness and boredom. Wakelam has
already initiated this in Mead-
owlark Seniors Care Home, her
alternative solution for senior
care.
Wakelam currently has three
ladies living with her, and she
implemented the changes in her
own caregiving a few months
ago. The changes have made the
house feel more like a home for
the ladies and less like a care
centre. Many seniors end up in
institutionalized care with 100
other people where they follow
a day-to-day routine. Wakelam
still has daily things she would
like to see done but the main fo-
cus of the Eden Alternative is to
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involve the seniors in decision-
making and other things.
“I don’t know how you get it
across to people that things can
be different and the attitude of
how we treat our seniors is so
wrong,” said Wakelam.
In some facilities things are
taken away from them, things
they used to do and can still do
but are just not allowed to do
in some assisted living facilities.
Currently Meadowlark is located
in Strathmore but Wakelam has
been toying with the idea of
buying an acreage in the county.
She said her dream is to have a
purpose built home which will
house 10 residents.
On the 25, Cheryl George,
who shares responsibility of
Eden Alternative Regional Co-
ordinator for Western Canada,
will be speaking to interested
parties about how to implement
the Eden Alternative.
Originally it was a $125 fee to
attend the workshop, but Wake-
lam has since nixed the fee and
it is now free for anyone who
is interested in learning more.
People are coming from all over
but Wakelam is disappointed by
the lack of response from Strath-
more and area residents.
“We need something here
to keep the seniors here,” said
Wakelam. Edenizing a care facil-
ity doesn’t cost any money; it is
all a matter of living by a differ-
ent philosophy.
“If people here would em-
brace it, like how nice to be
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known as a town that cares
about its seniors, or a county,”
said Wakelam.
“It could have a huge impact,
and it can be very positive for
the town to say we’re adapting
this philosophy for our seniors
here.”
She said if people, especially
our elected officials and mem-
bers of health services, would
come Cheryl George would be
able to answer almost any ques-
tions which might arise. George
has worked at the Sherbrooke
Community Centre in Saskatch-
ewan for over 20 years and is
known for being passionate
about promoting quality of life
in long-term care.
Wakelam has been told she
should move her business to
Saskatchewan where she could
already be set up, but she
doesn’t want to. She is from
here and she wants to see it ini-
tiated here.
“I’ve never been sold on
something so much in my life,
that could make such a huge
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a.m. on the 25 and goes until
4 p.m. There will be lunch pro-
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Meet the candidates

With the Oct. 18 elections just around the
corner, the Strathmore Times asked candi-
dates from the Town of Strathmore, Wheatland
County, Golden Hills School Division, Village
of Hussar and Village of Rockyford a simple
question. Why should a voter mark X on
the ballot beside your name? Here
is what the various candidates had to say …
(Please note; some of the candidates did not
have the opportunity to submit their answers
prior to press time, while one candidate de-
clined to leave a comment.)

Town of Strathmore
MAYORAL
Kevin
Baldwin
An “X” should be marked by my name be-
cause I am concerned about the increasing
debt our town has been incurring. Since 1999
I have been working as a Real Estate agent.
I have watched developers come into town
and leave with a lot more money in their pock-
ets than they left behind. What they have left
behind are unfinished communities in which
you, the citizens of Strathmore have had to
pay. Your taxes have increased and will in-
crease again because the town has been, in
affect, supplementing these developers.
In short, I believe that if the town worked
Michael
Ell
I have attended almost every Strathmore
Council meeting in the past two years. I am
the only person seeking election that attended
council to prepare and learn about the key is-
sues. Throughout this campaign, I have been
actively engaging with Strathmore residents to
find out how to best serve the people of this
great town.
As your mayor, I will work with the new
council to carefully manage our finances, work
to avoid across the board tax increases/ser-
vice reductions.
As your mayor, I will promote and support
our existing businesses. Your mayor and coun-
cil need to work together to create a partner-
ship that ensures local business’s become
2010
more effectively with the developers, we
would have the funds to develop our town
appropriately.
In regards to “my name,” I have sold a lot of
homes in Strathmore over the past 11 years. I
have been asked many questions by potential
homebuyers. Questions about our schools,
health care, recreational facilities (private and
George
public), safety, lot sizes, businesses, by-laws, Was unavailable as of press time.
off-leash pet areas, taxes and so much more.
I have answered these questions with hon-
Lattery
esty and integrity. Many of these homebuyers
have posted their testimonials on my website have a team of people around me who have
at www.kevinbaldwin.ca. These testimoni- strengths where I do not and that as the team
als are references to my character and “my that runs this town, we need to work together
name”. and use everyone’s strengths and abilities as
Mark an “X” by my name because I will much as possible.
serve this town with integrity, helping the tax-
payers benefit. The developers are receiving Brad I am one of the citizens of Strathmore and
the community is the reason I am running for
the tax breaks and we as citizens of Strath-
more are all bearing this burden. I want to put
Walls Mayor - I want to remind the council daily, that
we have to look at problems and solutions not
Strathmore’s citizens first. just as a council but as tax payers who want
As a lifetime citizen of the Strathmore area,
I am the man who is running because I see to see that their money is well spent.
the needs in the community from the per- I believe that my background as a busi-
spective of a family man who loves the area ness professional will bring professionalism
stronger and more successful, providing jobs
and is proud to be raising a family here. to the council and ensure that we are running
that generate a living wage, a future and a rea-
As a younger candidate, I have the energy the town as we would any business, with our
son to stay and raise their families.
and stamina to take what is deemed a part eye on the budget and our finger on the pulse
I will protect the wetlands and expand our
time position and make it my full time dedica- of the community knowing where the money
parks and pathways to create new opportu-
tion - the community deserves a Mayor who needs to go and when we need to say no, or
nities for camping and summer recreation.
These recreational and protected areas will be
always has his eye on the ball, looking for new look at other opportunities and possibilities.
I care about your town, my town. Please
options, ideas and solutions to the every day
the gem of our future and the gift we give our
problems we face. I know that as Mayor I will vote.
children.
I will work with our neighbours, the County
and WID to leverage our government partners
to improve the quality of life in Strathmore.
Some of the joint opportunities include sup-
porting affordable housing for seniors, prioritiz-
ing new recreational facilities and the support
of community/arts groups.
I will support the citizen’s desire to fight the
Highway realignment as proposed by the Pro-
vincial Government, to ensure only the best
option for Strathmore is approved.
I have over forty years of work experience
and training in accounting, finance, finan-
cial management, supervision/management, DON’T FORGET TO VOTE OCTOBER 18TH!
sales, administration and conflict resolution.

Glenn
Freeland
Steve
Grajczyk
You should mark your X beside me be-
cause:
1) Availability; your mayor must be avail-
able and accessible during the day. I am re-
tired and my family has grown up, making
my evenings and weekends free.
2) I’m honest and open with no hidden
agendas ...I think honesty and openness is
a key character of oneself.
3) Transparent; I’m giving up my real-es-
tate license to avoid all conflicts of interest
and I’m not doing this for the money.
4) I’m easy to talk to, yet I will stand up for
the rights of our citizens.
When contacted by the Strathmore Times,
Mr. Freeland declined the opportunity to leave
a comment.
5) Age brings knowledge, experience and
trust ... with my life’s traveling and 40 years
in sales it has taught me how to deal with
diverse and complicated situations. Plus
I’ve gotten to know many people of various
walks of life ... ie politicians, developers,
investors, and good down to earth people
like yourselves. I’ve resided in this commu-
nity for 33 years and have served a term on
council in the early 1980’s.
6) Business skills: I owned and operated
two small businesses in Strathmore and re-
cently retired as manager of the Strathmore
Ag society that had an approximate budget
of two million dollars.
So in closing, why not vote for the mayor
that truly cares about this community and
has all the qualities you are looking for to
propel Strathmore forward in it’s future vi-
sion? I truly love this community and I will
be the one that will do the best for you!!!
Thanks to everyone for listening and reading
and see you on Oct 18th.
Town of Strathmore
COUNCIL
Earl
Best
We need effective, proven leadership,
which is balanced, responsible and dedi-
cated, to ensure the best for our community.
Over the past six years I have become that
person. I have learned the process and re-
alities of municipal government. I have lived
and breathed the issues and concerns of
the Strathmore public. I am motivated by a
strong desire to be involved in finding equi-
table solutions and have an absolute pas-
sion and love for this town which I call home.
I have gained the respect and trust of
other municipalities and those whom I have
served with.
“I have known Earl Best since he was
elected to Strathmore Town Council six
years ago. His support, advice, insights and
his efforts will better serve your citizens. I
have always found Earl to be constructive
and professional in his dealings. He un-
derstands the importance of cooperation
and has made it his priority to find win-win
solutions. In my experience, Earl has been
amongst the “Best” to work with!”
Bob Hawkesworth
Alderman – City of Calgary
Mayoral Candidate – City of Calgary
“Earl Best has the two most important at-
tributes a town councillor needs:
- A love of the community he or she lives
in and
- A passion for doing what is best for that
community.
For as long as I have known him, I have
always been impressed with Earl’s drive and
dedication to making Strathmore a wonder-
ful place to live.”
James T. Greer
Former Councilor – Town of Strathmore
Recently you have read and heard many
ambitious platforms, some more believable
and workable than others.
Now, it is up to you.
On October 18th I ask, for your vote to re-
elect me, Earl Best, to YOUR Town Council.
In closing, if you have ANY questions or
there is anything I can do for you, please call
me at 403-934-6300

Town of Strathmore
COUNCIL
Rocky
Blokland
As we start the final week of this election
campaign in Strathmore, I would like to say
I’m honored and privileged to be in the same
company of candidates we have running for
mayor and council. I certainly wish them all
well.
You, the voters are going to have some
tough decisions to make on election day,
and I think that’s in this democratic process,
I’m sure the right mayor and six council-
ors will be picked, to help move and guide
Strathmore forward.
Having said all of the above, I, Rocky want
you, the voters, to seriously look at my name
Colina
Clark
This has been such a tremendous experi-
ence. Over the last few weeks I have had the
privilege to meet and speak with numerous
people who have shared their backgrounds
and concerns with me and offered kind
words of encouragement and feedback.
Thank you for allowing me that opportunity,
I really appreciate it!
As I have expressed, I believe anyone in
Bill
Cooper
Support The Vision
I have extensive business background,
owned and operated a number of business-
es, employed as business and marketing
consultant for two large Western Canadian
corporation, currently work in the computer
industry providing full range of solution to
private and public corporations.
I’m quite surprised with what are consid-
ered priorities in our community.
The message is simple. Economic devel-
opment is our “Number One Priority”
We are living in an Economic landscape
that has no sizable commercial, industrial or
logistic based business and we have to rely
on the residents to carry the burden.
Our Town is a business and it requires
skilled marketing to promote it.
It also needs; increasing revenues, strict
operational guidelines, customer service
and “Real-Time” flow of information to you
the shareholders.
The hiring of an economic development
officer would only be one of the necessary
components for an Economic Recovery
strategy.
Incentives to entice Businesses to reloca-
tion may be needed to be considered, this
has proven to be successful in communities
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE OCTOBER 18TH!
on the ballot! Blokland, Rocky - X
I believe I am the councilor you’re look-
ing for.
I operate two businesses that are located
INSIDE the town of Strathmore!
I believe we need accountability, efficien-
cy, honesty, transparency and respect at
council level.
I bring with me a no nonsense approach,
combined with my common sense and busi-
ness sense.
I know we can achieve all of the above
within the next town council.
I can promise you that I will speak, de-
bate, vote & work with council on your be-
half and do what is best for Strathmore.
With your vote, I will work hard to bring
new ideas and a new way of thinking to en-
sure we can all continue to be proud to call
Strathmore “home.”
Remember, vote Rocky on October 18.
Blokland, Rocky - X
the position of councillor or any town of-
ficial must: genuinely demonstrate an ap-
preciation and respect for others; the desire
to serve others; a willingness to listen and
to learn; an understanding of the role and
its limitation; and an ability to challenge fel-
low council and administration for the best
interest of the community, standing up in a
crowd and speaking to be heard.
My focus is on the community, represent-
ing all residents. The heart of any commu-
nity or business is the PEOPLE. Whatever I
am able to contribute, I want it to have merit,
quality instead of quantity, as I live here too!
Any one person can make a difference, just
need to try.
Vote for the candidate(s) that you feel
would represent you and our community.
such as Airdrie and Lacombe.
We do have the necessary services in-
frastructure, annexed land, large residential
development plan to the West, a good em-
ployment pool and are in close proximity to
the highway, no matter where it ends up.
Strategies:
Logistics and Distribution networks, Small
and Medium manufacturing
Foodservice and service based business-
es, franchising is expanding rapidly today.
Healthcare facilities, private expansion of
senior care facilities of all types.
Where will our children be able to work
within Strathmore!!!!!!!
Other issues part of “Support the Vision”
• Preservation of the existing highway
route through the Town of Strathmore.
• “Strathmore as a Destination” establish
a Task Force.
• Public Safety and increase enforcement.
• Openness and accountability of Coun-
cil, information flow and Review Taxes.
• Snow Removal.
• Community development planning has
to include affordable Senior housing.
• Calgary water pipeline has left a lot of
questions unanswered.
• Establish a recreation area at the site of
the water reservoir lake NW of town.
I believe that my solid business back-
ground, good common sense and the un-
derstanding of the need for an Economic Vi-
sion for Strathmore, this is more than a good
reason to vote for me.
Please support my bid for Councillor and
Vote October 18, 2010.
October 15, 2010 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 25
Meet the candidates - Election 2010
Pat
Fule
I would like to start off by thanking all of you
for your interest in our election and the won-
derful support I have received. It would be an
honour for me to represent the residents of
Strathmore on our next Town Council.
As a resident, teacher, and coach in this
community over the last 27 years, I feel I have
displayed many of the qualities that a Town
Councillor should possess. I have treated
people with respect, empathy, genuine con-
cern, and courtesy. I listen to both sides
of issues and am not afraid to stand up for
what I believe is right. I have strong organiza-
tional skills and the knowledge of how meet-
ings should be run - how councillors need
to treat each other with respect and follow
proper procedures. I know the importance
Dave
Hamilton
Kevin
Keegan
It would be easy for me to sit here at my
desk and tell you, the voter, what a great
guy I am; how honest I am, that I care about
you, your concerns, about our town, and
that I want to listen to your ideas and sug-
gestions on how we can move our town into
the future. How I will take your questions
and concerns to council and voice them on
your behalf, and that as a resident and small
business owner here in Strathmore; I share
many of the same concerns, questions, and
sometimes frustrations when trying to get
understandable answers. But saying it just
isn’t enough. I hope the residents of Strath-
more will take what I write at face value and
give me the opportunity to put my words
Cheryl
Payne
Why should YOU vote for ME??
As the past Chief Administrative Officer
and previous Social Housing Manager for
the Wheatland Housing Management Body,
AUPE Council Member, and from many Uni-
versity Courses I have had the opportunity
to work with government legislation of all
types. For example, Municipal Government
Act., Management Body Handbook, FOIP
Act, Human Rights, Employment Stan-
dards, The Alberta Housing Act, Support
for Senior Citizens, Protection for Persons
in Care and so much more. With these life
experiences I am ready to move to another
level as YOUR new Town Councillor.
As this is my first attempt I am ready to
move the community forward together by
making necessary changes to the status
quo. I bring fresh blood and young energy,
along with many attributes that will make me
YOUR successful choice.
of maintaining open communication among
the council itself, the residents of Strathmore,
and the various organizations involved in the
decision-making processes.
Throughout my campaign, I have shown
that I will do the research and seek out an-
swers and information to the problems and
situations Strathmore faces. I am excited
about Strathmore’s future and have lots of
ideas to share. There are many additional
committees that a councillor could join, and
I look forward to getting involved. My enthu-
siasm and interest in providing recreational
opportunities for our youth and families, en-
suring a safe community, taking care of our
seniors, and revitalizing Downtown while
supporting local businesses will continue.
If elected, I will bring honesty, integrity, and
respect for the citizens of Strathmore to my
role as councillor. I will continue to be ap-
proachable and I will work hard to accom-
plish our goals. I will be visible in our commu-
nity and will act as a voice for your thoughts
and concerns.
On October 18th, FULE IT UP! Vote PAT
FULE for Town Council!
Was unavailable as of press time.
into action.
I’m not the type of person to just talk
about how good I am or complain about
what’s going on around us. I am a ‘doer’.
I seek answers to my questions and work
hard to achieve my goals. In the short period
of time from nomination day to Election Day
I have, and will continue, to visit as many
homes in Strathmore as possible; to intro-
duce myself and hear any of your concerns,
questions, and ideas. Although I am using
every available minute on this quest, it’s un-
realistic to believe I can reach every home
in Strathmore. I apologize in advance to all
those residents I am unable to get to. How-
ever, I strongly believe in accessibility to our
elected officials and invite you to e-mail me
anytime at keeganoncouncil@shaw.ca
Please be assured, I will reply. If I do not
have the answer to your question, I will do
my best to find it.
Why put an X beside my name? I CARE!
Kevin Keegan
I am very passionate and willing to listen
to all residents’ concerns. I am a reason-
able and fair person. I can see both sides
of an issue.
I believe all taxpayers should be able to
have information of all the aspects of public
businesses.
I can dedicate the hours of time to be an
effective member of town council.
I understand budgets.
I am very accountable and transparent.
I am committed and welcome huge chal-
lenges.
I understand and have served people of
all ages and all walks of life.
I am able to make tough decisions.
I consider myself a strong team player as
well as a strong voice for YOU. I will speak
out for YOUR concerns.
I am very accessible. YOU can contact
me at 403 934 2238, payne4council.word-
press.com, facebook (serch for: Cheryl
Payne for Strathmore Town Council), and
Payne4council@gmail.com
I DESIRE to be a member of public ser-
vice.
I am here to work for YOU – Choose wise-
ly and vote Cheryl Payne
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Meet the candidates
Town of Strathmore
COUNCIL
Terry
Peterson
I am retired and will have more than ade-
quate time to work on the business of coun-
cil. I have twelve years experience serving
on council so I know how municipal govern-
ment functions. I am a fiscal conservative,
so I will work with council on fiscal and fi-
John
Rempel
4 Reasons Why People Should Vote For
Me
I believe the Candidates should be able to
Demonstrate Solid Leadership with a Clear
Vision for the Future of Strathmore. They
must be Committed, and Accountable to the
Taxpayer. I believe that I represent the Citi-
zens of Strathmore with those qualities. Fur-
thermore, I believe that my past performance
on council is a testament to that.
Members of council have to make deci-
sions that affect the Entire Community. The
decision making process requires council to
consider all the Issues, and based on that
information, make a decision that is in the
best interest of the Taxpayers of Strathmore.
In order to make those decisions you have
to be in tune with your community, which I
believe I am.
The priorities of the Community have to be
considered in all budgetary discussions, and
Bob
Sobol
I feel that applying for public office should
be much like applying for any job – one
should have to present a resume and then
be interviewed. Over the last three weeks,
with my personal attendance at many of
your residences and, as well, by participat-
ing in the various forums and by submitting
newspaper articles, I feel I have been inter-
viewed. My resume is as follows:
Employment
1974-2003 – Peace Officer (RCMP – retir-
ing as Sergeant)
2003-2005 – Proprietor (Boulevard Café,
Strathmore)
2005-Present – Civilian Field Investigator
(RCMP Recruiting Section)
2007-Present – Councillor (Strathmore
Town Council)
Skills/Achievements
Married (33 years) to Gina, three adult chil-
dren and one grandchild
Excellent verbal and written ability in Eng-
lish
Excellent organizations/planning abilities
nancial responsibility and restraint. Will work
with council for lower taxes and utility rates.
Will work with council and administration to
make sure that the town does not take on
any more debt. Will work with council to re-
solve any and all citizens concerns. Will work
with council to be a strong political advo-
cate for much needed improvements to the
Strathmore hospital. Will work with council
to get the fundamentals right to attract com-
mercial and light industry to town. Will work
with council to have open and clear commu-
nications between the town and the citizens
of Strathmore.
dealt with in a timely manner. Presently we
are budgeting for the replacement of our ag-
ing infrastructure downtown and other areas
of Town as needed. I am committed to follow
through with that.
Long range planning is so very important
in shaping the future of any Community. I
and other members of Council have during
the last 10-15 years had the foresight to lay
the framework by ensuring we have a good
source of water, and plenty of it. Infrastruc-
ture, and the new wastewater treatment
plant for our effluent are also in place. With
the annexation of additional lands, not only
for Residential, but for Commercial and In-
dustrial purposes, everything is in place for
the new Council to aggressively promote
Strathmore globally.
With your support I will help the new coun-
cil reshape Strathmore and make it a Friend-
ly and Attractive Community for tourists and
travelers to explore.
A Community on Canada’s Main Street,
where all visitors will feel welcome.
I Am Committed To “Strathmore’s Future
Growth And Prosperity.”
I ask for your VOTE on Oct.18th. Because
I Will Make A Difference !!!!
I am the person with the taxpayer in mind.
Moderate computer skills
Awarded RCMP Long Service Medal and
RCMP Year Bronze Clasp
Awarded commemorative Medal for 125th
Anniversary of Confederation of Canada
(Governor General Award)
Extensive volunteer background (Fairview
Fire Department, Fairview Boy Scouts, Fair-
view Victims Assistance Associations, Elks
Club of Canada, Rotary International, North-
west Winter Games, Minor Baseball Associ-
ation, Minor Soccer Association, Strathmore
Regional Victims Services and Strathmore
Musical Arts Society)
It is said that the manner in which a per-
son will perform in the future can be judged
by the manner he/she performed in the past.
Throughout my three-year term on Town
Council, I have respected the responsibility
placed upon me by the citizens of Strath-
more. I have taken my job seriously – al-
ways preparing myself by reading reports
and doing the necessary research prior to
Council and Administration meetings. I have
diligently attended the numerous committee
meetings on which I represented the Town
of Strathmore. I have worked well with staff
and council, and regularly lobbied for what
I believed was the best for Strathmore. My
pledge to you is that this level of commit-
ment will continue. Voting for me means vot-
ing for knowledge, dedication, honest, truth-
fulness and common sense.
Lois
Wegener
WHY ELECT LOIS WEGENER
* We have heard the citizens concerns
about Council’s remuneration, however any
per diem claims I have submitted have been
made in good conscience and in accor-
dance with Town policy. Council voted Oct.
6 to have the remuneration reviewed by an
independent group of citizens.
* I advocate that any changes to Council’s
remuneration will be made effective after the
next municipal election. Any Council will only
set the rates for the next Council.
* I have listened and responded in a time-
ly manner to citizens concerns. Following
Town policy I have acted on those concerns,
with Town administration to take appropriate
action.
* As your Councillor I have served on nu-
merous committees and boards. As an ac-
tive member on these committees I have not
missed meetings and have served as Chair-
man or Vice.
John
Whieldon
I would like to thank my fellow Citizens of
Strathmore for their consideration through-
out this Election process. I realize that it is
difficult to put your trust into someone else’s
hands that will directly affect you and your
family’s future. I too as a voter have the di-
lemma of which Candidates to choose. I
have predicted from the beginning it is very
obvious that the four incumbent Councilor
Candidates will retain their positions. That
leaves only two positions for the nine re-
maining Candidates to fill. Which Candidate
addresses the issues that you value the
2010
* For over a year I served on the annexa-
tion negotiation committee which resulted in
a successful outcome of all 18 1/2 quarters
of land requested being annexed.
* Good Vision and Knowledge of orderly
development and growth of newly annexed
lands.
* After 32 years with a financial institu-
tion, I understand the Budget process and
the need for financial planning and adequate
reserves.
* Passion for our community and citizens.
* Personally support and attend numerous
community and charity events.
* Not only do I support more green space,
I back this by being actively involved with
Communities in Bloom.
* Proven ability to participate in a profes-
sional manner.
* The Town needs good business relations
with the province and other municipal part-
ners, I can play a major role cultivating those
partnerships.
* I have valuable Council experience and
after October 18, I hit the ground running
and prepared.
* The one promise I can make is that I will
work for YOU the citizens of Strathmore and
GUARANTEE your voice will be heard.
On October 18th, vote Lois Wegener!
most without sounding like all of the rest?
Someone who is genuine and passionate
about Strathmore? A person that you would
feel comfortable with, sitting at your dinner
table either sharing a meal or discussing the
issues? My platform has been to the point
and will not waiver. I support a Sustain-
able Residential Irrigation System. I support
cleaning out Kinsmen Lake. A vote for me
sends a clear message to the rest of Council
that you support a change in Administration.
Congratulations to all of the Candidates on
Oct. 18, 2010 for supporting Strathmore to
the best of their abilities.
On a lighter note, I would like to propose
a new bylaw that prohibits during election
time the use of the words transparent and
accountable. If you use either word you are
fined $1 and if you use both in the same sen-
tence you are fined $5. The money raised will
build another ice rink.
Thank you for your continued support.

Village of
ROCKYFORD
Village of
ROCKYFORD
Darcy
Burke
I should be elected to Rockyford council
because of what I have accomplished during
Village of
ROCKYFORD
Julie
Gaudet
A voter should mark an “X” beside the
name of the person(s) who will serve the
Village of
ROCKYFORD
Gerald
Katterhagen
I feel I have a lot to offer as a councilor in
Rockyford. I have years of experience with
the organizations I deal with and know the
route each of the groups are taking. I was
born and raised here, left to pursue a career
Village of
ROCKYFORD
Leah
Smith
The election Monday, October 18, 2010 is
your opportunity to voice your opinion on the
governance of our community: the Village of
Rockyford. It is important that you come out
and vote — be heard. Some key issues of
this election are:
• The Need for a Viable School
• Community Growth
Village of
ROCKYFORD
Pam
Seeley
Why should a voter mark X on the ballot
beside your name?
People should first and foremost vote in
general. As to why to vote for me … I bring
a fresh positive attitude to council. Listening
is a key skill for the councilors of Rockyford
and I intend to do a lot of listening. I will give
honest and true answers to all questions
asked. When I am not sure I will work hard to
find a solution or answer to all questions or
Village of
ROCKYFORD
Dixie
O’Keefe
The Village of Rockyford constituents
should place an X beside my name because
I am committed to my community and it is
time to have a strong, effective voice for the
future of Rockyford. While preserving the
heritage of our village, my priorities are:
Planning and Development
I would ensure that The Rockyford School
remains open for our families and children.
This would also be vital to attracting families
and businesses to the Village of Rockyford.
my three terms. Over the last few weeks I
have explained in detail the reasons for what
I want Rockyford too look like in the future. I
have played a significant role in making sure
the necessary tools are ready to be used by
council and that well thought out decisions
have been made. I will always represent
Rockyford in a dedicated and informed man-
ner. The decisions that I make will represent
our entire community and will bring forward
growth and prosperity for us all.
people of Rockyford better than others on
the list. If that is Julie, “X” marks the spot.
On the other hand, if you do not know the
candidates, please do not spoil the process
by voting for a pretty face, a well-known
name or a slick campaign. Vote smart and
knowledgeable; vote for your community;
vote for Rockyford’s best.
VOTE JULIE FOR COUNCIL!
in the Armed Forces and retired, with my
family, back to my home town. So I have a
lot of history here and a great love for the
area. I want our village to still be here a hun-
dred years from now and strive to keep it
going and moving ahead. We all know we
need to keep the school and to encourage
people and businesses to move to our town
… that’s very important to me and I know we
can achieve these goals. I hope that when
you enter the voting booth on October 18th
you’ll vote for Jerry Katterhagen with my ex-
perience and the love of Rockyford.
• Infrastructure
• Taxes
Present council has been diligent in find-
ing funding for our sewer lagoon expan-
sion, our subdivision development, and has
continued strong efforts in defining ways to
achieve a viable school in Rockyford. I would
like to continue and further contribute to the
accomplishments of Rockyford’s council.
I BELIEVE in preserving the heritage and
small town values of our village while look-
ing for ways to promote responsible growth.
I BELIEVE in keeping taxes low as we look at
ways of building Rockyford’s small town ap-
peal. But above all, I believe in and respect
the people of Rockyford for making this vil-
lage what it is: a great place to grow.
concerns brought to my attention.
When I set my mind to take on a project,
I like to see it completed correctly and ef-
ficiently. Great organization is the key to hav-
ing success of any project. I will bring new
ideas and respect the limitations we may en-
counter but will push the boundaries when-
ever necessary.
I am within the demographic of families
looking to find a place to raise their families
so can offer what we look for in a village first
hand. Rockyford needs to promote and at-
tract new residents and commercial opera-
tions to the village and I will work hard to see
that occur.
In conclusion I am honest, hard working
and listen well, all key traits to keeping a
community great! Thanks to everyone who
plans on voting!
A quality school curriculum, whether it is a
separate, public or private system in a local
setting is any parent’s ideal.
I would like to move forward and finalize
the planning and building of the proposed
sub-division to attract commuters from Cal-
gary. Our Village is only 45 minutes from the
Calgary city limits and that could be very at-
tractive to so many people who are ready for
a lifestyle change.
Financial Responsibility
My aim is to eventually lower property tax-
es in Rockyford by generating interest in the
town through active promotion of our town
to fellow communities and Albertans. I would
like to begin a dialogue with Calgarians, real-
tors and developers to promote Rockyford.
I would encourage that www.rockyford.ca
be continually updated as an informative so-
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Village of
cial internet presence is integral
in today’s society.
Partnerships with corporations
are also another funding option.
ROCKYFORD Infrastructure and Roads We need to explore new possi-
In order to accommodate the bilities for funding and not only
potential growth of Rockyford look at the conventional sourc-
Dixie the water and sewer systems as es. EnCana Avenue, anyone?
O’Keefe well as the roads must be up- I would proudly represent the
graded. The possibility of shar- population of Rockyford and
ing this cost with developers would work with the people of
and the Provincial and Federal the town and the council to ac-
governments must be pursued. complish our goals.
Wheatland County
DIVISION 1
grain elevator system can load 135 cars in
eight hours (very impressive.)
Wheatland County
Also Division 1 has a plastics recycling
DIVISION 1 plant, where plastic product are made into
plastic pellets and then shipped out to make
Alice other product. Also Division 3 has a fuel stor-
age area being built, this will be a bulk facility
Booth for diesel fuel, gas and oil product. This will
take 130 tanker trucks off Highway # 1 per
Economic development within the Wheat- month. All products will be shipped by CP
land County has been growing over the past Rail. In Division 7 a wind farm has received
approval for placing large towers to produce
number of years. To stimulate this growth the
electricity. In fact construction has started on
County has approved an area structure plan
the bases for the wind towers. In 2011 we
on the south side of Highway #1, extending
will see the towers and the turbines being in-
west from Strathmore to the County bound-
ary. This area structure plan is for heavy In- stalled. The lists of project I have mentioned
dustrial businesses, to locate along this cor- are only part of the Economic Development
ridor all businesses that wish to relocate to that has been accomplished by Wheatland
County. In the last three years we also have
the county can phone the County office to
had many new rural homes built all over the
get all the information they need to make an
County; in addition to existing homes many
informed decision.
of these homes have home based business-
While farming and ranching have been the
es, and we definitely encourage this.
backbone of the County, we also have oil and
The work that needs to be done to bring
gas companies drilling and laying pipelines
within our boundaries. Oil and gas upgrad- our County into the forefront is to embrace
ers and plants are up and running in most of the information highway. This would allow us
the County. We have major power generat- to attract new business to our County as it is
ing plants in Division 1 and 2. Division 1 has a necessity in today’s business world.
the first Pattison Grain Rail Loading system Councillor; Alice Booth
being built in all of North America; and its Division #1
but I will listen to the concerns, ideas and
present them with confidence with the right
Wheatland County
information.
DIVISION 1 I will be honest, forthright and will give
you the facts as presented to me. I will work
Guy for you as a resident of this County and will
work for the betterment of the whole county
Christie not just a select few.
I have a solid background in business and
Why should you vote for me, that’s a good marketing and I know first hand that commu-
question? I’ve always tried to make the right nication is a key ingredient in any organiza-
choice when I vote. You listen to the speech- tion big or small. I will make communication
es, hear the promises and if there’s some with you my top priority and to personally
history that you’re impressed with, then you meet as many people as I can in Division
make your decision.
One.
I have no history for you to go by. I’m not a Please vote on October 18th, your vote
speechmaker and I can’t make any promises does make a difference.
to commit to Council. I believe in serving the
Wheatland County interests of the majority and not spearhead-
ing any single agenda. I do understand that
DIVISION 1 agriculture is very important in the County
of Wheatland and there must be a balance
Suzanne between it and other development. I believe
in researching the facts and would make my
Jackson decisions with common sense and fairness.
I would strive to bring a new energy and per-
These last few weeks have been the best. spective to Division One. I am proud to live in
I have traveled every gravel road and high- Wheatland County and want to contribute to
way in Division 1. I have been on every door- this dynamic and diverse county of Alberta.
step and met the most wonderful people. I I will do my very best to represent all of
have learned a great deal. While campaign- you. Please exercise your democratic right
ing, my desire to be a County Councillor has and make your way to your polling station
strengthened. Having a positive relationship on October 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The poll-
with your ratepayers’ is the first step in build- ing stations for Division 1 are UFA Wheatland
ing trust. Farm Services (intersection of 842 and 561)
For me, it is not about the politics but and The Cluny Community Hall.
about public service. I enjoy meeting people, Place your mark beside Suzanne Jackson.
I am an excellent listener and I have the time
It is time for a new voice … your voice.
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE OCTOBER 18TH!
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Wheatland County Wheatland County

DIVISION 2
Wheatland County
DIVISION 2
Jessica
Bissonnette
I have been a resident of Wheatland Coun-
ty for the past six years and have lived in Di-
vision 2 for four years. I have had the privi-
lege of meeting a lot of people from Division
2 through my work as well as volunteering
for the Ag society. I look forward to the op-
portunity to meet a lot more in the days lead-
ing up to election day.
On October 18th, the residence of Division
2 should vote for me because its time to get
a new perspective on the Wheatland Coun-
ty Council. I am a hard working and open-
minded individual. If elected I will strive to
make well informed decisions by research-
ing all the issues before council and seeking
input and opinions from the people of Divi-
sion 2. I am here to represent you and will do
so to the best of my ability. I am not afraid to
stand up for what I believe in.
My family and I are deeply invested in
the future of Wheatland County and I am
proud to have my children call this home. I
am willing to listen and excited to learn. I am
an outgoing person and enjoy working with
the public. I am not in this for the status, nor
is this just a job but my opportunity to be a
positive influence on the future of Wheatland
County, the place I have chosen to raise my
family.
On October 18th please vote and make
your voice heard. I am asking you to please
vote for me, I will work very hard to ensure
you will not be disappointed!
DIVISION 5
Wheatland County
DIVISION 5
Scott
Klassen
There are several reasons why I am asking
for your vote on October 18th.
I was raised and currently live on an acre-
age north of Nightingale, I was bussed to
school in Strathmore and so are my children.
I have over 15 years working in municipal
government, I started in 1989 as a laborer
with the Town of Strathmore and worked my
way to the Supervisor of Operations position
with the Town of Irricana. I have an excellent
understanding of municipal operations in-
cluding budgeting, planning, infrastructure,
roads, water and sewer. I was a Level two
water and wastewater operator, a level two
firefighter, and deputy director of disaster
services. I have also worked in the private
sector operating many water and wastewater
plants in the Bearspaw and Bragg Creek ar-
eas. In the last four years I have purchased a
trucking company in Strathmore with a part-
ner and, moved back to the acreage where I
was raised. But, I still want to be involved in
municipal government and this is why I am
asking for your vote.
I have an open mind and I am always will-
ing to listen and learn the issues, I want to
hear all sides and fully understand any issue
before any decision is made. I want to help
make Wheatland County, Division 5 a better
place to live. Let me be your voice and thank
you in advance for your vote.

Wheatland County
DIVISION 2
Jacki
Kirk
In this issue of The Strathmore Times, can-
didates have been asked “ Why should a voter
mark X on the ballot beside your name?” If you
are satisfied with the status quo, then there is
no reason why you should. If, however, you be-
lieve it is time for fresh ideas and insights, then
it is important you cast your vote for someone
other than the incumbent.
Why, then, should that someone else be me?
I am sensible, fair, open-minded, and honest
with the necessary time to dedicate to the po-
sition. While I have no political experience, I am
a mature, civic minded, life-long learner. I have
no hidden agenda, but I do have some strong
convictions. I believe that it is crucial that de-
velopment in Wheatland County occur respon-
sibly, and that as we develop, the residents of
Wheatland County be considered first, and be
treated with fairness and truthfulness.
If elected, I promise:
• Regular town hall meetings, keeping resi-
dents informed and encourage open discus-
sion.
• I will put my very best effort into represent-
ing all the residents of Division 2.
• To treat all residents (hamlet, farm, and
acreage) fairly and with respect, and to listen
to their concerns, ideas, and questions, with
an open mind, so that I may properly represent
their points of view at council meetings.
Do you want to know more about me or my
platform? Need a ride to a Division 2 voting
station? Not sure of your division or where
to vote? Visit www.jackikirk.ca or call me at
403-901-3322. Major decisions are about to be
made regarding how this county grows, so no
matter who you decide to be the best candi-
date, if you are a resident of Division 2, this
election concerns YOU! Please cast your vote
this Monday, Oct 18. Polls are open from 10
a.m. to 8p.m.
in the right direction. I bring a fresh and bal-
Wheatland County anced perspective with the conviction of do-
ing the best job for Division 5 and County
DIVISION 5 residents and landowners.
With my experience in public relations,
Brenda and history of community service combined
with my knowledge of agricultural and busi-
Knight ness makes me the right choice.
Wheatland County is my home and my
roots run deep. Over the last several weeks,
Why should a voter mark X on the ballot I have enjoyed meeting many of you and lis-
beside my name? tening to your concerns and I will be your
Marking an X beside my name in a step voice on council.
Village of
HUSSAR
its residents as well as the outlying com-
Village of munity, who don’t get to vote, are my main
HUSSAR concern. I believe that we all must work as
a cohesive group in order to keep a com-
Michelle munity this size viable. It takes conversation,
people who are willing to listen and work as

I have visited with most of you during this

Wheatland County
DIVISION 2
Ken
Sauve
Why would a voter mark an “X” beside Ken
Sauve’s Name?
On October 18, I would appreciate you
taking the time to vote. We all know it’s a very
busy time of year, but the decisions made
today affect your representation for the next
thee years regardless if you are voting for a
mayor, a councilor or a school board mem-
ber.
I decided to run for re-election as a coun-
cilor because I enjoy representing the resi-
dents of Division #2 in the County of Wheat-
land and I believe I’m good at the job.
Wheatland County
DIVISION 5
campaign and called on every residence and
droped off information. Please take the time
to read it and if you have questions call me.
My phone numbers are 403-734-2165 and
403-369-6526.
As a councilor, I have strived to deal fairly
and honestly with people realizing that as
one voice on council, you work to resolve
residents issues in your area and issues that
affect the entire county. I will listen to your
concerns and bring them before council.
There is always a lot of issues to deal with
as your councilor and I think you would agree
that re-electing me as your representative,
with my knowledge and experience gained
in six years, would be a definite advantage.
Thank you for your past support and con-
fidence and I ask you for your continued
support on October 18th. Polls for Division
#2 are at the County Office and at the Com-
munity Centre in Gleichen.
Brown
I think voters should put an X by my name
because I have the experience. I believe that
I have shown fiscal responsibility over the
past six years. My phone lines are always
open to residents and people are encour-
aged to attend council meetings to stay in-
formed about what is going on. I never make
promises that I cannot keep as our budget is
very tight and a lot of the “extras” simply are
not a possibility.
I was born and raised in Hussar and am
now raising my family here. This Village and
Village of
HUSSAR
Tracey
Dundas
Village of
Tim Frank
HUSSAR
a team. We run on grants and volunteers and
some things are just not possible without
this type of co-operation. I am always open
to new ideas and ways to achieve the goals
that we want.
It’s important to think about the major
things that need to be done to keep the Vil-
lage running as well as complying with the
government regulations, all of which cost
money. Once that is taking care of then we
can move into beautifying the Village. People
need to focus on the important things that
must happen to keep the village running and
they are always my first priority.
Village of
HUSSAR
Bruce
Kaufman
Were unavailable as of press time.

On Election Day, dences and the local businesses. Therefore, I

Wheatland County whether you choose will promote and work to the best of my ability
Village of
DIVISION 5 to vote for me is up ensure that a strong school presence remain
Was unavailable as of press time. HUSSAR to you, but here are in our community.
Dennis a few things to keep In addition, if elected another issue in focus

Bigras Michelle in mind when making

your decision. I am in-
Hagar vested in the future of
our community and am
dedicated to promoting
long-term growth and prosperity to ensure my
children can enjoy the benefits of small town
living with their own families one day.
The economic growth of many businesses
and organizations in our Village rests heavily
on the presence of a school here. Not only
does the availability of a school support eco-
nomic growth by providing an attractive back-
drop for young families, but it also provides
meaningful community engagement through
is to promote to increase the development of
the new subdivision in town, I hope to work
with the projects’ developer to eventually get
more spec home’s in the subdivision to en-
courage and support future growth in our Vil-
lage.
Furthermore, as a Mother of two young
children I aim to promote the development of
more programs and activities, while continu-
ing to support existing programs for the youth
in our community. By encouraging and sup-
porting the youth in our community by devel-
oping new programs and supporting existing
one’s my hope is that our youth will continue
to be active participants here in our Village for

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE OCTOBER 18TH! its relationship with the community, its resi- the long term.

Meet the candidates
School Board
WARD 3
Joyce
Bazant
Why should a voter mark an X on the ballot
beside my name?
The reason a voter should mark an X be-
side my name is that during my two terms
as trustee I have strongly advocated for
children’s education. I’m deeply committed
to providing an ‘equitable’ education for all
students. I have the time and knowledge to
lobby the government for the funding and
resources to guarantee we can successfully
provide the programming needed to educate
our students. Our students deserve to have
access to a wide program of studies, work-
School Board
WARD 3
Janet
Bolinger
Many people have encouraged me to run
as a School Trustee in the upcoming election
so I have taken my comments from them.
• EXPERIENCED - have served as a trust-
ee in this system for 14 years over a period
of 23 years.
• KNOWLEDGEABLE - am very familiar
with Wheatland County, as I grew up in the
N.E. quadrant, taught, married and raised
our family in the Gleichen-Cluny area, and
moved as a family to Strathmore in1987. I
am familiar with the schools in the Drumhell-
School Board
WARD 3
Larry
Tucker
I must start by saying that I am not overly
fond of self promotion but I guess it has to
be done. Why should you vote for me? First,
I think I am all the regular things you should
be to pursue a job like trustee ... honest, trust-
worthy, hard working, enthusiastic ... etc. But
more importantly there are three things I think
that qualify me for this role.
I love our kids! I have dedicated my entire
working life to the well being of the students
School Board
WARD 5
Corey
Fisher
Voters should mark an X beside my name
because of my experience. My family moved
to Hussar when I was in grade two. I still live in
Hussar and my children are going to the same
small rural school that I attended. I know the
challenges that small rural schools are facing.
Six years ago I sat on the Golden Hills School
Board for one (3 year) term. I am familiar with
board policy and procedure. I have served
on the Parent Council executive for the past
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able class sizes and a suitable environment
2010
for good quality learning. I will continue to
work with parents, teachers and community
members to provide these opportunities. I
am and will continue to be open, approach-
able, and accountable.
I have spent a lifetime living and working
vious years of school board experience give
in this community and have enjoyed a long
me the experience to know the job of a school
history of volunteering for the betterment School Board
board and its trustees, and my last year on
of my community. Working with Wheatland WARD 5 GHSD, has given me background to the par-
Further Education for over 25 years shows
ticular challenges facing this division.
I am committed and have a passion for pro-
viding educational opportunities for all ages. Robert While there are students in Ward 5 who will
take all their schooling in Strathmore, there
I am open to new ideas, thus giving our
children, our greatest natural resource, the
McKay are many others who will only take a portion
there or none at all, instead attending school
opportunities and experiences that they will
At this level of government, I believe an in the communities of Rockyford, Carseland,
need to deal with our fast paced and ever
election is less about trying to convince peo- Hussar, Gleichen or Standard. While these
changing world.
ple to vote for me, than letting the public know schools can’t offer the variety of programming
On October 18th I encourage all residents
what I stand for, what strengths and perspec- options Strathmore schools can, I believe they
to vote. I am asking for your vote ... vote
tives I bring to the office of trustee and then can and do offer the solid educational basis
Joyce Bazant for school trustee.
letting the voters decide if I’m the person they students need in order to achieve their goals
want for that office. and dreams.
I am a firm believer in the importance of ru- I believe that it is important to maintain a
er and Three Hills Municipal Division, and as
ral students receiving an excellent education. school presence in communities where one
a farming family, we have done business in
That is why I served for 13 years (1976-89) on exists, especially for the sake of the younger
these areas.
I also know the issues, having received
the Berry Creek School Division No. 1, nine of students. As such I think GHSD needs to con-
those years as chair. tinue to support these smaller schools, be-
phone calls even when I am not on the board.
That is also why I ran last year and was cause rural education is less about buildings
• APPROACHABLE - No situation or con-
elected to finish out an incomplete term on the than it is students, teachers and communities
cern is too small to discuss and I am easy
to talk to. Although my husband might dis-
Golden Hills School Division board. My pre- that care, and this area has them all.
agree, I am a good listener and responsive
to these concerns. schools to attend.
• HONESTY AND INTEGRITY - must be • Children’s time is spent in the classroom
part of a school board and a school system School Board not on a school bus.
as all educational leaders, educators and • Our schools are properly staffed so that
trustees are in a position of trust.
WARD 5 our children’s safety and
• TRANSPARENCY - is essential if a
school system (including the board) is to
Shelly education are not compromised.
• Parents and the public have an opportu-
earn this trust. Neal nity to be involved in decision
I have always valued a School System that making and are informed of decisions that
stands for EXCELLENCE. My children are young. Every decision that have been made.
Please vote on Monday, October 18 at the is being made today affects them and our • Specialty funding, such as small school
Strathmore Civic Centre. quality of life. There have been many deci- by necessity, is directed to
sions made by the current school board that those who generate it.
are not in the best interest of our children or • Schools are funded by program not by
our communities. For the past five years I student number
in our school system. I would like continue my
have stepped up and become involved in ed- Being a parent and having grown up in
involvement now that I am out of the schools.
ucation because I believe that it is important Rockyford I know the challenges that all of us
I am, and always have been, a strong advo-
to my children’s future and to the future of our face as parents and community members. I
cate for students and their right to a superior
communities and rural lifestyle. I am not afraid also know that the most important thing we
education.
I have 32 years of experience in the schools,
to stand up for what is right. Our children’s can do for our future is to invest in our chil-
voice needs to be heard. When making deci- dren’s education. I want to ensure that every
as a teacher, counsellor and administrator. I
sions that can so drastically change our lives child has access to the best education, and
think this gives me a good understanding of
I will ensure that I have listened and heard all that access should not based on where they
the kinds of things trustees need to be aware
viewpoints. live. Rural children have a right to be educat-
of and how those things affect students in the
I will work towards ensuring that: ed.
classroom.
• Our children have stable community Vote Shelly Neal on October 18.
Finally, I recognize the importance of our
teachers and support staff. They are the heart
and soul of our system and deserve all the
consideration and support we can give them.
I hope to do that.
If you will, vote for me. If not, just be sure to
vote on the 18th. Thanks.
three years in Hussar. I have spoken with the
Education Minister about the issues and chal-
lenges facing our rural schools.
Chinook Credit Union invites
We need to do a better job engaging the
public. We need to have mutually agreeable
you to join us for
Credit Union Day!
two way communication. We need to clearly
communicate to the public - the owners of the
system - the success stories of our schools,
what changes must be made and what these
changes will mean for students and parents.
October 21, 2010
I have been out speaking with voters about
their concerns and issues regarding their
schools. I truly care about our children’s ed- Coffee & goodies will be served at all of our
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Balanced lineup
key to Chiefs success
MARIO PRUSINA
Times Editor
With a handful of regular season contests al-
ready in the books, the Wheatland Chiefs are
still ironing out some kinks in their game.
That’s a scary proposition for opposing teams,
as the local AA midget hockey squad is knocking
on the door for first place in the league with a
solid 2-1-1 record.
“We’re a big team, so we should be physical,
we have lots of speed, lots of talent – we have a
good balance of goal scorers and playmakers,”
said Chiefs head coach Devin Olsen when eval-
uating his team. “We have everything you can
want to make a good hockey team, we just have
to put it together.
“If we work hard, we’re going to do well.”
After splitting a pair of road games to open
the season, the Chiefs hosted the Calgary Royals
SWAA Gold in their home opener on Oct. 8 at
the Strathmore Family Centre.
Cody Burndred had a goal and two assists,
while Justin Fraser, Brad Bergerman and Arron
Durant each scored once to propel the Chiefs to
a 4-4 draw.
Tyson Kapty, Matthew Queiroga, James Price,
Scott Butters, Rylan Muenchrath and Abe Jensen
each added an assist, while goaltender Daniel
Baigent made 35 saves for the Chiefs.
“We didn’t show up – we knew what they
would be like – we came out in the first shift and
scored and we let them do what they do,” said
Olsen. “We only showed up for 10 minutes of
this game. It was (our home opener), we should
have been pumped up – I don’t think that was a
factor, we just didn’t come to play.”
However, the Chiefs certainly showed up in
their next game, a 7-2 road win versus the Red
Deer Elks on Oct. 10.
Alex Bechtold scored twice, while Fraser and
Durant each added a goal and an assist to lead
SPORTS
OCTOBER 15, 2010
TIMES
The Wheatland Chiefs
AA midget team set-
tled for a 4-4 draw ver-
sus the Calgary Royals
SWAA Gold on Oct.
8 at the Strathmore
Family Centre.
Mario Prusina Photo
the way for the Chiefs. Price, Butters, Devon
Westby also tallied for Wheatland, while Muen-
chrath added a pair of assists.
According to Olsen, balanced scoring is pivotal
for the team’s success.
“All four lines have been scoring for us,” said
the coach. “Pretty much every kid on the team
has a point – it’s not one line or one kid doing
all the work.
“We have four lines that go hard, they all have
talent and they can all score goals, which is nice.”
The Chiefs were back in action Oct. 13 in
Calgary against the NWCAA Bruins (results not
available as of press time), before traveling to
Cranbrook this weekend to take on the Ice Oct.
16.
WARRIORS SPLIT
After losing 12-4 to Cranbrook Oct.9, Wheat-
land Warriors AA bantam team opened their
home schedule with a 7-4 win over the Taber
Golden Suns Oct. 10.
Cody Willis scored twice, while Sebastian Wit-
tenburg put on a clinic with four assists to lead
the way for the Warriors. Tyler Sharuga added a
goal and two assists, while Taylor Donner, McK-
ay Bray, William Conley and Shane Frazer each
scored once for Wheatland.
The Warriors will now host the Okotoks Oilers
Oct. 16, 5 p.m. at the Strathmore Family Centre.
BRAVES FALTER IN HOME OPENER
The Wheatland Braves AA bantam team fell to
0-3 on the season, after losing their home open-
er 4-2 to Red Deer Parkland Oct. 9 at the Strath-
more Family Centre.
Kody Hammond and Riley Romashenko
Kings hot start
eached scored once for the Braves, while Mat- The Wheatland Kings Junior B hockey team remained undefeated
thew Quigley, Sarah Lecavalier, Tyler Pitrie and on home ice after a 6-2 win over the Ponoka Stampeders Oct. 9 at
the Strathmore Family Centre. Mark Goodman and Lucas Ford each
Kaden Hanas each added an assist.
scored twice and added an assist, while Racey Big Snake added a
The Braves will now travel to Red Deer for the goal and an assist. Despite a solid effort the following day in Coaldale,
rubber-match on Oct. 16, before hosting the Red the Kings lost their first game of the season, 4-2 to the Copperheads.
Deer TPS Oct. 17, 4:15 p.m. at the Strathmore
Doug Taylor Photos
Family Centre.

Bisons take three of four points over Stars
MARIO PRUSINA
Times Editor
The UFA Bisons were 41 second away
from taking both games from the Cal-
gary Northstars this past weekend.
After a solid 7-3 dismantling of the
Stars in Calgary Oct. 6, the Bisons al-
lowed the tying goal in the final minute
of regulation Oct. 10 at the Strathmore
Family Centre.
Despite the 3-3 tie, taking three of
four points when you get the chance is
definitely a bonus.
In Calgary, Torrin White had two
goals and three assists, while Sam John-
son had two goals and an assist. Luke
Extra
practice
time
The Novice Tier 5b team was out
this past holiday weekend and were
thankful for some extra ice time to
work on some essential techniques.
One of the half-pint teams were out
having a fun filled catch-the-coach
game on the weekend, during a
scheduled practice at the Strath-
more Family Centre.
Wendi Tashlikowich Photos
Philp added a goal and two assists, as
the Bisons stormed out to a 5-0 lead
heading into the third period.
Despite taking penalty after penalty,
the Bisons scored three shorthanded
markers in the win.
However, defensive breakdowns in
the third period allowed Calgary to
make some hay.
“The first two periods, I though we
played great,” said assistant coach Jer-
emy Friesen. “The first 10 minutes of
the first period, we dominated, we con-
trolled the play and then we kind of
backed off and started cheating a little
bit and taking shortcuts.
“We addressed that in the first inter-
October 15, 2010 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 31
The UFA Bisons ham-
mered the Calgary North-
stars 7-3 on Oct. 6, before
both teams settled for a
3-3 draw on Oct. 10 at the
Strathmore Family Centre.
Mario Prusina Photo
mission and came out in the second and
were rewarded with some goals.
“We went out there (in the third) and
kind of laid an egg. We took shortcuts
and allowed them in the game for a lit-
tle while.”
On Sunday, Philp scored twice to lead
the offence, while White added a pair
of helpers. Mitch McAllister also scored
for the Bisons.
The herd will now prepare for a pair
of home games this weekend at the
Strathmore Family Centre. The 2-0-2 Bi-
sons will host another undefeated team,
the Calgary Flames, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.
The Bisons will then host the Grande
Prairie Storm on Oct. 17, 2 p.m.
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Obituaries
WICKSON, Dr. Robert Douglas
Feb. 25, 1947 - Oct. 9, 2010
We lost our beloved husband and father suddenly
while visiting our son Michael in Yellowknife. He is
survived by his wife Jane, daughter Jennifer, sons
Steven, Kenneth, and Michael (Amber), his brothers
Ron (Diane) and Dave (Jacqui) and many nieces,
nephews and cousins. We will always cherish
the memories of his love and care for his family,
friends and patients. It was Bob’s wish that there
be no funeral but a celebration of his life will be held
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Strathmore Civic
Centre from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made to the Robert Wickson
Memorial Award and mailed to Pam Fawcett, Fund
Development Office, Faculty of Medicine, University
of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive N.W., Calgary,
Alberta, T2N 4N1 (please make cheques payable to
University of Calgary). To send condolences, please
visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND
FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of
arrangements. 403-934-5666.
DUFFUS, Shirley Beatrice (Parker)
Nov. 5, 1932 – Oct. 10, 2010
Shirley Duffus, beloved wife of Roy Duffus, passed
away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in
Strathmore, Alberta. Shirley is also survived by
daughters Carlene Last (Tim Start) and Lori Tytula
(Myles Tytula), grandchildren Kelsey and Rheyanna
Last and Michael and Adam Tytula, as well as her
dog Freckles. She will be deeply missed by her
family and friends including her sister Jessie Barry,
brother-in-law and sister-in-law Allen and Carol
Duffus, sister-in-law Betty Parker, several nieces and
nephews, and dear friends Lauri Mannix and family.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother,
and had a lifelong love of animals with a special
affinity towards dogs. Thank you to the staff of
the Tom Baker Cancer Center, Foothills Hospital
ICU, Dr. Clarke, Dr. Fanning and the staff (including
Rita Sweere and the Palliative Care volunteers) of
Strathmore Hospital. Special thanks also to the
compassionate healers that helped make Shirley’s
last year of life more comfortable: Debbie Jasloski and
her group, Catherine White, Roseanne deBeaudrap
and Margara Ortiz. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made in support of a non-profit organization
whose therapies helped ease Shirley’s pain over the
past months (make cheque payable to Carlene Last
who will forward the funds) or to the Palliative Care
Foundation at the Strathmore Hospital. Memorial
Service at Lord of All Lutheran Church, 112 Lakeside
Blvd., Strathmore, at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 15.
Reception to follow. To send condolences, please
visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
MEMORIAMS
FREDERICK
(Bill) William K.
Who passed away October 14th, 1977
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you will remain
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Sadly missed by Mom (Hazel) & family.
THANK YOUS
Thank You
Leighton and Troy
thank everyone who
supported their trip to the
U14 Soccer Nationals
in Moncton, NB
by donating bottles.
They brought back the
silver for Alberta!
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Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3 $2700.00 in Cash Draws

FORM 5
FORM
Irrigation 5 Act
Districts
Irrigation Districts
(SectionAct
85/86)(Section 85/86) ~ 5:30 pm Happy Hour ~
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
~ 6:30pm Supper ~
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
TO CHANGETHE AREA OF
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.

AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Applications to remove parcels consist of:

Strathmore Girl Guides

TAKE NOTE that applications have been Year Challenge
received by the Western Irrigation District
to change the area of the District.
Strathmore Girl Guides have been working on
their 100 challenges for 100 years since January
Applications to add parcels consist of:
2010, one part of the Challenge to Eradicate
Name of Landowner Hunger and Poverty is with our annual Food
Anderson, H. Jay & Carol A. Drive. Girl Guides of Strathmore have been very
Number
Any person wishing to of Irrigation
complain is required Acres
to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
successful with their Food Drive in part due to
T1P 1K3 within40 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice. the residents of Strathmore and there generous
Legal Land Description Jim Webber, P. Eng.
donations of non-perishable items at the door.
SE 24-22-22 W4
General Manager
Western Irrigation District
The Girls and their Parents will be out door
to door collecting on October 19th and 20th,
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
6-8pm. The town of Strathmore has grown so
Name of Landowner much so if we miss your door please take your
Maynard, George Leo & Jean items to the bins a your local grocery stores.
Number of Irrigation Acres Thanks in advance for helping us make this our
40 best Food Drive ever.
Legal Land Description
SW 18-22-21 W4

Any person wishing to complain is required to

submit a written complaint to the Western Irrigation Wheatland Lodge Annual
District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore,
Alberta, T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the
publication of this notice.
Jim Webber, P. Eng.
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individuals to fulfil full time positions.
Candidates must be self-motivated as well
as willing and able to work in a team
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No experience necessary we will train
suitable applicants.
Hours of operation are from
hardworking individual to fill a QC position
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to work in a team environment.
Must have own transportation.
Hours of operation are from
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DRIVER/LABORERS RE-
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Community Crisis Society

Western Irrigation District
Accounts Payable Clerk
The Western Irrigation District is currently
seeking a self-motivated team player for
full time Accounts Payable Clerk duties.
Applicants must have experience working
with Accounts Payable in a PC environment
and be proficient in Microsoft Word and
Excel. Preference will be given to those
with Sage AccPac experience who possess
excellent communication skills, work well
under pressure and enjoy working with the
public both in person and via telephone.
The successful applicant will be required to
learn and use customized software packages.
The Western Irrigation District offers a
comprehensive benefits package including
the Local Authorities Pension Plan.
Please fax, drop off, email or mail your
resume, stating wage expectations, to be
received no later than October 27th, 2010.
Lucie Montford
Administration Manager
Western Irrigation District
Box 2372
105, 900 Pine Road
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3
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No phone calls please. We thank all applicants,
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Early Intervention Children’s Counsellor
$11,000. OBO. Call 403-533-
2427. www.strathmorerealty.ca
The successful candidate will have a degree in Social Work or a related
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and families. Duties include individual and group work with families
experiencing family violence, with both in-Shelter clients and Outreach
clients. This position will also involve conducting parenting groups
and delivering public presentations. The applicant must be eligible for strathmore
professional registration if appropriate, be willing to travel, work flexible Kori-Lynn Stepaniuk
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This position is temporary regarding a maternity leave to May 2, 2011. kori-lynn.stepaniuk@rbc.com
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This position is approximately 25 hours per week. Brand New Subdivision - 19 Lots for Sale
Village of Standard has 19 residential lots for sale. Standard is located
Please apply by email to: 50 minutes from Calgary, 20 minutes from Strathmore, and 40 minutes from
ccs-mngr@telus.net or fax to: 403- 934-6661
Drumheller. The Village is nestled between wheat fields and the Chimney
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and indicate which position(s) you are applying for. peaceful village providing it’s community with a K-12 school, playschool for
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convenience store, gas station and three garages, bar & café as well as an
Confidentiality, professional boundaries, and a clear understanding of updated arena, curling club, Lions and Lionettes, 4H, baseball diamonds,
ethics are paramount to all positions at CCS. soccer fields, and two playgrounds.
Competitions are open until suitable candidate(s) found. Price reduced to $60,000 for the first four lots to sell
before October 15, 2010.
All services are to the property line and streets are paved.

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