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The RCMP is looking for feed-back from residents about what

they think local priorities for the

law enforcement should be for

the 2010-2011 year.The RCMP is planning for their

Annual Performance Plan, which

sets local goals for the area, andalso examines the areas where

they want to increase their en-

forcement and public awareness.Its just one of the tools that

were trying to use to get a good

idea of what the public wants us

to do to try and focus on whenwe can, said Staff Sgt. Larry Mar-

zinzik.He said the RCMPs top priori-

ties would still be responding to

their regular service calls and

any incidents that require police

attention.Marzinzik said the survey

hasnt been done in recent years,

and that they have usually onlygotten feedback from elective of-

cials and other agencies they

have partnerships with because

they also touch base with thegeneral public in various ways.

Theres a lot of people who

notice activity in the community, but they dont think its signi-

cant to pick up the phone and

call 911, said Marzinzik. Thisjust gives those people who may

have concerns or a point of view

thats different from their neigh- bours a chance to express it to

us so we can at least consider it.

For example, Marzinzik saidsome people may be concerned

about the teenagers wondering

around at night, while othersare concerned about what may

happening at a house down the

street from them.

He said that the results ofthe survey will not necessarily

change what the RCMP does, but

will give them a starting point.Marzinzik said it is always

important for the RCMP to get

feedback from residents and that

they do keep les when people

call with feedback on things hap-pening in the community.

The information will also bepassed back to different orga-

nizations, Marzinzik thinks that

town meetings or focus groupscould be conducted if there are

strong enough results or signi-

cant priorities are pointed out.

We are just planning for thefuture because each year, lets

face it, most communities touch

on the same concerns: visibilityof the police, drugs, trafc and

property crimes, Marzinzik said.

They are always a concern toeverybody, but it just depends on

what neck of the woods you live

in whats more important to you.Continued on page 5

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With the govern-ment prorogued untilMarch 3, Crowfoot MPKevin Sorenson has

been using the timeoff to meet with hisconstituents.

Sorenson spoke toa crowd of about 30

people about issuesthe morning of Feb.10 at the Town ofceand elded questionsafterwards.

Sometimes as amember of parlia-ment we have to [be]refreshed [on] the is-sues that are there,said Sorenson. Thisgives me a better op-portunity to go backand represent themon these issues. While speaking,

Sorenson had to dealwith the power goingon and off, but he waspleased with the turn-out in Strathmore.

Generally speak-ing, Strathmore [resi-

dents] are very good,supportive and en-gaged, said Sorenson.Thats a treat.

One resident askedstraight out whetherSorenson does getpaid when the gov-ernment is prorogued,and he does. Howev-er, being prorogueddoesnt mean a vaca-

tion as Sorenson has been spending thetime connecting withconstituents, attend-ing meetings with or-ganizations and otherpolitical gures.Another major topic

Sorenson talked about was Canadas Eco-nomic Action Plan,

which was Canadasresponse to the globalrecession. The plan was in-

troduced in January2009 and has tried toeliminate the threat ofnancial collapse andprotect job loss.The government has

committed $62 billiontowards building in-

frastructure, support-ing industries andcommunities and re-ducing the tax burdenfor Canadians.

Sorenson pointedout the governmenthad given out moneyto places it had nevergiven before, such asthe auto industry andfor recreation infra-

structure, to save andcreate jobs.He also faced ques-

tions on the homerenovation tax cred-it, Canadian WheatBoard, gun control,pensions, rail serviceand interest rates.All the information,

questions and sug-gestions brought upduring the talk will

be given to the appro-priate ministers, suchas nance issues toFinance Minister JimFlaherty.

Were focused onthe needs of Canadi-ans and whats impor-tant to them [because]

we always have to be

ready for an election. And with a con-

dence vote happen-ing March 8 after thethrone speech and

budget on March 3and 4 respectively,the opposition has theopportunity to bringdown the governmentif they so choose.

Sorenson is estimat-ing a $55 billion de-cit in Canada this yearand said its a priorityfor the Prime Ministerto get back to a bal-anced budget.

Sorenson said thegovernment is com-mitted to not raisingtaxes, whether it is

corporate, personal orthe GST, meaning that

when the budget isannounced there will

be cuts in spending.Im not convinced

right now that theopposition is in anyposition to start bring-ing us down with thecondence vote, saidSorenson.

We will see if they[the opposition] be-lieve the Canadians

want an election. Thats why our PrimeMinister is encourag-ing us to be workinghard through this ex-tra time in our constit-uencys.

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MP chats with

Strathmore residents

MP Kevin Sorenson spoke to constituents and eld ques-

tions Feb. 9 at the Town ofce about Canadas Economic

Action Plan, prorogue and the recession.

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S R - estmount School fce 403-934-3041Serving the communities of Glenwood, Westmount, strathmore lakes, Hillview,Downtown and all rural areas south of the Highway #1. Additionally, all rural areas

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HD R - heatland School fce 403-934-3318Serving the communities of Camera Court, Strathaven, Nightingale, Crowfoot,

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Times Reporter

Schools and the health caresystem were the overall win-ners when the provincial gov-ernment announced its bud-get Feb. 9. The provincial government

did post a $4.7 billion defcit

or 2010 to 2011 and 15 min-istries ace cuts.However, Alberta Health

Services is getting a six percent increase, $512 million,and Alberta Education is get-ting a 0.8 per cent increaseto reach $6.3 billion. Most oit will go towards operatingschool boards and those plac-es that experience an increasein enrollment.

Golden Hills School Divi-

sion is acing a decline in en-rollment, last estimated at 177students, so the increase inunding doesnt aect them.

The basic grant remains atzero and thats a good newsstory because it couldve beencut, said Ron Kenworthy,chair. It could have been a lot

worse.The school board was brac-

ing or major cuts. GoldenHills is already acing ap-proximately one and a hal

million dollars o lost revenuebecause o low enrollment. The schools expenses,

however, continue to grow be-cause o surplus space costingaround $2 million to maintainannually, ununded liability oapproximately $40 million indeteriorating and aged build-ings, increases in pension andbeneft plans and unundedcontractual obligations to em-ployee groups.

Now added to that expenseis an increase in teachers sal-ary o 1.17 percent, that is ret-roactive rom September, that

wasnt included in the provin-cial budget.

That is an immediate costto the board, said Kenworthy,costing them approximately$400,000 or this year.

I you have no more mon-ey coming in and an increaseo cost o each teacher, I thinkthat would lead you to believe

there would be ewer teach-ers.Kenworthy said it is a di-

fcult decision, but their goalis to ensure the best educationand services are given to stu-dents.

He said that in a phone con-erence with Education Min-ister Dave Hancock ater thebudget was announced, Han-cock indicated that he wouldgo to the treasury board and

ask or a change in teacherssalaries to be approved.The increase o salary was

not included in the provincial

budget because the arbitrationprocess happened to date. Teachers have a fve-year

deal with the province thatstates wage hikes are tiedto Albertas average weeklyearnings.

It is expected that next year,teachers will get a three percent raise, money also not in

the budget.Kenworthy said they cantanticipate a zero per cent in-crease and have to preparetheir budget accordingly.

Our budget, which has tobe presented at the end oMay will have to take this intoconsideration that there willbe a three per cent increaseor teaching sta, he said. The announcement o the

provincial budget now allows

Golden Hills to prepare theirdivisional budget, which isdue May 30.

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Increase in Funding doesnt affect Golden Hills

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Golden Hills School Division will

ofcially have a new electoral wardstructure and number o trustees a-ter the third reading o the bylaw isheard at a special meeting on Feb.17.The Golden Hills School Division

has been working or more than ayear on the restructuring, which willsee the number o wards being re-duced rom seven to fve and thenumber o trustees rom nine to six.

Its trying to make sure that we

have an interest in people com-ing into the trusteeship and people

would be interested in who gets torepresent them, said Ron Kenwor-thy, chair o the school board.

Kenworthy said there has been aproblem, not only in Golden Hills,

but across Alberta, with many trust-ees having been acclaimed in their

wards.It has benn difcult to get trust-

ees in the West Wheatland area, said

Kenworthy, as a number o timessomeone was acclaimed and in thelast election no one ran.This also happened in the Drum-

heller Ward. Eventually, Karen Har-ries put her name orward within sixdays o the election.

Kenworthy was also acclaimed in

his ward in Drumheller ater a by-election in 2008 when a ellow com-petitor dropped out.

By having ewer trustees, the boardis also hoping to see ewer acclama-tions and that all wards would beflled when an election occurs.

Kenworthy also hopes the publicgets away rom the thinking that thetrustee rom their ward representsthem alone.

We want new trustees coming in

and the public to know this has todo with governance representing theentire area, he said.Another reason, although it wasnt

the main reason, was because theboard is in a time o fscal restraint.

[During] fscal restraint you wantto send a message to the public that

youre considering your own cost,Kenworthy said. The change didnt cause a lot o

discussion or the board, said Ken-

worthy, because they knew it was agood thing to do.He said the most difcult thing was

restructuring the boundaries because

there were a number o things toconsider.

He said one was the balance be-tween urban and rural and to not

make either one eel let out.Three other boards joined in 1994

during the regionalization o SchoolBoards in the province, including

Wheatland County, Drumheller Val-ley and Kneehill.

You have to watch that historypart o it, said Kenworthy.The regional representive was also

considered, and making sure each othe wards has approximately a simi-lar population.

An impartial external consultant,Steve Cymbol o the Alberta SchoolBoards Association, was hired to de-sign the wards.The School Division sought public

input about the change, but receivedhardly any.

Last all they advertised throughoutthe School Division. There were alsomeetings between the board and allthe school councils throughout theDivision in October 2009.

In November, there was an inor-mation night held or the public,which only had about six memberso the public attend.

Another inormation session washeld all day in November wherepeople who didnt want to speak inpublic, but wanted to get their points

across could come and speak withCymbol. However, no one showedup.The Board also encouraged email

and letter responses rom the public,which Kenworthy said was very low.

The new wards and number otrustees will be eective as o thenext election in October 2010.This also may mean current trust-

ees may run against each other.Maybe thats a good thing because

that might stimulate some interest insome areas, said Kenworthy. Will

we lose some good trustees goingrom nine to six? Yes. We have verygood trustees.The six trustees will have to attend

the same amount o meetings andevents that the current nine trusteesattend. There will also be ewer voic-es around the table.

We hope the six trustees thatremain will keep their ear to the

ground and be very vigilant in mak-ing sure all communities are heardrom, said [email protected]

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PAvinG PlAn revised

Wheatland County once againupdated their 10-year paving pro-gram at the Feb. 8 meeting.

David Churchill, transportationand infrastructure manager, saidthe changes reect whats beenhappening in the county such asdevelopment, industry and trafc.

The county is trying to be pro-active in trying to set up a [paving]grid, said Churchill. [Its] so there[will be a] paved road thats withinsix miles of every resident in the

county.Updates made in the last months

included paving the Rockyford Rdin 2011.The next three years of the pav-

ing project are as follows: 2010, Agrium Rd., Global Training Rd.,and Glenmore Trail East; 2011:eight miles of Rockyford Rd.;2012: Acreage Rd. and Oxbow Rd. The budget determines the

amount of paving projects that

happen each year.Besides paving roads, we grade

and construct roads and theresa number of different things wehave to spread the money on.

Roads must be constructed atleast a minimum of one year be-fore they are paved.

Typically we want to leave theroad at least a year to settle in so ifthere are any problems with it wecan x it before we pave it, said

Churchill.Problems could be a road wash-ing out or settling, it normallytakes a year or two for the soil toconsolidate.

You wouldnt want to pave itand nd out later theres a prob-lem with it and dig it up and x it.The 10-year paving document is

a living document, meaning it canbe changed at any time

If theres a need for it could bereviewed or revised every year,said Churchill.GrAvel ProGrAm

under review

A few people who havent beenpaying their gravel bills are caus-ing Wheatland County to review

and possibly revise the currentpolicy and how it is administered.

Currently, if any county rate-payer wants a load of gravel, allthey have to do is phone the pub-lic works department, nd out

where the loader is working andload their truck after they providetheir billing information. Peopleare then billed later.

However, theres been instanc-es where the billing informationdoesnt match [such as] the ad-dress doesnt match the name orthe name doesnt match the ad-dress, said Gerry Van Oostwaard,public works superintendent.

There is no way for gravel load-ers to access information to those

who are purchasing gravel to seeif they are giving the correct infor-mation.

We have to rely on the honoursystem and that used to work, butit doesnt anymore, said Van Oost-

waard. There are three options the

county is looking at to change itsgravel program.

The rst option would be to puta clause on the bottom of the in-

voice saying that if the invoice isntpaid the balance would be trans-ferred to the taxes. This optionisnt really viable under the Gov-ernment Act, said Van Oostwaard.The second option would be for

ratepayers to come to the countyofce to ll out a form, which

would indicate how much gravelthey want, where they are get-

ting it and what the price wouldbe. The form would be presentedat the gravel pit and then a bill

would be sent out later. The third option is a pre-paid

system when they ll out theforms at the county ofce. This

would require no billing or requirethe gravel operator to keep trackof the bills that come in.

However, a problem lies withratepayers who live far away fromthe county ofce. They could po-tentially pre-pay another way toget their gravel. Van Oostwaard said there are

both pros and cons to all optionsand the he along with the countyadministration will try to work out

what is the best option.Its a rather drastic step to take

for those whove been followingthe honour system and paying allalong, Van Oostwaard. Its a pen-alty to those folks and not fair, butthe rest of us are subsidizing thosethat dont pay and thats not faireither.HiGHwAy 1

reAliGnment meetinG

The Government of Alberta willbe coming back with three differ-ent options for the realignment ofHighway 1 near Strathmore. The province wants to realign

the highway to bypass the town

and eventually connect Highway 1with Highway 22X and establish acontiguous Highway 21/24. The options will not be made

public until the open house is heldsometime in April.

The options are based on thequestionnaire that was handed outat the rst open house, said DavidChurchill. They are trying to ac-commodate peoples concerns andquestions.

Alberta Transportation is devel-oping plans to upgrade the twohighways to freeway status to al-low future trafc to ow safelyand protect lands required for fu-ture highway upgrading.The rst open house was held

Nov. 23 to get stakeholders feed-back and identify issues.

People are concerned that therealignment will go through farm-land that has been passed down

through generations, and that therealignment would disrupt busi-nesses who depend on being onthe Trans Canada, as there mayonly be one or two access pointsto Strathmore from the main road.

Churchill said its hard to ex-pand a highway when a town is

built on both sides of the highway.The idea is to make it as safe

as possible for both the people who live in the town as well asthe people who are wanting to getthrough in a hurry. The county is against the re-

alignment of Highway 1 and hassent a letter to the provincial gov-ernment stating their views.

[email protected]

County Updating Paving Plan, Gravel Program

Public imput wantedContinued from page 1

They will be using justice students from Mount

Royal University, who are on their practical workterms, to help compile the results so the RCMPcan be able to analyze it.

Surveys can be picked up at various locations

throughout Strathmore, Langdon, Rockyford andStandard, including the Town of Strathmore Of-

ce, Strathmore Library, Wheatland FCSS Ofce,Rockyford Village Ofce, Standard Village Ofceand Langdon School.

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- Doug Taylor

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Dear Editor

Rules regarding the use o cell phones and other hand-held devices in vehicles has been debated around or awhile already. It was only a matter o time beore Albertagot on the bandwagon and presented legislation. AlthoughI agree that distracted driving can present risks to sel andothers, I am wondering how these new rules (once of-cially imposed and mandated) will apply to olks like theRCMP and other police services. Not so long ago, I wit-nessed a Calgary city cop driving while holding his cellphone to his let ear and peering at his dashboard com-puter in the center o the car. (I could not tell i his handwas on the keyboard.) And this is not the frst incidencethat I have personally witnessed. I such legislation is tobe reinorced, are the reinorcers going to be held to thesame standard? And what can a common citizen do about

it when they witness such a potential hazard?Rules can be good. I dont deny that act. It is nice to

have parameters within which to operate rom. It providescommon ground and a level o saety and security. I guessthe debate comes in wondering what becomes too much.I more and more rules get added (to continually protectourselves against ourselves), will common sense in apply-ing said rules totally y out the window? I am sure theaverage person can think o a plethora o scenarios where

that could happen. Applying make-up while actually driv-ing is a no-brainer. Wait until you are stopped. Ideally, fn-ish your ace at home. It is the cell phone use that I can seegray areas about. I wouldnt be surprised to see headlinesin the uture bemoaning a preventable problem or tragedyi a cell phone had been handy. Or where some goodSamaritan helped someone with no risk to others but wascharged nonetheless or cell phone use. Or maybe wherea lie was even lost because one couldnt conveniently pullover. What about those in trafc calling in a problem to ra-dio stations or emergency departments? What about the 3second phone call rom your kid or spouse saying they arehome sae? I one gets such a call and needs to talk longer,then defnitely pull over to continue, or say that you willcall back when appropriate. But will those enorcing thelaw take that into consideration, or will anyone and every-

one be fned as soon as a cell phone is held up to the earregardless? Something to seriously think about or sure.

Finally, as another note to legislators: I distracted driv-ing is classifed as anything that would take the driversattention away rom the road, then you must, by defni-tion and reason, ban all children rom riding in vehiclesand prevent at all costs all parents, particularly moms, romever driving their kids around!

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Parliamentary Report

Canadas new Treasury Board President, the Hon.Stockwell Day, has been tasked with the job o prepar-ing our country or years o ederal spending restraintthat will lead to a balanced annual ederal budget.

Its a challenging process. Its not going to be easy,he said shortly ater assuming his new Cabinet post.

Our Conservative government has pledged to bal-ance Ottawas books without raising taxes. MinisterDay believes that spending reviews already conductedin ederal departments will be o increasing assistance

in the next ew years. Our government has alreadyinstilled an annual strategic review process that in-cludes each department moving the least important 5per cent o its spending to higher priority areas withinthat department. As a result, we already have ederaldepartments working to identiy areas o spendingthat can be reduced.

The concern or the ederal government to return toa balanced budget is a consistent message I have beenhearing in our riding during the pre-budget consulta-tion period. Our Finance Minister, the Hon. Jim Fla-herty has already assured us that it is important or theCanadian economy to continue to be protected romthe global economic recession. Canadas Economic Ac-tion Plan has one year remaining in its implementa-tion and is providing eective targeted stimulus that isprotecting and creating jobs in Canada. Our economicrecovery is ragile and tentative. The same can besaid o most o the economies o other nations in theinternational community. Some nations are laggingbehind in making the banking and credit structural

changes necessary or them to emerge rom the crisis.2010 will see the second hal o Canadas economic

action Plan implemented. Ater that, the ederal bud-getary defcit should be about hal o what it wasduring the two stimulus-spending years (2009-2010).Canada will begin paying back the tax dollars spent tosee us through the global recession.

Treasury Board President Day adds that fscal re-straint (the commitment to not raise taxes) boostseconomic growth because investors and frms are at-tracted to jurisdictions with stable tax regimes. Canadawill attract this investment because investors will noteel that they will be vulnerable to defcit-fghting tax

hikes. By growing our economy we will be increasingthe very tax base that provides ederal revenues. Theincreased revenue unds will assist greatly in reducingthe ederal defcit in the years to come.

Canadians already know o our Conservative gov-ernments track record o paying down almost $40 bil-lion on the national debt between 2006 and 2008. Alarge portion o that money came rom our loweringthe high tax levels that the previous Liberal govern-ments maintained. Leaving money in the pockets oCanadian amilies to spend as they see ft, acts as allaround economic stimulus, again raising governmentrevenues through consumption taxes. I would remindeveryone that Alberta already managed to crush ourprovincial budgetary defcit in the 1990s - when Stock-well Day was our Finance Minister.

I you have any questions or concerns regarding thisor previous columns you may write me at 4945-50thStreet, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600,toll-ree 1-800-665-4358, ax 780-608-4603 or [email protected].

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Amy GreGson

Times Reporter

As each potential prize

was revealed, the studentsof Brentwood School gotlouder and louder Feb. 10as they kicked off theirannual fundraising event,the Hike-A-Thon. The school has one

fundraising event each year, with all the pro-ceeds going towards funactivities at the school.

This year if the school

reaches $12,000, teacherswill be required to dressas aliens for alien day.

In previous years, prin-cipal Laurie Huntley haseaten bugs and sleptovernight on the roof ofthe school if the studentsraised their goals. This

year they are trying toget more of the staff in-

volved.

[Its because of] the

personal relationship be-tween kids and teachers,said Huntley.

Other prizes include

extra recess, a specialtreat, pancake breakfastand going swimming.

Students are also eligi-ble for prizes like pencils,lights, water bottles, Fris-

bees and the chance topick a prize from a trea-sure chest. Also, for each pledge

that a student collectsthey will be entered into

a daily draw.We even want the kids

who bring in a tooniefrom home to be a partof it, said Huntley.

Rules and forms weresent home with studentson Feb. 10 and are to bereturned Feb. 26. The Hike-A-Thon was

chosen because theschool has been focus-

ing on being healthy with

their Heart Healthy Hik-ers program, where theschool has been countingthe amount of kilometers

theyve walked. At the rally, they an-

nounced that two of theteams with students fromeach grade, AwesomeOlympians and CardioCreatures, have both

walked more than 1,000kms.

Nine students fromkindergarten to grade six

were also recognized for

the amount of kilometersthey have walked, withtwo students walkingmore than 100 km.

Brentwood School cel-ebrated the two eventsand the Vancouver 2010Olympics by having a

Winter Walk outside afterthe assembly that includ-ed a torch relay.

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Are you interested in researchingthose who were an instrumental part ofthe history of Strathmore and surround-ing area? If so, there is a committee whois looking for your expertise.The Research Sub-Committee, which

reports to the Names Advisory Commit-

tee, is looking for people who are inter-esting in nding out more people whohad a great impact on the communityand its history.

The objective is to recognize people

in the community that deserve recog-nition, said Al West, vice-chair andspokesperson.The project of trying to compile a list

of names started long before the sub-committee was formed.

In February 2004, council passed abylaw that required Town Administra-

tion to research and maintain a list ofnames that could be potentially used inthe naming of roads, municipal facilitiesand parks.

Administration looked at historybooks and came up with names of earlypioneers, settlers and merchants to be-gin the list.

However, they realized it would behard to do the project justice because ofthe number of hours that was requiredand it was requested that a sub-commit-

tee be formed. The sub-committee was created in

February 2009 and has since beenstudying and researching the town andsurrounding areas history.

Currently, the group has ve sittingmembers plus two people from thetowns administration.

Most of the community members saidthey joined the group because theywant to learn more about the Town ofStrathmore, whether it be because they

have recently moved to Strathmore orwere born and raised here and want topreserve the history.West is hoping they can get a group

of six to eight community members.The group meets every few months forabout an hour and West said its prob-ably about 10 hours of work prior toeach meeting researching sources. The committee has created a re-

source list of different organizationsin Strathmore, such as the Lions Club,the Legion, the RCMP, which could all

be potential sources of information orprovide additional places to look fornames.

Each member is given an organiza-tion they would feel comfortable to re-search and contacting them.

When you go to one place and talkto somebody, inevitably it will link to

somebody else in another organiza-tion, said West. Its incredibly difcultbecause it all links together.

West said their task as the sub-com-mittee is to break the links apart andnd supporting documents to say whythey believe that person should havespecial recognition.

Other places with sources of informa-tion are the Glenbow Foundation and

places with archives such as the Wheat-land County, WID or Town of Strath-more. Another starting point are history

books of Strathmore and surrounding

areas such as Namaka and Gleichen.These provide a wealth of informa-

tion, but sometimes its not all the in-formation you want to have, said West.Theres a little bit more to be gleaned[researched] somewhere else.

He also said they are researching theareas around Strathmore because they

were just as important to Strathmoreshistory as Strathmore is to theirs.

Sometimes places they check haveled to a dead end, such as the Alberta

Sports Hall of Fame.Turns out no one from Strathmore

is named in the Alberta Sports Hall ofFame, but its one more place we had tocheck, said West. After the sub-committee creates a

list of names it is handed over to theNaming Committee who provides theirrecommendations to the town and sug-

gests where a good place and a certainname might t, such as a wing at thehospital, meeting room in the [poten-tial] new town ofce, a park or a street. The group is also a good place to

bounce additional ideas off each other.For example West suggested a Council-

ors Way to honour each councilor whohas served Strathmore with a honoura-ry post potentially along the pathwaysand a Volunteer Wall of Fame in thepotential new town ofce to recognize

volunteers. The group is also looking for sub-

missions of names from Strathmoreresidents that they can further research.There is no time limit for how far in thepast a name could appear or how closeto the present.

The town has made a good deci-

sion to come up with the concept, saidWest. Lets get a list of names together before theyre forgotten and have thislist ready so we can use the names off

that list any time we want.A list of criteria and submission form

is available at www.strathmore.ca or bycontacting Michelle at (403) 934-3133,who can also be contacted if you areinterested in joining the group.

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Amy GreGson

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It was an Olympic theme atthe ladies bonspiel, includinga hand-made torch, red and

white apparel and Go Cana-da signs.Olympics activities at the

bonspiel included openingand closing ceremonies witha parade and torch lighting,Olympic trivia, hula hoopcontest as a tribute to the verings, a tribute to the game ofcurling and the blindfolded

biathlon at their banquet.Im hoping that everyone

enjoyed themselves, had lotsof fun and comes back next

year, said Larissa Damen, or-ganizer.

The timed blindfolded bi-athlon had a pair of curlers with one leading the blind-folded player to various sta-tions including dressing in

winter clothing, pin the lighton the torch, shooting galleryand ring toss.

In total 14 teams played inthe Feb. 10 to 13 bonspiel,

including a few out-of-townteams.

We always appreciate theirsupport, said Damen.

She said the Strathmorebased teams all have specic

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out to the top four teams inthree separate events. Theyeach get to pick their prizefrom the selection available,including Olympic [email protected]

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A Event Winner:

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Curling Results

The Strathmore Curling Club hosted 14 teams during the annual Ladies Bonspiel Feb. 10-13.

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403-934-3022

GiGU The Strathmore Storm

Novice Tier 3 team

went undefeated in the

Kneehill Novice Tourna-

ment Feb. 5 to 7.

Photo Courtesy of

Rhonda Zarowny

Mario Prusina

Times Editor

It was not the way theUFA Bisons wanted toqualify for the playoffs, but at this point in theseason, beggars cant bechoosers. The team was hoping

to win their nal tworegular season gamesand head into the play-offs on a high note.

Instead, the team

backed-into the nalplayoff spot with a pair

of tough games versusNorth Division teams. The Bisons tied the

Boston Pizza Rangers2-2 on Feb. 13, beforebeing blitzed 6-0 by theJ. Ennis Kings on Valen-tines Day.

Despite gaining onlyone out of a possiblefour points on the week-end, the Bisons clinched

the nal playoff spot and

will face the LethbridgeYMen Hurricanes in the

rst-round, best-of-threeseries. The Bisons will travel

to Lethbridge on Feb. 17(7:30 p.m.) for Game 1 before hosting the Hur-ricanes on Saturday, Feb.20 (8 p.m.) at the Strath-more Family Centre.

Game 3, if necessary,will take place in Leth- bridge on Feb. 21 (2:30

p.m.).

Bisons take nal playoff spot


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The Strathmore & District

Agricultural Society is

currently looking for

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2011 Strathmore

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Amy GreGson

Times Reporter

The Strathmore High Spar-

tans boys basketball teamhosted their annual hometournament over the familyday long weekend.

It was a disappointing weekend for the boys asthey lost all three games that

they played.I know we typically have

the same teams coming hereand I knew this year a num-

ber of these teams are in thetop 10 in the province, saidKyle Larson, head coach. Iknew it was going to be stiffcompetition for the boys this

year. Teams came from places

such as Camrose, Chester-mere and Medicine Hat. Theeventual winner was theCamrose Composite who

beat Medicine Hat McCoy.Larson said the team end-

ed on a high note when theyplayed George McDougall intheir last game.

It was probably one ofour better games of the

year, said Larson. The Spartans have a cou-

ple of league games left be-fore play-offs start and then

will have a play-in for zones.Well continue to work on

our offensive and defensesets, said Larson. Our pass-ing has improved a lot so

well keep working on [email protected]

Spartans host home tournament

Amy GreGson

Times Reporter

There weretwo shots andtwo misses at the

Wheatland Kings$10,000 shootoutFeb. 14.

Ernie War-rack and JustinGeeraert tookthe challenge af-ter purchasingtickets for thechance to shoot.

Its just fun tosupport the local

junior team, said Warrack, whohas been on the

Strathmore Mi-nor Hockey As-sociation Boardand has two boys

who play minorhockey.

I just hope Idont miss thenet, said Geer-aert, a 20-year-

old from Rocky-ford who playedhockey untilmidget.They each had

one chance toshoot the puckfrom centre ice tomake it through

a small cut-outin the centre of asheet of plywoodcovering the net.

Geeraert shotrst and endedup missing thenet, while War-rack hit to theside of the hole.

Both said af-terwards that it

was fun and it was hard to hitthe board.

You neededa practice shot,said Geeraert.

C.E. Franklinsponsored the$10,000 shoot-out.

Shootout yieldsno winnerLogan Sandbeck, left photo, shoots the ball, while Mike Boonstoppel, #13, drives to the net as the Strathmore High School Spartans boys basket-ball team played the Medicine Hat McCoy Colts Feb. 12 at their home tournament.

Amy Gregson Photos

Justin Geeraert was one of two participantsin the Wheatland Kings $10,000 shootoutFeb. 14 at the Strathmore Family Centre.Unfortunately Geeraert and fellow shooterErnie Warrack came up empty-handed dur-ing the second intermission of the Kings 7-5

victory over Blackfalds. Doug Taylor Photo


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DAVID, Rose Marie

Rose Marie David (nee Kam) was born October 20,

1928 and passed away peacefully at her home near

Strathmore, Alberta on February 8, 2010. Rose waspredeceased by her husband, Wilson David, and her

daughter, Gloria Cairns. Left to mourn her passing

is her son Wayne David; grandson Bradley Cairns;

granddaughter Jackie David; sisters Margret and

Leaone (Wendel). Roses kind and generous nature and

sense of humour will be missed by all those who knew

her. Memorial services were held on Monday, February

15 at Wheatland Funeral Chapel at 11:00 a.m. To send

condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.

ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in

care of arrangements. 403-934-5666

WONNICK, Ronald Ross

November 6, 1937- February 12, 2010

It is with heavy hearts that we

announce the passing of our husband,

father, grandfather and best friend. Ron passed away

suddenly on Friday, February 12, 2010. He will be

greatly missed by Gladys, his wife and soul-mate of

51 years, daughters Sherry (Mike) and Lori (Lindsay),

and grandchildren Brandon, Jordan, Zachary, Ben, and

Emma. Ron will also be lovingly remembered by his

brothers Gordon (Eileen) and Fred (Laureene), sisters-in

law Eileen (Herb) and Pat (Claus), nieces Debbie (Ed),

Teresa (Larry), Barb (Mike), Kathy (Trevor), Heather

(Rhonda) and nephews Wayne (Shelley) and Ross

(Jennifer) as well as the many friends and colleagues in

his life. Ron lived his life with love, passion and honour.

He gave of himself unselshly and generously, with a

genuine heart and steadfast loyalty to those who were

fortunate enough to have known him. Ron valued a job

well done and was passionate about his 50+ years

career in the transportation industry. In all his relations,

he strove for integrity, honesty and respect. In life,

Ron was guided by his strong faith in Christ. He was

condent in Gods enduring love and in his salvation

through Christ. He left us his wisdom, his dedication to

and love for his family, his determination to go on in good

times and bad, and his ever present sense of humour

as guideposts and memories for us to follow and build

on. Special thanks are extended by the family to the

paramedics, Strathmore RCMP, Victim Services and the

Strathmore Fire Department for their live-saving efforts

and compassion on February 12th. Funeral services

will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Lord of

All Lutheran Church, Strathmore at 1:00 p.m. In lieu

of owers, if friends so desire, donations may be made

directly to The Canadian Diabetes Association (#204,

2323 - 32 Ave NE, Calgary, T2E 6Z3) or the Alberta

Heart and Stroke Foundation (#200, 119 14 St. NW,

Calgary, T2N 1Z6). To send condolences, please visit

www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL

HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-

934-5666

Obituaries

Golden Hills School Division is accepting

applications for the part time position of Dormitory

Assistant. Dormitory students attend a number of

Golden Hills schools in Strathmore.

The Dorm Assistant will report to the Dormitory

Supervisor and assist with the following:

Supervise dormitory students and enforce

dormitory rules and regulations

Develop a rapport with students to meet their

social, cultural and medical needs

Maintain a positive dorm atmosphere for students

Maintain discipline in the dorm

Ensure attendance at school

Guide after-hours activities

Supervise dormitory assistants

This position will include accommodation, meals and

an allowance.

The successful applicant should have good inter-

personal skills and enjoy working with children and

youth. Experience working with children is an asset.

Successful applicants must be on site and available

some evenings and weekends based on a schedule.

Criminal and Child Welfare check will be required.

Please submit resume and appropriate

documentation to the undersigned on or before

4:00 pm, Friday, February 19, 2010.

Human Resources Department

Golden Hills School Division # 75

435 A Highway # 1

Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J4Phone: 403-934-5121

Fax: 403934-5124 or 934-5125

e-mail: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

Dormitory Assistant

help wanted

Combz N CurlzStrathmore High Cosmetology Department

is now accepting clients

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:30 - 2:30 pm

Please call403-934-3135to book your appointment.We look forward to serving you!

Hi & STHTiC SviCST DiSCTD PiCS

notices

Anyone requiring

BAnquettickets

should call Gisela 403-934-2635

or Janell 403-934-2171

before February 26th.

After that we will be assigning

unspoken for tickets to those that

have requested additional tickets.

The Parents of the

2010 Graduating Class

of Strathmore High School

Misc wanted

WANTED PUREBRED, GER-

MAN SHEPHARD PUPP.

Reasonably priced. For a

loving home. Call 403-616-

3570.

health

WEIGHT LOSS, EE READ-

ING. Detoxing and natural

herbs, all available by calling

403-901-0160. Mobile for

shut-ins.

notices

Amy GreGson

Times Reporter

After struggling formost of the season, the Wheatland Kings endedthe season with a pairof wins against the HighRiver Flyers and Black-

falds Ford Wranglers Feb.13 and 14 respectively. The team nishes off

the year with a recordof seven wins, 25 losses,three overtime losses andone tie.

Its a great way to wrap the year up, saidDoug Murphy, headcoach. We nally gotsome of the problems we

had through the rest ofthe year sorted out.

Murphy said the prob-lems during the year hadto do with chemistry and

throughout the course ofthe season a few rosterchanges were made.

He said that once thenegative attitude was re-moved from the dressingroom, the team saw it asa positive sign and thingsstarted to turn around.

Murphy said the teamalso experienced lots ofunfortunate bounces andpuck mishaps during therst part of the year.

You get a positive at-titude on the team, posi-tive things start happen-ing, the luck starts going your way and the goalsstart going in, Murphysaid.

Going into next year,the Kings will only be los-ing forward Justin McKin-non due to age and Mur-phy expects most of the

team to return, but said you never really know whats going to happenuntil training camp starts.

Murphy said some ofthe stand-out playersthis year were McKin-non, who always broughthis all to every game;

goalie Korey Burne whomade lots of saves in net;goalie Braydon Helfrich,who didnt play as manygames, but always playedequallywell; and defen-seman Mark Goodmanwhos been rock solid allyear long.

Overall, Murphy saidits been a great year, es-pecially as a young fran-

chise trying to get going.We cant say enough

about the support thatweve had, said Murphy.

[email protected]

Wheatland Kings endseason on high note

Wheatland Kings goaltender Braydon Helfrich gets help defending the net during the teams 6-3

win over High River Feb. 13 at the Strathmore Family Centre. dog aylo photo

VrurdMembers of the Strathmore Le-

gion had a very enjoyable visit

with WWII Air Force Veteran,

Clement Corbiell, at the Strath-

more hospital, on his 90th birth-day, on Feb. 5. War memories

were rampant. (From l-r) Mr. Cor-

biell, sister-in-law Joan Mark, Le-

gion President Jenny Schumann,

1st Vice-President Guy Knappe,

BSO Representative Vern Neis-

zner, WWII and D-Day Veteran

George Freeman and Reese Ya-

kimowich.

photo cotesy of iene Knae


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Hitting over 11,500households weekly!

Contact Rose for all advertising needs!403.934.5589 Fax 403.934.5546

Email: [email protected]

help wanted

Toddle Inn Daycare requirepart time childcare worker.

Job requirements; criminal

record check, 1st aid and

must hold a childcare pro-

fessional certicate. Dropoff resumes at the day care,

309 2nd Ave. Strathmore.

help wanted

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Stella-Jones Canadais now accepting resumes

for entry level positionsfor its Carseland facility.

Please fax resumes

to (403)934-5880 or email

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403.901.1650

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accepting deposits, cashing cheques, processing utility payments,calculating foreign and domestic exchange, processing loan payments,

selling Travellers cheques, money orders and drafts, processing Mastercardcash advances and payments and other duties as assigned. The position is

also responsible for custody, balancing and security of cash, etc. The positionresponds to member inquiries on all branch products and services.

the del cdde us exhb:

a positive attitude

a desire to help people excellent communication skills

team playerThey will nd opportunities to cross-sell or refer sales opportunities to appro-

priate staff and have a desire to grow within a professional environment. Pro-ciency with Microsoft Ofce 2000 (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Windows

operating Systems as necessary; experience in the service industry is anasset. Post-secondary education preferred, however not necessary. Training

will be provided for the successful candidate. Please submit resumes to:

Tracy Anderson - Morin - Supervisor Banking FloorStrathmore Branch

100 2nd Avenue - PO Box 2067, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K1Fax (403) 934-5229

Clsg De: Ul flledWe thank all applicants or their interest and will be in contact i we can oer an

interview. You can fnd more about our organization at www.chinookcu.com

Full & Part Time help required for

housekeepingWill train, $11/hour.

Please submit resume to350 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5

or fax(403) 901-0016 or

call (403) 901-0000 ext 502.

Golden Hills School Division is accepting applications

or the position o Dormitory Supervisor. This position

could be flled by a couple.

Main responsibilities:

Supervise dormitory students and enorce

dormitory rules and regulations

Develop a rapport with students to meet their

social and cultural needs

Maintain a positive dorm atmosphere or students

Maintain discipline in the dorm

Ensure attendance at school and assist students

in medical appointments

Plan and guide ater-hours activities

Supervise dormitory assistants

Light cleaning o acility

This position will include accommodation, meals and

salary to be negotiated.

The successul applicant should be a good role model,

have good interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and

enjoy working with children and youth. Experience

working with children is an asset. Criminal and Child

Welare check will be required.

Please submit resume and appropriate

documentation to the undersigned on or beore

4:00 pm, Friday, February 19, 2010.

Human Resources Department

Golden Hills School Division # 75

435 A Highway # 1

Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J4

Phone: 403-934-5121

Fax: 403 934-5124 or 934-5125

e-mail: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY

Dormitory Supervisor

K-Ly SpukMortgage Specialist

Strathmore & AreaTel: 403.333.6070Fax: [email protected]

Call for an appontment today!

firSt in mortgageS

strathmore

real estate

Over Sized LOt fOr SaLe

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Back alley access &RV accessible.

Fully serviced & lots of trees.

Call Clare 403-934-7383orTracy 403-901-9143

real estate

rentals

CI 111, 2 bdrm suite,

$900 month + SD. eating &

Water included. o Pets. Call

Jane 403-934-6896.

3 D. n Centre Street(Strathmore), $950/month

plus utilities. /S, /P. Con-

tact eith at 403-901-9721.

Available arch.

DPx I IIW,

backing onto green space.

3 bdrm, 5 appliances plusmicrowave included. $1250

plus utilities. Call 403-934-

3860.

AAIA AC 1ST.

AST with fur-

nished common area with 3

piece bath. 32 T, bar fridge

& microwave. Shared utili-ties. o pets. $485/mth. D.D

$350. Call 403-983-2725 or403-921-5082.

2 D TWS

available Immediately. ewer,

sunny, very clean, with walk-

out balcony. Includes all appli-

ances and washer/dryer. 1 &

baths. $925/month + utili-

ties. o pets, no smoking.

Call 934-0996

Professional Directory

help wanted help wantedfor sale

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ecellent condition, asking

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cellent Condition Asking

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Get your Classified ads in!Call Tracey 403-934-5589

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feed & seed

WATD small, square

bales, straight grass -timo-

thy, brome, orchard (

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Strathmore Elks Lodge #491meets 3rd. Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling Club6:30 pm. Steak Supper at 7 pm. New Members

welcome. Call Greg 403-888-6155.

RCL Ladies Auxiliary Events for February:16th Executive & General Meetings, beginning@ 7:30 pm. 21st LA breakfast from 9 am to 11am. Toast, pancakes, bacon, sausages, scrambledeggs, potatoes, juice, desert, coffee, tea.All for only $6 per adult & $3 per child.Old time music played on the piano by JimmyRisdon. PUBLIC & KIDS WELCOME!!!!

Royal Canadian Legion Events for February:LPC & Sports Steak & Lobster tickets both for sale.

20th Cash Crib starting at 11:00am23rd General Meeting, open to ALL LegionMembers, @ 7:30 pm. Meat Draws every Friday@ 6:30 pm & Saturday @ 2:00 pm. Bingo everyWednesday @ 5:15 pm. Darts & Crib throughoutthe week.Every Thursday Ukranian CuisineLunch 11:30am - 1:30pmLegion Veterans Hall & the Main Hall availablefor functions. February events calendar now at thebar.For more information regarding the above,please call 403.934.5119

MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers) meet 1st and3rd Thursdays 9:30am 11:30am at the Strath-more Alliance Church. Babysitting available forages 0 - 6. For more information call Jennifer at403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org

Strathmore Lions Clubmeets the rst and third Thursday at theStrathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 p.m.

Strathmore Photography Club.Photographers of all ages and skill levels are wel-come. For more information and meeting datescall Gaylene at 403-901-2760 or email - [email protected]

Strathmore District Health Services AuxiliaryMeetings are held the fourth Monday of the month@ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Lower levelConference Room at the Strathmore Hospital.New members welcome. For more info pleasecall 403-934-4436

Wheatland Rural Crime Watch.Meetings are the 3rd. Thursday of each Month.Featuring guest speakers. For more informationcall 403-934-4055.

Come Fly With Us903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. MeetWednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue buildingand Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girlswelcome between 12 & 19 years. Call JoannaHoward at 403-983-5796 for more information.

Wheatland Further Education Course Calendaris now available. Call 403-934-5785 orvisit www.wfes.ca for more info.

Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53meets the rst Monday of each Month at7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038.Website: www.strathmore53.com

Halt the Habit;Smoking Cessation Classes February 18 & 25,2010. 7 - 8:00 pm. at the Strathmore HighSchool. Call Colleen at 403-934-4444 ext #103to pre-register. Free of charge.

Strathmore Homeschool Familes.

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Strathmore Caregiver Support Group- this is an opportunity for caregivers to ndsupport and benet from interaction with othersin a similar situation. For more information or toregister call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.

The Hope Bridges SocietyBoard meetings held the second Tuesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at #3-236-3rd. Avenue.Please visit our website at www.hopebridges.caor contact us at info@ho

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