May 8, 2015 Strathmore Times

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Strathmore-Brooks proved once again

that it is a Wildrose riding.
Derek Fildebrandt, who began his campaign in January, received 8,657 of the
16,469 votes during the May 5 Provincial
Election.
The new MLA defeated his next closest competition, Progressive Conservative
Molly Douglas by a wide margin, winning
52.57 per cent of the total votes.
The heavy work is just getting started,
said Fildebrandt during a celebration at
his campaign headquarters in Strathmore
following the election. Im humbled and
exhilarated by the opportunity to be the
MLA for the people of Strathmore-Brooks.
This is a historical election this is only
the fourth time Alberta has ever changed
governments. Albertans wanted a change
Albertans did not vote for a democratic
socialist government, they voted for a new
government (in the NDP), but I believe
that the Wildrose Party stands for the values that have made Alberta great and can
make us greater in the future.
The NDP will form the new majority
government after collecting 51 of the 87
seats available. The Wildrose will be the
official opposition after taking 21 seats.
The out going PC party only garnered 10
seats.
We are going to provide a vigorous and
strong official opposition over the next
four years, said Fildebrandt. Im going to
do my upmost to represent the people of
Strathmore-Brooks and to blunt the more
extreme ideological excesses of the NDP,
which I believe has the potential to cripple the economy of this province.
Molly Douglass, who was named the PC
candidate after the resignation of Jason
Hale, received the second most votes in
the riding with 4,449.
Despite the result, she was proud to
take part in the democratic process.
It has been such a positive experience
getting to work with volunteers and getting
to know Strathmore and area residents,
said Douglass. Although I was not successful in my bid for the MLAs position, it
was a democratic process with seven parties and candidates in the running. What
more could a voter ask for? I am proud
of our Strathmore-Brooks region and its
people, and will continue to be involved at
the local level in moving it forward. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Meet your new MLA!

Newly elected MLA Derek Fildebrandt was all smiles after collecting over 50 per cent of the votes
in the Provincial Election on May 5. Fildebrandt, along with his wife Emma and two dogs, King and
Schnitzel, celebrated at the Wildrose campaign office in downtown Strathmore on election night.
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Tim Hortons presented Roll up the Rim winner Scott McKirgen and his family their brand new 2015 Toyota Camry at the north Tim Hortons on May 2.
McKirgen is planning bring the car back to the dealership and cash it in.
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FCSS offers frozen meals program

SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

A new meal program has come to
Strathmore that will make dinner-time a
little easier. The Frozen Meal program,
offered by Strathmore FCSS in conjunction with Calgary Meals on Wheels, allows people to purchase ready-made
frozen meals to stock their freezers.
Were finding that a lot of clients
dont want to use the hot meal program
because they dont feel like they need
it, but the frozen program is more flexible because you dont have to be home
for when its delivered, you can come
and pick it up on Wednesdays and then
its in your freezer and it lasts for up to
three months, said FCSS Programmer
Dahrlyne Knaus.
We were only able to do this because
weve received funding from the United
Way.
She said it provides a convenient option for residents, while remaining delicious and wholesome. Some of the options available are curry chicken legs,
roast beef with gravy, chicken noodle
soup, borscht, muffins, cookies and
much more. There are also family-size
items on the menu.
The meals are prepped at Calgarys
Meals on Wheels kitchen, and then volunteer drivers for FCSS head into the
city to pick them up and bring them
back to Strathmore.
Were looking for volunteer drivers
to drive in to Calgary bi-weekly, every
other Tuesday morning, to pick up our

meals to deliver them back here, said
Knaus.
Everything can be found online on the
Town of Strathmore website under the
Family and Community Support Services link. The full menu, and order form
can be found there. Orders can also be
phoned in, or faxed in. Payment is required when the orders are placed. The
next order date for Strathmore is May
12, and deliver will be on May 20.
fice computer I had a chance to look

through some of the thousands of photos I have taken over the years, it was
amazing to see a flashback of different
events and faces.
I couldnt even to begin to list off all
of the memories I will be taking with
me, from all of the articles written to
events covered, each and every one different, and fun in its own way.
Im moving on, which you have all
guessed by now, but will continue to
come back every once in awhile to visit, and to check out some of the events
I dont think Ill ever be able to leave
behind, like the rodeo.
My last official day in the office will
be May 11, so if you get a chance and
want to, come by and say goodbye. We
will have a gathering between 4 - 6:30
p.m. refreshments at the Strathmore
Times office.
Thanks for the memories Strathmore!
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A: There are three main types of caskets: metal,
Farewell Strathmore!
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

Saying goodbye brings with it mixed
emotions, sadness at the thought of
leaving this great town behind and excitement about the new realm of possibilities opening up.
As many of you know I have spent
the last five years working as your
community reporter at the Strathmore
Times.
In that time I have had the opportunity to literally share in hundreds, if not
thousands, of moments with all of you.
I have cried with a lot of you maybe
more than I should have at times - as
you trusted me to share your stories
with the integrity and respect they deserved, and more often I have laughed
and joined in on many celebrations
year after year.
While clearing files off of my of-
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Dahrlyne Knaus proudly shows off the new

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program.
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wood, and cloth covered caskets. Metal casket

prices differ based on metal type, copper,
bronze, or steel, and gauge (thickness).
Wood casket prices are based on many factors.
The type of wood used, hardwood or softwood,
the polished finish of the wood, and veneer
versus solid wood. Cloth covered caskets
are made of various materials and are simply
covered in cloth. Hardware also plays a part
in the overall price of each type of casket.
Handles on the ends, more ornate handles and
corners, the type of interior bed of the casket,
the shape of the casket, and even the style of
lock, all affect the price. As a rule, the least
expensive is the cloth covered casket, wood and
steel caskets are comparable, and the copper
and bronze caskets will be most expensive.
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Answers to all questions will appear on the
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highway resurfacing project will also
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existing median at West Ridge Road.
The median closure will include
modifications on the north side of Hwy #1
at West Ridge Rd as a Right-In / RightOut access effective May 4, 2015.
The median closure will include new
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advance warning flashers approximately
150 m west of the intersection. This
installation is expected to be completed
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SUMMARIZED
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2014POSITION
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STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL
2014
2013
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Financial assets
$
25,193,523 $
24,586,987
Net municipal
property taxes
$
9,947,751 $
9,656,942
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Auditor's Responsibility
2014 $
2013 $
2014
2013
Liabilities
18,123,969
20,432,202
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and salesproperty
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25,193,523
24,586,987
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$ 10,439,394
9,947,751
$ 9,784,420
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assets is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our
7,069,554
4,154,785
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20,432,202
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$
25,193,523 $
24,586,987
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propertyincome
taxes
$
9,947,751 $ 505,8699,656,942
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assets
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513,883
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financial
assets
7,069,554
4,154,785
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1,164,613
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18,123,969 122,163
20,432,202 117,043User fees and
sales and
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10,439,394
9,784,420
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on taxes
186,762
187,414
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505,869
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7,069,554
4,154,785
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financial statements derived from the audited financial statements
of the
Town of Strathmore
for the 117,043
year ended December
31,
2014
are acosts
fair summary
of those financial statements, on the basis described in note 1.
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capital
assets
175,836,285
178,573,583
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and
permits
615,624
420,375
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expenses
and inventory
122,163
Penalties
and
on taxes
186,762
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505,869
513,883
175,958,448
178,690,626
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189,546
268,480
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capital
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175,836,285
178,573,583
615,624
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122,163
117,043
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186,762
187,414
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surplus
$
183,028,002
$
182,845,411
Total Other
revenue
23,049,559
21,828,211
175,958,448
178,690,626
revenue
189,546
26
April 15, 2015
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Tangible capital assets
175,836,285
178,573,583
Licenses and permits
615,624
420,375
Accumulated surplus
$
183,028,002 $
182,845,411
Total revenue
23,049,559
21,82
175,958,448
178,690,626
Other
revenue
189,546
268,480
LONG TERM
DEBT
Expenses
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL
POSITION
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Accumulated surplus
$
183,028,002
182,845,411
Total revenue
23,049,559
21,828,211
20142014 $
2013 2013
2014
2013
Legislative
265,064
258,393
LONG TERM
DEBT
Expenses
Self supported long-term debt
$
11,215,563
$
15,460,695
2,584,306
2,426,002
Legislative
265,064
25
2014
2013 Revenue Administration
LONG TERM DEBT
Financial assets
25,193,523
Expenses
Net
municipal property taxes
24,586,987
Current
portion
$
1,403,752 $
1,542,409
Police,
fire, disaster, ambulance, municipal enforcement
Self
supported long-term debt
$
15,460,695
Administration
Liabilities
20,432,202
User
fees and sales of goods
Legislative
2014 $18,123,969 11,215,563
2013
Current
portion
$ 7,069,554 1,403,752 4,154,785
$
1,542,409
Police,
fire,
disaster, ambulance, municipal enforcement
Transportation
services
Net
financial
assets
Government
transfers
for operating
Self supported long-term debt
$
11,215,563 $
15,460,695
Administration
Non-financial assets
Investment
income
Water
supply
and distribution
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Transportation
services
Current portion
$ DISCLOSURE
1,403,752 $
1,542,409
Police, fire,
disaster,
ambulance,
municipal enforcement
Prepaid expenses and inventory
122,163
117,043
Penalties andWastewater
costs on taxes
2014
2013
treatment
disposal
Water supply
andand
distribution
SALARY AND BENEFITS DISCLOSURE
Transportation services
Tangible capital assets
Mayor Michael Ell
Councillor
Pat
Fule surplus
Mayor
Michael
Ell
Accumulated
Councillor
Councillor
PatSobol
Fule
Mayor Michael
Ell Robert
175,836,285
178,573,583
Licenses and permits
$
48,091 $
8,264Water supply
WasteWastewater
management
2014
2013
treatment and disposal
SALARY AND BENEFITS DISCLOSURE
175,958,448
178,690,626
Other revenue and distribution
28,161
26,014
Public
healthand
anddisposal
welfare services
$
$
8,264
Waste
management
$ 2014183,028,002
$ 48,091
182,845,411
Total
revenue
2013
Wastewater
treatment
$
LONG TERM DEBT
Councillor
Walls Sobol
Councillor
Councillor
Pat
FuleBrad Robert
Councillor
Rocky
Blokland
Councillor
Brad
Walls
Councillor
Robert
Self Sobol
supported
long-term
debt
Councillor
Denise
Peterson
Councillor
Rocky
Blokland
Current
portion
Councillor
Brad
Walls
48,091
28,175
28,161
$
8,264
28,161
28,175 26,014
2013
27,755
28,161 26,014
28,161
2014
28,175
11,215,563 $
15,460,695
1,403,75227,336
$ 27,755 1,542,409
28,161
4,634
27,336 26,014
27,755 22,444
SALARY AND BENEFITS DISCLOSURE27,336
665
22,444
4,634
2014
201326,014
- 665
22,444
$
$
Councillor
John Denise
RempelPeterson
Councillor
Councillor
Rocky
Blokland
Councillor
SteveJohn
Grajczyk
Councillor
Rempel
Councillor
Denise
Peterson
Councillor
Earl Best
Councillor
John
Rempel
Councillor
Steve Grajczyk
Mayor Michael Ell
Councillor
DaveEarl
Hamilton
Councillor
Steve
Grajczyk
Councillor
Best
Councillor Pat Fule
Councillor Earl
Best
Councillor
Dave Hamilton
48,091
665
28,161
28,161
Councillor Robert Sobol
28,175
Councillor Dave
Hamilton
Councillor
Brad Walls
OPERATING
RESERVES
Councillor Rocky
Blokland
Councillor
DeniseRESERVES
Peterson
Financial
stabilization
OPERATING
Councillor
John Rempel
OPERATING
RESERVES
Potable
water stabilization
Financial
Councillor Steve Grajczyk
Financial
stabilization
Sanitary
sewer
Potable water
Councillor Earl Best
Potable Office
waterSanitary
revitalization
sewer
Councillor Dave Hamilton
SanitaryFamily
sewer
Centre
capital reduction
Office
revitalization
Office revitalization
RCMP
reserve
Family
Centre capital reduction
Family Centre
capital reduction
Garbage
OPERATING
RCMP
reserve RESERVES
RCMP reserve
Financial
stabilization
General
administration
Garbage
Potable water
GarbageOther reserves
General administration
Sanitary sewer
GeneralTotal
administration
Operating
Reserves
Other
reserves
Office revitalization
Other reserves
CAPITAL
RESERVES
Total
Operating
Reserves
Family
Centre capital
reduction
Total Operating
Reserves
StormCAPITAL
off-site
levies
RESERVES
RCMP
reserve
2014 $
Storm off-site levies

Storm off-site
levies
General
administration
Sewer
off-site
levies
Water
off-site
levies
Water off-site
levies
Other
reservesReserve
Capital
Equipment
Sewer
off-site levies
Total
Operating Reserves
Sewer off-site
levies
Roads
off-site
levies
Capital
Equipment
Reserve
CAPITAL
RESERVES
Capital Equipment
Reserve
WaterRoads
supplyoff-site levies
Roads off-site Storm
leviesoff-site levies
Municipal
public
reserve
Water
supply
Water
off-site
levies
Water supply
StormMunicipal
offsiteoff-site
levies
- Eagle
Lake
Sewer
levies
public
reserve
Municipal
public
reserve
CivicStorm
Centre
Capitaloffsite
Equipment
Reserve
levies
- Eagle Lake
Storm offsite levies
Eagle levies
Lake
Roads- off-site
Bike Civic
pathway
levies
Centre
Civic Centre Water supply
Fire Bike pathway levies
Bike pathway levies
Municipal public reserve
Family
Centre
Fire
Storm offsite levies - Eagle Lake
Fire
Roads,
walks
and lighting
Civic
Centre
Family
Centre
Family Centre
Sanitary
sewer
Bike
pathway
Roads,
walks
and lighting
Roads, walks and lighting levies
OtherSanitary
reserves
Fire
sewer
Sanitary sewer
Family Centre
TotalOther
Capital
Reserves
reserves
Other reserves
Roads, walks and lighting
Total Reserves
Capital Reserves
Total CapitalTotal
Reserves
Sanitary sewer
Total
Reserves
Total Reserves
Other reserves
$
$
$
$
$
Total Capital Reserves

Total Reserves
39,857
26,014
21,680
26,014
2013
26,014
5,483,244
10,026,370
$
$
4,732,842
9,600,604
2014 Revenue
Other revenue
0.8%
Other revenue
Other rrevenue
Other
evenue
0.8%
0.8%
0.8%
Government
Government
transfers
Government
Government
transfers
transfers 5.0%
5.0%
transfers
5.0%
5.0%
(684,988)
(89
867,579 (890,276) 5,594,317
747,468
2,365,551
867,579
5,59
678,663
867,5795,594,317
7,959,868
867,579
2,36
3,766,895
2,365,551
867,579
729,481
22,718,487
867,579
182,5917,959,868
735,630
Net financial assets, beginning of year

Net financial assets, end of year
2014 Revenue
Revenue

2014 R2014
evenue

43.2%
22,71
(890,276)
854,919
956,249
Contributed assets
Culture-libraries,
museums, halls
3,447,988 23,734,547
735,630
729,481
3,475,249
3,696,154
4,6342,841,133
Excess of revenue over expenses
2013 Total expenses
Excess (deficiency)
of revenue
over expenses
$26,014 920,185
2,841,133
Excess
of revenue
over expenses
747,468
85
678,663
74
(684,988)
710,048
Government
transfers
for capital
Contributed
assets
Parks
and recreation
710,048
854,662
21,828,211
3,783,932
3,475,249
956,249
710,048
854,662
854,919
956,249
710,048 3,696,154
747,468
3,086,246
(684,988)
23,734,547
22,718,487
854,662
Planning and development
3,086,246
3,44
3,475,249
3,08
854,919
3,47
23,734,547
7,95
7,069,592
182,591
7,06
(890,276)
182,591
182,845,4117,069,592 175,775,819
(684,988)
182,845,411
175,77
21,680
Government transfers for capital
867,579
5,594,317
332,596 193,294
Accumulated
surplus, beginning
of year
182,845,411
175,775,819
Accumulated
surplus, end
of year
$
183,028,002
$
182,845,411
222,079 325,004 188,881
264,683
Contributed assets
2,365,551
222,079 117,896
193,294 264,683 115,205
188,881
Accumulated surplus, end of year
$
183,028,002 $
182,84
867,579
7,959,868
193,294 44,682 2013
188,881 43,662Accumulated surplus, end of year
$
183,028,002 $
182,845,411
2014
117,896
115,205
117,896
115,205 42,247
2,528,87943,234
$ 44,682 2,841,133
Excess
182,591
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF
CASH FLOW7,069,592
43,662 of revenue over expenses
944,017
920,185
44,682
43,662 126,762
116,449
2014
2013
43,234
42,247
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
332,596
325,004
Accumulated surplus, beginning of year SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF CASH
182,845,411
175,775,819
43,234
42,2474,867,762
FLOW
$
4,543,126
$
116,449
126,762
2014
2013
222,079
264,683
116,449
126,762
2014$
2013$
Cash
provided
operating transactions
7,572,186
9,933,780
$ 193,294 4,543,126 188,881
$
4,867,762
Accumulated
surplus,
end ofby
year
$
183,028,002 $
182,845,411
$
$ 4,543,126
1,078,630
$ 4,867,762
Cash Cash
applied
to capital
provided
by transactions
operating transactions
$ (1,431,968)
7,572,186 $ (6,601,683)
9,93
117,896
115,2051,007,513
Cash provided
operating
transactions
$
7,572,186 (4,620,394)
$
9,933,780 (4,038,056)
1,056,684
Cashby
applied
to investing
transactions
$ 44,682
1,078,630 $43,662 652,166
1,007,513
Cash
applied
to capital
transactions
(1,431,968)
(6,60
1,078,630
$
1,007,513
Cash applied
to capital
transactions
(1,431,968) (4,245,132)
(6,601,683) (1,469,914)
43,234
42,247 478,920
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
655,785
Cash
applied
to financing
transactions
1,056,684
652,166
Cash
applied
toSUMMARIZED
investing
transactions
(4,620,394)
(4,03
1,056,684
652,166
(4,620,394)
(4,038,056)
116,449
126,762 520,255Cash applied to investing transactions
2014
2013
628,922
655,785
478,920
Cash applied to financing transactions
(4,245,132)
(1,46
4,543,126 $
4,867,762
655,785
478,920 399,058Cash applied
to financing
transactions
(4,245,132) (2,725,308)
(1,469,914) (2,175,873)
501,243
(Decrease)
increase
in cash and temporary investments
628,922
520,255
Cash provided by operating transactions
$
7,572,186 $
9,933,780
628,922
520,255
480,521
469,552
501,243
399,058
(Decrease)
increase
in
cash
and
temporary
investments
(2,725,308)
(2,17
1,078,630 $
1,007,513
Cash
applied toincrease
capital transactions
(1,431,968) (2,725,308)
(6,601,683)
501,243
399,058
(Decrease)
in cash and temporary investments
(2,175,873)
274,292
and temporary
8,951,259
11,127,132
480,521 652,166 268,031
469,552
1,056,684
Cash appliedCash
to investing
transactions investments, beginning of year
(4,620,394)
(4,038,056)
480,521
469,552
203,160
655,785
Cash applied to financing
(4,245,132)
(1,469,914)
274,292 478,920 48,255
268,031
Cashtransactions
and temporary investments, beginning of year
8,951,259
11,1
274,292 190,042
268,031
Cash and Cash
temporary
investments,
beginning end
of year
8,951,259
and temporary
investments,
of year
$
6,225,95111,127,132
$
8,951,259
628,922
203,160 520,255 185,704
48,255
203,160
48,255
501,243
(Decrease) increase in cash and temporary investments
(2,725,308)
(2,175,873)
106,697
190,042 399,058 104,262
185,704
Cash and temporary investments, end of year
$
6,225,951 $
8,95
190,042
185,704
Cash and temporary investments, end of year
$
6,225,951 $
8,951,259
480,521
469,552
80,534
401,162
SUMMARIZED
STATEMENT
OF
CHANGE
IN
NET
FINANCIAL
ASSETS (DEBT)
106,697
104,262
106,697
104,262
274,292
268,031
Cash and temporary investments, beginning of year
8,951,259
11,127,132
69,275
67,693
2014 ASSETS (DEBT)
2013
80,534 401,162
401,162
STATEMENT
CHANGE
IN NET
FINANCIAL
203,160
48,255
80,534
SUMMARIZEDSUMMARIZED
STATEMENT OF
CHANGE INOF
NET
FINANCIAL
ASSETS
(DEBT)
28,279
27,633
Excess
of
revenue
over
expenditures
$
182,591
$
7,069,592
190,042
Cash
and temporary investments, end of year
$
6,225,951 2014
$
8,951,259
69,275 185,704
67,693
2014
2013
69,275
67,693
2013
25,827
Decrease
(increase)
in non-financial
assets
2,732,178
(5,075,405)
106,69726,430
104,262
28,279
27,633
Excess
of
revenue
over
expenditures
$
182,591
$
7,06
28,279
27,633
Excess of revenue over expenditures
$
182,591 $
7,069,592
102,750
76,811
Increase
in net financial
assets
2,914,769
1,994,187
80,534
SUMMARIZED
STATEMENT
OF CHANGE
26,430 401,162
25,827
Decrease
(increase)
in non-financial
assets IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS (DEBT)
2,732,178
(5,07
26,430
25,827
Decrease (increase)
in non-financial
assets
2,732,178
(5,075,405)
69,275
67,6934,732,842
2014
2013 4,154,785
$
5,483,244
$
Net financial
assets,
of year
2,160,598
102,750
76,811
Increase
in net beginning
financial assets
2,914,769
1,99
102,750
76,811
Increase in net financial
assets
2,914,769
1,994,187
28,279
27,6339,600,604
Excess of revenue
over expenditures
$
182,591 $
$
10,026,370 $
Net financial
assets, end of year
$ 7,069,592
7,069,554 $
4,154,785
$
5,483,2444,732,842
$
4,732,842
Net financial
assets,
beginning of year
4,154,785
2,16
5,483,244
$
Net
financial
assets,
beginning
of
year
4,154,785
2,160,598
26,430
25,827
Decrease (increase) in non-financial assets
2,732,178
(5,075,405)
$ 102,750$10,026,3709,600,604
$76,811
9,600,604
Net assets
financial
assets, end of year
$ $
7,069,554
4,15
10,026,370
Net financial
assets,
end of year
$
7,069,554
4,154,785$
Increase
in net financial
2,914,769
1,994,187
$
$
Net municipal taxes

43.2%
Net municipal
taxes
Net
municipal taxes
Net municipal
43.2%
43.2% taxes
3,783,932
Waste management
21,680
Government
other
21,680before
Other transfers for capital
Public health and welfare services
Contributed
assetstransfers for capital
Other
21,680
Government
3,247,183
2,42
3,24
3,447,988
3,766,895
67
258,393
735,630
729,481
3,696,154
3,76
956,249
678,663
2,426,002
23,734,547
735,630
72
3,247,183
3,696,154
3,766,895 22,718,487
3,512,960
3,265,442
9,656,942
3,370,100
2,584,306
9,784,420
265,064
258,393
3,370,100
3,512,960
996,697
2,584,306
2,426,002
513,883
3,265,442
3,512,960
3,370,100
3,247,183
187,414
3,783,932
3,265,442
3,512,960
3,447,988
420,375
854,662
3,783,932
3,265,442
3,086,246
268,480
2,584,306
3,370,100
26,014
Excess
(deficiency)
Transportation
services
4,634
Total
expenses
Culture-libraries,
museums,
hallsof revenue over expenses
Water
and distribution
39,857
before
26,014
Excessother
(deficiency) of revenue over expenses
Totalsupply
expenses
Wastewater treatment
21,680
Other andbefore
Excess (deficiency)
ofdisposal
revenue
over expenses
39,857
other
21,680
4,634
265,064
Administration
4,634
Total
expenses
26,014
Culture-libraries,
museums,
halls
Police,
ambulance, municipal
enforcement
Parksfire,
anddisaster,
recreation
22,444
2013
944,017
2,528,879
39,857
before
2,528,879665
$ 944,0172,841,133
Excess
ofother
revenue over surplus,
expensesbeginning of year
332,596
325,004
Accumulated
920,185
21,680
Other
944,017 222,079
332,596 920,185 264,683
325,004
Accumulated surplus, beginning of year
CAPITAL
RESERVES
Water
off-site levies
Garbage
2014
27,755
27,336
2,528,879
2014
8,264
26,014
Planning
andhealth
development
26,014
Public
and welfare services
Waste management
Expenses
4,634
Parks
and
recreation
26,014
Planning
and
development
Public
health
and
welfare
services
Legislative
26,014Planning
Culture-libraries,
museums, halls
4,634 and
Parks and recreation
development
9,947,751
10,439,394
1,164,613
505,869
186,762
615,624
189,546
23,049,559
User fees & sales of
goods
User fees & sUser
ales
off
ees & sales of
User
fees & s45.3%
ales ogoods
f
goods
goods
45.3%
45.3%
45.3%
Penal(es on taxes
0.8%
Penal(es
on otn
axes
Penal(es
Penal(es
taxes on taxes
0.8%
0.8%
0.8%
Licenses & permits
Licenses
permits
2.7% & permits
Licenses
& &p ermits
Licenses
2.7%
2.7%
Investment income
2.7%
Investment income
2.2%
Investment income
Investment
income
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
4,154,785
7,069,554
2,160,598
4,154,785
2014 Expenses
2014 Expenses

2014 Expenses

2014 Expenses
Culture Legisla(ve
Parks & recrea(on
1.1%
3.1%
Culture Legisla(ve
Culture Legisla(ve [CATEGORY NAME]
15.6%
[CATEGORY
NAME]
Parks
& recrea(on
Legisla(ve 1.1%
Parks
& recrea(on
[VALUE] NAME]
Culture
1.1%
[CATEGORY
NAME]
3.1%
[CATEGORY
3.1%
Parks & recrea(on
[VALUE]
15.6%
[CATEGORY NAME]
[CATEGORY NAME]
[CATEGORY
NAME] 3.1% 15.6% 1.1%
[VALUE]
Police,
re &

[VALUE]
15.6%
[CATEGORY NAME]
[VALUE]
[VALUE]
[VALUE]
Police, re &municipal
Police, re &
[VALUE]
Police, re &
enforcement
municipal
municipal municipal
[CATEGORY NAME]
enforcement 14.2%
enforcement
enforcement
[VALUE]
[CATEGORY
N
AME]
[CATEGORY NAME]
[CATEGORY NAME]
14.2%
14.2%
14.2%
[VALUE]
[VALUE]
Transporta(on
[VALUE]
Transporta(on
Transporta(on services
Transporta(on
Waste management
services
services
Waste
m
anagement
[CATEGORY
NAME] 14.8%
services
3.6% management
Waste management
14.8%
[CATEGORY
N
AME]

Waste
[CATEGORY
N
AME]
14.8%
3.6%
[VALUE]
[CATEGORY NAME]
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14.8%
3.6% [CATEGORY
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NoteSummary
1. Summary
financial
statements
Note 1.
financial
statements
Management
prepared
these
summaryfinancial
financial statements
using
thethe
following
criteria:
Note 1. Management
Summary
financial
statements
prepared
these
summary
statements
using
following
criteria:
Note 1. Summary
financial
statements
(a) the
summary
financial
statements
include
statementcriteria:
for each statement included in the audited financial statements;
(a) the
Management prepared these
summary
financial
statements
using
the afollowing
summary
financial
statements
include
a
statement
for each statement
included in the audited financial statements;
Management
prepared
these
summary
financial
statements
using
the
following
criteria:
(b) information
in the summary financial statements agrees with the related
information in the completed set of audited financial statements;
(a) the summary
financial
statements
include
a statement
for agrees
each statement
included
in the audited
financial
statements;
(b) information
in
the
summary
financial
statements
with
the
related
information
in the
of audited
financial statements;
(a)
(c) major
subtotals, totals
and comparative
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statementsincluded
are included;
and
the summary
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statementsinformation
include afrom
statement
for financial
each statement
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auditedset
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statements agrees
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summary
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statements
contain
the
information
from
the
audited
financial
statements
dealing
with
matters
having
a
pervasive
otherwise
significant effect on the summary financial statements.
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information in the summary financial statements agrees with the related information in the completed set of audited or
financial
statements;
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totals financial
and comparative
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from
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statements
are included;
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the
statements
contain the
information
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statements
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major
subtotals,
totals
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comparative
information
from
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audited
financial
statements
are
included;
and
The(d)
summary
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statements
are derivedcontain
from the the
audited
financial statements,
prepared
in accordance
with Canadian
sector accounting
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31, 2014, and
December
2013, and
for the years
then ended.
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statements
information
from the audited
financial
statements
dealing public
with matters
having a standards,
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summary
financial
statements.
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statements
contain
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audited
financial with
statements
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matters
having standards,
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on the summary
financial
statements.
The audited
financial
of
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Town are
available
on request
bythe
contacting
the municipal
office.
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financial
statements
are
from
the audited
financial
statements,
prepared
in accordance
Canadian
publicwith
sector
accounting
December
31, 2014,effect
and December
31, 2013,
and for
the years then ended.
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financial
statements
are derived
the
audited
financial
statements,
preparedthe
in accordance
with Canadian public sector accounting standards, as at December 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, and for the years then ended.
The audited
financial
statements
of thefrom
Town
are
available
on request
by contacting
municipal office.
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a song of a famous artist to celebrate the power of music.
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Times Reporter

Crowther Memorial High School, Strathmore High School
and Brentwood Elementary choirs celebrated a national event
in Music Monday on May 4 at Brentwood in recognition of
the power of music.
The choir events main focus was to educate the singers
about the true meaning of music and more importantly to
have fun.
Events like this are really important because they give us
the chance to show younger generations there are older students that are doing awesome things. It gives them something
to look up to, said Bryan Allsop, Crowther and Strathmore
High Schools choir teacher.
They can watch this and be like hey in five years I could
be in that high school group and it would be a ton of fun.
Allsop firmly believes that it depends on the group for the
type of genres the choir will sing to.
Our choirs do anything from pop music, musical songs to
classical choir stuff and weve done lots of songs in different
languages. It gives them versatility to be fantastic musicians
and all their wide knowledge as best they can, said Allsop.
The teaching styles for both groups are similar as they have
strong understandings of music.
For the most part I can teach them relatively the same. The
high school because its a class, you can be more intensive
with them, its outside the timetable, whereas at junior high
its just a club, they dont have the same intensity but I hand
out music to the groups and they have music by the next
week, said Allsop.
Brentwoods music specialist Carolyn Steeves could not
stress more how important it is to learn how powerful music
really is.
Ive been doing to this for 36 years, teaching music, and I
think days like today are really important for the kids to see
that music is a life-long thing. They can go into the junior high
and senior high, still dancing and singing and carry on what
they love, said Steeves.
Today for us was a dress rehearsal for provincials because
were in provincials on Friday representing Drumheller festival. Its Grades 4-6 classes at the Alberta Musical Festival
Association.
Steeves main goal for the kids is to have fun and enjoy what
music has to offer.
The kids loved the Music Monday song by Connor Ross,
he was 16 and won the music anthem search and taught it to
the kids in class. And to get to sing with other schools, a song
thats called We Are One, it cant get any more perfect than
that, said Steeves.
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JOHN GODSMAN
Times Contributor
The William and Mary Van Bavel family originated in Belgium, where they had five children,
and moved to Canada in 1910. Father Van Aken,
an agent for CPR, brought the Van Bavels to a location northeast of Strathmore, which in 1908 was
called the District of Akenstad. He was responsible
for assisting immigrants to start homesteading and
get employment. William got work constructing
the irrigation system for the CPR,
and later became a second ditch
rider, using a slip and a team of
Clydesdale horses, which he had
used in Belgium. When the ground
was frozen during the winter, the
ditch riders cared for the horses.
In 1917, William had purchased a
farm in the Elwood District, on the
Rockyford Road. But, before the
family could move there, he had a
fatal heart attack in the Strathmore
Hotel, and passed away at the
young age of 45, leaving his widow Mary with their five children:
Annie, identical twins Joe and Jack,
John and Kathleen. They did eventually move to the farm where the
boys did the farming. Joe and twin brother Jack
worked the family farm in the Elwood District as
partners for 10 years. Elizabeth Koester was born
in Iowa in 1911, moving with her family in 1929,
to Rockyford. She met and married Joe Van Bavel
(Kens father) in 1932.
Ken was born at Mrs. McKenzies Nursing home
in Strathmore on Feb. 23, 1934, the second oldest of six children. He attended school at Elwood,
Akenstead and Strathmore. He then worked on an
uncles farm at Rockyford.
Ruths grandfather, James Henry Sammons was
born Feb. 3, 1871 in Vinton, Iowa and married Jen-
& Ruth Van Bavel
ny May Rarey on Sept. 7 1897, in Greswald, Iowa.

In 1908, grandfather James Henry came to the
Strathmore area where he purchased land from
the CPR, before returning to Iowa. In 1910, he
brought his family, including four children, to the
Gleichen farm. Two more children were born here.
Ruths father Floyd had been born in Pottowattomie County, Iowa in 1906, so was four years old
when he came to Canada. Im told that when Floyd
was 98 years old, he could still tell you where he
was born!
Ruths great-grandfather on her mothers side
was James C Hutchison born in
Ormiston, Que. in 1862. He moved
to Morris, Ill. and dairy farmed
there for 35 years, marrying Barbara Cavers in 1908, then moving
to Gleichen in 1913 to land he purchased from the CPR. Her grandfather James Walter Hutchison, born
Nov. 22, 1887, married Emma L.
Page on Sept. 8, 1908. He hauled
gravel during construction of the
High Level Bridge in Edmonton,
before moving back to his Gleichen
farm in 1914. Ruths mother Lillian
was born at Morris, Ill. on Feb. 12,
1910. Ruth was born May 29, 1938
on the family farm at Gleichen, the
second of two children. She attended Cluny School
from Grade 1 to Grade 10 then worked for the
Bank of Nova Scotia in Calgary, before moving to
the CIBC in Gleichen where she worked for 10
years.
Ken and Ruth met while Ken was working for
Albert Desmet, and they were married on June 1,
1957. They have four sons and two daughters, and
now have 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Following their marriage they took over
the Hutchison family farm which was three miles
north of Gleichen, and farmed it for the next 40
years, before selling it in 2000, and retiring to
Golf for a cause

SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

Sometimes we all could use a helping hand; an
unexpected bill comes in, or the hours just arent
coming like they used to at work. Cancorp Property Group, the Developer of Wildflower Ranch,
knows that people sometimes fall on hard times,
and have created the Wildflower Ranch Community
Support Foundation.
The foundation was set up to give back to any
Strathmore residents in need. One example is a senior who applied for financial assistance to help
build a wheelchair ramp to her door; the government wouldnt cover it, so the foundation did. Another person was unable to afford their prescriptions, and so the foundation stepped up to help
them out.
(Its usually) things that dont really get covered
by government agencies. We do an application online, and then we review it as a board and decide
on every case based on each case separately, said

Cassandra Cook, a member of the board of directors.
We only usually fund people who have a plan
so that its not just going to waste, thats what we
want to avoid, its not like a welfare kind of thing,
were just trying to help people who had a rough
go. We do everything directly, so we dont actually
give people cheques.
One of the ways the foundation is able to do this
is by fundraising, which they do through their annual golf tournament.
Over the past five years approximately $40,000
has been raised for the foundation. The tournament takes place on July 29, with a shotgun start
at 2 p.m. Following the tournament there will be
a dinner and awards show. Registrations fees are
$150 and include the green fees, cart, dinner and
prizes. Sponsors for are also being sought by the
foundation. To register, or to sponsor a hole, contact Cassandra Cook at [email protected].
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Strathmore. The Sammons farm is still operated by Ruths

brother Jim Sammon, with son David.
Their community activities included - Ken was a member
of Gleichen Lions Club, Branch #13 of the Gleichen Legion
#13, the Curling Club, and enjoyed hockey and baseball. Ruth
worked with 4-H Sewing Club. Ruth now volunteers at the
Strathmore Legion every Wednesday evening, as a member of
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There were 6,990 residents when they moved here in the
spring of 2000. The greatest changes are the new technologies for farming.
Pass the Salt
NEW BEGINNINGS
Spring is such a refreshing time
of year. Its a time when everything begins to wake up again
after a long winter. Even the
spring rains are refreshing. Its
a time when we want to forget
the winter and move ahead with
new projects and new things.
One of the things that can keep
us from moving ahead is focusing on our past. We think about
our failures and then we get
discouraged and then we begin
to lose our vision and hope.
There was a man named Peter
who did that. He was one of
Jesus disciples. He was a rough
fisherman, yet Jesus called him
out to follow Him. Although Peter
walked a step on the water and
had great revelation about who
Jesus was, when it came time
to stand by Him, Peter denied
Jesus three times. He was called
out to be a fisher of men by Jesus, but after He was crucified,
Peter went back to being a fisherman, because that was all he
knew and all his hope was gone
when his beloved Savior died.
Yet Jesus appeared to him once
again. Peter dove out of the boat
to greet Him and Jesus restores
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH

105 Main St. Carseland
403-934-9337
[email protected]
Pastor: Andy Wiebe
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
www.bowriveralliance.com
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
115A 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-667-7832
Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Thursday Bible Study: 7 pm
Friday (Prayer Meeting): 7 pm
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STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Childrens Church & Nursery in Service
Extending Grace - igniting hope
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LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
Worship Schedule
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday Family 10:30 am
Christian Education
For All - Ages 3-103
Sunday at 9:30 am
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-983-0081
Pastor: Ghena Girleanu
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
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him and once again affirms his

destiny and future. Peter goes on
to become one of the greatest
disciples. He writes part of the
New Testament and becomes
so anointed that God uses even
his shadow to heal people as he
walks by them.
Had Peter chosen to focus on
his past failures, he would never
had been able to move ahead
with the new. We cant drive too
far ahead if we are only looking
in the rear view mirror. Everyone
makes mistakes, but the good
news is that when we lay them
down at Jesus feet and receive
Him, He doesnt look at all our
failures, He sees our future
potential and wants us to go for
that.
Dont let the past or fear of
failure keep you from moving
ahead. Let this spring be a time
of new beginnings. Let new
ideas, hope and excitement
sprout and keep looking ahead
instead of in the rear view mirror.
Know that God has a good hope
and a future for you. This is the
season to begin walking in it.
Pastor Elizabeth Karp
Harvest Healing Centre Church
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH

102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Healing Room Monday 7-9 pm
Now available at The Seed (our book nook)
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phone: 403-619-9279
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10 am
ST. MICHAEL & ALL
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Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ
INTERIM WORSHIP LOCATION:
245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore
(NORTH door) 403-934-3017
Pastor & Priest: Bryan Beveridge
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore 403-934-2424
Worship Service Sundays 10 am
Lead Pastor: Glenn Peterson
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Associate Pastor: Byron Allan
9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service
www.strathmorealliance.com
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
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Auditors report accepted

SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

Darren Adamson with Young
Parkyn McNabb LLP presented
the auditors report to town
council April 15. He presented
the highlights from the report,
and stated that it was a clean
audit.
Some of the highlights could
be found in financial assets,
which are cash and assets that
will be converted into cash; they
totaled $25,193,000, which is
up slightly from last years $24.5
million.
Significant changes are cash
is down a little bit, but investments are up more than that
amount so some cash has been
taken from short term investments or cash input into long
term investments, said Adam-
son. Additionally some cash has

been used to pay off long term
debt, and some has been invested in capital assets.
Financial assets are up slightly, mostly because investments
are up. Liabilities total about
$18.1 million compared to last
years $20.4 million. Adamson
said the biggest reason for that
is the long-term debt repayment
which totaled about $4.2 million
for the year.
When you take the financial
assets and subtract liabilities
you get net financial assets,
which was a little over $7 million. Adamson said thats one
of the indicators of the towns
financial position, its a good improvement over the prior year.
Non-financial assets, which is
largely tangible capital assets
- infrastructure owned by the
town has gone down slightly

from last year. The town did invest $1.5 million in new capital
assets over the year, but amortized approximately $4.1 million
overall.
The total accumulated surplus
is $183,028,002. The breakdown
of that figure shows that $165
million is invested in tangible
capital assets, money already
spent and invested in infrastructure, and the remainder is
available for future spending,
approximately $18 million. $8.3
million of that is unrestricted
and can be used towards the
greatest need, and a little over
$10 million has been set aside
in specific reserves for operating
and capital needs for the town.
The draft of the full auditors
report, which was accepted and
signed, can be found on Page 5.
Community Spotlight: The Standard Shoe Shop
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SAY Times Contributor

The Standard One Stop Shoe Shop is a business
owned and operated by Kelly Warrack and Katelyn Haffner. The store opened on Feb. 13 of this
year, in the old Standard building located at 136
Second Ave., across from The Bank Athletic Club.
The store offers a variety of
family footwear, as well as accessories ranging from handbags to laces, shoe care products and anything from the
waist down. The store stocks
well-known name brands
such as Nine West, Steve Madden, Toms, Geox, Converse
and more. The shop has everything for your feet ranging
from ladies high heels and
mens dress shoes to unique
boots and childrens footwear.
When asked what the best part about owning a
business in Strathmore was, Haffner replied that
they are helping contribute to the revitalization
that is happening downtown. She also expressed
that they feel that bringing a shoe store to Strathmore is filling a need that has been around for
over a decade. The Standard Shoe Shop is important to the town because it is bringing the ease of
access to quality shoes within walking distance of
your home.
To top it off, the building the store is located in
has a rich history and roots dating back to its construction in 1909. The building itself has undergone an inside-and-out restoration, but still has
the original features like the
day safe, and even the full
size vault.
When you visit the store,
take a moment to look at
the interesting artifacts they
found while renovating
like the newspaper they
framed from the 1920s. The
owners are willing to share
what they have learned
about the building and its
history just ask!
The Standard Shoe Shop
is open Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sundays and holidays. Check their Facebook page The Standard
Shoe Shop for information on sales, products,
and more.
Community Spotlight:
The Emergency Pregnancy Care Centre
CHENNIELLE HUNT
SAY Times Contributor

The emergency Pregnancy Care Centre is a facility that helps women and men through an unplanned pregnancy. The facility was first introduced to the community of Strathmore in October
of 2014. It is located in the Aztec building in the
downtown area of Strathmore, on the second floor.
This non-profit organization focuses on crisis pregnancy and sexual health education. The Pregnancy
Care Centre is completely composed of trained volunteers, so it is not a professional facility, but the
volunteers have received extensive training and
have gained a significant amount of experience.
The Pregnancy Care Centre has a program called
Take Charge which travels to schools (targeting
grade 7 to CALM class in high schools). The class
teaches about healthy relationships, good boundaries, good connections, STIs, pregnancy, and the
dangers of sexting. This allows children and youth
to become educated in decisions for their relationships in the future. SAY has been involved in one
short session and all of our youth members thought
that the information, activities, and presenter were
excellent. The youth in SAY said that they learned
new things about healthy relationships that they
will use in their everyday lives.
While education is a key component of the Pregnancy Care Centres services, their main purpose is
to help anyone in need of assistance during a cri-
sis pregnancy. The facility provides free pregnancy

tests, counselling, and support to women experiencing a pregnancy and/or their partners.
When a new client comes in they are told that
the entire process is confidential and will not be
shared with anyone outside of the client and the
councillor. The client is then presented with his/
her options, which include parenting, adopting, or
abortion. After the options are presented the client learns about the risks of each option. Once
the client has chosen an option they are presented
with ongoing supports and are guided through the
process. The councillors do not give any of their
opinions; in fact a survey of Pregnancy Care Centre clients was taken to determine whether they
could determine their councillors opinions and
the results were that 96% did not know their councillors opinions.
To round out their comprehensive list of services, the Pregnancy Care Centre offers many counselling opportunities, including male counselling
and couples counselling. They also offer numerous courses, such as parenting classes, adoption
classes, and a birth mother support group for the
adoption process.
There is a confidential 24-hour hotline (403-2693110) as well as a website (www.pregcare.com).
Confidential appointments can be made by phone
or text (587-896-0902) or email ([email protected]). The office is open Tuesdays and late on
Thursdays.
Auction success
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

The second annual Hope
Bridges Society art auction fundraiser, the Art of Connection,
was a success. After expenses
the society - which is a charitable organization - was able to
raise $8,000.
It was a full house, it was
packed, you could hardly move
in there, so it was great, said
Hope Bridges Coordinator Wanda Reinholdt.
There was a total of 76 items
donated by artists and business-
es that were sold off in either

a live or silent auction fashion.
The most memorable is 18
cookies for $230 and it was Geordies cookies, said Reinholdt.
The top selling item was a
basket of wine, which sold for
$575. The mural Flight, which
was created from plastic cards
and an old door, was also resold at the auction. There is talk
that the piece will be moving to
its new home at the Wheatland
County offices.
Without the generous support of our community of donors and guests supporting our
fundraising efforts, we could

not do the work that we do. We
are continuing our fundraising
campaign, so if you were unable to attend our event, please
consider contacting us if you
wish to make a contribution,
said Reinholdt, reading from a
release.
Anyone wishing to donate
can contact Sheila Konschuh at
403-734-0179.
There are already six items
for next years auction, and Reinholdt said they are considering limiting the auction items to
50 next year.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the musical, presented by the Strathmore Theatre
Players, premiered last week on April 29. The production has been in the
works for months and everyone involved was happy to see the show hit
the stage.
Photo Courtesy of Darryl Renyk
Times CORRECTION
In the May 1 edition of the Strathmore Times, in the article New school location announced we said that
the school will be for students in Grades Kindergarten to 12. It is actually planned to be Kindergarten to
Grade 9. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Not the best of times the worst of times!

PAT FULE
Fule for Thought
So, it was spring budget time for town council
this past weekend. Its a time to make decisions
for the future, fund new projects that have arisen,
set goals, and learn more about what large projects are on the horizon for the future.
I was telling one of my English classes about
it, and that Id be busy Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning. I was trying to hint
that their English essays may not get marked, and
then I joked that maybe I could slip in buying a
tractor if they needed one! I found out that you
should not joke about these things, because kids
believe you!
One student came up and asked, can you really get me a tractor, cuz my dad needs one for
our farm.
Oh no, Im so sorry, I replied. I was just joking, if I tried that, Id get run out of town or
worse!
He seemed disappointed, but I learned a lesson
about joking in politics!
During the budget process, we work through
a large binder, with budget items/staffing needs
separated by colored dividers with tabs.
Councillor Steve was having some problems as
we switched and moved through this binder. We
actually were trying to be helpful as we called out,
its behind the red divider, Steve, or try the blue
divider.
After a while, Steve finally reminded us, hey,
easy for you people, youre not color blind!
Crap thats when we realized every divider
looked the same no wonder he was struggling!
Going through these budget items got me thinking about other types of lists, and after a weekend of dealing with some pretty weighty issues, I
started to compile my own Worst of List.
So, feel free to agree or disagree with some
of these! I have listed my worst three things in
various categories. Maybe theyll bring back some
horrible memories you have! Now you may also
disagree, but we all have our own tastes!

Worst Movies: 3) Bridges of Madison County 2)
Jack and Jill 1) Batman & Robin
Worst Movie Actors: 3) Luke Wilson 2) Nicholas
Cage 1) Arnold Schwarzenegger
Worst Movie Actresses: 3) Kristan Stewart 2)
Lindsay Lohan 1) Miley Cyrus
Worst Movie Musicals: 3) Grease 2 2) West Side
Story 1) Sgt. Pepper (1978)
Worst TV SitComs: 3) Dukes of Hazzard 2)
Threes Company 1) Golden Girls
Worst TV Dramas: 3) Dallas 2) Caribe 1) Pan Am
Worst TV Sci Fi: 3) Lost In Space 2) Space:1999
3) The Startlost
Worst Talk Shows: 3) The View 2) Maury 1) Jerry Springer
Worst Reality Shows: 3) Fresh Princes of BelAir
2) Growing Up Gotti 1) My Super Sweet 16
Worst TV Actors: 3) David Caruso 2) Charlie
Sheen 1) Ashton Kutcher
Worst TV Actresses: 3) Kathy Griffin 2) Fran
Drescher 1) Roseanne Barr
Worst Comedians: 3) Roseanne Barr 2) Sklar
Brothers 1) Andrew Dice Clay
Worst Songs EVER: 3) Ring My Bell 2) Friday 1)
I Will Survive
Worst Male Singers: 3) Justin Bieber 2) Bob
Dylan 1) Wayne Newton
Worst Female Singers: 3) Ke$sha 2) Miley Cyrus
1) Gloria Gaynor
Worst Bands: 3) Yes 2) Jonas Brothers 1) Blood,
Sweat & Tears
Worst Books Ive Read: 3) Catcher in the Rye
2) The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz 1) The
Return of the Native
So there you have my list and let the discussions/arguments begin!
(Fule for Thought is a slice of life humourous column that appears in the Strathmore Times,
written by long-time resident, town councillor,
high school teacher, coach, husband and father of
two Pat Fule. If you would like to get in touch
with Pat, you can send him an e-mail at Pat.fule@
shaw.ca)
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Crowther Memorial Junior High School hosted a forum on May 1 for the political candidates as part
of Student Vote, which is a parallel election program that allows students under the voting age to
learn about government, and then cast a vote for their favourite party. The results from the student
election were: NDP 173 (votes); Wildrose 108; Green Party 91; Alberta Party 48; PC 47;
Liberal 33; Alberta First 4. According to the students, the NDP would be our government, with
the Wildrose as the official opposition.
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Achievement Day starts May 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Many of Crowfoots members are going to 4-H
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Summer Games
Members of our club attended the District Funday on April 26. Everyone had lots of fun, going
through an obstacle course and getting to roll
around in hamster balls.
Our club had our annual highway cleanup from
the 13-mile corner to Hussar on May 2. Thank you
to Kathy, and Dawn for making hotdogs and thank
you Susan for setting up the tables and chairs.
At the Dog Agility groups last meeting they continued to practice the dog agility course to prepare
for 4-H on Parade. Margo Comstock came out and
showed members the good neighbor course.
Members in the Outdoors Adventures group went

to paintballing in Calgary after highway cleanup on
May 2. Everyone in Outdoor Adventures had lots
of fun and many of our members left colourful, for
their final adventure everyone had a blast.
Archerys last meeting was on April 30, members
finished up their leatherwork projects and as they
finished they had some fun shooting arrows. On
May 3, my project Creative Options, finished off
my aprons.
A big thank you goes out to our 4-H leader Margo Comstock for being an amazing leader who is
always there to lend a helping hand and makes 4-H
just that much better, the Crowfoot Multi Club is really going to miss having you as our leader.
Thank you to Joseph Vanbavel of UFA for sponsoring two 4-H Summer Leadership Camps; Chris
Perriment, Merchandising Manager of Bas Pro
Shop, Calgary for sponsoring awards for Achievement Day; and to Keith Fraser of Cabelas Edmonton for sponsoring awards for Achievement Day as
well. Also thank you to Crowfoot hall board for
letting our club hold our meetings every month at
Crowfoot hall and to Namaka hall for letting us use
your facility for Achievement Day.
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SHANNON LECLAIR
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In celebration of International Day of Families on
May 15, the Strathmore Municipal Library is planning The Great Family Treasure Hunt.
When searching online for programming ideas
for May 15, which is a flex Friday for local schools,
Assistant Director of Library Services Carmen Erison came across info about the day, and began to
think of what type of program they could bring to
the library. Thats how the idea of the treasure hunt
was born.
The treasure map will include actual locations
of the items as well as GPS coordinates to bring
out that geocaching fun, adventure hunt into it as
well, said Erison.
She personally loves geocaching, and said its a
modern day treasure hunt, and that there are geocaches hidden everywhere in the world. Erison has
always wanted to incorporate some kind of treasure hunt type of program into the library.
This program is sponsored by the Strathmore
FCSS, who secured the grand prize, and some of
the other prizes, and sponsored advertising. The
hope is that families come in together, pick up
their treasure maps and start looking for clues.
They will find clues to treasures that will be hid-
den here in the Lambert Centre, the Lambert Park,

Kinsmen Park and parts of downtown Strathmore,
said Erison.
These will be challenging hunts, said Erison.
They wont be the type of treasure hunt that takes
about five minutes. It is the type of program in
which they are encouraging families to work together.
This here, with it being International Day of
Families, gave us a great opportunity to provide
a program like this. We do realize it is on the May
long weekend, so unfortunately we do understand
that some families might be heading off for camping, said Erison.
But we still think that its still worth it to do a
program like this because not everybody can afford
to go out of town and so this allows you to have
your own adventure within your town limits.
Taylor Hillier Photography has donated a mini
photo session, valued at $120, as the grand prize
for one lucky family that completes the hunt. It
includes a 30-minute shooting time, a location of
your choice in Strathmore, 10 edited images, and
one online gallery to view and download from.
The Great Family Treasure Hunt will run from
noon until 4 p.m. Other prizes for participating
families will include family pool passes and free
memberships to the library.
Wheatland 4-H District Annual Fun Day

MICHELLE LALONDE
Key Leader

The Wheatland 4-H District
held its annual Fun Day on April
26. The Jr. Council planned an
amazing day. Astro Jump from
Calgary brought out a Monster
climb and slide obstacle course,

a bungee run and eight bumper
balls.
There were 54 members from
six different clubs in the Wheatland area. The Jr. Council also
had minute to win it, rock painting and carry a water balloon
games for the members to do.

Everyone had a great time and
there were lots of laughs by the
members and the parents watching. The day ended with Pizza
from Dominos. A Big thank you
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Avery Aleman competed

in the Royal Sydney Easter Show in Australia in
April. She placed third in
the youth category, and
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Aleman places 3rd in Australia

SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

Last month, April 3, Avery Aleman and
her teammates represented Canada in
the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Australia. Aleman is a member of the Canadian
Trick Riding Association and attended
the event with her fellow Canadian
Champions Cora Croteu (Sundre) and
Shelby Pierson (Cessford), who made
up Team Canada.
I really liked everything, everyone
was really nice and kind about everything and super excited for us to be
there, said Aleman.
I was disappointed that I missed my
vaults and fell face first but I guess that
is all part of it, the ground conditions
had changed from (when) we practiced
and I just hit the ground harder than I
expected.
Team Canada did well at the show,
which is one of Australias premier
events. Pierson won the Australia Open
Competition, Croteau placed second in
the Australian Youth Competition and
Aleman placed third in youth and won
the Stephanie Coldstream Encouragement Award.
The Stephanie Coldstream Encour-
agement award was an award for displaying overall encouragement, and

showing sportsmanship along with a
true love and desire for the sport - with
both the third place as well as the Coldstream award I received a sash, a buckle
and some money, said Aleman.
The Stephanie Coldstream award was
so meaningful and (it was) inspiring that
I was chosen. It was cool knowing her
story, that she trick rode with cancer
and (had) a love and a passion for the
sport that her family wants to carry on.
I have the utmost respect for Cora,
Avery and Shelby, at such a young age,
jumping on unfamiliar horses to trick
ride. I did this in Bermuda and Japan,
and it is no easy feat, said the girls
coach Jerri Duce in a press release.
I am so proud of their talent and professionalism. We could not have had better ambassadors to our sport. On behalf
of Ashley Furgeson and myself, it was
indeed an honour for us to coach these
athletes.
Aleman is now preparing for all of the
pro rodeos and other performances that
she has scheduled with Young Gunz
Trick Riding. She is also still busy training a few new horses, and said she looks
forward to Team Canada next year.
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East Wheatland School continues to fundraise

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Friends of East Wheatland Society are looking for the
areas support for projects at the new school.
After having a sold-out fundraiser in Hussar on April 25,
there will be other events planned in the near future.
We had 300 people that we could invite and we had a
waiting list. It was all sold out it was terrific, so many people donated, said Sherri Skibsted, Friends of East Wheatland
committee member.
The committee will be hosting a movie night in June.
A company is donating the funds to put a projector out so
we can invite a whole bunch of people for a drive-in movie,
said Skibsted. As far as that, were trying to get as many
grants as we can apply for and were going to take it one day
at a time. Were going to do the outdoor one and were going
to see what else we can drum up.
The society has raised $125,000 towards their goal since
February, and is always looking for more fundraising ideas.
The Friends of East Wheatland Society have committed to
fundraise $500,000. Were the committee that is continually
thinking of ideas, if anyone brings us ideas, well definitely
look into it, said Skibsted. Its a group of parents in each
community. Theres some from Hussar, Rockyford, Standard
and Gleichen.
The parents intentions are to make it the best school it can
be for the kids.
The money fundraised will go to some important pieces
of the school.
Most of the money so far is going towards the gymnasium
with the square footage that we had said we wanted so we
could put bleachers in. If we go above and beyond (raising)
the $500,000, then theyre looking at putting in a black box
theatre for fine arts kids, said Skibsted.
Skibsted felt good about Wheatland Countys response to
their request at the meeting on April 21.
I definitely think we need more numbers. I felt very posi-
tive that they are just waiting for us to come up with a request because I feel the support from the county is there,
said Skibsted.
The main person spearheading the school, Greg Lendvay,
has seen a lot of progress and feels very confident that the
county will go through with the $1 million proposed for the
school.
I think it was well received. I think there has to be some
due diligence on our part and their part to see that there is
a long-term fit and collaboration of some sort, said Lendvay.
They were definitely in the right in terms of asking for a
facilities agreement, just to guarantee a long-term partnership and accessibility on both parties. I think there was an
genuine interest in something regionally thats more than
just a school, that incorporated all ages at all levels, including seniors.
Lendvay wants to ensure that whatever the structure of the
school may be, it is feasible and sustainable.
He predicts the committee will reach 50 per cent of their
fundraising goal by June. One way he thinks that could happen is if more major sponsors come on board with the project.
We could be looking at anything from a big corporate
sponsor to come on board to a public-private partnership
which someone could run in the non-school hours, said
Lendvay. Theres a number of different models that we can
explore and I think what we want to do is to engage the
stakeholders to see what they really want.
Lendvay is optimistic he will have a package of numbers
ready to be brought back to council some time in June.
Wheatland County Chief Administrative Officer Alan Parkin has received minimal information on existing schools
upgrades and the proposed numbers for the new facility.
I have received information in regards to the improvements that are needed on the existing schools and thats the
information Ive received thus far, said Parkin.
Parkin echoed that there has been no commitment on either side for the requested $1 million.
Fundraising
success
MANNY EVERETT
Times Contributor

The Friends of East Wheatland raised
approximately $50,000 with their fundraising dinner, dance and auction on
April 25, at the Hussar Community
Hall.
The event was the latest in the groups
efforts to help cover the costs for enhancements for the new Kindergarten
to Grade 12 school being built in East
Wheatland. Located near the intersection of Highways 840 and 561, the new
school will serve the East Wheatland
area and the communities of Gleichen,
Hussar, Standard and Rockyford.
With 300 tickets sold for the event,
the Hussar Community Hall was filled
with supporters for the project, which
is already underway.
A highlight of the auction was the
sale of a photo taken by Jason Knibb
on the day of the groundbreaking. After some back and forth bidding, it was
purchased jointly by Wade and Lorilee
Dundas and East Wheatland School
Trustee Alan Larsen for $5,000, which
they donated back to be displayed in
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The Friends of East Wheatland

held a fundraiser on April 25 to
help raise money for the new
school. Left: Drew Gregory
and The Hired Guns entertained
the crowd. Right: Alan Larsen
(GHSD board member) (l), and
Lorilee Dundas (representing
her family) display the photo
they purchased together to be
hung in the foyer of the new
school.
Manny Everett
the foyer of the new school.

Im excited to see the action at the
site and the progress every week, said
Golden Hills School Division Superintendent Bevan Daverne. Im eager to
see the finished project with programming that will be unique to the area
and will stand out in the province.
The Master of Ceremonies for the
Photos
evening, Wade Petersen, grew up in

the area as well as taught in Hussar,
Cluny and finished off his education
career as principal of the Gleichen
School.
Im the third generation of my family in this area and look forward to
the fifth generation attending this new
school, he said.
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Hussar Fire Chief
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

New Hussar Fire Chief
Mike Hager is thrilled to
be taking on the challenge
of fire chief in the town he
grew up in.
He seems to be pretty organized since being appointed a month ago.
I was (acclaimed) fire
chief by our board of directors, our previous chief
had stepped down, so they
looked to me for leadership
and guidance, said Hager.
The biggest challenge for
volunteer fire departments
is recruiting and retaining
of members. Its not tough
to get them to volunteer, its
tough to get that commitment from them.
He says that firefighting
is not for everyone, considering additional tasks that
have to be done other than
fighting fires.
Were training once a
month, in business meeting
once a month, giving up time
here and there being away
from family is a big commitment for guys, said Hager.
The other aspect of it is
a lot of guys dont think its
for them.
Another task the fire department takes care of is

Wheatland EMS, and HSEMS
(health, safety, and environment management systems)
when they are in the area.
His intentions are to bring
a fresh look to the Hussar
Fire Department.
Id like to bring new
ideas. Im just younger, have
experience in EMS being a
paramedic and EMT for 15
years, said Hager.
The biggest difference in
going from deputy to fire
chief will be the administrative aspect.
Mostly the administrative
stuff, the financial side, that
aspect, said Hager. The
day-to-day stuff is pretty
easy, we got a great group
of guys, and their stuff gets
done.
The most exciting thing is
to get to know the guys and
showcase some new pieces
of equipment they have received.
We got a new rescue
truck in the last month and
a bush buggy last fall that
we havent put through the
paces, said Hager. Now
that the weather has turned,
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putting some water down.
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Many homeowners take up gardening to transform their
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Superheroes to clean up Strathmore

SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

Imagine dozens of superheroes running around picking up garbage and
other litter around the community.
Thats exactly the vision that Becky
Stone and Marci Hira had in mind when
they came up with the idea for the first
annual Strathmore Superhero Clean-up.
Hira pitched the idea to administration
and council at the April 15 town council meeting. She has recently moved to
Strathmore with her family, and had met
Stone through her yoga studio. The idea
behind the clean-up, besides beautifying
the town, would bring the schools, local
businesses and the community together.
We have to be proud of our town and
I think one of the things thats very important today is to teach our kids the
importance of our environment, and recycling and garbage and not littering,
said Hira.
The plan is to split the town into grids,
with participants being given a section
to clean over a three-hour window from
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The first day of the event for the
schools is on June 4, and there will be a
second Superhero Clean-up day for the
public on June 6.
Following the clean-up there will be a

BBQ lunch and entertainment.
There will also be prizes given out to
the groups for things like the most trash
picked up, the weirdest garbage, most
recycling, best photo, best school group
photo and more.
Hira said they are primarily targeting
the schools, mostly because they can do
it in teams and in larger classes. The participants will also get a document teaching the importance of cleaning up the
town, which they can then bring home
and talk to their parents about it.
Stone and Hira hope to see this become a tradition.
Ever since I moved back to Strathmore, I have been rather appalled at
the amount of litter around. With this
clean-up day, our intention is to generate a sense of community pride and individual ownership of our town and our
environment, said Stone.
We hope that by working together as
a community to spiff up our town, we
will instill a sense of responsibility in
ourselves and our youth - for who will
care for our world, if not us?
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job cleaning up the parks, but said it is
the streets, ditches and the gutters that
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This is such a great start and if we
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we can stop everybody from throwing
out their McDonalds or Tim Hortons
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for this project.
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The last date to sign up your business
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We are the Body, she says. Were not
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The Chaos club volleyball teams
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The U14 girls have showed resiliency on the court all season long
and it showed at provincials in Rally
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have played so much.
He has seen many improvements
on the court as a result of the
amount of practice time the teams
have had.
The thing I try to entrench in
everybody is hardwork will always
beat talent, if talent doesnt work
hard and I talk about that all the
time, said Appleyard.
Meanwhile, the U13 girls played
just as well at their recent provincial
appearance.
Randell Breaker coached them,
I think they had fun at provincials
the same weekend, but they were in
Edmonton, said Appleyard.
He hopes that the girls will continue to bond well and compete
hard on the court.
The club will be holding development camps in August for those
who are interested in competing at
a U13 and U14 levels.
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The Strathmore High School girls rugby team were hosts to the Smith Falls Redhawks of Ontario as
a part of a rugby exchange. The girls had fun practicing skills with one another at the high school on
April 30. To conclude the trip, both of the teams played in the Vulcan tournament on May 2.
Justin Seward & Karen Harris Photos
Exchange enhances knowledge

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
The Strathmore High School Spartans

girls rugby team went 6-0 on their rugby exchange down to Smith Falls, Ont.,
from April 23-28.
Despite not having the whole team
on the trip, coach Jerry Flaws liked how
the team was able to adapt to new positions.
I liked the fact that we didnt have
our complete starting line-up and we
had to move people around and yet we
were still able to get the job done, said
Flaws.
We did a clinic with the Queens University team and they basically broke
down some skills and (we) had a blast
seeing what higher end rugby players
look like.
I think they were most surprised at
how similar the rugby was out east as
it was out here. The skill set seemed to
be the same, the communication theyre
running are similar to what were running out here, so the game didnt
change all that much.
In every match, the girls steadily improved on the defensive side of the ball
and Flaws is hoping they will take that
into the rest of the season.
They really progressed on defense,
getting off the line a lot quicker and
limited what the other team could do,
said Flaws.
There were some things that the coach
could take out of the clinics that could
be brought back to teach the girls.
I definitely learned some new drills,
some stuff that can be easily done here.
As a coach it was neat to see how the

other coaches down east approach de fenses, said Flaws.
For Spartan Sarah Bruinsma, the trip
was a memory she will never forget as
she liked skills they were able to learn
from the experience from Queens play ers.
Honestly, learning from Queens, I
think the best part was tackling because
a lot of the girls were more timid, said
Bruinsma. But breaking it down step by-step, we dont have a lot of time to
do that, (and) doing that at Queens definitely helped.

Meanwhile, the Smith Falls Redhawks
came here a week later and did some
practices with the high school team and

LANKY JOHNSON

Strathmore Thunder

The 2015 season is now underway
for the girls fastpitch softball and the
upcoming weekend, May 8-10, features
the fifth annual Mothers Day tourna ment at the Ag diamonds.
Fourteen teams will be in town, in
cluding the local Thunder Juniors in
the womens first event, and the U16
Thunder moving up to the second
event with the U18/19 teams as com petition. There is also a third event
with U16 visiting teams.
Friday night at 6:30 p.m. is when the
games get underway with U21 Juniors
going against the Medicine Hat league

team builders, as well as participating

in the Vulcan tournament on May 1 and
2.
The team does not travel often but
were really thrilled to have come to
Strathmore to get a taste of the western
culture.
They came down and played us because they have different tactics and
strategies than us. Them running at us
and doing different plays is cool because then we can learn from them,
said Kassie Warwick, the Redhawks
prop. Im excited to come down here
because itll be fun to play other teams
that we wouldnt have had the chance
to play before.
The Redhawks are a team that emphasizes teamwork and with an experienced rugby coach it has always been
done effectively.
I think were a good team, we work
together really well because weve been
playing together, said Warwick. Our
coach is strong and coaches a team in
Eastern Ontario, he knows a lot about
rugby and when we get new players, he
teaches them really well.
She was looking forward to a different culture when they made the trip out
west on the exchange.
I think its a cool exchange because
we come on this trip and experience
a whole new place and we also get to
play rugby, said Warwick.
The Redhawks coach was really looking forward to taking his group out
west.
I think in terms of the way the girls
are getting along, its a lot bigger than
rugby in whats happening. I know
from our end a lot of girls from Smith
Falls are seeing a part of the country
they wouldnt have had if it werent for
the program, said head coach Jacob
Swarbrick. Its been exciting, rugby has
been a good excuse to have fun and get
the girls together.
He also added that the Spartans essentially started up the Redhawks season with this exchange.
I think it was the availability of the
field and Strathmore is definitely further
in their season than us and they were
running a lot harder than we were and
it was great for our girls to see where
they need to get to, said Swarbrick.
They tuned us up and helped us start
our season.
5th annual Mothers Day Tournament

team Duchess DBs and U16 Thunder
playing St. Albert Angels U18.
Thunder U21 Juniors opened their
season this past week with a 4-0 record in the Calgary Womens Fastball
League and have begun the year with
a very strong hitting game.
They will play another doubleheader Thursday in Calgary before Friday
night tournament action.
The weekend will kick off the season
for the U16s, then they will compete
in a weekend travel league schedule.
Calgary Minor League action began
for the U14, (2) - U12 and (2) U10
teams with all playing six games each.
The U14 Thunder are off to Saskatoon
on the weekend for a tournament.
Reds trying to limit early season errors

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
The Strathmore Reds triple-A midget team

showed promise during a home-opening doubleheader against the Spruce Grove White Sox on
May 1.
I think the first game we didnt come out to
play, we struggled a bit, said bench coach Ryan
Kennedy. I think our pitching staff gave up 13
free bases, doing that puts you in a tough situation to win a game.
Despite a blowout loss in the first game, the
Reds were able stay pitch-for-pitch, but were still
making small mistakes compared to the Sox.
In the second game I was impressed that the
boys came back. Again there were some mistakes

made that shouldnt happen but we are early in
the season and there are a lot of young guys on
this team, said Kennedy.
Theyre a really well-coached squad and they
didnt make those mistakes. I think thats why
they take a 4-3 win over us, where late in that
game we make a couple plays and moved the
infield in and dont throw to first base and things
like.
He added that the mental side would need to
be worked on for next game.
Most of its mental, I dont think we made too
many physical errors (which) happen in baseball, we get over that, said Kennedy. There is
a lot of room for growth and I see it happening.
We got five guys coming back from academy, so there will

be a little more experience there and some guys will be
competing for a position.
The Reds did not play at this level last year and know they
are going to have to react a lot quicker.
I think its the speed of the game, you play tournament
play, and you know there is four games in a weekend and
you know what youre going to do with your pitching staff,
said Kennedy. In this league its solid competition every
game, every team is good in this league.
Strathmore football having problems

securing home field
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
Ever since the Strathmore Community Football

Association and Strathmore High School parted
ways earlier this year, there has been frustration
from the football community.
Therefore, the community football association
has been left without an official home field for the
up coming year.
The associations spring camp has started and
they were pretty fortunate that one local school
stepped in and generously gave them the field.
We were talking to a few outfits around town
and Holy Cross Collegiate took us on for access to
spring camp. Were still in discussion for the fall
because what we need for the fall is a bigger picture than what we needed for spring camp, said
President Carl Seafoot. Weve got a couple irons
in the fire and how it all plays out and see what all
the options end up being.
This came as a surprise considering that the
community football association owned most of the
equipment at the field.
Basically all the equipment was ours, we had
three storage buildings situated on the Strathmore

High School grounds, said Seafoot. The frustration is more with process and it doesnt matter
where you go it takes forever to get something
done.
There have been a few options the teams have
been considering.
Were talking with Crowther Memorial Junior
High School, weve been talking with the Ag Society. The Strathmore High School field and the
Crowther Meorial Junior High School field is on
a portion of Ag Society land, said Seafoot. Were
going to be talking with Holy Cross to see if they
have any options.
Another offer was put forth that will be kept in
mind.
Weve got one private offer to use some land
which is an interesting concept but it may not be
in the perfect location for us, said Seafoot.
The teams will be looking for the best fit for the
long term.
If we can find some place that we can come
into and were willing to put some labour into it
and put some equipment on it, (it will) help facilitate our needs, said Seafoot.
The Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks badminton

teams played some very entertaining matches at
counties hosted by them and Strathmore High
School (SHS) on April 22.
Head coach Daniel Patterson saw some impressive badminton from both levels.
At junior high level, I think counties is a great
learning experience for many of the Grade 7 players as this was their first time playing at this level.
Many of the Grade 8s were very surprised at their
success and enjoyed playing against new players
and having fun, said Patterson. Considering we
did not have many Grade 9 teams this season, the
fact that 50 per cent of them played in the zones
tournament (May 2) is a great plus, including an
awesome come-from-behind victory for our boys
doubles. We only participated in three categories
(boys singles, boys doubles and mixed doubles)
and won gold in two of them.
The senior high teams faced much stiffer competition and were able to beat all the odds.
We knew we had some stiff competition coming from an experienced and well-coached team
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The Strathmore Reds midget triple A team showed a nice recovery in Game
2 of the home-opening doubleheader against the Spruce Grove White Sox,
but fell 4-3 on May 2 at Kinsmen Park.
By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Membership
from SHS, said Patterson. With our short practice schedule we managed to send four teams to
zones. Though they did not win at zones, there
were some milestones reached for our players,
and hopefully they can use that experience as motivation for next season.
He emphasized from the first practice with the
younger group that he wanted to work on the
basics of the game. Since then the team has improved a lot in all areas.
We wanted to work on the basics in these
grades so the players can take them and improve on them for the next season, said Patterson. Things such as serving, drops, clears and
smashes became more consistent as the season
concluded.
The senior level showed more consistency in
their games.
Players were not afraid of making shots, that
in previous years, (they) would not have tried at
all. This allowed them to play a match with more
strategy and improved their mental game as well,
said Patterson. When youre not worried about
missing a shot, and just go out and do it, it really
invokes a positive attitude and confidence that
will improve their game.
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Last Saturday we held Shoot for the Troops. It was our best ever a HUGE
success!!!! The silent auction alone raised a record-breaking $866.75!!!!
Thanks to all who participated! We DEFINITELY could NOT have done it
without you!!!
All of this week Holland is celebrating their Liberation from the Nazis in
1945 70 years ago. Friday, May 8th is VE DAY and we will be commemorating that day as well. Special dinner for $10 per person and jamming
entertainment on our stage. Join us at the Legion to help us celebrate this
great day!!!
Saturday, May 9th, 2015 the Sports Committee is holding their annual
Steak & Lobster event. Tickets are now sold out. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY
TRIO AVENUE! If you decide to have lobster, dont forget to bring your own
utensils for cracking the lobster and picking out the meat!
Sunday, May 10th, 2015 is Mothers Day. This is your reminder so you
wont forget.
I hope you are checking out our Facebook Page! I see that there are more
Likes and comments. Please keep checking us out! Please Like us on Facebook and join us! If anyone has any information or pictures they wish to post,
totally related to the Legion and/or our Branch of course, please do so, but you
will be monitored for appropriate content.
On May 16th and 17th, our Legion will be locating our breakfast wagon
at the rodeo grounds for the High School Rodeo from 10 4 each day. WE
NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! Please put your name in at the Legion. THANK YOU!!!
On Saturday, May 30th we will have the band, TRIO AVENUE, once again for
a dance night! Wine and Cheese also present!!! Come join us!!
Have a wonderful week and we hope to see you at the Legion!
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119
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Kings hold a fast-paced

spring camp
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
Many hopeful players took to the ice in the Wheatland Kings

spring camp from April 28-30 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
The scrimmages were fast paced and physical.
Justin Seward Photo
Several players hit the ice for the Wheatland Kings

spring camp from April 28-30 at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
Head coach Jeremy Blumes liked the pace and intensity of the players who are hoping to earn an invite to
main camp next fall.
Were looking for guys with good character, high
level of compete, good skillset as well as guys with a
high hockey IQ, said Blumes.
He made it clear that the returning players will have
had to earn their roster spots.
Based on the talent they saw around them, they
should spend their summers getting prepared to compete for a roster spot, said Blumes. Theres no guarantees, as much as we liked our first season back,
Whats Happening
Adult Drop In Volleyball
Every Wednesday night (Sept - April)
from 7-9 at Crowther Memorial Junior High. Contact person is Lavern
Lein [email protected] or call (403)
934-7527.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned or
affected by someones drinking?
Strathmore New Hope Al-anon Family Group can help. Meetings every
Thursday at 8:00pm @ Lord of All
Lutheran Church. 112 Lakeside Boulevard. (Entrance at back) For more
information call our 24 hour help line
at 403-266-5850.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Strathmore open meetings MONDAY 8:00 P.M. at Hope Community
Church, call 403-901-9666 or 403901-4570. Strathmore Full Gospel
Church -TUESDAYS at 8:00P.M.,
call 403-901-6816. THURSDAYS
8:00P.M. at Full Gospel Church, call
403-361-9396. SUNDAY 2:00 P.M. at
Strathmore United Church, call 403934-9570. If drinking is a problem,
please come to a meeting or call any
of the numbers just to talk.
Alcoholics Anonymous Langdon
Meeting 8:00pm Friday nights. 23
Center Street North Langdon. Contact Karen 403-612-2622.
Cheadle Lions Club
Drop off your pennies or change off
at the Civic Centre. All proceeds
raised goes toward local projects.
Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with Type 1
Diabetes
Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we
open our own homes as Safe Places
for Diabetic Children to go to if ever
in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information.
Come Fly With Us
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn.
meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the
blue building and Quonset on the Ag
grounds. Boys & Girls between 12 &
19 years welcome. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information.
Community Futures Wild Rose In
partnership with The Business
Link
Attend valuable, low-cost learning
sessions for small business owners in
Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888
for info & to register.
Crown Jewels of Canada Society
Ladies, looking for fun? Friendship?
Join the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, Strathmore Chapter Dames
of Whine and Roses. Meeting 1st
Thursday of the month at Lambert
Village at 10:00am. Call Jean at 403934-6761 for further info.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Register to commemorate your birth
so a tree can be planted with the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in
Strathmore. Registration Forms are
available at the Town office, Chinook
Credit Union and Health Unit. (A
Communities in Bloom Project)
Go Green Upcycling
Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon at Hope
Bridges Studio 104 3rd Ave Strathmore, and every third Wednesday
from 7-9pm; at Parent Link in Strathmore, Hopebridges.ca
HIV Edmonton
Providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for
25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.
com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742.
HAPPY GANG 55+ Society
85 Lakeside Blvd. Phone 403 934 2676.
Fall & Winter Activities: Mornings:
Mon/ Wed/ Fri/ Mens Pool 9:00am,
Yoga 10:00amTues/Thurs. Walking
10:00am. Afternoons 1:30pm Mon.
Line Dancing; Tues. Rummikube,
Whist. Wed. Bridge, Mah Jong; Thurs.
Canasta, Darts; Fri. Crib; Hall Rentals
Christine (403) 901-1574.
The Healing Rooms at Harvest
Healing Centre Church is open
every Monday from 7-9 PM for prayer
and healing. The Healing Room at
Harvest Healing Centre Church, 102
Canal Road Strathmore. For info call
403-901-0893 or 401-800-3171. Join
us for Spirit filled prayer and healing
every Monday Night.
Hope Bridges Society for
Creative & Continued Learning
Advocating for, and bringing together
adult citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts. Board
Meetings are monthly TBD. Public
invited. Please contact Wanda at 403983-3640, or 403-901-5081 (Cell)
for further information, events or to
be added to friends/contact.There
are many other workshops including
knitting, crocheting, photography
tips and zentangle. Visit our website:
www.hopebridges.com.
Job Search Support
Resume Development, Cover letter
development. Call to register 403934-4305. Wednesdays 1:30pm3:30pm, Thursdays 10am 12pm. At
the McBride Career Group office.
Meals on Wheels
Available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service call 403324-0655.
Sewing/Quilting Workshops
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm. We meet at the
Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red Quonset. New Members welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy
901-3756.
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals,
darts and crib, Please call 403.934.5119
Senior Drop-in Curling
There is Seniors Curling Mon, Wed
and Fri starting at 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
No experience required. All Seniors
welcome.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran
Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM.
Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403983-0081.
were not married to any one player and its going to

be a competition when training camp opens to play
on our team.
He was impressed with the variety of players and
skill sets that were brought to the table.
I think there are a lot of different players that
showed well and could be future Kings that make a
difference in our line up, said Blumes.
There were some positions that the coaching staff
evaluated and would like to get more depth at for next
season.
In particular the centre ice position and smart puck
moving defensemen, he said. Were looking to get
better everywhere, but those were the top of the shopping list
Blumes plans to do a lot of recruiting for players at
different events throughout western Canada this summer.
a free weekly
community calendar
Sing Your High Note

Each Tuesday at 1:15 to 2:30 pm January 13, - June 30, 2015. Located at the
Physio Wing at the Hospital - Brent
Blvd Strathmore.
Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting
Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @
7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship
for info 403-390-4431.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month. For
more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore & District
Agricultural Society
www.Strathmorestampede.com, sags@
telus.net. Office 403.934.5811, Fax
403.901.0299, Facebook: Strathmore
Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo
Strathmore & District
Chamber of Commerce
Meets the second Thursday of the
month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com for meeting location. For more
information call 403-901-3175.
Strathmore District Health
Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday
of the month @ 1:30 pm (excluding
July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For
more info please call 403-934-4436
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491
Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore
Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper
at 7 pm. New Members welcome.
Call Greg 403-888-6155.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all
ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.
strathmorefullgospel.com
Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club
Meets the first Wednesday of the
month. New members welcome!
Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or
Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support
Group
At the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
Strathmore Homeschool Families
Any Strathmore and area familes that
are homeschooling are invited to join
our Yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Strathmore Hand in Hand
Parent Link
FREE programming to kids 0-6 and
their caregivers! Check the Town
of Strathmore website Community Events section for programs and
times. Located at 421-2nd St, across
from Paragon Pharmacy. 690-1237.
Strathmore Library
Get Your Game On @ Strathmore
Library (1-4pm) Held the every 2nd
and 4th Friday of the month, 7-9pm.
Lego in the Library @ Strathmore
Library (10:30am 12:00pm) Held the
3rd Saturday of the month.
Crafternoon @Strathmore Library
(4-5pm) Weekly on Mondays beginning Sept. 15.
Baby Goose Rhyme Time runs weekly on Mondays from 10:30am-11:30am.

At the Strathmore Library. Designed
parents/caregivers and their child ages
0-12mos.
Meets the first and third Thursdays at
the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Musical Arts Society
Love music and musicians and have a
special soft spot for the Blues? Be a
part of this group. Call 403-934-4196
or 403-680-7721 to get on our phone
or email list, and notifications about
meetings and upcoming events.
Strathmore Parent & Tot Playgroup
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30
am. in the Strathmore United Church
Basement.
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53
Meets the first Monday of each Month
at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038.
Website: www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Regional Victim
Services Society (SRVSS)
SRVSS is looking for men and women
interested in becoming front line victim
advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime
or tragedy. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Program
Coordinator at the Strathmore RCMP
Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com
Strathmore Writers Group
Meets once a month at the library.
Adult writers share their writing, get
and give feedback, and participate in
writing exercises. Contact Samantha
at [email protected].
St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican
Currently at interim location: 245 Brent
Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am.
Storytime at Strathmore
Municipal Library
Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am and Fridays 2pm-3pm. Join the library for
FREE weekly storytimes!
Sunday School for All Ages
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities
for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday
Mornings. For more information
please call Margo Sevick 403-9012044 or call the Church Office at
403-934-2374.
Wheatland County Food Bank
Society
Food applications accepted at (403)
324-4335 Monday through Thursday
12pm to 4pm or through the website
at: www.wheatlandfoodbank.com.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each
Month. Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
Youth Club of Strathmore
Provides youth (6-17yrs) with affordable,
barrier free programs that build positive
relationships, develop self-esteem and
promote personal skills. Includes a homework program offered Monday to Friday
from 3pm-6pm. Call the Youth Club
for further info 403-934-4918 or www.
youthclubofstrathmore.ca.
special events
Friday Fun Film Friday, May 8
(1:00-3:00pm) Strathmore Library
(85 Lakeside Blvd.) This month
the library will be celebrating
Childrens Book Week by featuring
the movie Paddington. Rated PG.
Free to attend. Drop-in! www.
strathmorelibrary.ca
The Great Family Treasure Hunt
Friday, May 15 (Noon-4pm)
Strathmore Municipal Library & FCSS
(85 Lakeside Blvd.). Celebrate the
International Day of Families with a
family treasure hunt! Find hidden
treasures and win prizes! www.
strathmorelibrary.ca/treasurehunt for
full details.
Spring Fair & Plant Exchange
Saturday, May 23 Spring Fair (10am4pm) Plant Exchange (1pm-4pm)
Strathmore Library (85 Lakeside
Blvd.). This spring the library is hosting
a combination spring fair and plant
exchange! www.strathmorelibrary.
ca for full details & a complete list of
our vendors.
BRIDGING THE GAP
Community Lunch Club social
get together for 55+ to have a
themed lunch served; together
with a presenter on Tuesday, May
5 Tomato Plants, Tuesday, May
19 Salad Baskets. From 11:00 a.m.
1:00 pm located at the Lord of
all Lutheran Church. To register call
Marg at 403-901-7811.
A Meet & Greet for Parents &
Mentors come and meet some
Parents, the Mentors, do an activity
and have a light lunch on Monday,
May 11 Mothers Day Craft,
Monday, May 25 Gardening from
11:00 1:00 pm located at the Lord
of all Lutheran Church. Register by
calling Rhonda at 403-901-7684.
RAISING THE ROOF(S) DINNER
AND SILENT AUCTION, SATURDAY,
JUNE 20TH, 2015 at the ROCKYFORD
COMMUNITY CENTRE. 100% OF
MONIES will go to the VIKAS INDIA
VILLAGE PROJECT. A WESTERN BBQ
accompanied by INDIAN CUISINE;
INDIAN CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT
and DOOR PRIZES; Cocktails at
6:00 pm and DINNER begins at
6:30 pm. TICKETS are $50 EACH
PERSON and may be obtained by:
E-MAILING: Carol at gramscbm@
cciwireless.ca /PH: 403-533-2266
or Diane at pjcammaert@gmail.
com /PH: 403-533-2337; or from the
GROUP MEMBERS and at SPECIFIC
LOCATIONS.
Have you updated your event? Please contact us directly to update your event in this community calendar. Phone 403-934-5589, or email your changes to [email protected].
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Obituaries
KELLY, Myrle Terrence
The Holy Cross Collegiate girls rugby team hustled and played hard against the Foundation for
Future Charter Academy at Holy Cross on April
30.
Justin Seward Photo
Hawks rugby shining

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
The Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks

girls rugby team have surprised many
this season, considering how young
their roster is compared to many other
teams in the league.
The Hawks have also included players from Drumheller, who could not
field a team this season, which has not
only made the team stronger but gives
the opposition a unique look.
It gives us more numbers, more
spares not as tired out by the end of
the game. Our first game was against
Chestermere and we ended up winning that one it was a good start to
the year, theyre all committed and its
easy to coach for me, said head coach
Brennan Grasdahl. I didnt know how
it was going to go you put a bunch
of girls together, its hit or miss but we
made the decision that it was in our
best interest to combine the teams and
give them good experience for this
year and were going to go into zones
as a combined squad.
As with any sport there are adjustments, and Grasdahl admits that there
have been some made going into a
league where there are almost double
the players on the field.
Were adjusting from 7s to 15s and
its a big adjustment. Theyre coming
along well, theyre really wanting to
learn and after our first game, said
Grasdahl. I asked them what they
liked better and they said 15s and
that might be because they dont have
to run as much.
Grasdahl admits that the key to success has been the girls speed and how
they are using it effectively.
Darcy Weir has been leading that
pack, shes got a lot of heart and we
made her captain this year because of
that, said Grasdahl.
It was one team in a tournament earlier this season that showed the girls
have confidence to compete with the
very best.
When we went to Jasper, we ran
into Drayton Valley that has a really
good rugby program. They ended up
putting three senior teams into that
tournament and we stayed within two
tries of them, said Grasdahl. We came
out flat in the first half against them
and in the second we came within two
tries. I was pretty disappointed with
the first half, but second half was really good to see, they recovered really
well.
What may best describe this team is
the balance from the Grade 7s on the
team all the way up to the experienced
Grade 12s.
Our Grade 12s, that are seniors,
have been so good to the Grade 7s
and 8s in teaching them pointers,
said Grasdahl.
November 13, 1936

April 29, 2015
Myrle Kelly, beloved husband, father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather
passed away on April 29, 2015 at the age of 78
years. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles
and Pearl Kelly of Chinook, Alberta, and nine brothers and sisters. He will be lovingly remembered by
his wife of 57 years, Pat; daughter Debbie (Dave)
and their children Corianne (Joel) and children
Brooklyn and Aria, Jonathan (Becky) and son Cole,
and Dillon; son Delton (Jane) and their children Steven (Stacey) and children Riley and Noah, Rhondel
(Dustin) and children Liam and Max, Justin (Cheryl)
and children Evan and Claire, Jeff, Daniel and children Geneva and Bronwyn, and Jennifer (Darren)
and children Olivia and Abby; daughter Sheilagh
(Dan) and their children Jay and Kim; son Blaine;
and son Darrin (Rhonda). Myrle is also survived
by his brother Ronald (Judy) and family of Cereal,
Alberta. In honouring Myrles wishes, no funeral
service will be held. A celebration of his life for all
his friends and family will be held on May 30, 2015
at the Travel Lodge in Strathmore at 4:00 p.m. The
family wishes to thank Dr. E. Muller and the staff at
Strathmore Hospital as well as all Myrles friends
for their support. To send condolences, please visit
Myrles obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.
ca.
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BUTLER, Darryl Leslie
July 11, 1947 Williams Lake, B.C.
May 2, 2015 Calgary, AB.
Aged 67 years
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden
passing of Darryl. He leaves to mourn his beloved
wife, Elaine; his three children Stephan, Dave
(Bless) and Hillary and three beautiful grandchildren. Also mourning his loss is his brother Gordon,
nieces and nephews and cousins. Darryl was predeceased by his parents Max and Vera Butler and
by his in-laws John and Reta Bittorf. Darryl was in
the Royal Canadian Navy as a younger man and
became a truck driver after leaving the service.
He drove for CP Express for many years and continued on with Interlink as the company changed
course. Recently he worked as a Commissionaire
and helped with the Calgary City Police force with
one of their mail runs. At this job he was greatly
appreciated and treated to many goodies along
the way be it coffees, donuts and meals with the
various departments. He was a diligent worker and
loved his position there for he got to meet and talk
to a lot of different people. Darryl had a passion
to volunteer with Transport for Christ, a trucking
ministry. He would spend many hours at the chapel in Calgary and enjoyed interacting with every
driver that he met at the truck stop. If you wish to
make a donation in Darryls memory please send
it to Transport for Christ (6242 Route 105, Lower
Brighton, N.B., E7P 1B3). An inurnment service will
be held at Strathmore Cemetery on Saturday, May
9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be
held at Hope Community Covenant Church (245
Brent Blvd., Strathmore) at 2:30 p.m. To send condolences, please visit Darryls obituary at www.
wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
LAMSON, Linda Diane

January 20, 1955 - Hanna, Alberta
May 2, 2015 - Drumheller, Alberta
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 4, 1962 - May 12, 1996
In memory of our Dan

Quietly remembered
every day,
Sadly missed along
lifes way,
Just as he was
he will always be,
Treasured and loved
in our memory.
Your Family
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GARAGE SALE held on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday,
May 10 running from 10am
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It is with sadness we announce that

Linda Lamson passed away after a brief battle with
cancer on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the age of 60.
Linda was born in Hanna, moving to Calgary following graduation. She worked at SAIT Student Housing where she especially enjoyed the interaction
with the students. Linda moved to Rockyford, AB in
2002 where she and husband Mike bought a farm
and built a home. Linda was active in the community volunteering at the curling rink and annual rodeo.
Linda is survived by her husband, Mike Hofer;
daughter, Melissa Bertrand; grandson Gage
Ogonoski ; mother, Evange Lamson; sisters, Brenda
(Keith) Campion, Lois (Brian) Chamberlain, Sharon
(Tim) Annas, Wilda Housch, Deb (Brent) Olmstead;
brothers, Allan (Marlene) Lamson, Doug (Jean)
Lamson and Steve Lamson; and numerous cousins,
nieces, and nephews. Linda was predeceased by
her father Earl.
The family would like to extend particular thanks to
the staff of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the
Drumheller Hospital.
A gathering celebrating Lindas life will be held
at the Carbon Community Hall on Friday May 22,
2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Condolences may be
forwarded through.. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Tom Baker
Cancer Center 1331
29 St N.W., Calgary, AB T2N
4N2 or the Drumheller Health Center, Drumheller
T0J 0Y1. Please forward condolences to the family

to [email protected]. Kneehill

Funeral Services Ltd., Three Hills entrusted
with ar

rangements. 1-403-443-5111.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Strathmore Legion
11:30 Doors open 11:45 Lunch

12:15 Speaker, Todd Hirsch
Who should worry & who shouldnt
Cost: Members $35, Non-members $50

To purchase your tickets:
Chamber Office: Mon & Wed 10 - 2
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FORT MACLEOD 70s Reunion. Sept. 11 - 13/15.

The grooviest party ever!
F.P. Walshe alumni 19691980. Like us on Facebook
at Fort Macleod 70s Reunion
or email to: reunion70s@
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Macleod, AB, T0L 0Z0.
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you or someone you know
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1-888-511-2250 or www.
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BANK SAID NO? Bank on

us! Equity Mortgages for
purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, selfemployed, unemployed ok.
Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437,
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FOR SALE 2 yr old Black

Angus Bulls. Birth weight
75lbs to 95lbs. Call or text:
403-540-0856.
Strathmore Travelodge requires FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPERS. $14.00/hr. Duties

include but not limited to:
dusting, vacuuming, mopping,
strip and make beds, clean
washrooms, clean windows
and mirrors, stock cart. Please
email resumes to: [email protected] or in
person at the front desk, 350
Ridge Rd, Strathmore or via
fax (403) 901-0016.
HEAL & CO., CHARTERED

ACCOUNTANT, is looking for
office help over the summer.
Good position for a student
who is enrolled or who plans
to enroll in an accounting
program. Please email resume to geoff@geoffheal.
com.
TOP DRAWER ACCOUNTING

REQUIRES
BOOKKEEPER
with Quick Books experience
to add to our existing Strathmore team. Contact anyone
at our office 403-934-9696
or email [email protected]
2009 Chevy
Suburban LT
Loaded, Leather,
DVD, 4X4
185K $16,900 obo.
2005 Ford Excursion
Loaded, leather, 4X4
410K $8,900 obo.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think:

Canadian pardon. U.S. travel
waiver. Divorce? Simple.
Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to
$25,000. Calgary 403-2281300/1-800-347-2540.
26TH ANNUAL Red Deer

Mothers Day Antique Show
& Sale. May 9 & 10. Sat. 105:30 & Sun. 10-4:30. Westerner Exposition Grounds.
Over 350 sales tables,
Canadiana furniture and
collectibles. Carswells 403343-1614.
2002 Ford Explorer

4X4
203K, $3,800 obo
2010 Chevy Cobalt
134K, std. $5,900 obo
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2005 Honda Accord

360K, std. $2,500 obo
STEEL BUILDINGS - Spring

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steel building models and
sizes are now on sale. Get
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hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422;
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2008 Chevy Uplander

220K $3,900 obo.
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oats, barley, wheat & peas
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GREENHOUSE EMPLOYMENT
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spring season. The positions are
full-time seasonal from mid-May
to mid-June. Applicants should
be energetic, enthusiastic and
work well with others.
Drivers abstract will
be required.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE at The

Toddle Inn Daycare. Child
Care Worker or Supervisor.
Criminal record check and
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School.
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FULL-TIME GRAPHICS DESIGNER required at the
Vermilion Voice newspaper.
Some weekend scheduling.
Some experience is required.
Email resume to: [email protected].
Double Double Strathmore Ltd o/a Tim Hortons

310B Ridge Road Strathmore, AB
7 FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS

Permanent/Part Time/All Day Parts
Some High School Education
$12.50/Hr Health Benefits after 6 Months
Start Date: As soon as possible
Visit Tim Hortons website for full job description

Email resume to
[email protected]
or Fax resume to 403-934-6658
Nuvision Industries Inc. requires following personal:
SHIPPER/RECEIVER/
GENERAL LABORER
Shipping/receiving, load / unload, organize, assembly of materials, forklift operation, counting/organize

parts. General shop and yard duties as required.
Nuvision is a progressive agricultural equipment
manufacturer located near Carseland, Ab.
Please fax resume to 403-901-2387 or e-mail to
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CP is one of Canadas most iconic companies.
We move the goods that keep the world
turning, and were on our way to doing it
better than anyone else. To get there, CP is
looking for some adaptable, hard-working,
safety-conscious, and results-driven people to
join our force of conductors.
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Connections
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For additional information on CP and

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directed to the email address you use on your
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Straight Line Contracting

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renovations and new construction projects in and around the Strathmore area.
We believe in a team environment and
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We are looking for an individual who is
responsible, and reliable to join our team.
The successful candidate will have:
Working knowledge of general
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Experience using power tools
Able to work at heights up to 30
Have own transportation
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Kitchen & Banquet

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$16 hourly for 44 hour per week
minimum 5 years experience required
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Kitchen
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Bar Manager
Sagewood Seniors Community in

Strathmore is looking for a Part Time
380 Ridge Rd., Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5

1 Full time, Permanent
$15.75 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
(20 hours per week) who works closely

with the Maintenance Supervisor, and
is required to maintain the community,
equipment and grounds in a safe and
efficient manner to ensure a successful
and viable preventative maintenance
program is maintained at all times.
(Dishwashers)
Experience: 2 to 3 years
Credentials/Education: Must have (or get within
30 days of hire): AGLC Smart Serve Programs
(PROtect, PROserve, REELfacts), First Aid
Certificate, CPR Certificate, Workplace Hazardous
Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Business Equipment and Computer Applications:
Squirrel POS system, General office equipment,
Record keeping, Cashiering, Microsoft Office
Duties/Abilities: Must plan, organize, direct,
control, and evaluate daily operations, while
ensuring that all health, safety, and liquor
legislation and regulations are followed.
Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling,
and supervision of 20+ staff. Respond to customer
complaints and negotiate with clients for catering
or use of facilities,
Must possess great oral communication, excellent
problem solving skills, and organized job task
planning abilities. Must be customer service
oriented and be able to work under pressure in
a fast-paced environment while paying attention
to detail. Standing and/or walking for extended
periods. Speak, Read, Write English.
REQUIREMENTS:
Has prior experience with painting
and general maintenance
Is able to effectively communicate in
English, both orally and in writing
High energy, team player; promotes a
positive work environment
Ability to multi-task and remain
flexible in ability and hours within a
demanding environment
Please submit your resume and salary
expectation to [email protected]
How to Apply: In Person between 9:00 and 17:00, or

By E-mail to [email protected]
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub

Experience: Experience an asset
Skills: Wash, peel and cut vegetables and
fruit, Clean and sanitize kitchen including
work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas,
appliances and equipment, Receive, unpack
and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers,
cupboards and other storage areas, Remove
kitchen garbage and trash, Handle and
store cleaning products, Sweep and mop
floors. Operate dishwashers to wash dishes,
glassware and flatware, Sanitize and wash
dishes and other items by hand, Clean and
sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts
and waste disposal units. Lifting Up to 9 kg (20
lbs). Speak English, Read English,
Write English.
How to Apply: In Person between 9:00 and 17:00,
or By E-mail to [email protected]
Wheatland Family &

Community Support Services
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
is hiring:
Salary will be commensurate

on experience.
Please send resumes to straightline@
efirehose.net or call 403 999-0429
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
CAMPGROUND HOST
Village of Rockyford is looking for a campground

host. Responsibilities are to ensure campers are
aware of posted campground rules, sell firewood,
collect for Dump Site, ensure campers leave their
site tidy and presentable for next visitors, check
reservation calendar on a daily & regular basis,
collect payment from campers, assign sites and
collect from visitors.
HELP WANTED
is hiring:
Banquet &
Catering
Service Manager
is seeking to fill a PART TIME
Cooks
RECEPTION CLERICAL POSITION
1 Permanent, Full Time


Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Requirements: Completion of high school,
safe food handling certificate.
Skills and Duties: Basic Duties include:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate
daily catering and banquet operations
and implement operational procedures,
Control inventory, Ensure health and
safety regulations are followed, Negotiate
arrangements with suppliers for food and
other supplies. Develop, implement and
analyze budgets. Ability to supervise 20 or
less staff in a fast-paced environment, under
pressure, while paying attention to detail.
Standing and walking for extended periods
required. Cooking experience required.
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Specific Skills: Prepare and cook full course
meals and individual dishes, Ensure quality of
food and determine size of food proportions,
Work with minimal supervision, Prepare
dishes for customers with food allergies
or intolerances, Inspect kitchens and food
service areas, Train staff in preparation,
cooking and handling of food, Work with
specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer,
etc.), Clean kitchen and work areas. Working
with others, Problem solving, Decision
making, Critical thinking, Significant use of
memory, Finding information, Continuous
learning. Speak English, Read English,
Write English.
This individual will:

be flexible and adaptable, a team player, with a
working knowledge of, and a willingness to assist
with FCSS programs as required
have extensive computer knowledge of all Microsoft
Office programs
have excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
be self directed, with the ability to work with
minimum supervision
be familiar with community agencies and services
be knowledgeable regarding the needs and issues
surrounding seniors and persons with disabilities
have a valid drivers license and dependable
transportation
This position is based on 3 days per week with the
Requirements: Completion of high school, Food

potential of increasing as the program grows. A current
Safe Handling Certificate, First Aid & CPR Certificriminal security check is mandatory.
cate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System (WHMIS) Certificate. Must speak, read,
Training or experience with seniors would be an asset.
write English. Managerial and Cooking experience
Resumes should include all formal or on the job training
certificates. References are required. Salary will be
required.
dependant on skills and experience.
This senior management position must plan,
organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operaClosing date will be 4:00 pm on May 12, 2015.
tions of kitchen and banquets, while ensuring that
Only those applicants selected for an interview will
all health and safety legislation and regulations
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be notified.
are followed. Responsible for the hiring, training,
In Person between 11:00 and 17:00 :
scheduling, supervision, and conduct reviews of
Resumes can be mailed to Wheatland FCSS, Hwy 1, RR
How to Apply: In Person between 9:00 and 17:00,
20+ staff. Other duties/supervision duties include:
380 Ridge Road, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1B5
1, Strathmore AB T1P 1J6, faxed to 403 934-2457
or
By
E-mail
to
[email protected]
inventory control, food and supply ordering and
By E-mail: [email protected]
or emailed to [email protected].
receiving, food quality and portion control, food
costing, maintenance and cleaning of all kitchen
work areas and equipment, and negotiate with
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FANTASTIC
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Fantastic Investment
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2 Bays, 1145 sq.ft. ea. Long
term Tenants
bungalow
New HVAC Units in 2013
Paved front & rear parking
Basement
Very well maintained & lino
thru out
Att. Garage
$419,999
$259,900
$374,900
TERRIFIC
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LOVELY VILLA
CONDO
BEAUTIFUL IN
THE RANCH
Lovely Villa Condo

Quite Cul-de-sac 1365 sq.ft.
3 Bedroom, 3 bath, fireplace
Large kitchen & living room
Fully finished down, att.
Garage
N/S Home
Beautiful in The Ranch

Full fenced, 3 bedroom
1188 sqft above grade w/
prof. full finished granite
counter tops, carpet
Lots of storage
Playground nearby
A MUST SEE
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4 Bedroom Home, 2 baths,
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Large foyer & living room with
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Big kitchen/dining room &
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Fully finished basement,
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403-934-2001 www.strathmorerealty.ca 104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
Strathmore Branch
Employment Opportunity
Professional All Breed
Commercial Account Manager

The position:
Initiates actions to improve growth, profitability and development of the Credit
Union and its commercial and agricultural portfolio by analyzing member needs,
trends, competitor offerings through the cross-selling of products and services
and pursue new business by establishing and maintaining contacts within the
community.
Under broad managerial direction, administer and control assigned portion of
complex loan portfolio within the Strathmore Branch.
Responsible for overseeing specific commercial/agricultural account portfolios
to enhance the relationship with existing members, assist members with their
financial needs and performing annual reviews.
A strong understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis and
lending security documentation.
The ideal candidate:
A team player with a positive attitude
Two years post secondary (a two year program includes completion of CUIC
Management Studies program) or Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
(three to five years Commercial and Agricultural Account Management).
Proficient in using integrated banking system, Windows operating system &
Microsoft Office Products
Take responsibility for self-development and continuous learning to achieve
required knowledge for the job.
Effective communication and relationship building skills
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Strong time-management and administrative skills
Proven track record of successful portfolio growth
Closing Date: May 13th, 2015
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vending machines. $1.00
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due to illness. Call 1-866668-6629 for details.
AUCTIONS
UNRESERVED COIN & Currency Auction. $1000 bills,

domestic, US, foreign,, preConfederation Canada. No
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AUCTION. Tractors, horse
trailer, coral panels, garden
centre dispersal, tools, surplus, collectibles, furniture
and more. 10 a.m., Saturday, May 9. Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta.
780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.
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23 ACRES WITH LARGE SHOP

3 BEDROOM 2 BATH
WAS PREVIOUSLY A TREE FARM ON THE CANAL
HAVE THE PERFECT LIFESTYLE WORK FROM HOME - NO
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CHINOOK III. 1 bdrm or 2

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availability. Call Keli 403324-2944.
Please submit resumes to:

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Box 1137 99 2nd Street West, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B9
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AUCTION for Angelo Concrete Work Ltd. 3 Day Auction, May 12, 13, 14. 15840
- 118 Ave., Edmonton. Over
50 years in the ornamental
concrete business. Fountains, planters, lawn ornaments, stepping stones,
ceramic granite & marble
tile, forklifts, skid steer.
Over 5000 items. Selling
all inventory & equipment.
For more details phone 780440-1860.
FOR A NO PRESSURE, ENJOYABLE APPROACH TO BUYING OR SELLING
IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION
$329,900
VACANT LOT
4 Level Split - 4 bedrooms, 2.5 Vacant lot ready to build

baths, over 1960 sq. ft. of
1140 SQ. FT. FULLY FINISHED
on - 1/2 acre lot - no
development, Over sized single
building commitment,
CORNER UNIT CONDO drive through garage with back
Architectural controls QUIET AREA OF STRATHMORE alley access. 6 person hot tub,
Bring your favorite builder
- Professional freshly painted
new shingles to be installed,
and build your
top to bottom, 2 bedrooms,
maple cabinetry, hardwood
dream home
floors, ceramic tile and the list
1.5 baths priced to sell at
goes on!!
$199,900
$189,900
Nicole
Cordes
(403)
901-5855
$149,900
1 BEDROOM,
4PC BATHROOM,
CONDO, C/W
U/G PARKING
Billie
McCallum
(403)
477-5422
POST OFFICE $449,900
RENTALS
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience
Excellent benefits program.
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION!

8th Annual Calgary Collector
Car Auction, June 12 - 14,
Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. All
makes & models welcome.
Consign today 1-888-2960528 ext. 102; EGauctions.
com.
Dog grooming.
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IMMED. 1 BEDROOM FURNISHED SUITE. $825.00/

mo. Includes all utilities,
bed, bedding, dishes, fridge,
stove etc. N/S N/P responsible tenant only. 403-9365541 or 403-615-5678.
629 WESTMOUNT DRIVE
Recently renod 2 bdrm,
1.5 bath bi-level inc
W/D & parking NO PETS.
$1,250 plus utilities Close
to parks school DT 403983-3628.
MOVE IN NOW!!!! HILLCREST MANOR

Backing onto the canal - this fully developed
walkout has an oversized triple garage. Loads of
upgrades. This is another fine home built by
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Located downtown Strathmore - great investment opportunity!! Lease in place until 2017.
Vacant Residential lot in Carseland, build

your dream home here! $59,900 plus GST
IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION
Fully developed bungalow

with oversized double
garage on huge pie lot.
Fresh paint. New broadloom. All appliances included. Immediate possession.
$325,000.
PARKWOOD
Excellent Parkwood bi-level.

Fully developed with renos on
the main floor.
Huge living room with dark
laminate flooring.
Open kitchen/dining area.
Oversized heated, insulated
garage with double concrete
drive. Corner lot. $319,900
SOLD
$311,900
$527,700
PICTURE PERFECT, WALKOUT, FULLY FINISHED,
BACKING ONTO POND
strathmore
Kori-Lynn Corbin
Mortgage Specialist
Strathmore & Area

Tel: 403.333.6070 Fax: 403.901.0738
[email protected]
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first in mortgages
JUST LISTED
C/S
$249,900
EXCELLENT
BUILDING SITE
on 14+ acres east of
Strathmore. Private
setting. Power nearby.
Easy commute in all
directions.
$127,000
(403)
605-6830
SOLD
C/S
CARSELAND
BEAUTY
Fully developed 3 level
split. 3 bed, 2 bath,
family room,
large attached garage,
corner lot.
$269,900.
Glenna
MitznerErnst
CARSELAND
Fully developed 3 bedroom bungalow. Huge
yard. Large wood burning
fireplace. All appliances.
Very quiet crescent location. $245,000
$295,900
DARE TO COMPARE
OPEN DESIGN UPGRADES, PARTIAL DEV.
DOWN WITH MEDIA RM.
$249,900
BE THE FIRST OWNERS
FULL FINISHED WALKOUT, GARAGE, 3 BEDROOM
3 BATH OPEN DESIGN
WITH UPGRADES
$494,900
WALKOUT BASEMENT
FRONTING ONTO CANAL
AND GREENSPACE, OPEN
DESIGN-UPGRADES-MOVE
IN READY
Tina
Scott
(403)
901-5388
Nonie
Hall
(403)
934-0420
PRICE REDUCED
EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME
THIRD FLOOR 2 BEDROOM
APARTMENT
on quiet street in Carbon.
Bright and functional 1 bedrm
4 bedrooms total, two
Adult Living 30+ Condo headed
bathrooms, covered deck, underground parking and storage
heated double garage all
- Wont last at this
price.$149,900
on large lot. $209,000
Ross
Collins
(403)
934-2001
3.5 acres south of

Strathmore with mountain
view $140,000
ROCKYFORD
Immaculate fully developed 1876
sqft 5 bedroom family home with
kitchen from heaven! Large open
living areas inside and out.
Quick possession. $275,000
3 BEDROOM HOME, Large

open living area with private
back yard.Immediate
possession. $169,900
2 storey with 3
bedrooms, bonus room,
triple car garage. Built
by September.
$443,900 in The Ranch.
1372 SQFT, 5 bedroom

home, fully developed.
Double detached garage.
Needs plenty of TLC.
Located west of Hussar.
Judical sale $215,000
Dixie
Hartell
(403)
934-1034
StrathmoreTimes.com
www.
CLASSIFIEDS
RENTALS
COMMERCIAL
SPACE FOR RENT
2 Bays, 2000-2100
sq ft each.
High exposure on
Hwy 817.
For inquiries
contact
403-560-6265
ryanco180@
gmail.com
RENTALS
RENTALS
SHOP & YARD

SPACE
FOR RENT
IN
STRATHMORE
INDUSTRIAL
AREA
649 WESTMOUNT DRIVE

Recently renod 1 bdrm, 1
bath apt inc W/D & parking NO PETS $995.00
plus utilities Close to
parks school DT 403983-3628.
Call 403-888-8312
for details.
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MANUFACTURED
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154.19+/title acres w/2210 sq.
ft. custom-built home &
equestrian facilities in Falun, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.
Auctioneers
Unreserved
Auction, June 10 in Edmonton. Jerry Hodge 780706-6652; rbauction.com/
realestate.
THE HEART of Every Home is

in its Kitchen. Kitchen specials starting at $138, 500.
Upgrades include full backsplash, stainless steel appliances & more. For more information call United Homes
Canada 1-800-461-7632 or
visit our site at www.unitedhomescanada.com.
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the strathmore realty group
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
Fully developed bungalow with oversized

double garage on huge pie lot. Fresh paint.
New broadloom. All appliances included.
Immediate possession.
PRICE REDUCED
THIRD FLOOR 2 BEDROOM
APARTMENT
$325,000
In Lambert Village. 60+ adult living.

Great view from balcony. Close to downtown.
$157,900
Tina Scott
Associate
Broker
Ross Collins
403-901-5388 cell
www.strathmorerealty.ca
403-934-2001
www.strathmorerealty.ca
104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
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SPLIT LEVEL $319,900
SOLD
Immaculate, upgraded
condo
New carpet and newer
hardwood
3 bedrooms, 1 baths
Backs onto school yard
Great family home on quiet

street
3+1 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Double detached garage
Fully finished with large
family room
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HOME $449,900
1969 sq.ft., fully finished
4+1 bdrms, 2 baths
Large lot in Estate area
on greenspace
Too many upgrades to
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$299,900
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- $655,000
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SPEARGRASS BUNGALOW
- $369,900
1310 sq.ft. bungalow
2+1 bdrms, 2 full
baths
Fully finished
Backs onto the 9th
fairway
4.07 Acres of Raw

Land - $158,000
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HILLVIEW CONDO
$254,444
Build your dream home!

Located 15 minutes
S.E. of Strathmore
South of Eagle Lake
2 parcels available
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3+1 bedrooms
2 baths
Freshly painted
Upgraded with laminate
on main floor
Double attached garage
2400 SQ.FT. IN
GLEICHEN - $259,900
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Spacious yard
Addition built in
2002
Double attached
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BUNGALOW IN
ROCKYFORD $269,900
1735 sq.ft. fully fin.
bungalow
3+ 1 bdrms & main
floor den
3 full baths
RENOVATED IN
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LAMBERT VILLAGE
$139,900
1 bdrm condo
Beautiful view of the
environmental preserve
Freshly painted and
new lino
Lifetime lease on grg avail.
Gorgeous home on
oversized lot
2+2 bdrms, 3 full baths
Luxurious owners suite!
Triple detached, heated
garage
Call: 1 403 681-8845

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COMMERCIAL
BUILDING IN
ROCKYFORD $69,900
Prime corner lot

3000+ sq.ft. of retail/
office space
2 piece bath
Receiving door
Small town living

3+2 bdrms,
3 baths
Fully finished
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COUNTRY CHARM IN
GLEICHEN - $229,900
Cute & quaint on an

oversized lot
1+2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Spacious addition with
in floor heat
Double attached
garage
Gorgeous 1489 sq.ft.

bungalow
Fully finished walkout
Too many upgrades
to mention!
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4 ACRES IN CALGARY
CITY LIMITS - $1,095,000
1998 sq.ft. fully
finished home
2 heated shops
Home has been
extensively renovated
Mrs. Clean lives here!

3 bdrms, 1 full bath
Partly finished basement
Lots of room for a
dream garage!
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PEACE AND QUIET

IN THE COUNTRY $195,000
Refreshed 1440 sqft home

Situated on 1.66 acres
West of Hussar
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Seller will rent out
extra pasture
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$189,900
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$457,500
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$364,900
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$799,900
STRATHMORE
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$384,900
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$118,700
WEST OF STRATHMORE
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GORGEOUS VIEWS
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TWO STOREY
$499,000
IN ELITE WILDFLOWER
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FT DEV., BONUS ROOM,
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$124,900
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GOOD WELL
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OCTOBER.
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3 GOOD SIZE BDRMS,
2.5 BATHS, MAIN FLOOR
LAUNDRY
WATCH THIS GO!
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NEW, NEW
LAKEWOOD
MEADOWS
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SOLD
OWNER SAYS
SELL!!
$119,900
WELL KEPT 2002 16

WIDE, NEW CARPET,
LARGE DECK, 3 BDRMS,
2 BATHS, GATED,
COMMUNITY OF RANCH EST
CALL LORNA
ON TOP OF THE
WORLD
$197,900
SOLD
NEVER BEFORE OFFERED.

LARGEST UNIT IN LAMBERT
THIRD FLOOR CORNER
2 BDRMS, UTILITY ROOM
LAUNDRY AND GARAGE.
CALL LORNA
HANDYMAN
SPECIAL
$225,000
MLS - C3643274
Over 52 acres with
loads of potential,
private home and older
out buildings!
Associate
Broker
CALL
LORNA PHIBBS
403-874-7660
TO BUY OR SELL!
35 Years Experience
106 - 304 - 3rd Ave.,

Strathmore
[email protected]
www.lornaphibbs.com
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
APPLIANCES
appliance & Mattress gallery
Service
in Home or in SHoP
403-934-6919
FENCING
Stimson
Fencing
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
18 Spruce Park Drive, Strathmore, AB
www.pjsappliances.com
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area for 14 years! Journeyman Appliance Service Technicians.
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Residential & Commercial

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Strathmore & Area
Painting since 1975
Specializing in Repainting
(Inside / Outside)
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403-619-8144
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GENERAL CONTRACTORS
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Strathmore
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CALL TAMARA
$334,900
SOLD
CALL CHANTALE
1+2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1/2

Acre Lot, Workshop
Att Single Garage
Det Double Garage
-WALK UP BASEMENT
NS
-FULLY
3+
TIODEVELOPED
CONGRATULA
BEDROOMS
-24X24 GARAGE
CALL TAMARA
NEW LISTING
$339,900
CALL CHANTALE
NEW LISTING
CALL TAMARA
GORGEOUS CUSTOM
BUNGALOW
-Fully Upgraded 1600 Sq Ft
-Fully Developed Basement
-Heated Over Sized Garage
-Granite/Butler Pantry/In
Floor Heat
3+1 Bed, 2 Bath

Fully Finished,
Country Views
CALL CHANTALE
MLS C3653689
80 ACRES!
*Dependent on space availability, first come first serve
CALL LA SHAUN
MLS C4003892
CALL LA SHAUN
MLS C4005544
CALL LA SHAUN
MLS C4001837
CALL LA SHAUN
MLS C3654685
Beautiful Walkout
Bungalow $649,900!
Backing to golf course
with amazing views
Stunning in side and out
fully developed with
quality upgrades!
MLS C4002506
CALL RON
Cozy Bungalow
In Hillview Estates
$374,900
CALL RON
2+2 Bed, 2+1 Bath,

Double garage, A/C,
Fully fenced
HANDIMANS SPECIAL
CALL RON
5 acres, house needs

work. Large metal quonset,
big shop area and storage
Private and peaceful
location. $320,000
MLS C4006085
CALL RON
MLS C3619166
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
BUILD YOUR
OWN HOME
$16,500 EACH
MLS C4006264
CALL LORNA
Robert
Desjardins
403
934-5533
Tamara
Desjardins
403
874-6486
Keith
Garrioch
403
333-8411
Chantale
Hill
403
325-3860
CALL SHEILA
MLS C3655404
Perfect No Worries,
Living $119,900!
Adult Gated Community,
renovated mobile shows
amazing 3 bedrooms,
2 full baths bight and
spacious!
CALL SHEILA
Fully developed Fast

Possession Motivated
Seller $269,900!
No condo fees, 3+
bedrooms 3 bathrooms
fenced yard backs to
green space over size
single garage!
CALL SHEILA
Ron
Kaechele
403
934-1097
Paul
Kautz
403
875-4166
Ryan
Kautz
403
875-1170
Shauna
Kenworthy
403
803-4605
Tracy
Larsen
403
901-9143
Lorna
Phibbs
403
874-7660
$169,900
What a Charming Home in

Rockyford! This home is full of
character and charm with the
original hardwood, doors etc!
3 bdr, new 4 pc bath, updated
kitchen, large dining area and
living room, sun room and porch.
Huge back yard. New hot water
tank, furnace etc.
COMMUNITY
OF CARBON
$299,900
5 Bedroom Home
3 Full Baths
Backing to Creek!
$299,900
What a opportunity to own this Massive

property in the Village of Rockyford! You
can own your own 5 bdr home with 5597
sq ft of Living space and have your own
business or rent out to other commercial/
office businesses. There is 3200sq ft of
office space potential and a 30ft x 19ft
commercial space that has been renovated.
There is so much more to this property so
call and view today!
SOLD
CALL SHEILA
MLS 4005091
CALL SHEILA
MLS C1025198
CALL TRACY
$259,900
SOLD
CALL LORNA
CUSTOM 2011
TWO STOREY
$499,000
IN ELITE WILDFLOWER
RANCH OVER 3000 SQ. FT
DEV., BONUS ROOM,
FULLY DEV LOWER,
NEXT TO PLAY PARK
OWNER SAYS SELL!!

$119,900
SOLD
WELL KEPT 2002 16

WIDE, NEW CARPET,
LARGE DECK, 3 BDRMS, 2
BATHS, GATED, COMMUNITY
OF RANCH EST
CALL SHAUNA
RENOVATED IN
ROCKYFORD - $299,900
Gorgeous home
on oversized lot
Luxurious owners suite!
Triple detached, heated
garage
CALL SHAUNA
CALL SHAUNA
IMMACULATE HILLVIEW
CONDO - $254,444
3+1 bedrooms,
2 baths
Freshly painted
Upgraded with laminate
on main floor
BUNGALOW WITH
2 GARAGES - $216,900
3+1 bedrooms, 2 baths
Freshly painted
Upgraded with laminate on
main floor
CALL SHAUNA
Never been lived in OVERSIZED

1550sq ft Home...features 3
bdrms., 2 full 4 Pce Baths, Vaulted
Ceilings.. Open Concept Modern
Kitchen/LivingRoom...
10 min to Strathmore!!!!
MLS#C3637424
UPGRADED CONDO
$189,900
Small town living

3+2 bdrms,
3 baths
Fully finished
AZTEC REAL ESTATE INC.
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# 1 0 6 - 3 0 4 3 r d A v e n u e, S t r a t h m o r e, A l b e r t a
NEAR STRATHMORE
80 ACRES
$799,900
Newly Renovated building zoned

Hamlet/Commercial. Come set
up your small business here
with the possibility of living on
the premise. Call me today for
details on this property!!
20 ACRES...BRAND NEW
ON THE LAKE
$457,500
BARN AND CHICKEN COOP

GOOD WELL
Half Duplex 1360 sq ft ,3 bdr ready for

you to call Home! No condo fees, close
to downtown, shopping and schools.
Well maintained and ready to move into!
Large Kitchen with lots of cabinets and
counter space, breakfast bar, black
appliances, Good sized eating area,
Living room, 3 bdr, 2 and a half baths
and partially finished basement.
$168,500
ECLUSIVE LAKE FRONT

COMMUNITY, GORGEOUS 1534
SQ FT HILLSIDE BUNGALOW
TWO FIREPLACES, 3 BATHS
WALKOUT TO LAKE AND
PATHWAY.
CALL LORNA
Sheila
Bassen
403
361-0390
VACANT CONDO
Just two blocks to
downtown. Full range of
appliances. Vacant and
clean. $149,900
Two flat lots with gas and power

service
Side by side
Paved street and alley
Backs on to country
La Shaun
Andrews
403
850-4593
CONDO FOR SALE

2 bedroom upper level
Two parking stalls
Gas fireplace, balcony
Clean and attractive
$139,900
CALL LORNA
Over 1 acre, Beautiful

home $514,900.
Fully developed, Open
Concept, awesome
renovations, over size
heated garage with fast
commute!
Bright, Spacious fully

developed Home 399900.
Vaulted ceilings opens up
this awesome home! 3+1
bedrooms 3 full baths, 2
laundries and in floor heat
in basement and garage!
CALL CHANTALE
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Beautiful Walkout
$499,900
Backing Pond In
Hillview!
3+1 Bed, 3 Bath
Landscaped
Just off HWY 9/HWY 1

Indoor Riding Arena + Barn
Running Track for the Horses
Huge Fully Developed
Bungalow
CALL LA SHAUN
Bi Level in Strathaven
Triple Heated Garage
$349,900!
SOLD
4 Bedroom Home
Fully Developed
Hardwood and
Central Air
CALL TAMARA
NEW G
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LISTI
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In Keoma! $489,900
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MSRP
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Sale Price
$
34,988 OR$193 B/W
2015 chrysler 200lx

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MSRP
Rebate
Discount
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Sale Price
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20,988 OR$116 B/W
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MSRP
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33,935 OR$188 B/W
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26,988 OR$142 B/W
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($2,500)
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29,998 OR$149 B/W
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M AY 8 , 2 0 1 5

Sobeys now brings you

Ranch Market on the Trans Canada Hwy

Locally Owned & Operated

The Strathmore Realty Group

NONIE HALL AGENT

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Look on Page 4 for

Strathmore-Brooks proved once again

Meet your new MLA!

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May 8, 2015 Strathmore TIMES Page 3

May 8 - May 14, 2015

Justin Seward Photo

Supporting the community

FCSS offers frozen meals program

other Tuesday morning, to pick up our

fice computer I had a chance to look

Great Mothers Day Gifts!

128 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore

Q: What factors affect the price

For Movie Listings call 403-934-3057

Dahrlyne Knaus proudly shows off the new

Wendi Tashlikowich Photo

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM - 9PM

wood, and cloth covered caskets. Metal casket

Wheatland Funeral Home Ltd.

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The next regular

CHANGES TO ACCESS HIGHWAY

The Alberta Transportation eastbound

In partnership with Alberta Transportation,

CANADA DAY 2015

WINNER OF THE 2012 VENTURE MAGAZINES BEST SMALL COMMUNITY TO DO BUSINESS IN

Summarized Financial Statements

Strathmore TIMES Page 5

To the Mayor and Members of Council of the Town of Strathmore,

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Summarized Financial Statements

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Management's Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Mayor Michael Ell

Licenses and permits

Councillor Robert Sobol

Storm off-site levies

Total Capital Reserves

Net financial assets, beginning of year

Planning and development

Net municipal taxes

User fees & sales of

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Well Make You

onsite Denture Services

Dr. Elizabeth Robinson Dr. Leanne Lesniak

NEW patIENtS WELcoME

Three local school choirs, Brentwood Elementary (above), CMJHS