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SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A new documentary shows how Siksika Health

Services (SHS) responded to an outbreak of COV-
ID-19 in Siksika Nation.
The film, Siksika Cares, highlights the ways
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proached the outbreak during its first 125 days.
The documentary was produced to show how
COVID-19 Update Siksika Nation faced one of its greatest challenges,
in Strathmore & said Tyler White, SHS chief executive officer.
“We were probably one of the first First Nations
Wheatland County
hit with a large outbreak in Alberta,” said White.
(as of February 2, 2021)
“Reflecting on that experience, we all felt strongly
that we needed a way to tell our story.”
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The film presents individual parts of Siksika’s
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“It reflects the different facets of the team,
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Siksika Cares is the work of filmmaker Trevor
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“Anytime as a filmmaker I can give back to my
community and just play my role as a storyteller,
I’ll always find time to do that,” he said.
The documentary was produced with the help
of the SHS communication teams, including Kelsey
Solway (Trevor’s cousin) and Jennifer Kohlham-
mer.
“To have their insight was really important,” he
said. “They helped with crafting the story and get-
ting access to the doctors and health experts and
professionals who are really busy. They made it
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Local 4-H clubs secure funding

JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
Thanks to the support of Farm
Credit Canada (FCC), several area 4-H
clubs have been granted up to $500
to support their activities.
The Crowfoot 4-H Multi Club, the
Standard Sheep Club and the Strath-
more Rusty Spurs 4-H Club will each
put their funding toward developing
existing programs, covering costs
associated with local events and ex-
changes, supporting volunteers or
purchasing resource materials.
The FCC 4-H Club Fund will pro-
vide $100,000 to 203 4-H clubs, dis-
tricts, and regions across Canada in
2021.
“By providing opportunities for
young people to learn and grow, 4-H
clubs across the country are prepar-
ing the next generation for success,”
said Todd Klink, executive vice-presi-
dent and chief marketing officer at
FCC. “FCC is proud to support these
initiatives and the 4-H clubs that are
helping develop our future leaders.”
The Club Fund is part of FCC’s com-
mitment of $250,000 to 4-H Canada.
In addition to supporting local 4-H
club activities through the FCC 4-H
Club Fund, this contribution supports
national and provincial 4-H initiatives.
“For over a quarter of a century,
FCC has been a committed partner,
helping 4-H Canada empower young
leaders at the grassroots level in com-
munities across the country,” said
4-H Canada CEO, Shannon Benner.
“The FCC 4-H Club Fund helps build
capacity for 4-H clubs and leaders to
create programming that focuses on
delivering world-class positive youth
development in order to engage re-
sponsible, caring, and contributing
youth leaders who effect positive
change within their communities and
in the world around them.”
The next application period for the
FCC 4-H Club Fund opens in August
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Hemp industry growing

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SEAN FEAGAN Bob Sheddy C0-Owner/Commercial Broker

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alberta’s hemp industry is gaining momentum and diver-
sifying, according to research and business leaders in the
province.
The accomplishments and potential of the crop were dis-
cussed during a Jan. 28 workshop by InnoTech Alberta, an
applied research and technology organization and subsid-
iary of Alberta Innovates, a provincial agency.
Alberta is a key player in Canada’s hemp industry, ex-
plained Jan Slaski, InnoTech principal researcher. Over the
last six years, an average of 200,000 acres per year were
grown across Canada, of which 30 to 40 per cent was pro-
duced in the province, he said.
But Alberta hemp is still just sprouting.
“I believe that here in Alberta, we have even bigger po-
tential to develop and expand further the hemp industry,”
he said.
Slaski represents Alberta in the Canadian Hemp Trade Al-
liance, which forecasts that by 2023, the hemp industry in
Canada will be a billion-dollar industry.
InnoTech has shown hemp successfully grows in Alberta,
so now it is focusing on advancing the value and supply
chain, by testing emerging research, developing industrial-
scale production and processing, and manufacturing materi-
als and products for commercial use, said Steve McMahon,
chief operating officer.
“This is a big deal – it’s a big shift,” he said.
Hemp plants feature leaves, roots, flowers, seed, fibre and
shives (the wood inner portion of the stalk), which together
offer an array of commercial and industrial applications, ex-
plained McMahon. Examples include fibre materials, paper,
fuel energy, food products, textiles, cosmetics and medical
products, and the list goes on.
Slaski likened the industry to a four-cylinder engine, with
each cylinder representing each sub-industry focused on ap-
plications of different part of the plant.
“The Canadian hemp industry will reach its potential by
seizing the value of the whole hemp plant and is on the right
path to achieve this goal,” he said.
Seed production is the most established usage stream for
the plant. But starting three or four years ago, hemp for fibre
started to be grown in the province, he said. Then, two years
ago, with the introduction of the federal Cannabis Act, hemp
production for cannabidiol (CBD) took off. The fourth cylin-
der, that is has not quite started firing up just yet, is the use
of hemp grain for livestock feed.
Alberta HUB, an alliance of 43 member communities,
post-secondaries, businesses and industry representatives in
northeast Alberta, has been at the forefront of the hemp in-
dustry in Alberta. The Alberta HUB region spans nine coun-
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Area businesses and persons honoured Small Businesses of the Year:

Lil Hoots
Medium Business of the Year:
SEAN FEAGAN This was the first year the awards, featuring an opening StrathmoreNow/
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
performance by local country musician Drew Gregory, were 104.5 More Country
held virtually. According to Hayley Poirier, SWCC chair, the Large Business of the Year:
The hard work and dedication of local businesses and
awards “was lighthearted. It was fun. It was an amazing Tina’s No Frills
individuals was recognized on Jan. 29 during the Strath-
evening.” Best Home-Based Business:
more Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) business
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awards.
unteers Cody Holdaway and Amanda VandenBrink from New Business of the Year:
Strathmore High School, and the technical team of Scott PJs Diner

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BBB SERVING SOUTHERN ALBERTA AND EAST KOOTENAY
Silva and Nolan Sander for their work throughout the night. Downtown Business of the Year:
Decluttering? Tips for selling your used items online Rebecca Cummings of Pure Bliss Massage helped with the Strathmore Value Drug Mart
The start of a new year is a great time
to clean out your home and organize
theme, Glam In Jams, she said. Wheatland Business of the Year:
your living spaces. But what should FAITH
The IN GOD
event wasFOR 2021by Shawn
hosted promises of God,
Kisling, SWCC andexecutive
that EH Farms
you do with the gently used clothing,
furniture, home items, or electronics director, and Natalie Johnstone Godofblessed
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them because Ag Business of the Year:
that you aren’t using anymore?
Fortunately, online marketplaces, such
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as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, During the show, local Jennifer Mamer created a painting Social Media Pioneer:
Ebay, and Poshmark, make it easy to changes that we have Hebrews chapter 11 starts
sell without even leaving your home. that was auctioned via chat throughout the night, with the StrathmoreNow
That said, there are a few perils to experienced throughout
proceeds destined for the winner out by
of saying, “Now faith
the non-profit of the Customer Service Business of the Year:
selling used items online. To avoid the
dangers and to successfully make the last year, and the is the assurance
year, Happy Cat Sanctuary. Once the bid approached of things$700, Lil Hoots
sales, BBB recommends the
following tips. affect locals
several Covid-19andhas on all
businesses hoped for,
offered the conviction
additional of
donations Youth Entrepreneur of the Year:
to ofthe
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even as over $3,500things
we enter
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How to Stay Safe When Making Online Sales
Choose an appropriate platform.
this year, I was reminded
Sanctuary. hard to believe by faith; Individual Customer Service
Nerdwallet recommends that “before you sell stuff online to make extra money, determine the
ideal venue for your goods.” There are dozens of online marketplaces to choose from, but
“The businesses
of the promises all steppedbecause
of God up andfaithstarted
calls usdonating
to Winner of the Year:
many of them focus on a specific kind of used goods, such as electronics or designer clothing.
Before you create an account with a marketplace, make sure it is a good fit for the kind of money to this worthwhile
that never change. The cause,” said Poirier.
believe in what is beyond Randy, Strathmore Home Hardware
goods you want to sell.
From a list of over 100 finalists, 13 awards were given out Nonprofit Business of the Year:
Know the worth of your items and price appropriately. Scripture says in Malachi obvious and observable
To determine the value of an item you want to sell, Consumer Reports suggests searching for to the following organizations: The Happy Cat Sanctuary
similar items on the site where you plan to list. If you are selling an item that was never used
and is still in its original packaging, remember that technically it is still coming to the buyer chapter 3 verse 6 that God facts that we can see and
second-hand, so you’ll need to charge a little less than the original retail value if you want to
make a sale. never changes. Likewise, in touch and understand. But
Watch out for shady buyers.
Con artists often pose as buyers in scams. Sometimes they offer to overpay for an item, but
that’s not their only tactic. Beware of buyers who ask
describing the un-changing isn’t that exactly what faith
you to make transactions outside of the selling platform or those who
ask for personal information, such as your banking information. nature of God the author is? John R. Stott helps us
Be extra cautious when making local sales.
Some platforms allow you to meet up with people in your local area to exchange your item
of the book of Hebrews in understand what faith looks
for cash in person. While this can be an effective way to sell big items and avoid marketplace
fees, use caution when meeting up with strangers. Don’t be quick to give them your home chapter 13, verses 5 and like with the words, “Faith
address, instead ask buyers to meet you in a safe place, such as outside your local police
department. Never meet up with a buyer you don’t know alone. Always bring your partner or
a friend to make the transaction. 6 say that God “will never is a reasoning trust, a trust
Always protect your personal information.
As you sell items online, keep your sensitive personal information under lock and key. Avoid
leave us or forsake us”, which reckons thoughtfully
communicating with buyers outside of the online platform you are using to make the sale and
don’t give out your home address, phone number, or email address. and that “Jesus Christ is and confidently upon the
the same yesterday and trustworthiness of God.”
*Trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus used under license. today, yes and forever.” We need that kind of faith
In chapter 11 of Hebrews in God to carry us through The COVID-19 Re-
sponse Unit (CRU)
the author wrote about 2021.
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Pastor: Donald Pierre
A physicist Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
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RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
403-714-2283
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
Will be offering online services
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HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
Weekly online services available
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
In-person services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
Online services available at
www.smoreuc.com
The office will be open part time.
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Kevin Enns
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Broadcasting services on
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Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
All services and gatherings are
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Siksika’s
pandemic response
Continued from Page 1
However, Solway received the help
of a Siksika resident, Lars Duck Chief,
to capture drone imagery of Siksika’s
landscapes.
“We started from one end of the re-
serve and went to other to get all these
different drone shots,” he said. “Our re-
serve is the second largest in Canada, so
it was a full day of capturing stuff.”
Directing a drone was a new experi-
ence for Solway. “With a camera, you’re
used to tilting and panning up and
down and side to side, and zooming”
he said. “But to have the mobility of a
drone unlocked a lot of creativity for
me, and (Duck Chief) was a great col-
laborator.”
The film was shot in just eight days in
September and October 2020.
“The numbers were low and life
seemed normal,” said Solway. Short-
ly after that though, case numbers in-
creased again, more lockdowns hap-
pened and subjects became busy again.
“So, we just kind of finished right on
time,” he added.
Solway hopes the documentary exem-

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Off-site levy increases

being considered
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Strathmore is considering increas-
es to offsite levies, the charges developers pay to
help with infrastructure costs.
Updates to the current off-site levy bylaw are
needed to fund infrastructure costs in Strathmore
into the future, according to a presentation by
Ethan Wilson, Town of Strathmore project en-
gineer, during the town’s Jan. 13 committee of
the whole meeting. But the amount by which the
rates will increase is up for debate.
The town’s existing off-site levy bylaw was
passed in 2015. Currently, the town’s levies are
charged as both a general levies, applicable to all
developments, and as special assessments, which
are charged in certain areas. The seven special ar-
eas differ by geographical extent and charge per
hectare, meaning levy charges vary across town,
from about $128,000 to $138,000 per hectare.
“This is a bit of a confusing method in terms of
you need to find your exact point on the map and
then determine which special assessments apply
to you,” said Wilson.
Strathmore town council recently approved up-
dates to the town’s master servicing studies, out-
lining all the infrastructure work the town needs
and costs to do that work. These studies were
performed by ISL Engineering, an engineering
and land services consultant.
ISL was then tasked to perform an off-site levy
review, to assess the levy rates needed to fund
these infrastructure needs based on the expected
date of construction, explained Wilson.
ISL recommends charging levies across three
areas in town (northeast, northwest and south),
instead of having the special assessment areas,
because this would add consistency and make it
easier for developers to determine rates before
applying for a new development.
Per-hectare rate increases recommended by
ISL are most in the northwest ($206,072 from
$137,893, a 49 per cent increase), followed by
the northeast ($197,490 from $137,893, a 46 per
cent increase), then in the south ($151,621 from
$128,680, an 18 per cent increase).
Increasing off-site levies may affect the cost of
development and will indirectly increase the cost
to build a house or commercial development. A
hectare of development produces about 12 to 15
lots in Strathmore. Therefore, this planned in-
crease in the northwest, for example, would re-
sult in a $4,000 to $5,000 fee increase per lot,
depending on lot density. For a new house con-
struction, this equals to about a two per cent in-
crease in total building cost.
Rates were compared among neighbouring
communities. The suggested rates would be
higher than in High River ($118,271 to $147,093)
and Crossfield ($66,826), and the minimum rate
in Chestermere ($111,648). The suggested rate
in Strathmore south and Strathmore northeast
would be lower than the maximum in Ches-
termere ($202,578), but the rate in Strathmore
northwest exceeds this value. Off-site levy rates
would still be lower than in Okotoks, Airdrie and
Calgary, however.
Town council has the option of not increasing
rates to the level recommended by ISL. Keeping
rates similar to these communities will help en-
sure the town stays competitive in the develop-
ment market, according to town administration.
However, if rates are not increased to the amount
recommended by ISL, the town would need to
supplement infrastructure projects with funding
sources other than levies, including taxes.
Councillor Melanie Corbiell raised concern
about slowing down development in Strathmore.
“Building has been slow in the last couple
years, and I believe it’s been picking up as of late,
especially this year, so it would really concern me
to hinder or even deter people from wanting to
develop here,” she said.
This sentiment was echoed by Councillors Ja-
son Montgomery and Denise Peterson.
“My concern is seeking a 49 per cent increase
would be a determinant at this point to develop-
ment in an area where we have been recently see-
ing some good progress,” said Peterson.
The updated bylaw will be brought to council
in March, said Wilson.
There is also now the ability to charge levies
for community recreation facilities, fire halls, po-
lice stations and libraries because of changes to
the Municipal Government Act (MGA) in 2018.
The cost of these items was not included in the
ISL analysis. Town administration is planning to
determine an applicable levy for recreation and
protective services, which will be performed in-
house, and brought to council after the off-site
levy review.

Stabilizing Alberta’s performing

arts, sports, rodeo sectors
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
The provincial government is investing $17 mil-
lion to ensure the stabilization of performing arts,
sports and rodeo organizations.
Alberta’s live experience organizations have lost
a full season of programming and revenue but still
have ongoing overhead costs. The Stabilize Pro-
gram will provide one-time grant funding to sup-
port live experience presenting and performing
arts, sport and rodeo organizations. The funding
will help these organizations continue to operate
and reopen when it is safe to do so.
“This funding is critical to supporting venues
and events that build and sustain vibrant commu-
nities and our cultural heritage and our mental
well-being,” said Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of
Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women,
and Chestermere-Strathmore MLA.
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Ag society planning
new riding arena
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society is plan-
ning to build a riding arena that would provide a place for
rodeo activities throughout the year.
The project was a key piece of the organization’s five-year
strategic plan, completed in the fall of 2019, explained Ryan
Schmidt, Strathmore and District Agricultural Society general
manager and CEO.
“It will be a western events venue, focused on supporting
our deep farming and ranching heritage,” he said.
The purpose of the structure is to allow the ag society to
accomplish its mission throughout the seasons.
“Right now, most of our agricultural related events kind of
stop when the snow flies, but by having an indoor facility,
we’ll be able to accomplish our mission year-round,” said
Schmidt.
While there are indoor riding arenas around locally, they
lack seating capacity for handling larger events, he added.
The new venue will be designed to host a range of shows,
including barrel racing, rodeo, open riding cattle shows, cut-
ting horse and reining horse, and 4-H events.
“It’ll run the gamut across all the western events,” said
Schmidt.
The ag society intends to site the facility on property it
owns near the corner of Township Road 244 and Range Road
250, just east of Strathmore.
Several members of the ag society board and rodeo com-
mittee visited arenas around the province to see how their
features and designs vary. These ranged from the massive
Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre in Ponoka to smaller ven-
ues.
Schmidt said the new arena will likely be medium-sized,
Strathmore RCMP are reminding
with seating for up to about 1,500 people. residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
“It’d be a mid-range facility, but one with ample seating so following several thefts
that we can have attended events.” from vehicles.
The specifics of the arena’s design are yet to be deter-
mined, but it is being envisioned with a main entranceway - Locking your vehicle doors is a
with a front office and concessions area, leading to double quick and simple way to help
doors into the arena area. The dirt or sand-filled arena will prevent this crime.
feature seating on both sides, cattle handling systems, chutes - Hide loose change inside the
and gates for different events, and likely horse showering vehicle where it can’t easily be seen
facilities. There could also be pens for people keeping their
and take all items of any value with
horses overnight, noted Schmidt.
The ag society is also considering including a campsite, as you when leaving your car.
this is commonly sought by people travelling with western - Never leave your vehicle
events needing a spot for their camper. running unattended.
But much still needs to be decided. For now, the ag soci-
ety has assembled an advisory committee of representatives Strathmore RCMP ask residents to
from across western events and groups who, together with help do their part by ensuring their
a designer, will finalize the look of the project. From there, property is properly locked.
mockups of the design will be created to estimate cost.
With those pieces in hand, the ag society will seek govern-
ment grants, corporate sponsorship, and if necessary, pursue 1-800-222-TIPS
financing to get the project funding together by the end of
the year. Once the ag society completes planning and design (1-800-222-8477)
and if funding can be secured in 2021, the arena would be
constructed in 2022.
That would mean the new arena would be ready in 2023,
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“Reinvigorating our live experience
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foster tourism to support our economic
recovery. When arts, culture, sport and
heritage thrive, Alberta thrives.”
Non-profits that host rodeos, profes-
sional and elite amateur sports organi-
zations, and non-profits that own and/
or operate dedicated presenting and
performing arts venues can apply for
operational funding through the Stabi-
lize Program to offset financial losses.
Qualifying organizations will be eligi-
ble for a one-time grant of up to 25 per
cent of eligible expenses based on 2018
and 2019 financials.
Organizations may use funds for on-
going operational costs, such as utili-
ties, rent, insurance and programming,
to support their reopening. The Stabi-
lize Program allocates $12 million, and
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phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Even
though Hippocrates died in 370 BC, his ideas
on disease persisted well into the 19th cen-
tury but his ethics of medical practice persist
today.
In a small study in England, researchers
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ease. The researchers put a group of people
on this diet for an average of 23 months and
recorded a 43% remission rate in type 2 dia-
betes. More study will be done on this idea
in the future. Diabetics are cautioned not to
change their diet until they have consulted
with their doctors or diabetic healthcare pro-
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Vitamin D is very popular and its deficien-
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is lacking in many cases, many people take it
and in moderate doses, it is not harmful.
As many as one in four women experience
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Physical Physical
Distancing Distancing

6 feet 2 meters

Town of Strathmore Community Page

Next Council Meeting: Commitee of The Whole
Meeting February 10 at 9:00am

For Local COVID-19 Information

Strathmore.ca/COVID19

Offices Open Virtually

We have officially moved into the new Strathmore Municipal Building; our ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
physical offices are accessible by appointment only until further notice. Indoor Competition TOS2021-04
recreation facilities also remain closed until further notice. Full-Time – Permanent (35 Hrs/Week)
The following facilities remain accessible by phone 8:30am-4:30pm.
PARKS OPERATOR - SEASONAL TERM POSITION
Fire Hall: 403-934-3022 Competition TOS2021-01
FCSS: 403-934-9090 Term – May 4 to September 6, 2021
Main Line: 403-934-3133
BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATOR
Municipal Enforcement: 403-361-2112
Competition TOS2021-05
Residents needing to make payments can pay using the following methods: Full Time – Permanent (40 Hrs/Week)
• Residents can now make an appointment with the Town to make a View the job description and apply at Strathmore.ca/careers
payment. Appointment time slots are 30 minutes and are available from
10-11:30am and 1:30-4pm. To book an appointment with our service desk
please call Catherine Merrells at 403-934-3133 extension #423. COVID
protocols apply. Please wear a mask, sanitize and sign in on arrival.
• Mail your cheque payment or post-dated cheque to the Town of Strathmore,
PO Box 2280, 1 Parklane Dr, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2. Be sure to include
your bill stub or account number.
• A night drop box for cheque payments and post-dated cheques is available at
the old Town Office, 680 Westchester Road. Be sure to include your bill stub
or account number.
• Most banking institutions have the Town of Strathmore listed for making
payments via Internet and telephone banking. Please be sure to use all
the digits of your account number without the decimal point. Payments are
received and processed by the Town within two to three days.
Making our Intersections Safe
• With “My Strathmore”, you can pay your utility bill online securely and
Earlier this month our Operations team worked with Municipal Enforcement
conveniently with Visa or MasterCard. If you do not already have an account,
to perform a visibility triangle assessment at the northeast corner
you can request an account through strathmore.ca> My Strathmore. If you
of Centennial Drive and Maplewood Drive. This assessment helps to
require assistance, please call us at 403-361-2101.
determine visibility issues. It was determined that items located at this
• Credit card payments can also be processed over the phone. corner created visibility issues for vehicles turning into traffic. This week
- Utility payment, call Utilities at 403-361-2101 or email our Operations Team removed the items which will prevent vehicles from
utilities@strathmore.ca unsafely pulling into the intersection to check for oncoming traffic. Many of
- Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) Questions or Tax payment, the items such as the garbage can, the pet waste bag dispenser, and the
call 403-361-2114 or email tax@strathmore.ca HEAL sign will be relocated further east down the pathway in the spring.
- Business license payment, call 403-934-3133, wait for the
planning and development prompt or email development@strathmore.ca
Wildflower Ranch Water Main Break Repair
On Monday, February 1, 2021 EPCOR will be repairing a water main leak
in the Wildflower Ranch neighbourhood. The repairs are expected to be
completed by Friday, February 5.
Water service to your property will continue throughout the repair work.
Do you have Government Residents west of Wheatland Trail may experience reduced water pressure
during this time. Residents may also notice a temporary change in the
Issued Identification? aesthetics of their drinking water, including cloudy water or minor sediments.
We recommend running your cold water tap for approximately three minutes
Government-issued identification (ID) is required to access many important or until water runs clear. These temporary changes are not harmful to
services, including education, employment, housing, and government residents and the water remains safe to drink.
supports. If you or your family members need help obtaining ID, our office The toboggan hill and pathways surrounding the Wildflower Reservoir will be
can help. ID may be provided at no cost to those facing financial barriers. closed while the repair is completed. We will work as quickly and safely as
For more information please contact the Strathmore FCSS office at 403- possible to minimize any inconvenience. Construction is weather dependent.
934-9090.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Government of Canada’s If you have questions about this construction, please contact
Reaching Home program and is available until March 31, 2021. EPCOR at 403-934-9440
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COVID-19
restrictions
easing
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The government of Alberta has announced a
plan to ease COVID-19 health measures in a series
of steps, depending on the number of associated
hospitalizations in the province.
Premier Jason Kenney announced the changes in
a Jan. 29 press conference. The restrictions will be
eased in four steps, based on the number of hos-
pitalized COVID-19 patients across the province,
including intensive care patients.
Hospitalizations were chosen as a benchmark
metric because it is a clear indication of healthcare
capacity, stated Kenney.
Step one will take effect when the number of
hospitalizations fall below 600. As of Jan. 29, there
were 594 people with COVID-19 in hospital, so the
province is planning to move to this step on Feb. 8.
Under step one, restaurants, cafes and pubs can
reopen for in-person dining, but they must collect
contact information of one person from the dining
party for contact tracing. Up to six people are al-
lowed per table and they must be from the same
household or the two close contacts for people liv-
ing alone. Liquor service must end at 10 p.m., while
dining is to close by 11 p.m. Entertainment, such as
VLTs, pool tables and live music is not permitted.
Indoor and outdoor children’s sports and perfor-
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2021 census
a few months
away
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The 2021 census will soon be under-
way, to learn about Canadians and the
places they live and work – as well as
what they grow.
to our The purpose of the census is to give
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economy and society for debate, re-
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May, and Statistics Canada is working
on plans to deliver a “contactless cen-
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The 2021 census obtains income in-
formation from personal income tax
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and benefit data files provided by the
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and,
starting this year, immigration informa-
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Eh Farms therapy treatment for child spinal mus-
onator cular atrophy (SMA), a degenerative
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Strathmore High School treatment is about $2.7 million.
SMA is a progressive motor neuron
disorder, meaning it is marked by the
degeneration of motor neurons in the
spinal cord and brainstem, causing
muscles to get progressively weaker
over time. This includes muscles used
for head and neck control, sitting,
crawling, walking and swallowing.
It is a genetic disease, being most of-
ten caused by an infant receiving two
defective copies of a single gene, called
SMN 1, located on chromosome five.
While considered rare, found in about
one-in-10,000 infants, it is the leading
genetic cause of infant death and is the
second most common autosomal reces-
sive disorder (caused by having two
copies of a defective gene) after cystic
fibrosis. About one in 50 people carry
one copy of the defective gene.
mation about Canada’s producers and
farmland. Its questionnaire features 74
questions about business structure, la-
bour, equipment, technology and prod-
ucts (e.g., crops and livestock), among
other topics.
All agricultural operations in Canada
are legally required to complete the
census questionnaire which provides
nationally comparable data supporting
complete farm analysis.
Population and dwelling counts will
be released in early 2022, followed by
several major census data releases later
in that year. Agricultural information
will start to be released in May 2022.
The 2016 census showed that while
three in five Canadians live in Quebec
and Ontario, Canadians are increasing-
ly moving west. It also showed Canada
having an increasingly urbanized popu-
lace, with 12.5 million living in Toronto,
Montreal and Vancouver, out of about
35.2 million Canadians.
To help conduct the survey, Statistic
Canada is currently hiring 32,000 Cen-
sus enumerators, as well as crew lead-
ers, across the country. Enumerators are
responsible for door-to-door footwork,
including collecting questionnaires,
capturing addresses, dropping off let-
ters, following up with respondents and
shipping completed questionnaires. To
be eligible, you must be 18 years or
older and a Canadian citizen or eligible
to work in Canada.
Throughout their life, children with
the disease are likely to require some
combination of supportive respiratory,
nutritional and musculoskeletal care
to function. When left untreated in its
most severe form, SMA results in the re-
quirement for permanent ventilation or
death by age two, in more than 90 per
cent of cases.
Zolgensma, produced by Novartis
Pharmaceuticals, gives new hope for
children born with the disease. This
treatment is a one-time injection that
uses a virus vector to insert a working
copy of the relevant gene into the pa-
tient’s body, replacing the missing or
defective gene, to halt disease progres-
sion.
Drug treatments for SMA exist, but
require hospital visits for affected chil-
dren, are administered through a spinal
tap, and require maintenance dosing
several times a year.
Zolgensma was approved by Health
Canada for children less than two years
of age in December. A review by Cana-
dian Agency for Drugs and Technolo-
gies in Health (CADTH), an assessment
of whether provinces are recommended
to list a drug as a funded medication.
In the meantime, Alberta will immedi-
ately fund the treatment for children
approaching the age cutoff while wait-
ing for the drug review and approval
process to be completed, said Shandro.
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Researcher seeks
perspective on
Blackfoot games
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A researcher at the University of Leth-
bridge is studying Blackfoot games and
Adventurous cat rescue is looking for local perspectives to help.
For her honour’s psychology research
Strathmore fire fighters were called to rescue a cat that had climbed up a tall tree in Strathaven on Jan. project at the University of the Leth-
31. After 20 to 30 minutes, the cat – Marley – was brought down to the ground safely and reunited with
its people via a Facebook appeal.
bridge, Marley HeavyShield, a Blackfoot
Photo Courtesy of Florence Kalia researcher from Kainai, is exploring
various aspects of traditional Blackfoot
aspect of Blackfoot culture alive,” she
said.
Many of the traditional Blackfoot
games known – some of which are
still played today – fall into a category
known as hand games or stick games.
These have many variants and intrica-
cies, but generally are typically played
in teams where marked “bones” are
hidden by one team and another team
guesses their location.

A&W helps to end

games through an Indigenous lens, “They’re actually very popular and are
she explained. To inform her research, played in major tournaments through-
HeavyShield is collecting data from two out Canada and the United States,” said
sources: interviews with knowledge HeavyShield.

youth hunger
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
A&W Canada and Mealshare are part-
nering to help end youth hunger.
For every Mealshare item purchased
at an A&W location, one simple healthy
meal will be provided to a youth in
need.
According to a news release, the part-
nership has a goal of sharing 1.25 mil-
lion meals per year, and all Canadian
A&W locations are participating, includ-
ing Strathmore’s A&W location.
Eighty per cent of Mealshare’s finan-
cial support stays in local communities
where the Mealshare item was pur-
chased, and 20 per cent goes interna-
tionally to Save the Children.
On Mealshare Mondays, customers
can order a Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger
Combo and one meal will be provided to
a youth in need through Mealshare. Any
day of the week, customers can “Make it
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When customers do this, one meal will
be provided to a youth in need through
Mealshare.
keepers and an online survey.
The research is being supervised by
Jennifer Williams, a psychology profes-
sor, and Robert Williams, a health sci-
ences professor who is also a research
coordinator for the Alberta Gambling
Research Institute.
HeavyShield is seeking to learn what
games are played and their rules, and
she is also studying whether they fea-
ture gambling and how they were af-
fected by colonialism.
“The answers to the questions I’m ask-
ing can teach a lot of people about an
aspect of Blackfoot culture that may not
have been considered previously, for
both Indigenous and non-Indigenous
people,” said HeavyShield.
Published literature on Blackfoot
Another popular game still played to-
day is the feather game, which has some
similarities to the stick game, but often
features songs.
The interviews HeavyShield is con-
ducting with elders and knowledge
keepers from the community will pro-
vide the traditional and cultural context
for the games.
“So, what they are, how to play them
and how colonization changed them,”
she said.
She is also conducting a survey to
provide information on what Blackfoot
games look like today and how preva-
lent they are. Available online, it is open
to anyone 18 years or older from Kainai,
Piikani and Siksika. Participants can en-
ter to win both a hand drum and beaded

Recovery fund saving jobs

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
At a time when many local businesses
and non-profits are struggling, the Re-
gional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
has helped many keep employees.
Part of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic
Response Plan, the RRRF provides loans
to small- and medium-sized businesses
impacted by the pandemic. These loans
are intended to help businesses not eli-
gible for other federal business supports
cover ongoing costs and resume normal
business operations.
Across multiple streams of the pro-
gram, rural businesses in Western
Canada access RRRF funding through
Community Futures, a non-profit busi-
ness loan and development organiza-
tion. Strathmore and Wheatland Coun-
ty are part of the Community Futures
Wild Rose (CFWR) region, which also
includes Chestermere and Rocky View
County, among other local municipali-
ties.
Since May 2020, 57 loans have been
approved, totalling $1.8 million in the
Questions?
Comments? Story Ideas?
Let us know how we're doing.
Your opinion is something we always want to hear.
games is scarce. What exists focuses on medallion made by Kalli Eagle Speaker,
modern forms of gambling, such as bin- a Blackfoot artist Kainai.
gos and casinos, and is centred around “By taking the two halves together,
issues like problem gambling. the result will, hopefully, be a grander
CFWR region, according to the organiza- “I’m hoping my research may play a picture of the development and resil-
tion. These loans have helped rural busi- part in keeping this knowledge of this ience of traditional Blackfoot games.”
nesses in the region maintain 165 jobs.
Across the region, Strathmore busi-
nesses have received the highest amount
of loans cumulatively, followed by those
in Three Hills. Between April 1 and Dec.
31, the three sectors receiving the great-
est number of loans were professional
services (13), retail (11), and accommo-
dations and food services (8).
As tourism is one of the most impact-
ed sectors in Alberta and the region,
CFWR aims to allocate a minimum of 25
per cent of RRRF funds to support tour-
ism. Between April 1 and Dec. 31, 32 To all of Strathmore, County of Wheatland and our friends a far.
per cent of these loans in the region tar-
geted businesses in the tourism sector.
The Christmas Hamper Society would like to give a sincere
CFWR continues to offer $40,000 busi- thank you to all the Businesses, Individuals, Schools, Churches
ness loans through the RRRF, which are and Groups that supported our society this year with monetary,
zero-interest (through to Dec. 31, 2022)
and partially forgivable (if 75 per cent of food, toy, gift card, and material donations.
loan is repaid by Dec. 31, 2022). This is
possible because of additional funding, With your help the Society was able to provide
part of an initial $18.9 million allocated
to the Community Futures Network of 232 food hampers and 282 toy bags.
Alberta. Loans must be repaid by Dec.
31, 2025.
We could not have provided hampers for these families without
you and a dedicated team of volunteers.
So many people took on additional duties and hours this year
due to COVID-19 and we cannot thank you enough.
Happy to say all kept safe.
The generosity of this community is outstanding
and truly valued.
Call or contact us online.

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Jan. 27 marked Holocaust Remem-
brance Day. On that day in 1945, the
survivors of the Nazi death camp at
Auschwitz-Birkenau were liberated,
bringing an end to the Holocaust of the
Jewish people. We remember the Ho-
locaust and the murder of six million
Jews by the Nazis and their allies. We
honour those taken by standing togeth-
er to build a better future free from hate
for all Albertans. I remember the many
mothers, father, brothers, sisters, fam-
ily and friends whose lives were forever
altered by this grave atrocity. The past
must never be forgotten. On Jan. 27, we
honoured those Holocaust survivors
who continue to share their stories, and
we rededicated ourselves to the critical
ongoing work of Holocaust education
and commemoration.
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providing a 20 per cent discount this
year. I know this is very important to
many constituents across the Ches-
termere-Strathmore riding. By cutting
crop insurance premiums by 20 per
cent, Alberta’s government will save
farmers $55 million in insurance costs.
This reduction will help farmers miti-
gate the impacts of the looming 500 per
cent increase to the federal carbon tax,
a misguided Clean Fuel Standard and
an impending punitive fertilizer limit
imposed by the federal government. I
am so grateful to our farmers who work
so hard to put food on our tables.
It’s no secret that many Albertans
are going through a difficult time. We
just passed Bell Let’s Talk Day which
acknowledges that we must speak up
bravely about mental health, especially
as we cope with COVID-19. Many peo-
ple are struggling with loneliness, isola-
tion, addiction, and lost savings, busi-
nesses and jobs. You don’t have to be
alone and silence will not have the final
word. I encourage you to take a peek
at www.alberta.ca/mentalhealth for ad-
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As always, I love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect
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Crop insurance
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MAID’S expansion could increase

suicides in Canada

premiums to drop
To the Editor called empathetic act (“death
In February, the Senate will with dignity”) of helping peo-
consider Bill C-7, the expansion ple kill themselves, contradicts
of assisted suicide or Medical Canadians’ heartfelt concern
Assistance in Dying (MAID), for those contemplating self
after its passage by the House destruction. I would argue in
of Commons on Dec. 10, 2020. the affirmative. SEAN FEAGAN ance program in Alberta can give producers a bit of
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter a break when they need it most,” said Darryl Kay,
The expansion removes vital Professor Theo Boer, a mem-
safeguards for the vulnerable, ber of the Regional Euthana- AFSC’s chief executive officer, in a press release.
will increase MAID deaths, and sia Review Committee in the Alberta farmers might have a little more money Premiums are based on actuary risk-assessments
ultimately desensitize society Netherlands, concludes from in the bank this year, after the lowering of crop based on the number and intensity of predicted
to the horror of suicide. his analysis of suicide statistics insurance premiums. weather-related events. However, as actual events
It seems that our Canadian in the Netherlands for 10 years, On Jan. 25, Agriculture Financial Services Cor- are variable, they may occur more or less frequent-
government wears a two-faced that the legalized expansion of poration (AFSC) announced crop insurance pre- ly than predicted.
Janus mask when it comes to “assisted dying” causes suicide miums would be reduced by 20 per cent in 2021. Overall, the last decade has been a favourable
suicide. One face expresses rates in the general popula- About 72 per cent of farmers in the province enroll one for the province, with fewer widespread
unspeakable sadness at the tion to increase (e.g., 1,353 in in Alberta’s crop insurance program each year. weather events causing losses than predicted. This
suicides (which have increased 2007; 1,811 in 2019 – a rise of The change will result in a producer with 2,000 means the amount of premiums collected have ex-
under rolling COVID-19 lock- 33.8 per cent), as compared to insured acres saving about $8,000, according to ceeded payments, according to AFSC.
downs) of its victims. The oth- countries having no “assisted AFSC. Producers across the province are expected The result has been a “healthy” crop reserve fund,
er face reveals a resolute ac- dying practice” (Schadenberg, to save about $55 million on crop insurance pre- making a premium discount this year possible. So,
ceptance of assisted suicide or Euthanasia Prevention Coali- miums. if any major events take place, the fund balance
MAID as a “treatment option.” tion, Sept. 4, 2020). “I’m thrilled that we can pass these savings on to would decrease, and this discount strategy would
MAID, which became law in A government that legalizes our clients and proud that our healthy crop insur-
2016, is currently being ex- assisted suicide – let alone re- need to be revisited, according to the organization.
panded to include those whose fuses to halt the killing of ba-
death is “not reasonably fore- bies in their mothers’ wombs
seeable,” i.e., to the chronically – has plunged the nation so

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ill, disabled, and – in typical deeply into the culture of
government doublespeak – to death that one must challenge
those not mentally ill, but men- its true compassion for all who

OFFICE
tally anguished. To individuals are driven to the brink. The
whose death is foreseeable, current expansion of MAID to
Bill C-7 eliminates the 10-day include those whose death is
waiting period between ap- “not reasonably foreseeable”
proval for MAID and the lethal not only extends the swath of

RENTAL
injection. So, legally, a person the Grim Reaper’s scythe, but
could request MAID, have it also creates a climate where
approved, and be killed within suicide appears a socially ac-
the space of a day. ceptable solution to suffering.
The question arising from
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THANK YOUS NOTICES
Obituary Obituary Thank You
SIMARD, MILLER, Thank you goes out to all of you that reached
Joseph Francis Honore Frances Lorraine out to us in regards to Gerry’s passing.
January 26, 1924 Frances Lorraine Miller of Gleichen, Thank you for all the cards and flowers,
– January 28, 2021 Alberta passed away suddenly Janu- Facebook messages and phone calls, and also
Honore Simard of Cluny, Alberta passed away at the ary 25, 2021 in Strathmore General for the donations to the Heart and Stroke
Hospital. She was born in Bassano on March 26, We’re Open and Accepting Clients!
High River Hospital on January 28, 2021 at the age fund. We so appreciated them all.
of 97 years. 1950.
Thank you to Dean at the Strathmore, AB. 403-934-5294
Honore was born in Cluny, Alberta on January 29, Fran was predeceased by her parents, Pete and
Verna Dankworth of Standard. She is survived by her Wheatland Funeral Home for
1924 where he spent his early years. He left school
all of your support. Alberta’s only licensed and
before graduating to help his Father “Joe” operate a husband, Kevin Miller of Gleichen; son, Dale Ryder
of Glaslyn, SK; daughter-in-law, Amy Ryder; grand-
approved Locally Owned
local grain elevator. He worked at various jobs in the Evelyn, Cindy, Barb & our families
daughters, Paige and Shelby and great granddaugh- Residential Memory Care Home
Cluny area until he joined the Canadian Army in 1943.
After completing his training in Camrose and Camp ter, Avia; one brother, Edgar Willard of Agassiz, BC; as since 2000
well as numerous extended family all over Western
Borden in Manitoba he sailed for England on the The Nightingale Community Association
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Queen Mary. He proudly served his country in Italy, Canada.
Fran started her work life working at the Weissman
would like to thank
France, Germany, Holland and Belgium until the end
corner Café at Standard Corner. She also worked at
Shirley and Fred Armstrong for their
of WWII. In November of 1945 he returned to Canada 25+ years of service to our community.
on the Queen Elizabeth. Wilson’s Corner. The Husky gas station on Fairmont Whether it be their long standing seats on the
Upon his return to Cluny, he worked in the family dairy Drive in Calgary. Fran worked as a Logger in Nova Community Association Board of Directors,
business until 1951 when he was then employed on Scotia and a great companion of the long drives she volunteering their time at nearly every community
the local provincial highway maintenance crew. In shared with her husband as a long haul truck driver. function, or always being there when we need
She worked as a Foster parent in both Calgary and in FORM 5
June of 1954 he took over as the Cluny Postmaster fundraisers, their countless contributions to our
Strathmore. Fran worked in the green houses in both Irrigation Districts Act (Section 85/86)
where he worked until his retirement in 1986. community are recognized and appreciated. We wish
As his parents aged, Honore became the primary Nova Scotia and in Alberta. She ended her employ- you health & happiness in your future endeavors. NOTICE OF APPLICATION
caregiver for his Mom and Dad which allowed them ment career in Gleichen working in the grocery store “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by TO CHANGE THE AREA OF
to live out their last days in the family home in Cluny. and the liquor store in Gleichen. Fran was very active the compassionate actions of its members” ~Coretta Scott King AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
After his retirement he enjoyed a quiet life in Cluny in the St Andrew’s Anglican Church Ladies Associa-
which was enhanced when he moved into his dream tion and the Gleichen Community Ladies Association. TAKE NOTE that applications have
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home on his farm atop the hill a mile east of town. A celebration of life will be held later in the year for been received by the Western Irrigation
Honore lived a quiet life there where on a clear day family, friends and community. District to change the area of the District.
To send condolences, please visit Fran’s obituary at 1st & 2nd Cut
he enjoyed a view extending to the Rocky Mountains
in the west. www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca on Hay Alfalfa
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He subsequently moved to a retirement home in High
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Honore will be remembered as a quiet, hard working hay for horses
gentle man with a smile for everyone. • Dairy quality Charles Bechtold, 30 4;25;24;11;;3,4
Honore is survived by three sisters; Aurette “Pat” (Al- • Test results Beverly Thiessen,
lan) Schikosky of Calgary, Mary Sanders of Tamworth, available Elviera Gertrude
Ontario, Carole (Bruce) Clark of High River; brother • Sold by the Sims, John Walter
John (Joey) of High River; sister-in-law Joyce of Alix Bale or Ton
Thiessen, Mary
as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was • No rain Elizabeth
predeceased by his brothers Joe and wife Aileen, Au- ~ Slimmon, Hedy
gust “Gus”; sister Jeanette Arbeau and her husband Wayne 403-934-4407
Larry; brother-in-law Stewart Sanders and niece Nellie Mayes
Joanne Kaiser. LOOKING TO BUY feed barley & Werner Allen
The family would like to thank his family doctor Joni
or feed wheat. Call Gary at Thiessen
780-674-0673 or Schmidt
McNeely of Strathmore for her many years of kind Livestock at 780-674-2851. Fairwest 90 4;22;23;3;SE
and compassionate care; Dr. Ashref Jeeva – his fam- Farms Ltd.
ily doctor in High River for his gentle and understand- HEATED CANOLA buying
ing care; the staff at Seasons Retirement Home in Green, Heated or Spring- Any person wishing to complain is required to
High River for their dedication and support and the thrashed Canola. Buying: submit a written complaint to the Western Irriga-
3rd floor staff at the High River Hospital for gentle and oats, barley, wheat & peas tion District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road,
thorough care in his final days. for feed. Buying damaged Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1K3 within 30 days after
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the or offgrade grain. “On Farm the date of the publication of this notice.
Ouelletteville Cemetery near Cluny. Pickup” Westcan Feed & David McAllister, P. Eng, MSc, MBA
To send condolences and view Honore’s Tribute Page Grain, 1-877-250-5252. General Manager
please visit www.lylereeves.com. www.strathmoretimes.com Western Irrigation District
Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves
Funerals of High River (Craig Snod-
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Upcoming Meetings In adherence with Alberta Health Services’

Until further notice, Council and committee meetings will be held recommendations, front office staff will limit the number
via teleconference, including: of visitors in the front lobby of the administration office to
February 9: MPC Meeting upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
February 16: Council Meeting Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday,
March 2: Council Meeting from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the exception of statutory
holidays. The Public Works and ASB shops will remain
To join the call, dial 403-917-1764 and enter the PIN 47001 when closed to the public for the foreseeable future.
prompted. Agenda packages can be found on our website.

Seeking Applications for the

Wheatland County Council Remuneration Committee
Wheatland County is currently recruiting community members to get involved in local Residents who are interested in sitting on the committee are encouraged to apply
government by participating in the Council Remuneration Committee. The function before March 12, 2021. Applications can be submitted online. Those selected for an
of the committee is to present recommendations regarding the compensation interview will be contacted by March 31.
amounts for Council members. The recommendations are presented to Council
and taken into consideration for use in the first year of the following Council term.
Applications for the Council Remuneration Committee will be accepted between
February 1, 2021, and March 12, 2021. Apply by March 12, 2021 at
There are three spots on the Committee open to Wheatland County residents
https://wheatlandcounty.ca/careers.
over the age of 18. Each committee member will commit to meeting from April
to September and play an important role in developing the recommendations for
Council with the support of Administration. The final recommendations will be
presented to Council in early fall of 2021 prior to the 2021 Municipal Election.

Careers with Wheatland County COVID-19

Wheatland County is seeking a: HELP SLOW THE SPREAD

• Senior Planner - closes Feb. 8
• Fleet Coordinator - closes Feb. 5
• Special Projects Coordinator - closes Feb. 5
For more information and to review other current
postings or apply, visit
www.wheatlandcounty.ca/careers/
Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19:
☑ Avoid touching your face ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes
☑ Self isolate if feeling sick ☑ Practice physical distancing
☑ Properly wash hands often ☑ Disinfect frequently touched
items and surfaces
Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19

Public Hearings 2021 Election Nominations

Nomination period closes: Sep. 20, 2021, at 12 p.m.
Wheatland County Council will consider the following applications for Public
Hearing on the meeting date as indicated below. Nominations for Councillors will be accepted by
the Returning Officer until 12 p.m. on Monday,
For more information, visit wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices. September 20, 2021. Prospective candidates filing
their nominations must schedule an appointment
These public hearings can be accessed electronically by dialing in to
with the Returning Officer.
403-917-1764 and when prompted, entering the PIN 47001.
Further information on nomination requirements are available at:
Public hearings begin at 9 a.m. and proceed until all applications have been heard:
wheatlandcounty.ca/municipal-election.
Public Hearing: Public Hearing:
February 16, 2021 at February 16, 2021 at
9 a.m. 9 a.m.
Bylaw: 2021-01 Bylaw: 2020-39 Road Closure
Legal Description: NE 24 & SE 25-25-24-4
NW-16-24-26-W4M Applicant: Western Irrigation District
Proposal: To redesignate +/-10.00 acres Proposal: to close a portion of
from Agricultural General District to undeveloped original Road allowance
Industrial General District within NW-16- lying between NE 24 & SE 25-25-24-4
24-26-W4M to accommodate a future that lies within the alignment of Canal
subdivision for an existing packaging ROW Plan 1290. The proposed area
business. of road closure would be transferred
to the Applicant and consolidated with
their lands in exchange for a portion of
Plan IRR 257 that lies within the existing
developed road allowance alignment of
Township Road 254, to be dedicated as
Road Plan by the applicant.

More information regarding the public hearing process can be found

on our website at wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices.

Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County or made in person

at the above meetings. The application files may be reviewed during regular office
hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any comments provided will become
part of the public record in accordance with Section 40 (1) of the Alberta Freedom of
Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal information on submissions
made regarding applications is collected under the authority of the FOIP Act Section
33 (c) and subsequent versions.

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