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were given the 1-2-3 last week after Siksi-
ka Nation chief and council banished the
alleged drug dealers from the Aboriginal
reserve on May 11.
The decision was made following an
outcry by community members living in
fear of increased drug and criminal activ-
ity, who banded together to voice their
concerns.
Christopher Whiteman Left, Glen Yellow
Feet and Thomas Yellow Feet, reportedly
members of the Blood Tribe from the Ka-
inai First Nation in southern Alberta, are
well-known for their involvement of drug
possession and trafficking within the com-
munity.
Following last week’s decision, the three
are not permitted to enter the reserve and
will face prosecution if they do.
“Leadership is committed to doing our
best to keeping our communities safe,”
said Ruben “Buck” Breaker, councillor for
Siksika Nation and chair of the crime pre-
vention task force, in a press release.
“The community was very instrumental
in our decision to banish these non-nation
members. We received reports that some
members are living in constant fear be-
cause of ongoing drug and criminal activ-
ity. It was an easy decision for council to
take this action. These individuals can go
back to their community or the very plac-
es to which they got their supply of drugs
from. Drugs were never our way.”
Chief and council, which represent Sik-
sika Nation that is home to 7,800 individu-
als, will continue to work in collaboration
with the Gleichen RCMP, other internal
services areas, and community involve-
ment to address its current criminal and
illegal drug distribution problem that in-
cludes methamphetamine, heroine and
fentanyl. Protecting the community!
Siksika residents can report illegal activ- Members of the Wheatland and District Emergency Medical Services Association (WADEMSA)
ity to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, took part in Strathmore’s first night market of 2018 on May 8, in conjunction with the Emergency
the RCMP complaint line at 403-734-3923, Preparedness Week May 6-12. The crew joined other emergency services at the Kinsmen Park
or the Gleichen RCMP detachment at 403- parking lot to share their knowledge. See Page 3 for more coverage.
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High honour
Strathmore High School (SHS) Principal Kyle Larson
presented Martina Vergouwen with the Governor
Generals Academic Medal on May 11. The award has
been presented annually to SHS students since 1988
and honoured Vergouwen’s academic success of an
overall average of 95.5 per cent.
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Spring is in the air

Numerous vendors participated in the Strathmore
Municipal Library’s Spring Market on May 12.

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giving the society an overage of about
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Questions about leftover funding in a policy to reserve about $30,000 for $25,000 until the last week prior to
the Christmas Hamper Society budget emergency contingency funds and it packing, and the society recognizes
brought president Craig Stone before was not abnormal to have overages. that a three-year reactive process need- Terry Grant Denturist
Wheatland County council on May 1. “We are in a pay-it-forward situation,” ed some modifications.
In common with many charitable or- said Stone, who added that historical- The society gave Sobeys gift cards in 403.934.3877
ganizations, the society derives revenue ly the society makes small gains each the hampers, with amounts of $50 to You Sell;
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fication of the revenues by the account- gift cards in each hamper and upgrade of year and that deals with storage is- • Natural Teeth Whitening
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recorded in the records of the society, and toys provided. setting up a website in September,
and we were not able to determine if “Our Stuff-a-Bus was three times where people can find updates and
any adjustments might be necessary to more successful this year than last year, contact information.
donations, excess of donations over ex- which was really cool,” said Stone. “By doing the items above we think
penses, current assets and net assets.” However, he added that other major we can put our overages in line over
Donations in kind came out to donations come from school drives and a two-year period,” said Stone. “In the
$127,923, with program spending the amounts can sometimes be erratic, end, the success of the program is be-
costing $99,587, leaving an overage leaving the society uncertain of what cause of the community we live in. We
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AN EVENING WITH COUNCIL Seniors' Week June 3-10
WITH COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING...
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YOU'RE INVITED
All programs are free to attend during Seniors' Week and
require no registration unless stated in description. See
brochure for details.

Happy Gang 50+ Society of Strathmore (85 Lakeside Blvd.)

Please see brochure for list of daily activities.
Thursday, June 7
Information Day (Free lunch & Door Prizes!)
Strathmore Library Meeting Room (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Sponsored by Strathmore FCSS & The Seniors Advisory
Committee

DISCUSSIONS REGARDING...
YOU'RE INVITED
MARIJUANA THURSDAY
MARIJUANA
Monday, June 4
•
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Coffee & Registration 9:30am-10:00pm
Falls Prevention 10:00am-10:45am

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MARIJUANA
Pancake Breakfast 8:30am-10:30am

MARIJUANA
•

THURSDAY Fire Safety & Tour 1030am-12:00pm • Signs & Symptoms of Heart Attack &

YOU'RE INVITED REGULATIONS 24 2018 RETAIL STORES Strathmore Fire Department (721 Lakeside Blvd.) Stroke, and when to call EMS 11:00am-11:45am

MAY
Sponsored by FCSS & Strathmore Fire Department • Lunch & Information/Vendor Tables 11:45am-12:45pm
• Protecting Yourself Against Scams 12:45pm-1:45pm

MARIJUANA THURSDAY
24 MARIJUANA2018
5:00PMRETAIL STORES
RESULTS: Group Fitness for Older Adults (Level 1 Intro.)

REGULATIONS
Close & Door Prizes 1:45pm-2:00pm
STRATHMORE CIVIC CENTRE 10:30am-11:30am
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The Bank Athletic Club (137 2nd Ave.) Cost: $7.00 per senior Full program details in Seniors' Week Brochure
- 8:00PM Call 403-934-9090 by June 4 to register.

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STRATHMORE CIVIC CENTRE 1:30pm-2:30pm Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.) Free Shredding 9:00am-12:00pm
Lambert Centre Parking Lot (85 Lakeside Blvd.)

STRATHMORE CIVIC CENTRE
5:00PM - 8:00PM
EAST HALL
5:00PM - 8:00PM Getting Crafty with my Grandparents 4:00pm-5:00pm
Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Go Green Upcycling 10:00am-12:00pm
Hope Bridges Studio (104-3rd Ave.)
Please call 403-983-3640 to register. Cost: $25.00 Limited to 12
EAST HALLSTYLE EVENT        THERE WILL BE SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS
DROP-IN Tuesday, June 5
people.
Walking in the Park 10:00am-11:00am Open Studio 11:00am-4:00pm

The next regular

North Parking Lot of Kinsmen Park by the Community Wheatland Society of Arts Studio (115-3rd Ave.)
Sign. Presented by HEAL Supplies available at cost (generally $5.00) or bring your own if
you prefer.
RESULTS: Group Fitness for Older Adults RESULTS: Group Fitness for Older Adults (Level 2)
(Level 2) 10:45am-11:45am
DROP-IN STYLE EVENT        THERE WILL BE SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS 10:30am-11:30am
DROP-IN STYLE EVENT        THERE WILL BE SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS
Council Meeting
The Bank Athletic Club (137 2nd Ave.) Cost: $7.00 per The Bank Athletic Club (137 2nd Ave.) Cost: $7.00 per senior.
senior.
Strawberry Tea 2:00-4:00pm
Bridging the Gap Lunch Club 11:00am-1:00pm Happy Gang 50+ Society of Strathmore (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Lord of All Lutheran Church (112 Lakeside Blvd.) Entry Fee: $3.00 per person.

will be
Please register by calling Mark at 403-934-4174. Cost is a

Thank you to all of our

voluntary offering which will be applied to event costs. Legion Cribbage 7:00pm-9:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 (230-2nd Ave.)
Seniors' Tuesday Art Class 12:30pm-3:30pm
Wheatland Society of Arts Studio (115-3rd Ave.) Entry Fee: $3.00 per person.
Supplies available at cost (generally $5.00) or bring your own if

June 6, 2018
you prefer.
Friday, June 7
hardworking volunteers within Sing (&Play) Your High Note 1:15pm-2:30pm
Strathmore Hospital Physio Wing (200 Brent Blvd.)
Presented by Hope Bridges Society.
Floor Curling 2:00pm-3:00pm
Wheatland Lodge (72 2nd St.)

at 7:00 pm
Call 403-983-3640 to register. $15 per senior. Presented by Alliance Church & Wheatland Lodge

the Town of Strathmore!

Crib Tournament Begins at 2:30pm
Pottery at Wheatland Lodge 2:00pm-4:00pm (June 5 & 12)
Happy Gang 50+ Society of Strathmore (85
Wheatland Lodge (72 2nd St.)
Presented by Hope Bridges Society. Lakeside Blvd.)
Call 403-983-3640 to register. Cost: $40.00. $10.00 per person.

SAVE THE DATE: Volunteers and their families are invited to attend a Pool time 3:00pm-4:00pm
Strathmore Civic Centre (120 Brent Blvd.)
Saturday, June 9
Historical App Walking Tour 9:00am-12:00pm
Volunteer Appreciation BBQ to show our gratitude for all that you do for Begins: Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.)

Committee
Presented by Western District Historical Society
our community. Wednesday, June 6
Bridge Tournament 10:00am-4:00pm (Registration at 9:50am)
Please Join Us Happy Gang 50+ Society of Strathmore (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Sunday, June 10
$20.00 per person. Register by June 1 by contacting Florice at
Friday, June 22nd, 2018
of the Whole
403-361-8159. Bocce Ball Tournament Begins at 10:00am
Bocce Courts next to Strathmore Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Open Studio 11:00am-4:00pm
Kinsmen Park Wheatland Society of Arts Studio (115-3rd Ave.)
Presented by Town of Strathmore
Register by calling Lauren at 403-934-4697.
Supplies available at cost (generally $5.00) or bring your own if
3:00pm-6:00pm you prefer.

Meeting will be
Strathmore Senior's Advisory Committee
Therapeutic Yoga 5:45pm-6:45pm Survey
Come and enjoy great food, great fun and celebrate all that you have done The Bank Athletic Club (137 2nd Ave.) Cost: $8.50 per senior.
for the community! Legion Bingo Doors open at 5:30pm
Have your say on senior events and resources in your
community. Fill out the Town of Strathmore Senior's Advisory

June 13, 2018

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 (230-2nd Ave.)
Please watch for more information as the date draws closer. Nickel bingo starts at 6:15pm with regular bingo to follow.
Committee Survey by picking up your copy at the Town Office,
Strathmore FCSS, and the Strathmore Municipal Library.

at 7:00 pm
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR TOURISM
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The Town of Strathmore is seeking (4)
community members at large, with an
emphasis on recruiting the most qualified applicants with experience in
the hospitality or entertainment sectors, or with experience in working with
government or private sector tourism marketing who would like to volunteer to
sit on the Town’s Tourism Development Committee.
The functions of this Committee are:
* to provide assistance to the Town Tourism initiatives to gather local community
and industry information in order to build a solid understanding of creating a
Destination Marketing Organization and increase local tourism activity.
* the Tourism Development Committee, an
advisory committee to Council is responsible to advocate for tourism
development, advice on tourism policies, product development, guidelines and
marketing strategies related to the Town of Strathmore.
* the committee will meet monthly.

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Community support makes Hospice
fundraisers a success
BRAD EVERETT
Times Contributor
It’s been a busy and successful couple
of weeks for the Wheatland and Area
Hospice Society, which hosted the sec-
ond annual Steering Towards Hospice
gala on May 12 in conjunction with the
Cheadle Lions Club and their first an-
nual Hike for Hospice on May 6.
“The Hike for Hospice had 200 par-
ticipants who helped raise $20,000, and
while the final numbers aren’t in for the
Steering Toward Hospice gala, it was
sold out and we are expecting to raise
close to the approximately $240,000 we
did last year,” said Judy McLean, secre-
tary for the Wheatland and Area Hos-
pice Society (WAHS).
Steering Towards Hospice began in
2014 as a fundraiser for hospice care
in Wheatland County by the Cheadle
Lions Club, where steers are raised by
beef producers in Wheatland County
and then auctioned off.
“It’s kind of like 4-H for adults,” said
Dr. Joni McNeely, president of the
WAHS.
The Lions teamed up with WAHS last
year to make this a gala event, complete
with dinner, auction of the 60 steers
raised this year, a silent auction, 50/50
draw and a variety of door prizes.
“We’re very grateful for all the sup-
port we have received from everyone
who has participated in these events,”
said McLean.
While the fundraising is a vital part
of WAHS’s work, events like Hike for
Hospice and Steering Towards Hospice
serve as important opportunities to
build awareness, interest and develop
ongoing support for hospice care in the
area.
“To date we have raised $650,000,”
said McNeely. “But the capital building
cost is about $3 million plus the ongo-
ing operating costs. So creating a com-
passionate community network is nec-
essary for this work.”
WAHS is actively providing what care
and services they can to patients and
families who are facing end of life is-
sues. They help to provide bedside
respite and seminars on grief, and are
developing palliative navigation, a pro-
gram to assist patients and families with
a palliative diagnosis sort through the
challenges and options involved.
For more information on the Wheat-
land and Area Hospice Society and their
program go to wheatlandhospice.ca.
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Downtown revitalization on Third Avenue

MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
As tenders closed earlier
this week on bids for the
Third Avenue revitalization
project, Town of Strathmore
administration is confident it
will lead to a positive experi-
ence with a final design that
addresses the public’s main
priority: parking.
Construction on Second Av-
enue last year, received criti-
cism over a rushed timeline,
long periods of road foreclo-
sures due to the installation
of a storm water drainage
pipe and errors in line paint-
ing affecting handicapped
parking stalls – challenges
that prompted a proactive
approach in handling similar
enhancements on Third Av-
enue.
Through a number of open
houses, newspaper advertise-
ments, a social media campaign,
knocking on businesses doors,
and surveys gathering input from
residents and local businesses
on the number and size of park-
ing stalls, the value of public and
plaza space, and landscaping,
the issue of parking emerged as
the main concern.
As a result, town staff adjust-
ed the Third Avenue streetscape
final design concept to reflect
public opinion, thus sacrificing
some design elements, such as a
nicer entrance to Kinsmen Park
with even wider bump-outs on
the corners, to accommodate
more parking spaces.
“Pretty much every business
and a lot of public folks said
parking was a priority so we
definitely incorporated that into
our design,’’ said Chuck Procter,
planner for the Town of Strath-
more.
“It’s more feedback than we
got from Second Avenue, and
that was one of the things that
we wanted to improve. We had
really strong support for land-
scaping some trees and some
nice flowers in the downtown,
for wider sidewalks … and the
design was heavily influenced
around that feedback which is
great.”
Unlike Second Avenue, Third
Avenue already contains an ex-
isting storm and sanitary line
that Procter said engineers with
the town confirmed had been re-
placed within the past 10 years
and no new infrastructure up-
grades are required at this time.
While the construction sched-
ule last year began in the middle
of the summer with a hurried
timeline to finish before Strath-
more’s biggest summer attrac-
tion –Strathmore Stampede and
Heritage Days – staff was able
to start public engagement for
this year’s project over the win-
ter and worked on the design
towards the end of the winter
season.
Similar to Second Avenue,
Third Avenue will receive up-
grades that include decorative
lighting, street furniture, wider
sidewalks, more handicapped
parking stalls and accessibility,
and a new top-lift as part of the
Downtown Enhancement Proj-
ect with the same budget of $1.2
million.
Although the tender process
for the project closed on May 14,
Procter remained uncertain of a
start date, estimating construc-
tion will take place from the
middle of June to early August.
Some road closures are ex-
pected, especially when working
on manholes in the middle of in-
tersections.
One business owner, Mar-
lene Risdon, proposed the idea
of a punch card system to at-
tract new and existing business
this summer. Risdon estimated
she approached nearly 25 busi-
nesses on Monday and contin-
ued spreading the word about
the punch card system through-
out the week. Her idea is to
provide customers with a card
that is “punched” when mak-
ing purchases at various busi-
nesses on Third Avenue, and af-
ter five punches, is entered into
a monthly draw. Multiple cards
can be filled and entered into the
draws.
“During the construction, it’s
for people to come down to
see us and for the awareness of
who’s here, because so many
people have no idea what’s on
Third Avenue,” said Risdon,
owner of The Rack on Third.
This summer, Second Avenue
will also undergo some up-
grades. Some stalls had been
marked incorrectly and will be
repainted.
Construction on Third Avenue
is expected to start next month.
No construction will take place
during Newsy Neighbour’s Get
to Know Your Neighbour Fes-
tival on June 16. The town has
also secured Downtown Strath-
more Night Market dates on June
21 and July 26.

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Hussar Rural Fire Association is not dissolving

To the Editor
In response to the article, May 11, Page 17, Strath-
more Times: “Hussar Fire includes ratification for as-
sociation dissolution.”
I am the secretary-treasurer of the Hussar Rural Fire
Association and would like to respond to the poten-
tial misunderstanding caused by this article. First, I’d
like to assure everyone that Hussar Rural Fire Associa-
tion is not dissolving. This has not been discussed and
as long as we have a fire agreement with the Village
of Hussar and/or Wheatland County, we will continue
to carry on our community fire protection work.
The clause in our bylaws referred to is required by
the Canada Revenue Agency Charitable Directorate.
If dissolution did occur, after ensuring all our debts
and bills are paid, then our assets would be given to
a “qualified donee” which is a municipality such as
Wheatland County or the Village of Hussar or another
registered charity. This was done to stay in compli-
ance with our charitable status, so we can fundraise
and give tax receipts for the funds we raise.
Secondly a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportu-
nities, threats) analysis is used in strategic planning
to identify potential issues that may threaten our as-
sociation stability. We identify them so that we can
make plans about how we will deal with them. It
doesn’t necessarily mean they are occurring now, but
are forward looking in nature. We included them in
our report to the county council to show transparency
that we are being proactive in ensuring the health and
stability of our association.
As long as a fire service agreement remains between
the Village of Hussar and/or Wheatland County, it is
our association’s intention to continue to provide fire
services in our fire protection area and for the village.
Respectfully,
Einar Davison,
Secretary-Treasurer of the
Hussar Rural Fire Association

Times CORRECTION/ CLARIFICATION

This is an apology to the Hussar Fire Association for the misunderstandings generated by last week’s article
stating the association added an addition about dissolution processes to their bylaws. It is acknowledged the
byline wording and assumptions made by the public, if they had not looked at the Wheatland County council
attachments, might lead to misunderstood conclusions that were not intended by the writer. In a letter to the
editor, the association administration has confirmed it continues to operate and has no intention to dissolve
the association. See the letter to the editor for further explanation on reasons for the inclusion of the
dissolution clause. We are sorry for any confusion this has caused.
A typographical correction of the abbreviation SWAT analysis should have been SWOT.
We are sorry for any inconvenience the misunderstandings of the article presented.

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Gleichen challenged to choose school or arena

SHARON MCLEAY and two county administra- the school and $1.5 million to
Times Contributor tive staff joined her. upgrade the arena. Maintenance
“We need to look at the big costs would be about $30,000 a
Wheatland County division picture and decide what are year.
two Councillor Amber Link our priorities,” said Link. “We She also described the pro-
invited residents to express have to focus on areas where cess that would happen if they
their ideas about the preser- we can grow and focus our chose to move forward with
vation of the school and are- energy there.” something or turned it back to
na in the Gleichen hamlet on Link outlined costs to up- the Golden Hills School Division. Residents of Gleichen met with representatives from Wheatland County on May 2
May 2. grade and maintain the fa- The community could purchase to discuss whether to keep and upgrade the closed Gleichen school or upgrade the
A panel comprised of four cilities. She said it would be the school for $1 from GHSD arena. Sharon McLeay Photo
additional council members about $2 million to upgrade and then a redesignation could
be done for whatever purpose lost its heart. There was a suggestion the
the community decided on. Then Many attendees came pre- community focus on arena up-
the community could apply for pared. Sid Holt had an extensive grades to the level that some of
Strathmore Legion Branch #10 NEWS community enhancement money,
government grants and do fun-
list of revitalization ideas for the
school. They included education
the ideas could take place there.
One was a rollout gym floor that
By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Poppy Chair draising to upgrade the school courses and billeting for appren- could be used for times when ice
• The next Legion General Meeting is Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm. or arena. If the community did tices or agriculture workers, com- was not in place, another was
• The Sports Steak and Lobster dinner on the 12th was absolutely wonderful!! I am not want to utilize the school, it puter labs, a senior citizen facility upgrading meeting and confer-
sorry if you missed it, for it is a very worthwhile fundraiser for Sports. The lobsters were would be turned back to GHSD, or wellness centre, a daycare, art ence rooms. Another person sug-
fresh and tasted really great, and the steak was excellent. And then there was the baked which would put out a private studios and evening courses, fit- gested holding hockey schools.
potato, sour cream and ceasar salad! As I said, sorry if you missed it! Maybe next year!? tender for interested parties to ness and wellness programming, Ian Bolinger said the arena was
• Comrade Allan Auger is the Committee Chair for the Legion’s Ways and Means buy the school. The county has music centre, an irrigation inter- currently paying for its operation
and Entertainment. He has a few bookings he wishes you all to know about. On Sat- first refusal rights on purchase. pretive centre and military mu- and usage, and revenues were in-
urday, May 26th, we will once again have Karaoke with Christie from 7 – 11 pm. Then, Many people in attendance at seum. He suggested the commu- creasing.
going into June, on the 9th Jim Baxter will be bringing a “student jam” for practice from nity set up a committee and do
the meeting did not like the op- “It’s a viable operation as it
2 – 4 pm. And in November (I know, it’s a while away, but some of the bookings must be
tion of turning it back, due to the research to support an educated stands right now,” said Bolinger.
made far in advance), we will have a Medium at our Legion!!! And I WILL be there!! If
anyone else has an idea or two of the kind of entertainment you would like to see, please lack of control over what a pri- decision regarding the school “It is operating and a growing
let us know and we’ll do our best, budget allowing, to have them appear at the Legion!! vate purchaser would do with the and develop a revitalization pro- concern when it is going.”
• Our annual Ed Smith Memorial Barbq will take place on Saturday, June 16th, at property. gram for the hamlet. Link said the Hussar commu-
the Legion. There will be roast beef and the makings, entertainment, etc. Tickets are Any purchaser would have to “We need to think not only nity had asked council to request
$30 per person and now available at the bar. bring operations in the building what we are doing for the ham- GHSD subdivide the former Hus-
to county council for approval let but what we are doing for the sar school off from the remainder
Here’s to all the people who get back up more times than they are knocked down. or redesignation, and residents county as well,” said Holt. of the property, so the commu-
Who give more than they ever expect to receive, who still show love to others, even could extend their comments on Some people wanted to know nity could keep the playground
though their heart is broken, who smile through sad times, who light the way for others, the application; however, council if they could keep just part of the and ball diamonds. She asked
who spread laughter and joy. Thank you for making the world a better place. school, like the newer addition
members could not assure attend- whether that would be an option
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MISSION STATEMENT ees what their decision would be and the gym. in Gleichen. She said whatever
Our mission is to serve Veterans, which includes serving as it is a case-by-case decision Link said evaluations showed the residents decided, she would
Military and RCMP Members, and their Families, to promote the mechanical systems for the
process and each member only fight for the community in coun-
Remembrance and to serve our communities and country.
has one vote one way or another. school are all connected and cil.
LEST WE FORGET
“I know you are skeptical and could not financially be isolated. On a show of hands, there was
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119
don’t trust us, but there are pro- Demolition of the building support to upgrade the arena
cesses in place to protect that,” would cost $1 million and then and ask for a subdivision of the
said Link. the community would have to school, leaving the playground
Thought for There were still hard feelings also raise funds for a new build- and other land for community
the Week in the community about the loss ing. Someone suggested a new use. People indicated that what-
~ of the school. Like a scene from smaller facility might cost less ever the decision, they did not
the Pied Piper, one man said: than refurbishing the older build- want the result to be a big tax bill
For a when the children left, the town ing. increase.
lifetime of
growth,
continual
Reducing greenhouse gases
SHARON MCLEAY with municipal stockpile backlogs.
learning is Times Contributor Many municipalities in Canada are struggling
essential. with building recycling piles. A CBC article stat-
Media are hazing federal Conservative leader ed the City of Calgary has stockpiled over 5,000
Andrew Scheer about having an unknown climate tonnes of recycled waste since the ban went into
change plan, but maybe they should look to mem- effect and is looking for ways to recycle their sur-
bers of Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Asso- plus.
ciation (SAEWA) if they are looking for a concrete Poole said the positive thing about the ban is
plan for significant greenhouse gas reductions. that it is generating new interest in the services
It is predicted, at current reduction levels, SAEWA could provide.
that Canada will still be 111 megatonnes over “The Chinese ban on importing contaminated
its greenhouse gas emissions for 2020, and the (.05 per cent) mixed plastic and paper has seen
federal government has pushed its target date a renewed interest in SAEWA from past and pro-
to 2030 in hopes of meeting its climate change spective new members that see an energy-from-
goals. waste (EfW) as the anchor for local enhanced
SAEWA has studies that support recycling can plastic and paper products recycling. Recent an-
make a difference in greenhouse gas reduction. nouncements about Chinese businesses establish-
According to a project status summary update, ing large recycling facilities in the U.S. seem to
SAEWA performed an environmental life cycle support that direction as does the recent contacts
analysis that was peer reviewed by Oil & Gas Sus- we have been getting from international financial
tainability Ltd. and the Pembina Institute. It states institutes looking to get involved with SAEWA,”
there will be approximately seven million tonnes said Poole.
of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions over life of Although slow to funding SAEWA, political
project (233,000 tonnes per year). sources are waking up to the potential services
Emissions Reductions Alberta website states the facility can provide. If SAEWA was able to
that since 2009 it has invested $327 million in 122 retain significant funding it would move the proj-
projects with estimated GHG reductions (tonnes ect quickly into operational reality. Fees charged
of CO2e by 2020) of eight million. would be dependent on financial support re-
“It is easy to see that SAEWA’s seven million ceived. Six locations have already been designat-
tonnes of CO2e are significant, and if it received ed as possible locations for the facility.
$30 per tonne for carbon credits it would offset SAEWA Chair Ben Armstrong and Poole met
the facility cost by $210 million,” stated Sherry with the Premier’s southern Alberta executive di-
Poole, SAEWA project executive. rector Anne McGrath and discussed in a 1.5 hour
With last year’s Chinese ban on importation of session the possibilities proposed by the project.
plastic and paper recyclables, facilities such as “She was very positive about the proposals and
SAEWA could be a solution for greenhouse gas put us in contact with the ministers that we need
reduction, employment opportunities and dealing to be in contact with,” said Armstrong.

Local boy’s design wins Beaveree badge crest contest
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Seven-year-old Mitch Maga’s art work
is prominent all over the house. His
creations hang from the ceiling, sit on
windowsills, hang on walls and are
now sewn onto the scout uniforms of
young beavers across southern Alberta.
Fifty-seven badges already cover the
front and back of the young blue-tail
beaver’s uniform, amongst them his
newest addition – the crest he submit-
ted to the Beaveree 2018 badge crest
contest.
The Strathmore lad originally thought
to submit a drawing, but with some fur-
ther research and a little help from his
mother, Ninette, his creation turned into
a design that encompassed this year’s
Beaveree theme, wildlife conservation,
while paying tribute to someone near
and dear to his heart – his guardian and
German shepherd Diesel who passed
away last summer at the age of 14.
Maga, who belongs to the 1st Ches-
termere Beavers, was presented with
a badge containing his design and a
flashlight that turns into a lantern at
the Beaveree 2018 held at Camp Hope
on May 5.
“I didn’t think I was going to win but
I actually did, and I felt very surprised,”
said Maga. “I thought it was pretty
cool.”
The design depicts a cloud followed
by the rising and setting sun to exem-
plify taking care of nature, a maple
leaf that represents Canada but whose
colour was later changed to green to
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represent the green of nature, a
hand-heart shape around a car- Make & Take
toon beaver to symbolize love,
and a paw print to honour his
loyal companion Diesel.
Scented Bath Salts
Maga started off as a beaver
in Strathmore two years ago,
Wednesday, May 23
before joining the organization 10:30 am – noon
in Chestermere. Throughout
that time he’s already gathered
Gleichen & District Community Hall
16 personal achievement badg-
es and is eager to achieve his FREE Open for Everyone
third and final tail – the while
tail. Ninette Maga, who is also a Children welcome, Hand in
beaver leader, said she received Hand Parent Link Center will
some hints 30 minutes before be on site with parented
her son was presented with the activities for children 0 - 6
badge but was completely tak-
Snack and beverages
en aback by the announcement.
“I was too excited, they will be provided
were laughing at me because I
think I was cheering and cry- For more information call
ing more than he was,” she said. “I love Seven-year-old Mitch Angie at 403.361.7216
that they’re getting them outside, that Maga’s design was
they’re keeping them active and teach- chosen as the winner www.bridgingthegapalberta.ca
ing them to respect nature, how to be- of the Beaveree 2018 In partnership with the Gleichen Medical Center, Gleichen & District Community Association
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have properly and look after it. I love
He was presented with Bridging Growing Families Society
and appreciate that. But I honestly be- the badge at Camp
the Gap for East Rural Counties
lieve the reason he went back for year Hope on May 5.
two was because he enjoyed the friend-
ships so much.”
Photo Courtesy of 1st
Chestermere Beavers www. StrathmoreTimes.com
The badge, which was selected out of
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out to all beavers in attendance from
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Public health proactive in cannabis education

SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
Representatives from Alberta Health Services
(AHS) are getting a jump on public health and
addiction education about cannabis use, prior to
the legalized sale of cannabis expected later this
summer.
Jason Cabaj, AHS medical officer of health for
the Calgary zone, addressed Wheatland County
council on May 1, with interesting health facts
about the use of cannabis.
“It is a very complex process for this legaliza-
tion, as you probably know, and there are lots of
issues for each level of jurisdiction to be thinking
about,” said Cabaj
Legalization will cover leaves, flowers and oils,
and selling these in edible products that will fall
under a separate phase of legalization. The pur-
pose of legalizing cannabis is intended to reduce
youth access, deter young people from usage,
curtail criminal activity, regulate the products,
protect and enhance public health, and provide
education.
“We have a system right now that is failing,”
said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a CBC news
video on Feb 1. “The current system has the high-
est rate of underage use of marijuana in the world
… here in Canada. So we are failing our kids now,
today, with a policy that is not working to protect
our kids and we are delivering over $6 billion a
year into the pockets of organized crime.”
Cabaj said about 50 per cent of adults in Alberta
have already used cannabis some time in their
lives; of that percentage there is significant use by
10 to 24-year-olds.
“Cannabis is one of the most commonly used
illicit drugs in Canada,” said Cabaj. “There is a
particular focus on youth and their current rates
of use with it being illegal.”
He added it remains unknown how much con-
bacco and alcohol and that legislation doesn’t
eliminate all social harm, but through restrictions
and public education the health impact will be
minimized.
Studies have not conclusively determined what
health impacts cannabis has, as the parameters
of current studies vary and methodology is more
observational, without scientific trials.
A gathering of information over the long term
will lead to better conclusions. Cabaj said new
types of cannabis and the more potent varieties
developed in the last few years indicate addition-
al studies will be required to get a full picture of
health risks.
AHS has used reviews from the University of
Calgary health and technology department and
the National Academy of Science and Medicine
that ranked 10,000 studies on a scale to deter-
mine what may currently be substantial risks.
While it was acknowledged that cannabis use
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Those who have concerns about the
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way through the review.
According to Hanlon, a valid state-
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A directly affected party must demon-
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as proximity of the filer’s residence to
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The AEP website outlines that an ap-
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seven days of notification of the board’s
decision.
The type of circumstances that an ap-
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Rosebud’s summer musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s
musical Joseph and the Amazing Tech-
nicolor Dreamcoat will be performed at
Rosebud Theatre this summer, opening
June 1.
“You have this beautiful honest story
of Joseph and layered on that is this in-
credible music of Andrew Lloyd Web-
ber,” said Daniel Fong, performing the
role of Joseph. This is Fong’s second
Rosebud Theatre role, having performed
in Skin of our Teeth in 2017.
From boyhood to adulthood, Joseph’s
story is told through song. He’s sold into
slavery by his brothers, becomes a trust-
worthy servant, then is unjustly accused
and thrown into jail. Amazingly, Joseph
then rises to a powerful position, second
only to the Pharaoh of Egypt.
“Then one day his brothers, in the
wake of plague and famine… come to
Egypt seeking help,” Fong said. “They
find themselves prostrated before Jo-
seph, begging for help, and Joseph has
a decision to make.”
That question of forgiveness is pow-
erful, Fong said. “It does speak a lot to
the lengths that people are able to move
past and forgive, and eventually love
and flourish.”
When Joseph is thrown in jail is an-
other critical moment.
“His dream isn’t coming true and he
has nowhere to go. He has no family. He
has nothing,” Fong said.
“Many times, during the story, it’s easy
to give up for him. It’s easy for him to
slide into a negative direction, but at ev-
ery point he chooses, and is guided and
is given the opportunity, to really step
into the light. There’s a beautiful story
for redemption for both him and his
brothers, and that affects all the world
around them.”
The play has deep themes, Fong said,
Daniel Fong plays Joseph in Joseph and the
and it’s also a lot of fun. “At the end Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this summer,
of the day, it’s toe-tapping music. It’s a opening June 1 at Rosebud Theatre.
great ride.” Photo Courtesy of Daniel Fong
“There will be something for you in
this show. And I can (say with) almost a lot of students, a lot of really great ac-
100 per cent (certainty) everything in tors who’ve gone through the (Rosebud
the show will be for you,” he said. “It’s School of the Arts) program, and then
one of those shows that will be so good, we’ve got some fantastically talented
it’ll plague the back of your memory for people from Calgary and Edmonton and
weeks after you’ve seen it.” even as far as Cranbrook, B.C.”
Fong is excited to be working with the Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
30 adults and children in this cast. Dreamcoat runs June 1 to Sept. 1 in
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Come Celebrate the Well-Deserved Retirement of
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Please Join Us:
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Wheatland County Office—ECC
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For more information: 403-934-3321
Applications For Roadside Haying Now
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If you have any questions , please contact us.
Application Deadline is May 31, 2018.
Job Posting—Apprentice Parts Person P18-16
Closes May 25, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Apprentice Partsperson is responsible for handling all aspects of
inventory for the Parts department including supplies for Public
Works administration.
Main duties include:
 Handle all inventory including parts, tires, culverts, cutting edges,
traffic signs, etc.
 Set-up, maintain/organize and clean the warehouse
 Enter data and create purchase orders
 Order parts including equipment parts and building maintenance
parts
 Order supplies including Shop supplies, cleaning supplies, and
safety supplies
 Handle shipping and receiving of parts and supplies
 Building maintenance/building repair
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate
will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled
to work for any employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’
License.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. To apply, or for a more detailed job description:
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
Job Posting—Parks Coordinator P18-18
Closes May 25, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Parks Coordinator is responsible for planning, designing and overseeing the
improvements of new and existing parks, outdoor recreational areas, natural and
treed areas including trails, while ensuring all codes and standards are met and
maintained. As well, the Parks Coordinator will participate in the coordination of
County outdoor enhancement projects.
The Parks Coordinator will also facilitate improvements to existing cemeteries, and
oversee the administration of cemetery plot sales.
Main duties include:
 Create and implement plans, policies, bylaws and agreements for the creation,
upgrading and maintenance of parks, natural and treed areas, trails, and
cemeteries within the County.
 Review landscape plans submitted to the Planning and Development
Department as part of the legislative permitting process, and collaborate with
Planning staff in the creation of parks and trails plans, policies, and bylaws.
 Create a legal list and description of all County owned parks, amenities,
natural areas and municipal reserve lands; create a map and GIS layer to
provide data.
 Create and monitor contracts, leases, and agreements for all County owned
cemeteries, parks, municipal reserve lands, and campgrounds where required.
 Prepare RFPs for parks’ projects and supervise landscape contractors, when
required.
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate
will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled
to work for any employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’
License.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. To apply, or for a more detailed job description:
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca

Job Posting—Waste Transfer Site Operator P18-19
Closes June 1, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Waste Transfer Site Operator is responsible for monitoring the use of
Wheatland County owned waste transfer sites by the public/Wheatland County
citizens, and for managing the day to day operations of the site. This is a
permanent, part-time position 1-4 days/week.
Main duties include:
 Ensure all day to day operations are dealt with in a safe and effective
manner and perform the following activities: greet site users, visually
inspect incoming loads, reject unacceptable materials, and direct site users
to place materials in appropriate designated areas.
 Educate the public / Wheatland County citizens regarding transfer site
(waste and recycling) programs, and unacceptable materials.
 Schedule the pick-up of bins with contractors.
 Perform general maintenance and housekeeping duties of the site.
 Communicate with the Waste Transfer Site Coordinator on a regular basis.
 Work with the Waste Transfer Site Coordinator regarding site, contractor,
and / or customer issues, concerns, and / or inquiries.
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate
will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled
to work for any employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’
License.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. To apply, or for a more detailed job description:
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
www.wheatlandcounty.ca/living-in-wheatland-county/careers
Job Posting—Heavy Equipment Technician P18-17
Closes May 25, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for the timely, accurate
and cost effective repair and preventative maintenance of all Wheatland
County heavy equipment.
Main duties include:
 Perform all daily safety, maintenance checks and conduct general
care and maintenance of equipment
 Perform Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) inspections
 Perform appropriate reporting of equipment deficiencies as well as
corrective measures
 Detect the cause of equipment failures and recommend preventative
measures
 Pre-order necessary repair parts and materials
 Conduct daily repair and preventative maintenance
 Ensure compliance with OH&S including attendance at safety
meetings, being properly trained in OH&S related topics, and
ensuring work is completed in a safe manner
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate
will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled
to work for any employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’
License.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. To apply, or for a more detailed job description:
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
May 18, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 15
Job Posting—Seasonal Labourer (4) P18-15
Closes May 18, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Seasonal Labourer is a seasonal position responsible for operating various
types of light equipment, and participating in the installation of culverts and road
repairs to ensure Wheatland County roadways are accessible, safe, and in good
condition.
Main duties include:
 Properly operate light equipment in accordance with Wheatland County
policies, and ensure work is performed in a timely and cost effective manner
 Perform manual labour tasks including shoveling, raking, etc.
 Participate in the installation of culverts
 Participate in the repairing of roads
 Ensure compliance with OH&S including attendance at safety meetings,
being properly trained in OH&S related topics, and ensuring work is
completed in a safe manner
 Appropriately, and in a timely manner, complete administrative tasks when
required
In accordance with Wheatland County’s Personnel Policy, the successful candidate
will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check, and must be legally entitled
to work for any employer in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’
Licence.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. To apply, or for a more detailed job description:
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
Job Posting—Hamlet Maintenance Operator, Seasonal
Closes May 25, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Hamlet Maintenance Operator is a seasonal position and is responsible for
the maintenance and repair of all public infrastructure and underground utilities
within Wheatland County hamlets. The Hamlet Maintenance Operator is also
responsible for road maintenance, snow clearing, water and sewer service
installation and repair, tree trimming, graveling, alleyway grading, landscaping,
and other related duties.
Responsibilities include:
 Replace/repair underground water, sewer, and storm lines; water valves,
hydrants, manholes, and catch basins
 Assess underground service and utility distribution problems
 Maintain streets, alleyways, and sidewalks, including grading & snow clearing
 Properly operate and maintain heavy equipment and tandem gravel truck
 Perform minor culvert replacements / regrading projects, as required
 Ensure compliance with OH&S and ensure work is completed in a safe manner
Qualifications include:
 Valid Class 1 Alberta drivers’ licence
 Minimum three (3) years of heavy equipment experience
 Ground Disturbance II certification
 Confined Space Entry certification
 First Aid Certification
To apply, or for a more detailed job description: Please Quote Job # P18-08
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MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Strathmore RCMP say crime in Strath-
more is on the rise compared to last
year.
While the majority of offenses seems
on par with statistics collected in 2017,
there is a slight increase in crimes
against people, crimes against property
and common police activities.
Such offenses include harassment, ut-
tering threats, theft under $5,000, theft
over $5,000, possession of stolen prop-
erty, fraud, false alarms and abandoned
vehicles.
According to the Strathmore RCMP
report, presented to Strathmore’s town
council during the Committee of the
Whole meeting on May 9, a total of
1,324 cases were reported from Jan. 1
to March 31, out of which 1,257 were
considered actual cases. Respectively,
Strathmore fell victim to 1,233 cases in
2017, out of a total reported 1,278 cases.
“I think a lot of people that we deal
with are a result of the economic crash
who looked for salvation in addictions,
and some of them still haven’t recov-
ered from it,” said Dennis Delaronde,
Strathmore RCMP acting detachment
commander. “I think those are the main
people that we’re dealing with in terms
sexual offences, assaults, mischief, and
break and enters. Most notable during
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Drillers
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter

The defence showed up and back-

stopped the Strathmore High School
Spartans guys’ squad to their first win
of the Big Sky rugby season.
The Oilfields High School Drillers
controlled much of the clock in the
first half May 9 at the Strathmore High
School field but couldn’t find a crack in
the Spartan’s back wall.
“It was great to see that relentless
effort from our guys,” said Spartans
Head Coach Brad Steele. “It’s difficult
to throw your body into other players
over and over again. We had a number
of players making multiple tackles. We
hit them, they didn’t hit us.”
The Drillers tried plunging through
the Spartans with long runs right up
the gut of the field but couldn’t get one
across.
The Spartans stingy defence opened
the door for their offence that exploded
in the second half.
The Drillers chewed up so much of
the clock in the first half that the Spar-
tans only carried a 7-0 lead into the in-
termission.
When the teams came back out for the
second half, the Spartans capitalized on
the open space with some quick runs
out wide.
“Normally, if we score four tries, we
have a pretty good chance to win any
game,” said Steele. “We had six tries and
converted on a pair of them which was
great to see and more than enough for
the win.”
With the short rugby season already
winding down, Steele was impressed by
the dominating performance last week,
but still knows there is some work that
needs to take place to turn this team
into a threat for zones.
“We can’t let teams possess the ball
as long as we allowed Oilfields to carry
the ball,” said Steele. “We need to do a
better job in countering our rucks and
steal the ball more on defence.”
The Spartans were slated to play their
final home game of the season May 16
against the W.X. Croxford High School
The Strathmore High School Spartans picked up a resounding win over the
Oil Fields High School Drillers May 9 in their only home game of the season.
Cavaliers. Instead, the Spar-
tans will take on the West
Island College Wolves at the
Calgary Rugby Union in Cal-
gary.
The girls’ program didn’t
receive the same defensive
effort against the Drillers
in their meeting May 9 in
Strathmore.
The Drillers led 10-0 at half
time thanks to another ball-
dominating performance.
“They retained the ball re-
ally well. They rucked really
well and kept us on our heels
in the first half,” said Spartans
Head Coach Jerry Flaws. “We
Doug Taylor Photos
kept giving the ball back to
them and couldn’t gain any
momentum.”
A late surge saw the Spar-
tans cash in a pair of tries,
but eventually they ran out
of time, ending the come-
back and handing them a 15-
10 loss.
The Spartans took on
the Banff Community High
School Bears May 15 in Can-
more and will wrap up the
week with a home game May
17 at home against the High-
wood High School Mustangs.
The game is slated to start at
5 p.m.
A new soccer training program has started in Strathmore and runs
each Monday night for the duration of the Strathmore Minor Soccer
Federation season. The new practice format has been developed to
introduce new skills while having fun on the pitch.
Miriam Ostermann Photo
New soccer practice
up and running
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
A new approach to the Strathmore Minor Soccer Fed-
eration (SMSF) has players and parents buzzing with
excitement around town for a new season.
This new training method has trickled down from
Canada Soccer and Soccer Alberta, and works with get-
ting kids more involved than your run-of-the-mill house
league soccer practice.
“These new practices are all designed around getting
the kids touching the ball more often,” said SMSF presi-
dent Mark Shorhen. “It used to be one parent or coach
would run a practice for 15 kids and had them practis-
ing different skills. We have changed it up and have a
number of junior coaches working with our grassroots
coordinator to work on those same skills but with dif-
ferent stations in a more fun way of learning.”
The new training practices began May 7 and runs ev-
ery Monday night. Starting at the U4 level at 5:30 p.m.,
the clinics also open their doors to the U10 and U12
levels later in the evening, as the players compete in
drills and rotate through a series of drills that keeps
them active and engaged while they are on the pitch.
“We have had a great response from the practices af-
ter just one week,” said Shorhen. “We have over 200
kids running around for a couple hours, developing
their skills and having fun at the same time. It’s really
quite a sight to see.”
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Strathmore Soccer
starting with new drills
for younger athletes
Continued from Page 19
The practices are held at the Ranch
Market Fields behind the Walmart and
will run for the duration of the soccer
season. While Shorhen says they are
near capacity, there is still room for a
few more kids to register and learn soc-
cer skills in a new format.
The skills developed each Monday
night will hopefully produce plenty of
great soccer talent in the years to follow
and one day can run the competitive lo-
cal teams.
This year, there are three teams that
compete in Calgary leagues. There is a
U11 and U13 mixed team, along with a
U19 program that commutes to Calgary
to face stiffer competition.
Locally, even with the growth of the
Munchkins program, the SMSF num-
bers are basically right on par with
their numbers from last year. This year,
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they are down one member and sit at
234 registrations.
“We were worried that our numbers
were going to be down because of a
long winter and the start of the Munch-
kins free program, but we managed to
hold our own and that was a great sur-
prise to start the year with,” said Laurie
Stephens, the administrator for SMSF.
As always, a great local option for
families that don’t want to commute to
the city for games is the District League,
where players play in town or in Ches-
termere. The District League is home to
a pair of U10 teams, a U12, along with
a U4, U6 and U8 team in the grassroots
program.
The District teams will be competing Over 200 kids are being taught by junior
for just over a month, culminating in coaches in a new, fun way to practice Mon-
the league-wide wrap-up tournament day nights. The Strathmore Minor Soccer
June 23 at the Ranch Market Fields. Federation is running the practices and trying
There will also be a mini tournament to get as many kids involved in the practices
for the U6 and U8 programs May 26. as possible.
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Moroz makes waves with Tigers Pass the Salt

TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
Maya Moroz has the heart of a cham-
pion.
Moroz might not have won her final
meet of the season, but the way she
was able to grow as an athlete through-
out this swim season with the Trinity
Christian Academy Tigers was gold-
medal worthy.
Moroz was born with an array of
heart conditions. Doctors discovered
seven different heart defects, which
hospitalized her for over a year and a
half before she turned five-years-old.
Her condition is a rarity; neither
her older brother nor younger sister
have any heart issues. These days, she
only has one ventricle pumping blood
throughout her body, as opposed to
two ventricles like most healthy hearts.
Now 11, Moroz has been surgery free
for five years and began to experiment
in the sporting world. After testing the
waters in some school running pro-
grams, she decided to dip her toe into
aquatics.
“Of course, we were a little nervous,
but we thought it was something she
could handle,” said Shannon Moroz,
Maya’s mother. “In running, if you get
tired, you can slow down and breathe.
In swimming, you don’t really have that
option.
“The way her heart works, she has to
put out 100 per cent effort to achieve
the same result to match that of a simi-
lar kid her age putting 50 per cent ef-
fort in.”
With that in mind, midway through
January, Shannon and Maya met with
Tricia Hincks, the head coach of the Ti-
gers swim program.
“I knew a little bit about Maya’s con-
dition being a teacher at the school. But
the three of us still sat down to talk
about things before the season started
to let me know to keep an extra eye on
her,” said Hincks. “I was a little nervous
at first, as I needed to figure out her
boundaries and wanted to make sure
we weren’t pushing her too hard. We
kept her on the outside lane so she al-
ways had the wall to grab onto in case
she needed help and I think that really
WHO CARRIES ON AFTER YOU
There will come a time when one
will become inactive, either for the
reason of incapacitation through
age or death. At these moments,
the question is; who carries on?
Success and achievement are
not given to just one generation.
It is always transgenerational –
whoever or whatever that serves
only its present generation is
destined to fail. You are nothing
but a failure if everything starts
and ends with you. Success or
achievement without a capable
successor is a failure. Your
Eleven-year-old Maya Moroz built up enough stamina to compete with the prosperity in life must outlive you
Trinity Christian Academy Tigers swim team May 9 during their final meet of and become posterity for the
the season at the Strathmore Aquatic Centre. generation after you. For example,
Miriam Ostermann Photo the most significant contribution
Jesus Christ made to the world
helped.” was His well – trained and well-
Maya didn’t take to the pool like a fish, but she was really mentored disciples He left behind.
enjoying the early morning practices twice a week at the They spread the gospel all over the
Strathmore Aquatic Centre. world. The greatest expression
“Ever since I was in Grade 4, I learned about the swim of this leadership principle of
team and it was something I always wanted to join,” said succession and continuity is found
in Jesus’ statement to the leaders
Maya, the Grade 5 student. “Once I got my Level 5 in swim-
that He raised;
ming lessons I was able to join. But I didn’t just want to join, “all authority in heaven and on
I also didn’t want to come in last and let my team down.” earth has been given to me,
It took some work on everyone’s end, but Maya was slowly therefore, go and make disciples of
getting the hang of it. Like most beginners, Hincks slotted all nations” (Matthew 28:18-19)
her to compete in the backstroke and freestyle, both in the Therefore, your most significant
50-metre distances. contribution to life is not the fleet
“As we kept going, I pushed her a little bit more,” said of your cars, popularity, properties
acquired, money, or your position
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Times Reporter
After complaints surfaced two weeks ago dur-
ing the season opening weekend of Strathmore
Reds baseball at Fair Field in Cheadle, the midget
program returned to a Kinsmen Park last week
to kick off their regular season, a field that could
look very different 18 months from now.
During the Strathmore town council Committee
of the Whole meeting May 9, a proposal came
about suggesting potential changes to Kinsmen
Park by the president of the Strathmore and Dis-
trict Minor Baseball Association, Trevor Jensen.
Of the three plans that were proposed, the
main upgrades that were consistent on all three
new diamonds were electricity, new lighting, a
reliable water source, dugout upgrades, batting
cages, moving the backstop further back and the
addition of aluminum bleachers.
Two of the proposals suggest the diamond ro-
tate 180 degrees to face northwest, opposite of
how the field lies now. It was also suggested the
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outfield be resurfaced but adding grass to the in-
field was not a requirement at this time.
“This council has really taken it upon them-
selves to try and do what we can for minor ball
and to take care of the diamond” said Mayor Pat
Fule in response to the proposal. “One of the
things that came up is that it is a part of Kinsmen
Park. We’ve always wanted to look at the idea of
improving it from just an aesthetics point of view,
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Anderson shares his story with Sacred Heart students

TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
Cowboys have always been admired for their rug-
ged toughness and the ability to get back onto the
bull or horse that bucked them off.
But now, with the medical advances made in the
world of brain injuries, sometimes getting back in the
saddle after a rough ride might not be the smartest
decision in the long run.
That was part of the message Curtis Anderson de-
livered to a group of Grade 4 and 5 students at Sacred
Heart Academy on May 8.
Anderson is a former bull rider whose life changed
drastically after sustaining a pair of blows to the head
while bull riding at the Ponoka Stampede. His injury
was made exponentially worse because he was riding
with a concussion that he sustained two weeks earlier
during a rodeo in Innisfail.
“Any education I can provide on the consequences
of brain injuries is a good thing. Now these kids can
see first hand what it’s like to go through a brain in-
jury like this. I’m living proof of what can happen and
hopefully this hits home,” said Anderson.
When Anderson was injured while riding Real
Handy in Ponoka June 26, 2002, he was immediately
rushed to the University of Alberta hospital, where he
spent three weeks in a drug-induced coma. Coming
out of the coma, Anderson needed a wheelchair to
get around and he wasn’t sure how much mobility he
would get back.
Fast forward nearly 16 years: Anderson is now 43,
can walk normally and visits schools, rodeos and oth-
er sporting events to spread his message.
“The best part about speaking to groups is that of-
tentimes, someone from the crowd will come up to
me and have a friend or family member with a brain
injury like mine,” said Anderson. “I think it’s always
good to hear a survivor share their story and connect
with other people out there. It can give them hope
with their own recovery.”
It was a long and challenging road for Anderson
to get to where he is today. It has been years of hard
work rehabilitating his body and he still is very lim-
ited in what he can do with his left arm, but it’s all
a part of the recovery process and he isn’t backing
down from the challenge anytime soon.
Anderson put some of those skills on display in
the classroom, as he can now use light switches and
pick up small coins off a smooth countertop. Every-
day tasks that most people take for granted aren’t as
easy for him now, but he is hoping his presentation
showed the importance of proper protection and rest
for your brain.
“This was so valuable for him to come down and
speak with the kids,” said Paulette Chotowetz, Sacred
Heart Academy principal. “He comes from a real-life
situation and made them aware that this could hap-
pen to any one of them if they aren’t careful.”
Concussions are a part of most sports these days
and are not limited to bull riders. The students An-
derson was speaking to are out riding bikes now that
the weather is warmer and playing sports like soccer
and hockey in winter. He wanted to make sure they
all know the risks of head injuries and their lasting
effects.
“A broken arm heals in about six weeks. A broken
brain can take a lifetime to heal,” said Anderson, who
has broken several ribs and separated a few shoulders
back in his prime. “It’s important that these kids know
that brain injuries take longer to heal, need more rest
and more water. It’s also extremely important for them
not to return to their sport until they are fully healed.”
Despite all that he has gone through, Anderson still
loves the rodeo and is a cowboy at heart. The former
Strathmore Stampede contestant still judges at a few
rodeos and has even been back riding horses again.
Next week will kick off the 14th year of Anderson’s Former bull rider and brain-injury survivor Curtis Anderson shared
Courage Canada Trail Ride just outside of Vermilion. his story and spread some knowledge about the importance at tak-
He started the annual ride as a way for cowboys and ing care of head injuries May 8 at the Sacred Heart Academy.
cowgirls to raise money for brain injury victims while Tyler Lowey Photo
riding outdoors in the sunshine. Last year, there were
38 riders, 20 wagons and over 300 people attended If anyone is interested in joining the ride or having
the dinner in the evening. To date, he has raised over Anderson come speak to a group about brain injuries,
$194,000 for different brain injury centres around he would like them to contact his cell, at 1-780-581-
Canada. 4802.

Jensen, Renegades take aim at defending water polo national title

TYLER LOWEY “We lost a lot of really strong players from last
Times Reporter year’s team and it took some time for the new
players to set up into those roles.”
The U16 Calgary Renegades were a sinking ship. When the western conference finals rolled
The defending national champions wrapped up the Na- around, it appeared there was going to be a new
tional Championship League water polo season with a 1-3-16 representative at nationals and a new national
record, good enough for dead last in the division. champion.
“It was a pretty rough year,” said Strathmore’s Payton Jen- “I don’t think anyone expected us to do well at
sen, who plays in the hole set position for the Renegades. westerns after the year we had. But we thought
we still had a chance,” said Jensen.
Strathmore Oilmen’s Armed with three weeks of practice before
westerns kicked off April 27 at the Kinsmen Cen-
Golf Tournament tre in Edmonton, the Renegades hit the pool hard.
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“We really worked our butts off in practice. This
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sen. “We also improved our defence in time for the
tourney and were able to shut down some of the
better teams.”
Jensen didn’t see much of the pool in last year’s
drive to the national title, but she will head back
to the big tournament alongside Natasha Dykman
and Elizabeth Birch, as they aim to defend their
title.
“I remember last year being an indescribable
feeling when we won the national title. That
doesn’t happen very often and now we have a
chance to do it once again,” said Jensen. “This
time, it would be even more surreal because we
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back more which gave us more opportunities to
put it in the other team’s net,” said Renegades first
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After losing a nail-biter 10-9 in the tourney
opener to Fraser Valley, the Renegades dumped
the Edmonton Tsunami 6-5 and shaved Fraser Val-
ley 4-3 in a rematch one day later.
Jensen, who is typically stationed in front of the
other team’s net, picked up a goal in the second
period of her team’s win over Fraser Valley. It was
her only goal of the tourney.
“Payton has been great for us. She plays a big
role on this team,” said Camilleri. “We rely on her
to hold her position in front of the net so the rest
of the offence can get closer to the net in order to
generate better scoring chances.”
The pair of wins propelled them into the gold
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The Renegades will open the tourney May
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Olympique. The Renegades will play in three
round robin games before the playoffs start.
“Our goal at nationals is to keep improving
each game,” said Camilleri. “How far that takes
us is up to the girls. Obviously, we want to win,
but we will be going up against some very strong
teams. They have showed the ability to improve
just to get to this point,
so if they keep work-
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MEMORIAMS

FREDERICK
ARCHIE D
Who passed away May 23, 1976
Note: 2018 Property Assessment We hold you close within our hearts
And there you will remain
Inspections are set to begin! To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Wheatland County has contracted Blackfoot Creek Assessments Inc. to conduct
Sadly missed by Hazel and family
2018 General Property Assessment Inspections of properties located within:
 Range 24 (surrounding Highway 21, north of Namaka and north
of Nightingale In Loving Memory

 Subdivisions of: Eagle Lake, Namaka and Nightingale. Stanley Christie

Dad, Grampa & Great-Grampa
Aug 20, 1927 - May 19, 2013

The purpose of these inspections is to update Property Assessment information

Strathmore midget Reds second basemen Car-
son Polet lines up a ground ball May 5 against the
Foothills Outlaws at Kinsmen Park.
Tyler Lowey Photo
including taking exterior photographs of all assessable buildings. Inspections will
begin in May and continue into July.
The Contracted Assessor will have personal identification, and his vehicle will be
identified with a Wheatland County logo and Assessment Department.
If you are not home when he stops by, he may hang a call back card on your front

Bogstie door or other obvious spot. Though Dad’s smile is gone forever
And his hands we cannot touch
Still we had so many memories,

bashes in Of the one we loved so much.

Dad’s memory is our keepsake
With which we’ll never part,

home opener God has Dad in his keeping

We have him in our heart.
Mary, Wayne, Valerie, Darlene Christie
Continued from Page 21 Rhonda & Nelson Stockwell
Marlene & Ernie Goebel
And Families
The Reds headed home early later Vehicle to be used for inspections.
that afternoon in a rematch with the
Outlaws, as they pulled off the 10-run LP: ZWT-033 (will have County signage)
mercy with the 13-2 decision. Contract Assessor,
Bogstie was a handful again at the Don Paul
dish, going a perfect 4-for-4, scoring a
pair of runs and driving three runners
in. Centre fielder Andrew Ericson was
also impactful at the dish, driving in
three runs on a pair of hits in two trips
to the dish.
“Nathan wasn’t with our program last
year, but we are sure happy he’s back
with us. He’s a local guy that is always NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
having fun and when he’s putting up Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
those kind of numbers, he’s having a
lot more fun,” said Cockx. The hearing will be held at the Wheatland County Council Chambers: 242006 Range
One of the youngest pitchers on the Road 243 (East of Strathmore off Hwy 1) (mail: Hwy 1 RR 1 Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6)
team, Colby Tanton, recorded the com-
on Thursday, June 7, 2018 commencing at 9 a.m. regarding the following:
plete game when he chucked five in-
nings of four-hit, two-run ball, striking Development Permit 2017-115
out nine to go the distance. Re: Campground, Major (Compliance & Additional Campsites)
In their third and final game of the Legal Description—Subdivision 5 & 6 within SW-33-22-25-W4M
weekend, Bogstie didn’t cool down one

times
Permit refused—April 10, 2018 Municipal Planning Commission
bit, as he cranked his first dinger of the
season and notched another four RBI strathmore
to give him 11 RBI on the weekend. At the hearing(s), the SDAB will hear from the appellant(s) and/or the agent; from
Mitch Desserre added a pair of RBI,
any person who claims to be affected by the proposal; and from any other person
while Kaden Wilson, Ryan Rushford,
Jack Sauve, Ryan Oxford, Aidan Cockx who wishes to make representation (and from whom the SDAB agrees to hear).
and Carson Polet added one RBI each. Comments may be made verbally at the hearing or, if you wish to present a written We are Your
Wilson struck out six in five innings submission, you must have copies of the same to be distributed at the
to record the complete game victory in
commencement of the hearing, and you should be aware that your submission may
“Locally owned
the 13-3 decision.
The Reds will have the May Long be made public. A time limit may be imposed on verbal submissions, at the discretion & operated”
weekend off, while both bantam pro-
grams resume action in tournaments in
of the Chairperson. No comments via telephone will be considered by the SDAB. We
would appreciate receiving your written comments by Thursday, May 31, 2018
WeekLY NeWspaper
Calgary over the long weekend.
(prior to 12 noon) in regards to this matter.
Total Market Coverage
Times TIDBITS The complete file for this application may be inspected in the County Office during 11,500 HOUSEHOLDS
Did You Know? regular office hours – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
through Canada Post.
Each year on the Monday preceding May 25, the
Canadian national holiday, Victoria Day, is given to Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not Covering Strathmore,
celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria and also to hesitate to contact the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Carseland, Cheadle, Cluny,
celebrate the birthday of Canada’s current Alan Parkin at the Wheatland County Administration Office (403) 934-3321.
Monarch or Sovereign. Gleichen, Hussar, Langdon,
Lyalta, Indus, Namaka,
The month of May was named for the Greek
goddess Maia - the goddess of fertility.
Nightingale, Rockyford,
The Romans had a similar goddess named Bona Rosebud, Speargrass & Standard.
Dea, although they called the month Maius.
Alan Parkin, MBA, RET, CLGM
The name changed over the years and was first
called May in the 1400’s near the end of the
Secretary, SDAB 403.934.5589
Middle Ages. alan.parkin@wheatlandcounty.ca www. strathmoretimes.com
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