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COVID-19 Update
in Strathmore &
Wheatland County
(as of February 23, 2021)

568 Cases
18 Active | 532 Recovered
18 Deaths

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Town business fees examined

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Businesses in Strathmore could start
paying different licensing fees, depending
on their size or other characteristics.
A motion passed during the on Feb. 17
town council meeting directs town admin-
istration to explore whether Strathmore
Look on Page 2 for could adopt an approach used in other
Town of Strathmore municipalities, where different license
Municipal Notices fees are charged depending on business
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Under the town’s current business li-
403.934.5589 cense bylaw, passed in 2010, general
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info@strathmoretimes.com business licenses cost $100 for residential
businesses and $200 for non-residential
www. StrathmoreTimes.com businesses. Under this model, a large “big
box” retailer pays the same fee as a small
downtown storefront.
Strathmore town Councillor Jason
Montgomery said Canmore uses a tiered
structure, where different businesses pay
different amounts, depending on certain
variables. In Canmore, license fees vary
by square footage (for retail, commercial,
wholesale and industrial businesses), by
number of rooms (for hotels) and by seat-
ing (for restaurants), among other busi-
ness-specific classes.
Chestermere also employs a tiered ap-
proach for home-based businesses. It
differentiates home businesses into two
classes based on whether clients or cus-
tomers visit, with a major home business
(where customers visit) is charged $100
annually for a business license, compared
to $50 for a minor home business (where
customers do not visit).
The intent of the possible change would
not be to take in more revenue from busi-
ness license fees overall, but rather to
ease fees on smaller businesses that use
less resources than larger ones, said Mont-
gomery.
Adopting the change would make the
system fairer among different sized busi-
nesses in the community, said Mayor Pat
Fule.
Councillor Denise Peterson also spoke
in support of the motion.
“I think our community has grown to
the point that it’s time for a review of how
we operate,” she said.

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Next Council Meeting: Regular Meeting
March 3 at 7:00pm
For Local COVID-19 Information:
Strathmore.ca/COVID19
https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/
The Strathmore Municipal Building is Open
Our new Strathmore Municipal Building is open for on-site services to the
public. COVID protocols apply. Please wear a mask, sanitize and sign in on
arrival.
Our municipal services remain accessible online at strathmore.ca. Residents
can access our staff by email and phone during office hours 8:30am - 4:30pm.
The following key contacts are accessible by phone 8:30am-4:30pm.
Fire Hall: 403-934-3022
FCSS: 403-934-9090
Main Line: 403-934-3133
Municipal Enforcement: 403-361-2112
Residents making payments can also pay using the following methods:
• 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.
• With “My Strathmore”, you can pay your utility bill online securely and
conveniently with Visa or MasterCard. If you do not already have an account,
you can request an account through strathmore.ca> My Strathmore. If you
require assistance, please call us at 403-361-2101.
• Credit card payments can also be processed over the phone.
- Utility payment, call Utilities at 403-361-2101 or email
utilities@strathmore.ca
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call 403-361-2114 or email tax@strathmore.ca
- Business license payment, call 403-934-3133, wait for the
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Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Bylaw 21-08
March 17, 2021 at 7:00pm
Bylaw #21-08 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw #14-11 by creating a direct
control district in the Lakewood Community to allow for future consideration
of duplexes on lots shown in the image below. Legal descriptions for the
proposed lots are: Lots 12-16 inclusively, Block 4, Plan 141 3461, and Lots
18-19 inclusively, Block 4, Plan 141 3461. The proposed direct control district
is similar to the original R1S – Low Density Residential (Small Lot) District with
changes to the rear and side yard setback requirements, along with allowing
duplexes.
A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular
office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the Town Office (1
Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB), or can be found on the Town website:
(https://strathmore.ca/townhall/bylawspolicies/BylawsUnderReview). Please
contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide
input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal
Building, 1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, March 17,
2021, commencing at 7:00 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of
Strathmore Council Procedural Bylaw #16-18 and amendments thereto.
Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someone’s behalf,
who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaws may present
suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing.
Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing
to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received by the
Development Services Department prior to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March
10, 2021 as outlined in Bylaw #16-18 and amendments thereto. If your written
submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for
distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to address Council
at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within three
minutes.
Please note that written submissions will become public documents once
submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.
Due to COVID-19, persons wishing to attend the Public Hearing are asked to
register beforehand by emailing Debra at debrah@strathmore.ca .

Strathmore Handi-Bus
Questions can be directed to Victoria Klassen – Strathmore Handibus Manager/
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Town hall solar project approved
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore town hall solar proj-
ect is proceeding, dependent on grant
funding and after the establishment of
a reserve to meet the eventual costs of
decommissioning.
During its regular meeting on Feb.
17, Strathmore town council voted to
approve a proposal to construct a so-
lar power array on the rooftop of the
new town hall building. The 73.5-kilo-
watt solar photovoltaic system will be
installed by SkyFire Energy Inc. at an
estimated cost of about $120,000.
However, the decision was made de-
pendent on the receipt of a grant from
the Alberta Municipal Solar Program
that, if received, will limit the town’s
cost of the project to less than $70,000.
The estimated program funding will be
a $36,000 rebate ($0.75 per watt) plus
a first-time applicant bonus of about
$18,000 ($0.25 per watt). The cost will
be sourced from unspent funds allocat-
ed to the town hall.
The decision comes after proposals
for rooftop solar for the building have
come to council before, with different
project details and suppliers. Council
voted to approve a solar panel array
for the building on May 20, 2020, but
this decision was deferred on Sept. 2,
due to uncertainty of grant funding
for the project. But then on Oct. 21,
town council directed administration
to again pursue the concept of install-
ing solar panels on the building’s roof.
Given SkyFire’s new proposal and
the availability of the grant funding,
council decided the financials for the
project now work. The project is pro-
jected to provide the town about $4,500
per year in savings, while reducing the
building’s dependence on the electrical
grid by about 55 per cent. The panels
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Administration returned with this
new proposal on Feb. 3, but council
wanted answers to several inquiries
before deciding, so the proposal was
postponed to the following meeting,
on Feb. 17.
One of the questions during the
Feb. 3 meeting, raised by Council-
lor Tari Cockx, was whether the solar
panel project would affect the view of
residents of Lambert Village, located
across Second Avenue from the new
municipal building.
But as the top (third) floor at Lam-
bert Village is below the roof level of
the municipal building, residents there
will not be able to see the panels or see
any reflection from them, explained
Ethan Wilson, the town’s infrastructure
manager, during the Feb, 17 meeting.
The panels are static, being arranged
at an optimum angle for Strathmore,
meaning there will be no noise as in
some other systems.
There will be rooftop access to the
solar panels, so the array can be main-
tained throughout the year, including
the clearing of snow, as necessary. No
changes are needed to the current roof
layout to install the panels, said Wilson.
Another issue brought up during the
Feb. 3 meeting, by Councillor Jason
Montgomery, was the cost of recycling
the panels at the end of their estimated
30-year lifespan. SkyFire will provide
a full three-year warranty, alongside
manufacturer and product warranties
ranging between 10 and 25 years in
duration.
There are currently options to re-
cycle the panel materials, said Wilson.
But the panels would still need to be
removed from the building and disas-
sembled at the end of their lifetime.
However, there is indication the pro-
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to which $1,500 will be allocated year-
ly. The motion to approve the project
then passed unanimously.
Proceeding with the project is an
achievement 10 years after the town
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Conversion therapy bylaw

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STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
the Week ADVENTIST CHURCH
~ Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 1-888-506-1066 ext. 101
Does Pastor: Donald Wright
having more Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
keep people Worship Service: 11 AM
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
from donald816@hotmail.com
wanting
more? RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
403-714-2283
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
Will be offering online services
until further notice.
www.rccgstrathmore.com
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: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
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$10,000. If
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St. Michael & All Angels to up to
would be liable
Anglican Church
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
105 Main St. Carseland
403-991-6143
Pastor: Kevin Enns
office@bowriveralliance.com
Broadcasting services on
church Facebook page.
www.bowriveralliance.com
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly
Masses: Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 10 am
www.sacredhc.ca
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
Rev. Malcolm Kern
Sunday worship online at
facebook.com/strathmoreanglican
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
All services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
All worship services and gatherings are
closed until further notice.
The office will be open part time.
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Sundays 10 am
Joine in person or online
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rectly to all residents in retirement cen-
tres, lodges, supportive living and other
congregate living facilities with resi-
dents aged 75 or older, as of Feb. 19.
Then on Feb. 24, the province opened
appointments to all residents aged 75
or older, regardless of where they live.
Appointment availability is based on
vaccine supply. Appointments can be
booked online (albertahealthservices.
ca) or by calling 811. Seniors isolated
seniors and those with mobility chal-
lenges can call 21 for assistance finding
a ride to and form their vaccination ap-
pointment.
These vaccinations are being pro-
vided as part of Phase 1 of Alberta’s
COVID-19 vaccination program. Other
people eligible to receive the vaccine
under this phase include select health-
care workers, staff and residents of
long-term care facilities, and First Na-
tions, Inuit, Métis and persons 65 years
of age and over living in a First Nations
community or Metis Settlement.
Phase 2 of the province’s vaccination
program is scheduled from April to
September 2021, but timelines are sub-
ject to change depending on vaccine
supply, according to the government.
This phase is broken down into four
groups (A to D), of about 1.8 million
Albertans, with each group being eli-
gible once the vaccination of the previ-
ous group is complete.
Group A consists of Albertans aged
65 to 74, First Nations, Inuit and Metis
people aged 50 to 64, and staff of li-
censed supportive living not included
in Phase 1. Group B includes Alber-
tans aged 18 to 64 with high-risk un-
derlying health conditions. Group C
is composed of residents and staff of
congregate living settings (e.g., pris-
ons, homeless shelters, group homes),
and caregivers who are most at risk of
severe outcomes. Group D includes Al-
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New turning lane

for Westmount Road
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A left turn lane will be installed on southbound

Westmount Road at its intersection with Highway
1.
The change is expected to improve safety and
reduce congestion at Westridge Road by prevent-
ing traffic backing up along Westmount Road from
the intersection, explained Ethan Wilson, Town of
Strathmore’s infrastructure manager.
Alberta Transportation has already performed
repairs at the intersection, at no costs to the town.
These included upgrades, including camera posi-
tion and signal timing changes, to improve safety.
But while these changes have improved the wait
times at the intersection, it is still a busy intersec-
tion with limited space for vehicles to wait, said
Wilson.
The cost for the project is estimated to be
$30,000, of which $7,000 is for design and about
$23,000 for construction. These sums include pro-
visional items that may not be required once the
design is completed, said Wilson.
Once the design is completed, Alberta Transpor-
tation will need to grant approval to the project.
The government department has already been
consulted and has given some support to the proj-
ect, but they still need to assess how the project
would affect east and westbound traffic on the
highway, before giving sign off.
“There is a risk of spending some money with- The intersection between Westmount Rd. and Highway 1 will
out getting approval,” said Wilson, adding he is be upgraded with the addition of an additional left-hand turn-
confident the project engineer will be able to pro- ing lane, following a decision by town council.
vide a solution allowing the project to proceed. Sean Feagan Photo

Child care survey shows impacts

of pandemic
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The child care sector is being adversely affected
by the COVID-19 pandemic and government fund-
ing cuts, according to the results of a recent survey.
The 2020 Child Care Operator Survey is conduct-
ed on a biennial basis by Public Interest Alberta, a
non-profit focused on education and advocacy on
public interest issues. The purpose of the survey
is to gain insights into the overall conditions of
the child care sector, as well as the impacts of the
pandemic.
The results of the survey show that the pandemic
negatively affected almost all (about 98 per cent)
of respondents, in a variety of ways. The top five
impacts of the pandemic were causing operators
to lay off staff (62 per cent of respondents), full
or partial closures (57 per cent), cutbacks on sup-
plies (about 50 per cent), decreased programming
(46 per cent) and increased staff turnover (23 per
cent).
Other impacts identified by respondents included
increased fees, wage and hour cuts, mental health
impacts, decreased enrollment, cutting of nutrition
programs and financial strain for personal protec-
tive equipment.
the provincial government over the past two bud-
gets. Concerns related to this included government
cuts (57 per cent of respondents), affordability of
qualified staff (56 per cent), funding for noon-care
hours such as professional development or lesson
planning (56 per cent), recruitment (47 per cent),
administrative tasks (37 per cent) and staff reten-
tion (30 per cent).
“At a time when the sector is already struggling
with pandemic-related issues like full or partial
closures, or being forced to lay off staff, the gov-
ernment has not changed course on the significant
cuts it made to child care sector funding,” said Joel
French, Public Interest Alberta executive director,
in a news release. “Child care operators have been
significantly impacted by the ending of the Benefit
Contribution Grant, in particular, which resulted in
fee increases to parents, cutbacks to program sup-
plies, decreases in programming and staff layoffs.”
According to the survey, most operators (76 per
cent) were not consulted on major government
changes in the sector, including elimination of the
Benefit Contribution Grant, which offsets the costs
to child care operators of mandatory employer
payroll contributions. On average, non-profit orga-
nizations reported lower fees, yet tended to have
more qualified staff.

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The results of the survey also showed the sec-
tor has been affected by funding cuts enacted by
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Raising funds
for the cats
Happy Cat Sanctu-
ary received a $4,600
donation on Feb. 11
of funds raised dur-
ing the Strathmore
Wheatland Chamber
of Commerce busi-
ness awards, where
the sanctuary also won
an award for best non- Strathmore RCMP are reminding
profit. Jennifer Mamer residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
(l-r), Scott Silva, Barb following several thefts from vehicles.
Stefanich, Shawn Kis-
ling, Cody Holdaway, - Locking your vehicle doors is a
Amanda Van Den Brink
and Hayley Poirier.
quick and simple way to help
Adelle Ellis Photo prevent this crime.
- Hide loose change inside the vehicle

County council may request

where it can’t easily be seen and take
all items of any value with you when
leaving your car.
- Never leave your vehicle running

COVID-19 restrictions be lifted unattended.

Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland County council is con-
sidering sending a letter to provincial
representatives and municipalities re-
questing provincewide COVID-19 pub-
lic health restrictions be lifted.
During its regular meeting on Feb. 6,
Wheatland council voted 5-2 in favour
of a motion directing administration to
draft a letter protesting COVID-19 pub-
lic health restrictions, with Reeve Am-
ber Link and Councillor Glenn Koester
voting in opposition.
The motion was proposed by Coun-
cillor Tom Ikert.
“I am becoming very distressed about
the amount of not only economic dam-
age, but the amount of mental health
damage that’s being done with this
shutdown,” he said, during the meet-
ing. “We’ve got to get people out, (and)
we’ve got to quit treating this like it’s
the end of the world.”
Ikert said once the letter is drafted, it
should be sent to Premier Jason Ken-
ney and local MLAs, with council’s ap-
proval.
Councillor Jason Wilson said in addi-
tion to these provincial officials, the let-
ter should be sent to all municipalities
in Alberta.
“It’s not just a provincial issue,” he
said. “We’re facing federal restrictions
as well that are very hindering – hin-
dering our industry that crosses bor-
ders (and) deals with airlines.”
Provincewide shutdowns have pitted
rural and urban areas against each oth-
er, said Councillor Scott Klassen.
“(COVID-19) does hit the large cen-
tres,” he said. “Our urban partners are
afraid, and they have the numbers to
support that, but we don’t (in) rural Al-
berta.”
Councillor Donna Biggar said she
supports a more regional approach to
restrictions.
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Councillor Ben Armstrong said he
and many others in the community
have been not following restrictions
since the beginning of the pandemic.
Wilson said he too has at times en-
gaged in social gatherings, against the
restrictions.
“A person’s greatest strength against
anything is their refusal to follow the
rules – that shows the most discontent,”
he said.
But this view was not unanimous
among council.
“I don’t like that nobody can come to
my house,” said Councillor Glenn Koes-
ter. “But we follow the rules here, and
my kids follow the rules.”
Wilson said more seniors are experi-
encing reduced quality of life because
of restrictions than are being affected
by the virus directly.
“My question to policymakers is,
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ity of life far outweighs any risk of this
disease.”
But Koester said the threat of COV-
ID-19 to seniors’ health is undeniable,
with resultant deaths in such places as
Wheatland Lodge and AgeCare Sage-
wood. Unlike the province, which has
physicians, mathematicians and other
professionals on staff, Wheatland Coun-
ty only has their feelings on the matter,
he said.
“What’s our expertise?” Koester
asked, adding that easing restrictions
now could result in a larger cost later,
especially with the uncertainty of new-
ly identified variants of the virus in the
province. “I don’t like (restrictions), but
opening and closing back and forth is
not the answer either.”
On March 2, council will debate the
drafted letter and vote on whether it be
sent.
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More screen time equals
more risk
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Young people should be
more aware of their online
activities and who they are
communicating with, accord-
ing to a provincial law en-
forcement team investigating
child exploitation crimes.
Safer Internet Day, a yearly
event promoting safer and
more responsible use of on-
line technology by children
and young people, was high-
lighted by the Internet Child
Exploitation (ICE) unit of the
Alberta Law Enforcement
Response Team (ALERT), on
Feb. 9.
ICE investigates offences
involving child pornogra-
phy, computer-related child
sexual abuse, child luring
over the internet, voyeurism
involving victims under the
age of 18, and child sex trade
and tourism.
Last year, ICE experienced
a record number of new in-
vestigations, with over 2,100
intakes, representing an over
50 per cent increase from the
previous year. The unit re-
sponded by making 127 ar-
rests and laying 399 charges
in 2020 province wide.
Law enforcement agen-
cies and other organizations
worldwide have raised con-
cerns that because the CO-
VID-19 pandemic has caused
many children to spend
more time at home and on-
line, children may be at an
increased risk of sexual ex-
ploitation, both online and
offline, according to a report
by the International Criminal Police Or-
ganization (INTERPOL).
“The pandemic has produced new
standards of social engagement and
digital learning, but we must confront
the dark reality that there is no short-
age of online predators looking to ex-
ploit and harm your children,” said su-
perintendent Dwayne Lakusta, ALERT
CEO.
Despite its efforts, ICE is also asking
parents for help to confront the prob-
lem.
“Policing the internet is an impos-
sible task. By the time our unit gets
involved, the offence has already hap-
pened, and that’s why we are trying to
get parents to play a more proactive
role in protecting their children,” said
Sgt. Kerry Shima.
A number of resources for parents
and youth, including tips for protecting
against unwanted interactions, are of-
fered by the Canadian Centre for Child
Protection (protectkidsonline.ca), a na-
tional charity dedicated to the personal
safety of all children.
Tips include teaching children to
check with their parents before chat-
ting or texting with anyone, and to trust
their instincts when communicating
with someone.
Parents are also advised to reinforce
with their children the idea that not ev-
eryone is who they say they are online,
and that if they view something that
makes them feel uncomfortable, they
can bring it up without fear of getting
in trouble or losing online privileges.
Anyone with information about on-
line child exploitation offences may
contact local police or cybertip.ca.
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A pack
of picklers
Members of the Strathmore Pickleball Club
made the best of fair weather on Feb. 24 to
play a few matches in the sun at the courts
off Brent Blvd. Aficionados of the sport are
sometimes called ‘picklers’.
Sean Feagan Photo

Town approves rebranding strategy

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Strathmore will under-
go a rebranding, through which a new
logo and tagline will be developed for
the town.
Over the past three years, council has
been working on a new strategic vision
for Strathmore to guide economic de-
velopment and marketing, among other
areas. But according to town adminis-
tration, Strathmore’s current brand,
which includes design elements (e.g.
its logo) and its tagline, do not fit this
vision. While the current logo works for
larger signage, it reportedly is difficult
to use or reproduce in many digital or
print applications.
On Feb. 17, town council approved
a plan to proceed with a new rebrand-
ing initiative strategy for Strathmore.
The rebranding will be performed in-
house, rather than with the help of ex-
ternal consultants, which will help to
lower the cost of the project, explained
Geoff Person, the town’s communica-
tion manager.
“I think it’s something that we can
do for a really affordable price,” he
said, adding that $10,000 allocated to
the project this year will be enough to
complete it.
“Oftentimes, when you have a con-
sultant-led rebranding initiative, a lot
of money is spent in the community
engagement portion,” he said. “So, we
really benefit from the fact council has
already done a lot of those strategic vi-
sioning processes as a group already.”
The project will help achieve a coun-
cil-led vision, allowing the town to
bring in stakeholder groups, have them
engage with the community and bring
ideas forward, and then return to coun-
cil to ensure it matches council’s vision,
explained Person. While this process
included many stakeholders, additional
groups should be included, namely rep-
resentatives of the Strathmore Farmers’
Market and Bow Valley College, said
Councillor Lorraine Bauer.
Councillor Jason Montgomery in-
quired whether the town would delay
some of the necessary physical re-
branding, referring to such things as
signs and logos on vehicles, to help
save costs. By starting a new rebranding strategy, the Town of Strathmore’s logo and tagline will receive an update,
But compared to other municipalities, and ultimately, its signage too.
Sean Feagan Photo
Strathmore has a less obvious branded
presence, said Person. “Right now, not way sign is actually “two brands old,” the town’s brand are digital, such as on
a lot of external signage, outside of our so the town will be looking to replace websites and social media, said Person.
vehicles, has our current logo on it,” it over the next three to five years. The “In that regard, a rebranding can ac-
he said. “This means that the town can town will research a plan to replace its tually be really affordable for us right
replace many of its branded elements Welcome to Strathmore signs this year, now, because we can sidestep a lot of
when replacement is needed.” to deliver a replacement plan sometime the physical costs, focus on the digital
Some aspects will need more imme- in 2022. ones and really change our identity that
diate attention. The town’s digital high- Currently, the most visible parts of way.”

Area agencies collaborate

on wellness project
SEAN FEAGAN determine what resources are needed in the com- A dedicated non-crisis navigation phone line for our
connect them
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter munity, both in Strathmore and among rural com- Strathmore and Wheatland County residents to

A coalition of five local agencies are working

together to provide better support services for
members of the community.
The Strathmore Wheatland Wellness Resource
Project will help residents of Strathmore and
Wheatland County come to one place to access
resources. It is composed of the Golden Hills
School Division, Growing Family Society, Strath-
more FCSS, Wheatland County Counselling and
Wheatland FCSS.
“It’s a great partnership of not-for-profits com-
ing together,” said May Rostecki-Budzey, execu-
tive director of the Growing Families Society.
The provincial government announced the pro-
vision of grant funding of $100,000 to Wheatland
County Counselling and $85,460 to the Growing
Families Society on Feb. 11.
Wheatland County Counselling is providing ser-
munities in Wheatland County, explained Brittany
Olsen, Wheatland County Counselling office man- with wellness resources.
ager.
“We’ve able to identify needs for residents, from
counselling to nutrition support and financial sup-
port,” said Olsen.
Discover what’s possible -
The project is in its infancy, so it provides in-
formation only and does not perform case man-
let’s Connect
agement. Other organizations may connect their
services through the project as well, she said.
“We’ve been able to help a dozen people so far,
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and we’re just wishing to still continue to help,”
she said.
Residents can access the project online at sw-
wellness.ca or by phone 403-962-0167, email re-
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page. Providing access to many programs from a
single point and contact makes getting support
easier and less time consuming for residents, ex- Growing Families Society
for East Rural Counties

vice delivery of the navigation phone lines, help- plained Olsen.

ing direct people to the proper channels for what- “Instead of them being frustrated with Google

ever they need, explained Rostecki-Budzey. If a
crisis does arise, the caller can be redirected to
one of the therapists there.
Each member organization also collaborates to
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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
March 2: Council Meeting upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
March 9: MPC Meeting Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday,
March 23: 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
government by participating in the Council Remuneration Committee. The function
of the committee is to present recommendations regarding the compensation
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.
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.
Residents who are interested in sitting on the committee are encouraged to apply
before March 12, 2021. Applications can be submitted online. Those selected for an
interview will be contacted by March 31.

There are three spots on the Committee open to Wheatland County residents
over the age of 18. Each committee member will commit to meeting from April Apply by March 12, 2021 at
to September and play an important role in developing the recommendations for https://wheatlandcounty.ca/careers.
COVID-19
2021 Election Nominations
HELP SLOW THE SPREAD Nomination period closes: Sep. 20, 2021, at 12 p.m.
Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19: Nominations for Councillors will be accepted by
the Returning Officer until 12 p.m. on Monday,
☑ Avoid touching your face ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes September 20, 2021. Prospective candidates filing
☑ Self isolate if feeling sick ☑ Practice physical distancing
their nominations must schedule an appointment
☑ Properly wash hands often ☑ Disinfect frequently touched
items and surfaces with the Returning Officer.

Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19 Further information on nomination requirements are available at:
wheatlandcounty.ca/municipal-election.

Public Hearings
Wheatland County Council will consider the following applications for Public Wheatland County Economic
Hearing on the meeting date as indicated below. For more information, visit
wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices. Development Board
These public hearings can be accessed electronically by dialing in to 403-
Wheatland County invites applications for membership on the Economic
917-1764 and when prompted, entering the PIN 47001.
Development Board with appointment to commence in 2021. The Economic
Public hearings begin at 9 a.m. and proceed until all applications have been Development Board is comprised of active business owners (members-at-
heard: large) and one ex officio representative (County Councillor). Membership
Public Hearing: on the Board will be appointed by Wheatland County Council for a 2-year
March 2, 2021 at term. The Board’s mandate is to operate as a working Board and make
9 a.m. recommendations to Wheatland County Council, Economic Development
Bylaw: 2021-02
Officer and General Manager of Community and Development Services.
The purpose of the Board is to promote various Board priorities and Council
Legal Description: approved strategic directions of economic development activity of Wheatland
SW-9-24-23-W4M
County.
Proposal: To redesignate 140
acres within SW-9-24-23-W4M from Deadline for applications is March 8, 2021. Applications are available at https://
Agricultural General (AG) District wheatlandcounty.ca/economic-development-board-call-for-members/.
to Direct Control (DC) District
to facilitate the development of
a 20.1MWac commercial solar
photovoltaic facility.

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 Wheatland County is conducting a survey of residents and
with Section 40 (1) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal businesses regarding broadband services. The purpose of the
information on submissions made regarding applications is collected under the authority of the survey is to gather information and feedback about existing
FOIP Act Section 33 (c) and subsequent versions. internet services. The results of the surveys will assist with
future planning and strategy development intended to improve
high-speed internet service within Wheatland County.
Careers with Wheatland County Surveys close February 28, 2021.
Wheatland County is seeking a:

• Executive Assistant - closes Mar. 5

• Council Remuneration Committee Member
- closes Mar. 12
Residents’ Survey:
For more information and to review other current https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wheatland-res
postings or apply, visit Business Survey:
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County votes against draft CMRB plan

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland County voted not to sup-
port the draft of a regional planning
document that, if adopted, could shape
development across 10 municipalities
in the Calgary region into the future.
The Calgary Metropolitan Region
Board (CMRB) was established by
regulation passed by the NDP-led pro-
vincial government in 2017 to promote
the long-term sustainability of the re-
gion around Calgary. It is composed of
10 member municipalities, including
Strathmore and (a portion of) Wheat-
land County.
A requirement of the CMRB is the
creation of a regional planning docu-
ment to establish overarching planning
strategies for the region, relating to
such things as land use, infrastructure
investment and service delivery.
This document, called the CMRB
Growth and Servicing Plan, is due to
be submitted to the province by March
1. While a draft growth and servicing
plan has been developed by an exter-
nal consultant, HDR Calthorpe, a plan-
ning consulting firm, it has not yet
been finalized. As such, the CMRB is re-
questing an extension of this deadline
to June 1, but it has not yet publicly
received a response from the province.
HDR Calthorpe has been presenting
an overview of the draft CMRB Growth
and Servicing Plan to member mu-
nicipalities. This plan was presented
to Strathmore town council during its
Feb. 10 committee of the whole meet-
ing and to Wheatland County council
during its Feb. 16 regular meeting.
Following the Feb. 16 presentation,
Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link
raised several questions about the im-
pacts of the proposed CMRB Growth
and Servicing Plan on Wheatland
County.
An aspect of the draft regional
growth plan could affect Wheatland
County as it prohibits employment ar-
eas from rural areas, outside of hamlets
and “joint planning areas” (of which
there are three: between Calgary and
Chestermere, Calgary and Airdrie, and
Okotoks and High River). The plan
thus aspires to shut down rural growth
and mandate that most of the growth
in the Calgary metropolitan region be
directed into urban municipalities, said
Link.
“This entire plan is built on a basic
premise that specific types of develop-
ment are only appropriate in certain
municipalities, and that’s really being
delineated by virtue of whether a mu-
nicipality is considered urban or rural
– and that doesn’t capture the reality
of Alberta,” said Link. “Our rural neigh-
bours in the CMRB have demonstrated
that effective, sustainable and efficient
servicing can happen for industrial or
commercial developments outside of
urban centres.”
With challenges in the oil and gas
sector, Wheatland County has seen
significant reductions to its linear tax
assessment revenue. In response, its
council has been looking to attract in-
vestment, diversify and maintain the
sustainability of the municipality, said
Link. But this new restriction could
hinder long-term investment attraction.
“This growth plan certainly constrains,
if not completely sterilizes, our ability
to (attract investment).”
The CMRB draft growth and servic-
ing plan honours existing area struc-
ture plans (ASP), planning documents
for major developments (e.g. residen-
tial communities, industrial parks),
passed by member municipalities. But
if significant amendments to an ASP
are required, approval from the CMRB
will be required.
Under the CMRB regulation, if a deci-
sion is to be made by a vote, it must be
supported by at least two thirds of the
representatives from member munici-
palities with at least two thirds of the
population in the Calgary metropolitan
region. As Calgary accounts for about
90 per cent of the Calgary metropolitan
region’s total population, this essential-
ly gives the City of Calgary veto power.
This voting structure of the CMRB,
together with the growth plan, will
move decisions away from local demo-
cratic governments to a model where
one municipality exercises authority
over all others, said Link. “That voting
structure is essentially based on the no-
tion that authority is given due to the
population of that certain municipality,
and ignores the responsibility we as
rural municipalities have for steward-
ing large masses of land and our local
communities.”
This dynamic could affect Wheat-
land County directly, which has an ap-
proved ASP for its West Highway 1 in-
dustrial park which currently requires
developers to provide self-servicing for
wastewater and stormwater. But as the
county is considering providing servic-
ing to the area, this would likely con-
stitute a significant change, requiring
CMRB approval, and may not be seen
as aligned with the new plan.
“I don’t think anybody could have
anticipated that our local autonomy
would be stripped, and another munic-
ipality would be making the decisions
on those amendments,” said Link.
Link also questioned whether public
engagement for the growth and servic-
ing plan was sufficient.
“The public was only asked to com-
ment on high-level concepts,” she said.
“They were never given the opportu-
nity to comment on policy that would
give them an understanding of how the
plan would impact them.” There was
little to no participation by Wheatland
County residents, she added.
Later in the meeting, Wheatland
County council passed unanimously a
multi-part motion to not support the
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concerned significant portions of the
growth plan have not been submitted
as required.
“We just don’t feel that we can in
good conscience support the growth
plan as it stands with the impacts of
the policy that it contains,” said Link.
“It is potentially extremely detrimental
to economic growth in Alberta.”
The contract between CMRB and
HDR Calthorpe stipulates the submis-
sion of the regional growth plan, as
well as a regional servicing plan and
a regional evaluation framework, the
motion states. But Wheatland County is
“greatly concerned” none of this work
has been “satisfactorily completed,”
despite the county contributing over
$165,000 worth of staff and elected of-
ficials’ time over the past 13 months to-
wards the project, it reads.
As a result, county council is request-
ing an analysis of the time and money
spent by all member municipalities as
contributions toward the work of the
consultant for review and discussion at
the next CMRB board meeting. An ac-
counting of all project costs to date and
project work submitted should also be
provided, according to the motion.
The final part of the motion states the
CMRB board should review the draft
submissions while considering the pro-
vincial mandate of red tape reduction
and other provincial economic strate-
gies.
An updated growth and servicing
plan will be presented to the CMRB
during its next meeting, on Feb. 26.
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Local Author John Godsman
is hanging up his pen!
Volume 1 - 2013 Volume 2 - 2015
Volume 3 - 2017 Volume 4 - 2020
10 Years have passed since I started writing my historical
biographies of Seniors living in Strathmore and
Wheatland County. These newspaper columns were then
transcribed by Assist Business Centre, Strathmore, into
book form entitled “Remembering Our Roots” Volumes 1
to 3, then forwarded to Blitzprint, Calgary. Volume 4 was
transcribed, created and published entirely in Strathmore.
I wish to thank all the families who opened their doors
and their hearts, to tell me their historical biographies.
They were the ‘engines’ behind this project.
I received assistance from many people, too many
to list here, but a big thank you must go to
Rocky and Ellie Blokland of Rocky’s Bakery for
all their help over the past 10 years, selling the
books to walk-in customers.
I thank The Strathmore Times for publishing my articles
throughout, and the Assist Business Centre, who
instructed me ‘how’ to publish these articles, then started
transcribing the articles into book form. Volume One was
published May 2013. The start of a well received history
of residents in our area.
Finally, a major thank-you to all my sponsors throughout
the years. This project would not have been possible
without you.
My project is now complete.
Critical worker
benefit announced
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A one-time payment will be provid-
ed to hundreds of thousands of Alber-
tans working to provide critical ser-
vices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $465 million program, a joint ini-
tiative between the provincial and fed-
eral government, will give $1,200 cash
payments, called the Critical Worker
Benefit, to workers across various sec-
tors. The program includes about $118
million in provincial funds and up to
$347 million in federal funds.
Workers in healthcare, social ser-
vices, education and the private sector
that have worked at least 300 hours
between Oct. 13, 2020 and Jan. 31,
2021 are eligible to receive the pay-
ment.
“It’s a sign of appreciation for the
people whose hard work make life
easier for the rest of us,” said Alberta
Premier Jason Kenney,” during a Feb.
10 press conference announcing the
funding. “These workers are the ones
who have sustained and maintained
Alberta through the pandemic at very
considerable risk to themselves, and
they will continue doing that through
the months to come.”
About 161,000 employees in the
health-care sector will be eligible to
receive the payment, including order-
lies and patient service associates, re-
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spiratory therapists and technologists,
nurses (RNs, RPNs, LPNs), food ser-
vices, housekeeping and maintenance
workers, and unit clerks.
In social services professions, anoth-
er 45,000 workers will also be eligible,
including community disability service
workers and practitioners, personal
care aides, child development workers,
family and youth counsellors, crisis in-
tervention and shelter workers, home
support workers, seniors lodge staff,
cleaners, food preparation and mainte-
nance workers. Up to 36,000 workers
in the education sector will eligible,
including teacher assistants, bus driv-
ers, custodians and cleaning staff, and
administration support.
Additionally, private sector work-
ers making $25 per hour or less also
qualify, including critical retail workers
in grocery stores, pharmacies and gas
stations; private health provider work-
ers, such as dental assistants, massage
therapists and medical administration
assistants; food manufacturing and
processing workers; truck transpor-
tation workers, such as truck drivers,
and delivery and courier services driv-
ers; and warehouse and storage work-
ers, such as shippers and receivers.
Private-sector employers must apply
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Siksika Nation and Alberta

Health signed a memo-
randum of understanding
(MOU), to improve health
outcomes and services for
Siksika Nation members, at
the Piiksapi Memorial Arbour
on Siksika Nation on Feb. 23.
Photo Courtesy of Siksika
Health Services’
Communications Team

Siksika and province sign health MOU

JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
Alberta’s government has signed a memorandum
of understanding (MOU) with Siksika Nation that
supports work to improve health outcomes and ser-
vices for Nation members.
Under the agreement, Siksika Nation and Alberta
Health will work together to address and respond to
gaps and issues with current health services, policies
and programs.
“A tremendous strength of Siksika Nation is its ex-
tensive and effective range of health services,” said
Chief Ouray Crowfoot, Siksika Nation, in a news
release. “This relationship agreement with Alberta
Health will further empower Siksika Nation to deliv-
er comprehensive programming and services that are
holistic, community-based, and put the health and
wellness needs of Siksikawa first. Today’s signing
represents an important step forward in Siksika Na-
tion’s relationship with Alberta Health as we endeav-
our together towards equitable health outcomes.”
The MOU forges a relationship and partnership
model between Alberta Health and Siksika Nation
that will give the Nation increased control and ac-
cess to quality health services, and an opportunity
for government to explore innovative health services
with a First Nation partner.
The MOU is the first agreement in Alberta to in-
clude the use of the Blackfoot language. The agree-
ment also acknowledges Siksika Nation Elder’s Guid-
ing Principles and seeks to combat racism, and bring
about positive and transformative change in health
care for Siksika Nation.
According to Tyler Shandro, the province’s health
minister, the provincial government is committed to
upholding the expectation that Alberta’s health-care
system treats all patients with dignity and respect.
“By creating meaningful relationships and listening
to our Indigenous partners, I am confident we can
work collaboratively with Siksika Nation to ensure
community members can access culturally appro-
priate health services where and when they need
them, both on and off reserve,” said Shandro in the
release.”
The MOU establishes a process for ongoing as-
sessment of Siksika Nation health needs and issues,
and identifies realistic activities to resolve them. This
will include reviewing existing programs, policies
and services, and measuring current demand against
capacity; developing action plans, which could in-
clude health-care infrastructure, programs, human
resources and sustainability needs; and determining
how to use available resources to achieve targeted
health outcomes.
The term of the MOU is for up to five years, after
which it will be re-evaluated by all parties.

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