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Page 5 Draft conversion

therapy bylaw
“too broad”
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The definition of conversion therapy in-

cluded in the proposed prohibited business
bylaw for Strathmore is too broad, according
Paws get more funds to three residents who spoke during a public
hearing.
Town council passed first reading of a pro-
posed prohibited business bylaw on Feb. 17.
COVID-19 Update But on March 17, three people attended the
in Strathmore & town’s public hearing, all saying the bylaw
Wheatland County could be detrimental to residents because the
(as of March 22, 2021) definitions it contains are too broad.
Under the proposed bylaw, conversion
609 Cases therapy is defined as “a practice, treatment
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But the bylaw should consider consent,
said Langmaid, adding adults who are fully
informed and consent have the right to seek
whatever treatment they feel they need.
“The idea that an adult who is capable of
forming consent and who knows inside that
they’re having thoughts and feelings that are
troubling for them should be able to seek re-
ligious guidance,” she said. “I think that it is
their right.”
Langmaid said she supports a ban on the
practice for children, who cannot consent
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Municipal Notices religious institutions,” she said. Fire crews from Wheatland West Fire Department, Strathmore, Rockyford and Dalum teamed
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Special Council Meeting: March 29 at 5:00pm
Next Regular Council Meeting: April 7 at 7:00pm

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8:30am - 4:30pm. A night drop-box for cheque payments and post-dated
cheques is now available at the ‘new’ Municipal Building, 1 Parklane
Drive.

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children or senior programs? Strathmore Family and Community
Support Services (FCSS) is once again accepting local applications for
funding. The application deadline is April 16 at 4:00pm. To request an
application or for more information please email FCSS@strathmore.ca.
First Reading of Bylaw 21-07 Off-site Levy Bylaw
Town Council has given first reading to Bylaw 21-07 at the March 17,
2021 Regular Council Meeting. This Bylaw will repeal and replace the
existing Off-site Levy Bylaw (15-17). Those who wish to provide comments
for council’s consideration can do so by emailing infrastructure@
strathmore.ca prior to second reading, tentatively planned for April 7,
2021. A copy of Bylaw 21-07 can be found on the Town’s website within
the March 17, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Package.
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usable items out prior to the Heavy Item Garbage you want to keep reducing the number of
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101 Huxted Way
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Springing awake
A gopher (Richardson’s ground squirrel) at the Strathmore Ag Grounds on March 13. With warm weather, these ground squirrels
have awakened from hibernation, ready to frustrate farmers.
Strathmore RCMP priorities set
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore RCMP are focusing on 10 priorities,
following a motion by Strathmore town council.
The priorities are set each year to ensure Strath-
more RCMP and the Town of Strathmore agree on
the detachment’s annual performance plan, said
Sgt. Jay Salmon, acting detachment commander.
But the RCMP’s performance plan is more flex-
ible this year, with priorities able to be changed
monthly if a crisis or need arises.
“They’re trying to be more responsive to the
needs of the communities that we provide polic-
ing services to,” said Salmon.
Typically, five priorities are selected. Initially
these included reducing property crime, traffic
law enforcement, application of crime reduction
strategy, police presence/visibility and community
engagement.
But town council identified five additional pri-
orities for the detachment to focus on, including
responding to the opioid crisis, communication,
the tripartite agreement with Siksika, youth en-
gagement (positive policing) and joint initiatives.
Focusing on this list of 10 priorities is not exces-
sive and they can be integrated into each other,
said Salmon. “If we are creative enough, we can
actually get all 10 of these priorities into our plan.”
These priorities are not isolated issues within
Rural crime down
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Rural crime has decreased during the pandemic,
but local RCMP detachments will keep their ap-
proach to policing with a possible return to normal
levels around the corner.
This, according to Cpl. Sebastian Andrews of
Bassano RCMP detachment and Sgt. Tim Kelly of
Gleichen RCMP detachment, who presented at
Wheatland County’s March 2 council meeting.
The county has set policing priorities for 2021,
including reducing property crime, application of
crime reduction strategies, police presence, vis-
ibility, traffic, law enforcement and community en-
gagement.
Reeve Amber Link said she is hearing less about
rural property crime.
“I suspect it’s because people are home more,
and there’s maybe less opportunity for crime, (but)
that’s anecdotal,” she said.
Kelly and Andrews supported Link’s views, say-
ing rural crime has indeed dipped.
Bassano RCMP is leading the Rural Crime Strate-
gy Project, a door-to-door effort to inform residents
about policing and crime trends, and to help them
adopt crime prevention strategies, such as install-
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Strathmore or even the detachment’s entire patrol
area, said Salmon. Strathmore RCMP will later re-
port back to town council and show some con-
crete evidence as to how each priority has been
addressed.
Councillor Jason Montgomery asked what the
RCMP can do about property crime, which he said
is a serious issue in town.
To address property crime, Strathmore RCMP
strives for intelligence-led policing,” said Salmon.
“We want to know why we’re going in a cer-
tain direction when we come out from the detach-
ment,” he said. “We want to have a reason for what
we’re doing and where we’re going.”
This is achieved partly through the integrated
work of the detachment’s crime reduction and
geographic information system (GIS) units.
“They are doing things like curfew checks and
compliance checks on release conditions,” he said.
That means besides working on its major files,
the detachment is also being proactive to reduce
crime. If a person is found not to be following
their release conditions, the justice of the peace
will be contacted to decide if that person should
be allowed out in the community, he explained.
The Strathmore RCMP covers much ground be-
yond Strathmore. Its detachment area includes
about 30,000 people and spans from the Bow Riv-
er in its southwest to Rockyford in its northeast.
“We have a huge area,” said Salmon.
ing signage and cameras.
According to Andrews, rural property crime has
been decreasing since the implementation of this
program. Since April 2019, there have been four
break-and-enters and 25 copper theft crimes. But
since the program’s implementation, only two
break-and-enters and four copper thefts were re-
corded.
The two break-and-enters occurred at two busi-
nesses in Hussar. The RCMP was able to identify
the suspects using DNA, noted Andrews.
“We’re planning on arresting our suspects tomor-
row. But unfortunately, they are in the COVID unit
in one of our remand centres,” he said during the
meeting.
Meanwhile, Kelly said the Gleichen detachment
has also seen a decrease in break-and-enters. Other
than a couple occurrences at industrial sites, they
have been few, he said. “It’s been fairly quiet.”
While crime may be low now, a return to more
typical levels could be around the corner, noted
Kelly. “Once it warms up and the restrictions start
to lessen, there’s going to be a lot more movement
(and) a lot more people that aren’t home. I agree
that crime is probably going to start climbing at
that point.”
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Third CMRB public engagement launched

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Residents have a last chance to share their opinions on a
document that will shape development in Strathmore and
parts of Wheatland County into the future.
A draft of the Calgary Metropolitan Region’s (CMR)
means that in areas not preferred, all of which
are in rural municipalities, municipalities and
community members may not see the develop-
ment they have been hoping for, according to the
CMRB.
The draft plan includes preferred “placetypes”
a given area. One of the choices in the plan is
to focus development in rural areas to hamlet
growth areas. This means that the development
of new employment areas in rural municipalities
will be limited, raising concerns about the poten-
tial economic impact within those communities,

Pass the Salt

growth plan has been developed. This document will estab- guiding the density and type of development in according to the CMRB.
lish how the region’s 10 member municipalities will be able

Conversion therapy bylaw postponed

to develop and work together as it gains another million
residents.
Two previous phases of public engagement to shape the NEW THINGS healing miracles. At one point,
document were held in 2020. Now with a plan drafted, the Continued from Page 1 Jesus needed a break and
third and final phase of public engagement launched on Throughout the biblical ordered his disciples to get ten. “You can support a good conver-
March 18. It is open until April 8. story, God
“The calls the is
legislation people
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and overmakingto thesureotherthatside of
peo- individuals.”
and a survey, is available through the Calgary Metropolitan the Israelites were slaves the
ple are not tortured for finding their authentic selves,lake. A terrible storm blewbut Jonathan Taylor, a Strathmore-area
Region Board (CMRB) website (calgarymetroregion.ca). in Egypt, their
it ignores the masters
darker were in and threatened
side of sexuality to swamp by
that’s understood resident, commended council for their
The survey asks respondents what they think of the draft making life exceedingly
victims like me,” said Aikema. the boat. Jesus slept. The good motivations to protect vulnerable
growth plan. difficult. The Egyptians feared disciples
Aikema, a survivor of sexual assault, said the broad defi- woke him, pleading, people through the bylaw. But unless
Under the draft plan, development must occur in “pre- their numbers,
nition of conversion so increased “Save us!in
therapy included Wethe are bylaw
going towould amended, it will do more harm than
ferred growth areas,” rather than across the region. This the work
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duce a person’s non-heterosexual behaviours or attractions’, God had called gary’s prohibited business bylaw

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said. “I would not have recovered if this bylaw was in Iplace
new ‘way of living’. Today, don’t comport with reality,’” said Taylor.
at day
the and a pillar of fire by night.
time.” was given a glimpse of hope “It is not only trying to stop true con-
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the Week of living’. providing!! given a government body has suggest-
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by any other professional
body,” noted Aikema, who added she wants council to sup- ed his religious views are harmful, pro-
of his ministry, people were Rev. Pamela Scott
Beware of port a conversion therapy ban, but
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Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda Pastor: Heidi Wiebe Since the bylaw passed first reading,
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Increased funding for Happy Cat Sanctuary
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore town council voted to ap-
prove funding to Happy Cat Sanctuary,
a move that could raise taxes slightly,
but also save taxpayers funding in the
long run.
In 2018, the organization received a
three-year funding agreement with the
Town of Strathmore paying it $22,000
in 2018 (starting May 1), $33,000 in
both 2019 and 2020, and $11,000 in
2021. This year’s funding to March 31
is already approved in the town’s 2021
budget.
But with this agreement ending at
the end of the month, the Happy Cat
Sanctuary Society requested town
council approve a three-year funding
extension on March 17.
Happy Cat Sanctuary requested
$33,000 per year in operational fund-
ing and an additional $15,000 per year
to fund 50 per cent of a paid adminis-
trative position. As $11,000 had already
been approved under the town’s 2021
budget, this would have equated to
$38,000 in new funding.
With the town’s budget set and a com-
mitment to no tax increase this year,
there was some hesitation on council
of approving the funding request.
“What I’m struggling with is that in
this climate right now, I don’t know if I
can justify those numbers again to our
ratepayers,” said Councillor Lorraine
Bauer.
Feral cats were once a problem in
Strathmore, resulting in problems and
expenses for residents, municipal en-
forcement and veterinarians. But 18
years ago, Barb Stefanich and Michele
Shave started the Happy Cats Sanctu-
ary to begin offering programs to ad-
dress this issue.
The organization works to rescue
and rehome cats. But it also runs a
trap, neuter and release program for
feral strays, and a surrender program
giving owners an option to find their
pet a new home.
Thanks to the sanctuary’s work, the
town is now almost free of feral cats,
said Stefanich. But without securing
funding, the organization could be
forced to close. Then feral cat popu-
lations would likely increase, costing
residents and municipal enforcement
time and money.
As a result, approving the funding
could be the cheaper option to ratepay-
ers long-term, said Councillor Denise
Peterson, who added that a past bylaw
manager estimated the sanctuary saves
the town around $50,000 per year.
“If they have to walk away, what is
that going to cost us?” she asked.
Happy Cat Sanctuary helps cats be-
yond those in Strathmore. Over the past
three years, the sanctuary has rescued
607 cats, including about 221 coming
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from inside town limits. The other cats
were from neighbouring municipali-
ties, including Wheatland County and
Rocky View County, Chestermere and
Calgary, and sometimes beyond. A to-
tal of 433 cats have been adopted into
new homes.
But Happy Cat Sanctuary does not
receive funding from these other mu-
nicipalities. On March 2, Wheatland
County council declined a request for
funding by the organization.
“They flatly turned us down for any
funding,” said Stefanich.
Councillor Jason Montgomery asked
if the shelter could start taking in only
cats from Strathmore. But Stefanich said
this would likely decrease the amount
of donations the shelter receives.
“I think that would destroy our dona-
tion base and sort of destroy our res-
cue,” she said. “They’ve supported us
because we’ve supported them.”
The sanctuary typically gains reve-
nue by holding a casino night, but this
has not been possible because of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterinarians also benefit from the
Happy Cat Sanctuary, as they other-
wise bear the burden of helping stray
and injured cats. Three veterinarians
in town and one in Calgary provided
letters of support for the organiza-
tion. Since the sanctuary started, the
number of stray and abandoned cats
brought to veterinary clinics has “de-
creased dramatically,” wrote Karen Se-
vick, veterinarian at Sevick Veterinary
Services Ltd.
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we are saving them,” said Shave.
If the sanctuary were to close, fewer
residents would benefit from engaging
in volunteering experiences there. Vol-
unteers contribute over 4,700 hours per
year in a variety of roles for the shel-
ter, equaling about $77,550 in wages
at minimum wage. Several residents, as
well as FAIM, a local non-profit helping
people with developmental disabilities,
provided letters of support regarding
the value of volunteering at the sanctu-
ary.
“A lot of people have dedicated a
lot of time and they’re proud of what
they accomplished in Strathmore, said
Shave. “They actually see the difference
it’s making, and not just in cat’s lives,
but in people’s lives as well.”
A motion to approve the organiza-
tion’s three-year funding ask failed 3-3,
with Councillors Tari Cockx, Bauer
and Montgomery voting in opposition.
Councillor Melanie Corbiell was not in
attendance at the meeting.
However, Montgomery then pro-
posed a new motion, to approve one-
year funding of $36,500, equating to
the $33,000 approved in 2018 and
2019, plus a 2.5 per cent increase. This
represents $25,500 in new funding.
The motion passed 4-2, with Cockx
and Bauer again voting in opposition.
The approved funding could result in
a slight increase to the town’s tax rate,
explained CAO Doug Lagore. However,
this will be known only once the town
knows its exact tax assessment amount
and finalizes its mill rate bylaw later Balancing act
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JANET KANTERS March 17, 2019. Ayoungman’s mother, Melodie Hunt-
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Giffen were initially charged with first- ment as part of the hearing.
Kody Giffen, one of two brothers degree murder in Ayoungman’s death. News sources stated Hunt-Ayoung-
charged in the shooting death of local Brandon is set to stand trial in June. man said the sentencing was out of her
hockey player Kristian Ayoungman, will According to news sources, on March hands and she would not fight it, and
spend at least four years in prison for 16, when the sentencing took place, instead would focus on trying to heal.
his crime. supporters of Ayoungman’s family were Months after he was killed, Ayoung-
Giffen pleaded guilty in August 2020 drumming and singing outside a Cal- man’s jersey was retired in the Strath-
to manslaughter in the death of 24-year- gary courthouse with family members more Family Centre during a ceremony
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Strathmore man faces multiple drug charges

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SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A local man is facing multiple drug charges after being ar-
rested by Strathmore RCMP.
Trevor Berger, 42, has been charged with four counts of
possession for the purpose of trafficking after being arrested
on March 12.
The arrest was the culmination of a six-month investiga-
tion by Strathmore RCMP and the Strathmore RCMP Gen-
eral Investigation Section. Street-level quantities of fentanyl,
methamphetamine, cocaine and drug-related paraphernalia
were seized in the arrest.
A judicial hearing was held, and Berger was then released
on a promise to pay $2,500. He is scheduled to appear in
Strathmore Provincial Court on April 6.
Anyone suspecting illicit drug activity in their community
are encouraged to contact Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3535.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-
8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3
Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play
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Library staff skills shown at gallery
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
An assortment of artworks produced
by staff and volunteers are being dis-
played at the Strathmore Municipal Li-
brary this month, with some up for sale.
The library usually features local art-
ists in its gallery space. But when li-
braries reopened unexpectedly and no
artist was on the books, Carmen Erison,
the assistant director of library services
who runs the gallery program, was in a
bit of a bind.
“The next thing you know, the library
is open and we have nothing on our
walls,” said Erison.
But she didn’t have to look far to find
a talented group of artists with works
to display.
“Why don’t we showcase the talented
artists we have on staff?” she asked. So,
Stormwater pond recreation rules created
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New policy establishing rules for the
recreational use of Strathmore’s storm-
water ponds was approved by town
council, setting rink requirements and
allowing for some boating.
Despite past recreation at stormwa-
ter ponds in Strathmore, particularly
at Kinsmen Lake and Strathmore Lake,
the town lacked policy to guide these
activities. To address the gap, multiple
staff departments collaborated over the
winter to develop a new stormwater
recreation policy for the town.
This new policy was presented to
town council on March 17. Council
voted to adopt the policy, in a 5-1 vote
with Councillor Jason Montgomery vot-
ing in opposition. Councillor Melanie
Corbiell was not in attendance at the
meeting.
Under the policy, recreation is al-
lowed for Kinsmen Lake and Strath-
more Lake only. Use of Strathmore’s
other stormwater ponds, both wet and
dry, remains prohibited. Montgomery
she put the call out to the library’s staff
and volunteers, and they responded
with a unique and assorted array of art-
works.
“When you walk into the library, you
will see a great collection of all sorts
of arts and crafts,” she said. Examples
include paintings on canvas, waterco-
lours, knitting, and even the scrapbook-
ing work of one staff member.
The collection shows the unique tal-
ents of the staff and volunteers. But it
also gives the library a chance to give
back for all their hard work. When
items are sold, 20 per cent of proceeds
go to the library, with the rest going to
the artist.
“I’ve come to appreciate everything
they bring to the table, and this gives
us a little chance to support them in
another way as well,” said Erison.
said he was against this restriction.
But there is an exception to this rule:
the policy includes a provision for the
CAO or director of infrastructure to
approve the use of other stormwater
ponds for recreation. This will allow
residents of Aspen Creek community to
continue to use an outdoor rink there,
as was recommended by town admin-
istration.
Under the policy, the town at no time
assumes risk that could result from any
approved use of the lakes.
Out for a paddle
Going for a boat paddle in Kinsmen
Lake and Strathmore Lake is now al-
lowed under the new town policy, but
only for certain watercraft.
The new policy permits the use of
non-motorized watercraft in the two
waterbodies. However, this only ap-
plies to watercraft where contact with
the water is considered unlikely, name-
ly canoes and paddleboats.
Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
are not permitted, as using these wa-
tercraft is more likely to result in direct
March 26, 2021 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 7
Ilke Schwartz, Strathmore Municipal Library clerk, shows her knitting and mask creations being dis-
played as part of this month’s library gallery event.
contact with the water. As these water-
bodies receive runoff, they could have
poor water quality. This means con-
tacting their water could cause health
concerns, explained Paul Salvatore, the
town’s director of community and pro-
tective services.
Also permitted are radio-controlled
watercraft no larger than 75 cm in
length. Strathmore Lake has proved a
popular spot for a community of re-
mote sailboat racers, the Calgary Model
Sailing Association.
Swimming and scuba diving, or any
other activities resulting in direct con-
tact with the water, are also prohibited.
REELING IT IN
Fishing is allowed but must be catch
and release.
Ice fishing is not permitted, however,
as bore holes could affect the safety of
the ice for skating, said Salvatore. “Ev-
ery time you put a hole in the ice, you
really don’t know whether or not that
ice is going to come back and be as
strong,” he said.
Sean Feagan Photo
SKATING SOLUTIONS
Approved winter activities on the
two stormwater ponds include skating,
broomball, hockey and shinny.
For skating, the town will continue to
regularly check ice quality and thick-
ness. This is done to ensure staff can
maintain the ice surfaces and the public
can use the rinks.
Signs will be posted at the lakes in-
dicating if the ice is considered safe for
continued use, but this is provided as
information only.
Restricting skating to Kinsmen Lake
and Strathmore Lake will help limit the
number of resource staff needed for
monitoring and maintenance across
town, said Salvatore.
Under the new policy, users may as-
sume responsibility for snow debris
removal, but they do so at their own
risk. Shovelling and snowblowers are
allowed, but motorized snow-clearing
vehicles, which could potentially dam-
age the ice surface, are not permitted.
Ice-clearing activities must be approved
in writing by the town’s CAO.
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Combine showcases local footballers
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A group of CFL players led a “football
combine” in Strathmore recently, to help
young players get noticed by scouts from
across Canada and the United States.
Bryn Roy, a seven-year CFL veteran,
organizes an annual combine for young
players to have a chance to show their
abilities. This year’s Bryn Roy Football
Combine was held at the Strathmore Mo-
tor Products Sports Centre on March 13.
Roy, who grew up outside of Carse-
land, was drafted 34th overall by the
Montreal Alouettes in 2012, and had later
stints with the Saskatchewan Roughrid-
ers and Edmonton Eskimos. Despite his
success as a pro, starting his collegiate
career was challenging.
“When you’re an Alberta kid, it’s tough
getting recruited as a football player,” he
said. “I know that first hand, because I
ended up having to be a walk-on in col-
lege.”
One of the biggest challenges for local
young players is getting recognized by
scouts and coaches, as they are unfamil-
iar with the schools and coaches here,
explained Roy. To help young players
from rural Alberta get more attention,
Roy started holding these annual com-
bine events in 2018.
Each player is measured for official
height and weight and standardized
ability tests, including pro shuttle, verti-
cal jump, broad jump and bench press.
Tape of the testing and one-on-one drills
between players is recorded for coaches
Heavy item garbage changes frequency
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Strathmore will reduce
the number of heavy item garbage (HIG)
pickups and implement a “trash to trea-
sure” initiative to improve sustainability
and reduce waste management costs.
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a football combine at
the Strathmore Motor
Products Sports Cen-
tre on March 13.
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Bryn Roy
and scouts to review. After the combine,
a spreadsheet with each player’s data
is sent to a list of over 50 schools each
year.
“Coaches can look on film and watch
these kids and see how they move in
the drills, while cross-referencing their
combine info,” said Roy.
Local coaches alongside a group of
CFL players help at each combine. This
year’s event featured quarterback Mitch-
ell Gale and Mike Edem, a safety for the
Saskatchewan Roughriders.
With a high-level knowledge of the
game, these players give the young ath-
letes new perspectives on training, said
Roy.
“When I was starting out, I was so
green I didn’t know what I didn’t know,”
he said.
Giving younger players opportunities
to develop can help them reach higher
levels of the sport.
“There’s a lot of closed doors, but you
just have to keep your eyes open,” he
said. “It’s possible as long as you’re will-
dents to place unwanted large items (e.g.
mattresses, furniture and appliances) on
their curbside for pickup. The HIG pro-
gram previously was run five times per
year. This costs the town about $75,000
per year and results in 120 tonnes of
large items moving to the landfill.
But after reviewing the program, town
administration suggested revising the
ing to put the work in.”
Danny Warrack, an assistant football
coach at Strathmore High School, said
the combine helps create information
on players when it is lacking for many.
“With COVID-19, which basically shut
most of these kids’ seasons down, it
creates some film on them and some
numbers to go off,” he said. “With the
internet, if you can play, they’ll find you
easier now, but they still miss the odd
guy.”
Roy tries to connect standout players
with programs, added Warrack.
“If he sees a player that could really
take it far, especially, he’s going to push
hard to get that player to a good school,
whether it’s in Canada or the states,” he
said.
The players at this year’s combine
jumped (and sprinted) at the opportu-
nity.
“Basically, all we could do with the
restrictions were one-on-one battles and
some coaching in groups of 10,” said
Warrack. “But they competed hard.”
program to two pickups per year. This
would decrease trucking costs, encour-
age the use of the recycling facility and
reduce the landfill volume, explained
Ethan Wilson, the town’s infrastructure
manager.
There is a chance that reducing the
number of HIG days will not reduce
the amount of waste going to the land-
fill, with residents just putting out more
items on a given day, acknowledged
Wilson.
But the town foresees that fewer op-
portunities will mean less tonnage head-
ed to the landfill, he said.
Town council adopted this change
during its meeting on March 17, in a 5-1
vote, with Councillor Jason Montgomery
voting in opposition. Councillor Melanie
Corbiell was not present for the meet-
ing.
Montgomery suggested three pickup
days be employed. But Wilson suggest-
ed the town start with two and evaluate
if that frequency is sufficient.
Other municipalities have used two
HIG days successfully, said Jim Simp-
son, the town’s interim director of infra-
structure, operations and development
services.
The two pickups will be held in April
and September.
Previously, HIG was limited to five
items per pickup day. But this restric-
tion will be lifted under the new ar-
rangement.
The Waste Management recycling cen-
tre is continuing to offer take-it-or-leave-
it for large items.
Trash to treasure
As part of the policy change, council
also approved the implementation of a
trash to treasure initiative. Used in other
municipalities, the initiative permits res-
idents to move items to the curb a few
days before pickup day, allowing others
to browse and pickup items.
Wilson said trash to treasure will help
reduce pickup costs and the amount of
waste heading to landfills, allow for the
reuse and repurposing of items, and re-
duce the stigma of picking up other’s
discarded items.

Springing
forward
MARTIN SHIELDS
Member of Parliament Bow River Riding
Spring is around the corner. That
means warmer weather and the op-
portunity to begin participating in
events and activities. We all want to go
back to the way things were, wheth-
er it’s a day out at the golf course or
an afternoon on a patio with friends.
This has been a long, tiring year. Con-
stant changes in restrictions, endless
updates on numbers and cases, and
no real federal plan for recovery has
made life extremely difficult for every-
one. Our communities need to be able
to safely hold their events that are so
crucial to their economy and culture.
We keep hearing about the “light
at the end of the tunnel” from gov-
ernment officials during their press
conferences. However, this light still
seems so far away because of the
confusion of this government. Our
vaccine rollout has been erratic, and
this is a major reason why we haven’t
yet been able to return to normal.
We keep hearing that vaccines will
be available to “every Canadian that
wants one” by the end of September.
The provinces have been a target for
the Liberals trying to pass the buck,
but the provinces cannot administer
vaccines if there are no vaccines to
administer.
The issue I hear from constituents
most recently is about the lockdowns.
When are the lockdowns going to
end? It’s a question we all have, in-
cluding myself. Recently, our Shadow
Minister for Health, Michelle Rempel-
Garner, has pressured the govern-
ment, asking for a plan to safely re-
open and finally bring an end to these
lockdowns. I understand the frustra-
tion my constituents have because I
am frustrated as well. We need a con-
crete plan from this government to re-
open in a manner that will ensure the
safety of Canadians – but we cannot
continue like this.
My Conservative colleagues and I
have been fiercely holding the Liber-
als to account on many fronts. One re-
cent highlight of Conservative accom-
plishments includes a Conservative
motion securing support for workers
in the hospitality, tourism and chari-
table sectors in the next budget. That
motion also requires the government
to improve support programs for
small businesses within 30 days to
prevent a wave of bankruptcies and
layoffs.
We presented a bill to protect farm-
ers and their livestock from trespass-
ers and it has been approved at sec-
ond reading and sent to committee.
This is in addition to Conservative
bills to exempt farm fuels from the
carbon tax and make it more fair for
farmers to pass their operation on
to the next generation of their fam-
ily. The Conservatives supported a
bill to boost seniors benefits in which
all parties voted in favour – with the
exception of the Liberals; all of them
voted against increasing seniors’ ben-
efits.
I will be in the riding and hoping
to meet with you all very soon. Please
don’t hesitate to contact me on any
federal issue.
(Martin Shields is the MP for Bow
River Riding. He can be contacted by
email at martin.shields@parl.gc.ca.
Strathmore office 403-361-2980,
Brooks office 403-793-6775)
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Obituary
BURGER, Sheila Mae
Sheila went home to be with her Lord
just after midnight on March 17, 2021
at the age of 86 years. She was born
Sheila Mae Copithorne on March 13,
1935. Sheila was the daughter of Percy and Edna
Copithorne, the eldest of 3 children on the CL Ranch
on the banks of the Jumping Pound creek. She was
raised on an old time ranch, which in her early years
was run entirely by horsepower. As a result, she rode
horseback to school for 9 years, then attended high
school at Mount Royal College. In 1951, Sheila’s sis-
ter Margi came down with polio. Sheila spent that
summer helping so her mother could care for Margi.
This was an enormous job which included cooking for
haying crews and chores. Margi’s situation encour-
aged her to go into nursing. Sheila trained at the Cal-
gary General Hospital. After graduation, she nursed
at the Vulcan hospital. This gave her an opportunity
to meet Ted. They were married on August 3, 1957
and farmed in the Arrowwood district until 2004.
They retired to Strathmore in 2007. While living in
the Arrowwood Community, Sheila volunteered in
many different capacities including using her nursing
skills when there were emergencies. Later, she was
very active in the Strathmore Alliance Church. She is
survived by her husband Ted, daughters Dixie (Art)
Bird, Elizabeth (Keith) Godkin and Lynn (Dave) Squire,
7 grand children Jim (Anylu), Philip (Violet), Heather
(Brian), Chenisse, Colton & Calissa and 7 great grand
children, one brother Marshall (Teresa) Copithorne as
well as numerous neices and nephews. She was pre-
deceased by her parents Percy & Edna Copithorne,
sister Margaret (Margi) Ramsay and brother-in-law,
John Ramsay.
A memorial service was held on Saturday March 20,
2021 at 1:00 pm at the Strathmore Alliance Church
for immediate family, followed by a graveside service
at 3 pm in Arrowwood. The family would like to thank
Dr. Sader and nursing staff at the Strathmore Health
Center for the excellent care Sheila received. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be sent directly to the Calgary
Pregnancy Care Centre (205, 925 - 7 Ave SW Calgary
AB T2P 1A5 or www.pregcare.com)
To send condolences, or to watch the live stream of
the funeral service, please visit Sheila’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca and click on the ap-
propriate links.
Obituary
SPENCE,
Florence Rose
April 4, 1927
- March 19, 2021
Flo was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-
grandmother. She loved all sports and played fastball,
curling, and golfed. She became involved in the com-
munity when she and Angus retired to Strathmore in
1978. Flo loved the mountains and her Irish heritage
and cared deeply for her family and friends. Watching
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play and
excel in sports, dance, and music became one of her
greatest joys in later years.
Flo was predeceased by her husband Angus; son-
in-law Peter; and great-granddaughter Bailey. She is
survived by her children Trevor (Janet) of Halifax, NS,
Trent, Sandy (Doug), Rose (John), Debbie, Ty (Dawn)
of Kelowna, BC, and Todd of Edmonton, AB; twelve
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her loving
sister Vi; and many nieces and nephews. She has left
a huge void in so many hearts.
The family wish to thank her “dream team” on Rocky-
ford floor at Sagewood for their loving care and sup-
port during Flo’s residency and Dr. Young for his kind-
ness and care; we will forever be grateful.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to
the Wheatland & Area Hospice Society (PO Box 2154,
Strathmore, AB, T1P 1K2 or online at www.wheat-
landhospice.ca).
A private funeral service will be held on Monday,
March 22, 2021 at 11:00 am.
To send condolences or watch a video of the funeral
service, please visit Florence’s obituary at www.
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Obituary
JENSEN, Janice Marie
April 17, 1949
- March 17, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the
passing of Janice Marie Jensen on
March 17, 2021 at Drumheller Hospital at age 71.
Janice is survived by Jackie Jensen, her husband of
47 years; her son, Chris (Jennifer) Jensen and their
children Lauren, Daniel, Morgan and Graham; her
daughter Evie (Chad) Willox and their children Anna,
Leland and Tanner; and her daughter Elaina (Cur-
tis) Geeraert and their children Samuel and Grace.
Janice is also survived by her brother-in law Dallas
(Sandy) Jensen, sister-in-law Ellen-Ann (Jay) Jordan,
sister-in-law Charlotte Wilson (Greg), “sister-cousin”
Sharon (Mervin) McCallum, and many dear friends.
Janice is pre-deceased by her parents Allan and Ev-
elyn Shoebotham, and her mother and father-in-law
Elmer and Leona Jensen.
Janice Marie Jensen was born April 17, 1949 in Cal-
gary, AB to Allan and Evelyn Shoebotham and started
her life on an acreage outside Calgary. She lost her
mother at a young age, but was very close with her
cousins living nearby, who became like sisters to
her. Before starting junior high, Janice and her Dad
moved to Airdrie where she became good friends
with a group of girls with whom she has remained
connected throughout her life.
Janice married Jackie June 9, 1973 and they part-
nered together in building up their family farm and
raising their three kids. She was a fantastic mom
who didn’t sweat the small stuff and supported her
kids in living their own potential. Janice had a warm
and infectious smile that will be remembered by all
who knew her. She made time to welcome anyone
who stopped in to visit and was known in the com-
munity as a loving and kind friend to many women.
Janice was a woman of faith who lived her life with
humility and kindness. She was always willing to
help in the community and loved spending time with
her grandkids. She enjoyed gardening and quilting
and was happy to fill the last few years of her life
travelling with Jackie and friends.
A private service will be held Wednesday, March 24,
2021 at Standard Nazareth Lutheran Church. If so
desired, donations can be made directly to Standard
Community Facility Enhancement Society -in care of
the Village of Standard (Memory Lane) or Standard
Nazareth Lutheran Church.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the
staff of Foothills Hospital and Drumheller Hospital. We
would like to thank our community for their never-
ending support.
To send condolences or watch the funeral service
video, please visit Janice’s obituary at www.wheat-
landfuneralhome.ca
THANK YOU
I would like to thank
Auto Paradise Car & Wash for
honouring my wash when I had brought my truck
in a few weeks ago. One of the bays was having
problems and my truck did not get washed.
I talked to a Manager who said we will call you
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Although the attendant did not call,
the On-Site attendant did call and
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NOTICES
FORM 1
Irrigation Districts Act
(Section 45(2) (b))
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL MEETING
TAKE NOTE that the annual meeting of the
irrigators of the Western Irrigation District
will be held at the Strathmore Travelodge,
Strathmore, Alberta on the 7th day of
April, 2021 beginning at 1:30 pm to:
(a) present annual reports of:
(i) the chair on behalf of the Board,
(ii) the manager,
(iii) the auditor of the district, and
(iv) the maintenance of irrigation works
of the district, and
(b) conduct any other business.
DATED at the Town of Strathmore, this 22nd day
of March, 2021.
David McAllister P, (Eng), MSc, MBA
General Manager
Western Irrigation District
PLEASE BRING YOUR ANNUAL
REPORT WITH YOU TO THE MEETING.
IN THE EVENT OF COVID-19
RESTRICTIONS, WE WILL HOLD A REMOTE
MEETING AND A LINK WILL BE PROVIDED
VIA OUR WEBSITE, www.wid.net
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE OR CALL
403-934-3542 FOR UPDATES.
Seepage Control Plan
2021 – 2025
The Western Irrigation District has prepared a
Seepage Control Plan for the years 2021 through
2025 in accordance with Section 164(1) of the
Irrigation Districts Act.
The Plan addresses seepage in these areas:
1.) Section 85M3 (Glenrose Canal)
Sections 18,19 T25-R23-W4M
Section 24, 25 T25-R24-W4M
2.) Section 84 (Secondary C Canal)
Sections 11, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35,
36 T26-R24-W4M
Section 30 T26-R23-W4M
3.) C – Canal
Sections 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 T26-R24-W4M
Sections 18, 19 T26-R24-W4M
Sections 24, 25, 26, 27, 34 T26-R25-W4M
Sections 28, 29, 30, 32, 33 T26-R25-W4M
Sections 25, 26, 36 T26-R26-W4M
4.) Thompson Canal
Sections 9, 16, 17, 20 T26-R26-W4M
Copies of the Plan may be viewed at the District’s
office during regular business hours. Any com-
ments on the Draft Seepage Control Plan must be
received before office closing on May 3th, 2021.
The District intends to file the Plan with Irrigation
Secretariat no later than June 1st, 2021.
Any owner of land which seepage damage may
have occurred may appeal the subsequent Plan to
the Irrigation Council by filing a notice of appeal
within 30 days of the date specified for filing of
the Plan with the Irrigation Secretariat if:
1. The land on which seepage damage may
have occurred is not included in the subsequent
Plan, or
2. In the opinion of the owner, the Plan does
not contain adequate measures to control seepage.
Please address comments to:
David McAllister PEng, MSc., MBA
General Manager
Western Irrigation District
Box 2372 105 – 900 Pine Road,
Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
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NOTICES
By Maya Angelou
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I’m whispering “I was lost,”
Now I’m found and forgiven.
When I say… “I’m a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
And need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say… “I’m a Christian”
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I’m professing that I’m weak
And need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say… “I’m a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
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I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My hands are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain,
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon his name.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow.
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Requires flexibility in scheduling, in order to facilitate the team lawns, weed whacking & general clean up
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accomplish the wide variety of tasks such as, but not limited to:
• Provide administrative support to assist with the efficient and effective
-Set up and tear down for events
functioning of the 5 for Life Early Childhood Committee, under the -Work well independently and with others and be very hard working
organizational structure of Growing Families Society. -Ability to operate agricultural equipment would be considered an
• Provide program development in Strathmore & Wheatland County with asset as well as a valid driver’s licence
a focus on ages 0 to 5 years in partnership and/or stand alone activities.
May involve 4 Saturdays & 2 evenings.
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• Book facilities and dates for summer and fall programming; prepare
advertising; purchase products.
• Collecting and collating information on local organizations, programs, SUPERVISOR & ASSISTANTS
websites, companies, agencies into the data base. -Will be required to work evenings, weekends & extended hours
• Implement action items based on sub-committee work plan for 3 grants. during the summer
• Implement a social media campaign on Facebook.
-Must be 18 years of age due to AGLC requirements for selling liquor
• Liaison with professional and community agencies as appropriate.
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• Liaison with Growing Opportunities and Bridging the Gap team members ~
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• Perform other duties as determined by the Supervisor. -Provide excellent customer service to our guests
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• Strong verbal and written communication skills; public speaking an asset
balance at end of shift
• Competent computer skills – excel spread sheets, word documents,
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Upcoming Meetings In adherence with Alberta Health Services’

Until further notice, Council and committee meetings will be held
via teleconference, including:
April 6: Council Meeting
April 7: ASB Meeting
April 13: MPC Meeting
To join the call, dial 403-917-1764 and enter the PIN 47001 when
prompted. Agenda packages can be found on our website.
recommendations, front office staff will limit the number
of visitors in the front lobby of the administration office to
upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday,
from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the exception of statutory
holidays. The Public Works and ASB shops will remain
closed to the public for the foreseeable future.

COVID-19

HELP SLOW THE SPREAD

Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19:
As of March 8, 2021
☑ 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

https://wheatlandcounty.ca/news/

Careers with Wheatland County

Available seasonal opportunities include:
• LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Closes April 5, 2021
• LABOURER
Closes April 5, 2021
For more information, visit wheatlandcounty.ca/
careers/

Wheatland County is Now Accepting

Applications for Dust Control
Calcium Chloride
Deadlines: - May 7, 2021, for late-May application*
(orders received after May 7th will be
completed in June)
- June 11, 2021 for late-June application*

Oiling
Deadline: - Order Deadline is July 9, 2021
(Oiling begins late-July)

Wheatland County offices, shops, and waste transfer sites will *Applications of dust control are weather permitting.
be closed Friday, April 2, 2021, and Monday, April 5, 2021, for Prices, application forms, and additional information
Good Friday and Easter Monday. can be found at https://wheatlandcounty.ca/documents/
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. dustcontrol/

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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