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Uniting the right
supported by majority
ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
Over 100 people showed up to Wildrose MLA

Derek Fildebrandts Unite the Right? town hall
Bomb scare meeting at the Strathmore Legion on Feb. 1.
Around 95 per cent of members informally
voted yes in support of unifying the Wildrose
and Progressive Conservative (PC) parties into
Page 15 a single unified party before the next provincial
election.
During the evening, Fildebrandt restated a
commitment he made to voters during the last
provincial election: that he will make no deci-
sion and no move forward without the explicit
consent of his constituents.
I do not support a return of the old govern-
ment and I dont think most Albertans want a
return of the old government, but they do want
a new government, said Fildebrandt. We need
Bringing people to ensure that whatever we do is principled,
together democratic and it is grassroots.
While Fildebrandt is in full favour of uniting
the two conservative parties in Alberta, he said
unification can only successfully happen if the
new party is driven entirely by the grassroots
membership of the parties. He had said that
any new party must be built on a firm founda-
tion of conservative principles, and that there
587-316-2000 must be common ground found between the
two parties to know what they want to do as a
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I think that the grassroots structure that we
have as a Wildrose party is very valuable and
serves as a great template for the construction
of any potential new and united party, said Fil-
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He is confident however that if a strong grass-
roots structure is maintained and politicians
Uniting the right
are held accountable for their actions, and that Around 95 per cent of Fildebrandts audience voted yes in support of unifying the Wildrose and
Contact Us Today! Progressive Conservative parties into a single unified conservative party before the next pro-
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403.934.5589 deemed corrupt without the need of a general
vincial election, at his town hall meeting in Strathmore on Feb. 1. There were over 100 people
present, with members from both PC and Wildrose parties, listening to his reasoning on why
info@strathmoretimes.com election, then there should be no problems and a unified party would be beneficial and the steps he wants to see happen to ensure that it will
no need for another Wildrose party in 20 years.
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JANET KANTERS
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Times Associate Editor

Strathmore Walmart was evacuated
and RCMP and other emergency person-
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threat made to the store On Feb. 7.
The call came in to the retailer at about
11:45 a.m., and police and the fire de-
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We dispatched members to the scene,
and we helped with the evacuation of
employees and customers, said Strath-
more RCMP Staff Sgt. Kevin ODwyer.
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Multiplication enthusiasm at Brentwood

ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter

cole Brentwood Elementary School 128 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
has stumbled upon a fun and cheery
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS - FEBRUARY 1, 2017

MARCH 1, 2017 BYLAW #17-02 - Council appointed Mr. Kevin Muenchrath and Ms.
Michelle Gordon to the Downtown Design Review
Bylaw #17-02: Proposed Amendment to Wildflower Ranch Area
Structure Plan (Bylaw #10-17) Committee for a term ending October 31, 2017.
- Council accepted the Traffic Advisory Committee,
Bylaw No. 17-02 proposes to amend the Wildflower Ranch Area Strathmore Sustainability Committee and Downtown
Structure Plan (Bylaw #10-17) to accommodate a school site in a
central location within the community. The proposed amendment Design Review Committee reports for information.
prompts changes to the road network, land use, open space - Council advised Administration that a letter be sent
network, road layout, stormwater plan, and infrastructure network. to the Mayor of Quebec City extending sympathies
The proposed amendment also adjusts polices to reflect the overall
anticipated residential densities and final right-of-way widths for for the incident that occurred and that the letter be
The next regular Wildflower Road and the East-West Connector Road. published in the local newspaper.
Council Meeting A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public
during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
will be at the Town Office (680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB), or NOTICE OF INCREASE TO FRANCHISE
can be found on the Town website (www.strathmore.ca/bylaws_
February 15, 2017 under_review). Please contact the Town Office if you would FEE ON NATURAL GAS BILLINGS
like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed
at 6 pm amendments prior to the Public Hearing. The Town of Strathmore is proposing to increase the
The Public Hearing will be held at the Council Chambers, natural gas distribution franchise fee, which it charges
Strathmore Municipal Building, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., for the exclusive right
Alberta on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, commencing at 6:00 pm with
Town of Strathmore procedures in accordance with the Town of Strathmore Council
to deliver natural gas to the residents of the Town of
Strathmore and for use of municipal lands for its natural
Procedural Bylaw #16-18 and amendments thereto.
Council Meetings will Any person or group of persons, or person acting on his or their
gas lines. The franchise fee applies to all customers that
receive gas services in the Town of Strathmore: and is
NOW START behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed
bylaws may present suggestions or concerns by making a required to be billed as a separate charge on gas billings.
The current franchise fee is set at 11.18% for ATCO
submission to the public hearing.
AT 6:00 PM Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any
person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing
Gas and Pipelines Ltd. delivery and revenues and
will increase to 17.22% effective April 1, 2017. For an
every first and third must be received by the Planning and Development Department average residential customer using 120 GJs per year,
prior to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 as outlined in
Wednesday of the Bylaw #16-18 and amendments thereto. If your written submission
this will result in an annual increase of about $31.56 from
the average paid in 2016. The franchise fee currently
month as per Bylaw is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies
for distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to
accounts for approximately $58.32 of the average annual
bill.
16-18 Council address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal
presentation within three minutes. For questions or concerns please contact: James
Procedural Bylaw. Please note that written submissions will become public documents Thackray, Chief Administrative Officer 680 Westchester
Road Strathmore Alberta T1P 1J1 Phone (403) 934-3133
once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.
Fax (403) 934 4713 E Mail: jthackray@strathmore.ca
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of Strathmore is proposing
to increase the local access
fee, which is charged to
FortisAlberta Inc. (FortisAlberta)
for the use of municipal lands
for its power lines effective April
1, 2017.
The fee is recovered by
FortisAlberta from its customers
as the local municipal access
fee on electrical billings of all
customers that receive electric
service in the Town. The local
access fee will be increased
TOWN OF
from $5.42 (10%) to $7.79 (13.5%)

of the delivery charge of
FortisAlberta excluding energy
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based on 625kWh consumption
in 30 days.
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The cole Brentwood Elementary Schools choir Dr. Elizabeth Robinson Dr. Leanne Lesniak
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Stretching and relaxation classes were offered
risters performed seven songs in four different
leviate and reduce that going into the to students of Holy Cross Collegiate, during the
languages to the attentive audience. CMJHS YOUR WEEKLY
exam to get the students in a better provincial testing week from Jan. 23 to 27. The
state of mind and a little more relaxed, initiative was started this year to reduce stress
and anxiety for students during exam week. Oth-
student Zhara Harney (l-r), Brentwood students
Tegan Deloli, Raygan Johnson, Rylee Walstra, HEALTH ADVICE
we would try it. guest conductor Joan Gregork of the Childrens
er programs such as a healthy breakfast spread,
The idea of having stress reducing calm room with aromatherapy and hot bever-
Choir of Washington, DC, Emma Moore, Shae-
programs was thought up by the HCC lynn Mckay. Photo Courtesy of
ages, and lollipops handed out before exams
student council. It was widely support- were also a part of the initiative. Grade 8 student Ecol Brentwood Elementary School
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ed by students, staff and parents alike. Madelaine Birkenshaw (l-r), and French teacher Pharmacist
Opportunities available for junior Rachel Boutette participate in a stretching and
and senior high students to relieve relaxation class. Capsule Comments
Adelle Ellis Photo
stress include a stretching and relax- If you have a friend or relative in a nursing home,
ation class in the morning; a calm and having a little bit of sugar in your sys- you can help improve their psychological well-
quiet room with aromatherapy, soft tem lowers stress levels. being by encouraging them to recount stories from
lighting, tea and coffee for students to Its important for kids to have a their past. A few pointed questions can get the
relax in throughout the day; and light good breakfast so that they can con- memories flowing and help combat feelings of
loneliness and these stories can be interesting for
breakfast items available to senior high centrate throughout the exam, said
you to hear as well.
students. foods teacher, Melissa Wiley, who cre-
Antibiotics often do their job against bacteria
We are always looking at ways to ated a breakfast spread with fruits, yo- by targetting the cell wall and breaking it down.
improve HCC and this is one thing the gurt, toast and hot beverages, and is
students came up with. We are all for all for giving the kids lollipops during Strathmore RCMP is currently Researchers have discovered a new protein that
helps build the cell wall of bacteria. Theyve
it, said Evans. their exam. investigating a break and nicknamed it SEDS and the hope is that new
antibioticss will be created to prevent this protein
Lollipops are also handed out to stu- This has been well received, said enter to a residence on Range from doing its job and give doctors a whole new
dents when they start their exams to Evans. Its been positive, a lot of peo-
help them relax. This easy and subtle ple are in support of it so we will con- Road 263 north of Highway 1 group of antibiotics to kill bacteria many that are
resistant to current therapy.
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This will be the first time Gene will be doing a reading at
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The class is $40 and will run in two sessions from 4:30 to
The annual day draws attention to the importance of read-
Emily Gillis from Zenscapes by Emily will be putting on a

reading of her popular novel Of the Dragonfly at the Strath-
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Uniting the right gains steam

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Unit D,
I am a diehard Wildrose. I be-
lieve in this party through and 202 Canal Court,
through, I know a lot of you Strathmore, AB
do, too, said Fildebrandt. But
I think that we need to be big
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There are several major chal-
lenges that need to be solved Over 100 people attended Derek Fildebrandts Unite the Right Town Hall Meeting
before the two parties can unite,
the first being that the Wildrose
Feb. 1 at the Strathmore Legion. Adelle Ellis Photo Water Softeners, Iron Filters
and the PC parties know what mean that we cant do it, but it in good faith and thinking about & Drinking Water Systems
they want to do as individual means that it is going to be dif- Alberta first.
parties, but they need to find ficult, said Fildebrandt, adding Fildebrandt believes the Wil-
common ground and know what that some legal challenges will drose is the strongest party with
the most members, most financ- HOME SECURITY
they want to do as a united party. be sensitive to address.
We need to ensure that a new Sensitive legality issues arise es, best organization, the most HOME AUTOMATION
party is built on a solid and firm with the presented options from support, and that they could win FLOOD PROTECTION
foundation of conservative prin- party leaders about how to form the next election on their own. PHONE APP
cipals. I think that any political a unified conservative govern- As strong as we are, the risk of
party is a group of people who ment. PC leader Jason Kenney vote splitting is very real. And
may not agree on everything, wishes to deregister both the that risk is not worth the cost,
but agree on a broad overarch- PC and the Wildrose parties, he said. We must not only de-
ing set of values, said Fildeb- forfeit the financial assets of feat the NDP, we must destroy
randt. We have enough com- each party and register a legally them, and undo their legacy
mon ground as Wildrose and new party. Wildrose leader Bri- root and branch.
PCs that we can find common an Jean wishes to create a new A true conservative is a con-
ground for the basis of a new party, but keep the legal and fi- servative, said Bart Hampton,
conservative party. nancial foundation of the party member of both the Wildrose
Another challenge is that the that has the most money in the and PC parties. The problem is
PC party is two parties in one bank (namely the Wildrose by a that there is a progressive side
right now. There is a progressive substantial dollar figure), so that to the conservative party. Those
and a conservative, said Fildeb- the new party has some money are the people that are not hap-
randt adding that there are some to operate with right out of the py about this.
Liberal left members who joined gate. Alberta is too important to
the PC party years ago for the Fildebrandt acknowledges the country and to Albertans
perks, which resulted in many there are merits to both ap- to lead it down this street that
true conservatives leaving the proaches but that the best so- the NDP are taking us. It has to
PC party. lution may be somewhere in end, added Hampton. We have
They are weeding themselves the middle. I think the best to come back: Alberta first and
out, they know their days are path forward is going to be a Albertans first.
limited, he added. new party that treats members By the end of Fildebrandts
There are also conservatives equally from both legacy par- speech, only five no signs were
who dont agree with joining the ties, but that definitely keeps the held high in the air by people
two parties to create one unified financial assets of the Wildrose signifying they do not want a
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cal parties as the law in Alberta are in the way are not so great sent the people of Strathmore
greeting cardgiving occasion, after Christmas.
does not explicitly allow two that we cant overcome them if Brooks and to destroy socialism
parties to unite. That doesnt we are dealing with one another in Alberta, he said.
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Strathmore Legion Branch #10 NEWS New Catholic school planned

in Wildflower Ranch
By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Poppy Chair
Comrade John Scheers 90th birthday celebration was held last Saturday and
it was a huge success! Despite the cold and snow, the main hall was full with
only standing room left! Comrade Scheer, you are loved and admired by many.
Congratulations!
SHARON MCLEAY at the Jan. 25 council meeting. This applies to any
There will be karaoke at our Valentines Day party on Saturday, February 11th.
The fun will begin at 8 pm. Bring your sweetie and come on out!! Times Contributor improvements made in 2017, but not previously
The Executive Meeting will be held on Tuesday, at 7 pm, on February 14th, assessed, or those that increase values since the
Valentines Day. Expanding numbers of school-aged children last assessment was done.
Legion members, the next General Meeting will be held on Tuesday the 28th at are spurring Strathmore town council to consider In 2016, $50,249 was generated through supple-
7:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: The time for the General Meetings was changed from a new school location to allow an earlier build mentary assessment taxes, and 2015 had $95,436.
7:30 to 7:00 pm. Past Executive members will be recognized at this meeting. I believe that it will be lower this year, closer
date for a Catholic school planned in Wildflower
Please put this day on your calendar and plan on attending!
Ranch. to $20,000 to $40,000, said Mel Tiede, director of
A tentative Branch Service Officer (BSO) Seminar is booked for March 18th.
There will be a representative from Veterans Affairs and it is open to the BSOs of The developer, Cancorp [Property Group], corporate services.
all Legions in the area, as well as any VETERAN who may have any questions for Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools and town
the representative. More information to follow. administration support constructing a school in UTILITY REVENUE AND EXPENSE REVIEW
Our BSO is also currently making plans for the celebration of the 100th Wildflower Ranch at this revised location, said On Jan. 25, Strathmore town council reviewed a
Anniversary of the Battle at Vimy Ridge on April 9th this year. As this takes a little Mike Marco, senior development officer with the breakdown of expenditures and revenues for the
time, more information is forthcoming. 2014-2015 utility services. They summarized ag-
Town of Strathmore. This amendment of the area
Tickets for the May 13th Sports Annual Steak and Lobster feast will be avail-
able at the beginning of February. No change to last years prices, and as you structure plan will facilitate future land use by- gregate sales and the cost of running the utilities,
know, this event sells out quickly. Mark your calendar, get your tickets soon and law amendment and subdivision applications, to excluding the debt repayment amounts on loans
dig out your lobster crackers! enable the development of a school at a much taken out for infrastructure, which include things
earlier date. like the Calgary water line, wastewater treatment
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK, READERS - SEE YOU NEXT FRIDAY!
The school site was originally planned for just plant and connections for the Wildflower Ranch
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR OLD AND NEW GENERATION VETERANS
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. WE THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE north of the current Wildflower Ranch boundary. subdivision. Compilation of the 2016 figures has
WE ARE FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT The site has since been moved to a 10-acre plot delayed last years summary inclusion in the re-
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119 on the west boundary along a primary roadway, port, but will be submitted to town council, as
which will accommodate the school and a sports figures are available.
field. Each year the services have run at an approxi-
Anticipated growth for the Wildflower Ranch mate $1.4 to $1.5 million deficit. Town adminis-
Thought for subdivision may reach a population of about tration asked council to consider that investment
the Week 5,600 people. initiatives are prudent to offset depreciation costs
~ Strathmore town council passed first reading. of aging infrastructure.
A public hearing for the area structure plan is set Council took the report as information for con-
A for Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017. sideration.
problem SUSTAINABLE WATER WAGON PUBLIC ACCESS COMPLAINT

well Discussions on the use of the water wagon,
donated by the Alberta 55 Plus games, led to a
The Strathmore Business Association (SBA)
has directed correspondence to Strathmore town
defined is directive for Town of Strathmore administration council complaining of administrations delays in
to generate policy and procedures for use of the publishing council meeting agendas and videos,
half solved. wagon by the town. not publishing times for special meetings and
Council asked that the policy include addressing locking doors to public meetings. They requested
Alberta Health standards, and services for clean- an investigation and explanation on those delays.
ing and maintenance. Strathmore town council- This is disrespectful to the public, as they dont
lor Denise Peterson asked if the wagon could be know when they will be admitted, said an SBA
used by other community organizations and this spokesperson at the Jan. 25 town council meet-
option be summarized in the report. Coun. Steve ing.
Grajczyk asked that a policy for any goods do- While there may be reasons such as technical
nated to the town also be included, along with difficulties or staff turnover that would explain
the full budget and operating costs. delays, the reasons were not made public by ad-
ministration.
SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council directed administration to compile a re-
The Seniors Advisory Committee was set up by port and present at the next council meeting on
the Town of Strathmore to enhance access by the Feb. 1.
elderly to town services. The committee gathers
information on gaps and barriers in those servic- SUPPORTING NEIGHBOURS
es and comes up with suggestions for resolution Strathmore town councillor Denise Peterson
of problems. The eight-member committee and asked her fellow council members to write a let-
one town council member meet once a month, ter of support to the Alberta Municipal Affairs
excluding August, to discuss issues. They serve on minister, in regards to Wheatland Countys re-
a volunteer basis. quest to opt out of the Regional Growth Manage-
Council received communications of the vol- ment Partnership. Alberta Municipal Affairs has
unteer applications for this committee. There are included areas west of Hwy. 21 in the partnership
two vacancies at this time, said Strathmore town mandate.
clerk Jennifer Sawatzky. I have sympathy for them in trying to do this. I
Roberta and Laura Phillips received appoint- see no advantage for them to be in a partnership
ments to the Seniors Advisory Committee on Jan. if they dont want to be, said Peterson.
25 and will serve until October 2018. Members Councillor Bob Sobol stated that until the
agree to participate for a two-year term. partnership defines policies and procedures for
growth management, it is difficult for him to
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT BYLAW know how to appropriately address content for
Annually, the Town of Strathmore passes a by- the correspondence.
law to allow assessors to make supplementary as- Peterson offered to work with administration to
sessments on new construction. Council passed draft a letter and bring it forward for council re-
the first through final reading of the 2017 bylaw, view at a later meeting.
Bringing awareness
to car seat safety
ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
After sharing her story and bringing aware-

ness to used car seat safety on Global Edmonton,
Emma Hunter, child passenger safety technician Giving back to the community
(CPST) for the child passenger safety association The Carseland Public Benefit Club presents a $5,000 donation to the
of Canada (CPSAC), wants to bring even more Wheatland and Area Hospice Society. Jackie Ferraton (l-r), president of the
awareness on the dangers of misuse of car seats PB Club, presented Keith Clayton, Judy Maclean and Myrtle Sharp of the
in Strathmore. Wheatland and Area Hospice Society with the tremendous donation.
There is more misuse of car seats than there is Photo Courtesy of Lori Christensen
perfect practice, said Hunter. There are always
lots of changes from the manufacturers and differ-
ent uses for different seats. Its a bank of knowl-
edge the average person doesnt know about. But
we are car seat nerds and we love to learn about
them and about changes and what is best with
each seat, she said.
Hunter got involved with CPSAC while she was
living in Nova Scotia and was running a day home.
She saw that there was a course being offered at
the local hospital and thought it would be a good
thing to learn because everything related to chil-
dren and childrens safety is important to her.
CPSAC is a non-profit organization that brings
awareness to the proper use of vehicle child safe-
ty restraint systems, mainly boosters and car seats.
Most CPSTs dont charge for a seat check; how- Emma Hunter, child passenger safety technician, hopes to
ever, since the techs are doing it on their own bring awareness about the proper use of vehicle child safe-
time and their own dollar, donations are always ty restraint systems to the community of Strathmore. Eilidh
welcome. Nauffts, 1, Ruairi Nauffts, 2, Emma Hunter, and Ewan Nauffts,
4, demonstrate the proper use of car seats.
We are passionate about it. We are passionate Adelle Ellis Photo
about sharing the education and information that
we have and we are passionate about keeping berta) and encourages anyone to visit it if they
children safe, said Hunter. have any questions.
CPSTs can do anything related to vehicles child When Hunter first moved to Alberta there were
safety restraints. Hunter does house calls, on her only 10 techs in all Alberta; now there are over 30.
own time when it is convenient to her, to check CPSAC is setting up more training opportunities
over boosters and cars seats and make sure they in the future for any Albertans passionate about
are not expired, damaged, and are compliant. She car seats or about child safety. But until then, you
will then use the manual to properly install it in can contact a current tech to make sure your ve-
your car during her checks. She can also put on hicle child safety restraint system is safe.
clinics about proper use of child safety restraints, I would love to get Strathmore a lot safer than
and she runs a Facebook page where people can they are and give more information to people.
ask questions about car seats and boosters and There needs to be a lot more knowledge out there
she will be able to answer them. She also posts on what is safest with car seats and boosters, said
about deals on car seats. Hunter. The law (on car seats) is very basic and
The car seat has to fit your child, fit your bud- dated. Because laws take forever to change, rather
get, and fit your car properly, said Hunter. Not than trying to get it changed we are just doing
all car seats fit in cars and not all children fit in more and doing better and safer by our children
car seats. because of our new knowledge based off studies
When she first moved here two and a half years done on car seats, while the law still stays the
ago with her family, they had nothing but the same. We are trying to promote what is safer for
clothes on their backs. The community of Strath- your children, not just the law.
more donated to her family so they could furnish Hunter says the main things to know about buy-
their apartment and have things for their kids. ing used car seats is their history. You need to
Now, Hunter wants to pay back the communitys make sure the seat hasnt expired, been in a col-
generosity by way of educating people and keep- lision or been recalled; isnt missing parts, dam-
ing their children safe. aged, or been submerged in water or cleaned
I want to pay it back and to help, said Hunter. with chemicals, has the manual with installation
It makes me feel good to help and I have been instructions, make sure it has a national safety
helped by the people here. I want to be a part of sticker and is 2012 compliant.
the sense of community that Strathmore has. Some seats still in use were manufactured be-
The most important thing Hunter says to look fore 2012, but the compliancy law changed in
for when buying a new car seat is to make sure 2012. Those seats are okay to use by your family
it fits in your car properly, research the car seat but it is illegal to resell or give those seats away.
ahead of time to make sure it will work well for If you need to use a used seat, then you need
you, to read the manual to ensure you set up your to know the history from it. And preferably get it
seat properly, to make sure you know how to use from a good friend you trust and not just some
the seat properly, and if you have any questions at random off Kijiji, said Hunter. The biggest thing
all to contact a CPST. is, would you trust this person (youre getting the
Hunter runs a Facebook page titled Car Seat seat from) with your kids life.
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REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS ~ Bert and Carol Katterhagen

JOHN GODSMAN Rockyford, as there was already a Ger- 12, Bert farmed with his father and through Grade 12, then went to Secre-
Times Contributor man settlement here. brother Harvey Jr. Regretfully, their tarial College in Saskatoon for a year,
Berts father, Harvey Katterhagen, Dad was killed in a farming accident followed by working as a secretary
Berts family name was originally was born in Uniontown, Wash. in 1901, in June 1958. with different companies in Saskatch-
Koetterhagen and they have traced this the second of four brothers. The 3,000 In 1971, brother Harvey sold his por- ewan, Calgary and San Francisco.
name back to Germany in the 1800s. acres were split between three of the tion of the farm and moved to Calgary. After moving to Calgary in the early
In the early 1900s the family moved brothers - Irvin, Harvey (Berts Dad) To this day, Bert continues to operate 1960s, she shared an apartment with
to Wisconsin, and the name changed and Lambert (nicknamed Skinner). and live on the family farm, which in Berts sister Sylvia and they worked
to Ketterhagen. His grandfather moved Apparently, Skinner was known the past has had cattle, etc., but is now in San Francisco for a year. Carol and
again to Uniontown, Washington State, for his ability to move a piece of farm only grain. This year, 2017, the farm Bert were married in 1965. They have
(north of Lewiston) to start farming, equipment through a gate without will be 100 years old. one son Ross and two daughters Lisa
and the name became Katterhagen. damaging anything! Hence the nick- Carols family name was Goheen and and Cheryl, and four grandchildren.
In 1917, he moved to the Rockyford name! originated in Ireland. They came first Carol was secretary at the Rockyford
area to acquire land from the federal Harvey married Winifred Ardis Scha- to Ontario, then west to Saskatchewan School for 11 years.
government and CPR. The plan was fer in 1926. The Schafer family came in 1907. Her father Henry was born in Bert served on Church Council at St.
to take advantage of this cheap land, from Edwardsville, Ill. in 1909.They Ontario, and moved to Lacadena, Sask. Ritas for four years, and was a mem-
by purchasing 3,000 acres - then re- had four children of which Bert was in 1910 where he met his future wife ber of Knights of Columbus. For a few
turn to Washington state and purchase number three, born in 1936. Laura Minogue. Her family had also years he was the projectionist at the
more land there. But, this plan didnt He has one brother Harvey Jr and moved from Ontario. They were mar- Rockyford Theatre. For 17 years Bert
come to fruition and they ended up two sisters Caroline and Sylvia. After ried in 1923 and had nine children, of was a pottery instructor for Adult Edu-
selling the Washington land, and keep- attending school at St Ritas Catholic which Carol was the youngest, born in cation.
ing their land in Alberta. They came to School in Rockyford through Grade 1940. Carol attended Lacadena School Continued on Page 11
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Drop off your pennies or change at the Civic Centre. All Standard Municipal Library Signing Strathmore Thursdays (7 - 8:30 p.m.) Learn American
proceeds raised goes toward local projects. Teen Zone 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Mondays. Marvel Mondays 3:30 Sign Language for free! Drop in! strathmorelibrary.ca/sign Location: Lord of All
Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with pm, on Monday a month. Movei Matinee every Tuesday 3:30 Lego in the Library 3rd Saturday of the Month (10:30 a.m. Lutheran Church,
Type 1 Diabetes pm. Minute 2 Win It, Tween Time; Just Cook It; Pictinary with - 12 p.m.) Lego for all ages! Free. Drop-in! strathmorelibrary.
Strathmore
Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members Prizes on Wednesdays. Wii & Board Games Days; Story & ca/lego
where we open our own homes as safe places for diabetic Cafttivity Saturdays. Strathmore Musical Arts Society Description of Event:
children to go to if ever in diabetic distress. Join the Facebook Strathmore Country Gardens Club Love music and musicians and have a special soft spot for the Come and join us, this
group for more information. Meetings at least once per month. For more information visit Blues? Be a part of this group. Call 403-680-7721 to get on
week we are making
Come Fly With Us www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com or phone our phone or email list, and notifications about meetings and
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron meet Wednesdays at Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017. upcoming events. cool Eye spy bags
6:30 p.m. at the blue building and Quonset on the Ag Grounds. Strathmore & District Agricultural Society Strathmore Parent & Tot Playgroup for kids! Registration
Boys & girls between 12 & 19 years welcome. Call Tammy www.Strathmorestampede.com, sags@telus.net, 403-934- Meets every Monday at 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Strathmore
required! Lunch
Anderson at 403-901-5395 for more information. 5811, Facebook: Strathmore Stampede Twitter: Strathmore United Church Basement.
Community Futures Wild Rose In partnership with Rodeo Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society (SRVSS) provided and baby
The Business Link Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce SRVSS is looking for men and women interested in becoming cuddlers on site as
Attend valuable, low-cost learning sessions for small business Meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. All front line victim advocates to provide support, information and
always, Parents,
owners in Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888 for info & to members welcome. www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com for referrals to victims of crime or tragedy. If you are interested
register. meeting location. For more information call 403-901-3175. in volunteering please contact the Program Coordinator at the Caregivers and children
Crown Jewels of Canada Society Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary Strathmore RCMP Detachment at 403-934-6552. Website: of all ages welcome.
Ladies, looking for fun? Friendship? Join the Crown Jewels of Meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com
Call 403-361-7216 to
Canada society. Strathmore Chapter - Dames of Whine and (excluding July & August). Lower level conference room at the Strathmore United Church
Roses. We meet 1st Thursday of the month to determine Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For more info Sunday school for ages 3 and up every Sunday morning at 10:30. register for this Free, Fun
future activities which include lunch, games, picnics, outings please call 403-934-4436 Please call 403-934-3025 or visit www.smoreuc.com event!
etc Call Jean at 403-934-0486 for further info. Strathmore Adult Drop-in Volleyball Strathmore Writers Group
Free Tree for all New Born Babies Every Wednesday 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. until the end of April Meets once a month at the library. For adult writers who
Register to commemorate your birth so a tree can be planted (with some exceptions) at Crowther Memorial Junior High would like to share writing for feedback and support, and
with the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in Strathmore. School. Come join the fun for only $2/person each week. spark creativity through writing exercises, prompts, and group St. Michael & All Angels
Registration forms available at the Town Office, Chinook For more information PM or join our group: https://www. writing projects. Contact Katie at katkenig@gmail.com, see
Anglican Churchs
Credit Union and Health Unit. A Communities in Bloom facebook.com/groups/1035653179830292/ our website at http://lonesomecow.ca/category/strathmore-
Project. Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 writers-group/ or find us on Facebook under Strathmore ANNUAL SHROVE
Go Green Upcycling Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling Club at 6:30 p.m. Writers Group. TUESDAY PANCAKE
Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon at Hope Bridges Studio 104 Third Steak Supper at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Call Greg 403- St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican
SUPPER
Avenue, Strathmore, and every third Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. 888-6155. The Chapel of St. Michael worshipping at the lower level of
at Parent Link in Strathmore. Hopebridges.ca Strathmore Full Gospel Church Aztec Realty. 304 Third Avenue, Strathmore. Sunday worship Tuesday,
HIV Edmonton Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has at 10 a.m. 587-727-0649. February 28, 2017
Providing support, education and advocacy for those infected something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www. Sunday School for All Ages
Seatings
with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for 25 years. Go to strathmorefullgospel.com Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Christian Education
www.hivedmonton.com or call toll free 1-877-388-5742. Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club opportunities for ages 3 years to adult on Sunday mornings. 4:30 pm, 5:15 pm & 6 pm
The Healing Rooms at Harvest Healing Centre Church Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month. New members For more information please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 Cost: Donation
is open every Monday from 7-9 p.m. for prayer and healing. welcome! Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or Shawn at 403- or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374.
Location:
102 Canal Road Strathmore. For info call 403-901-0893 or 901-9303 for info. Wheatland County Food Bank Society
403-800-3171. Join us for Spirit-filled prayer and healing every Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group Food applications accepted at 403-324-4335 Monday through Harvest Healing Church
Monday night. At Strathmore United Church. For more info call Pam 403- Thursday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. or through the website at: www. 102 Canal Gardens,
Hope Bridges Society for Creative & Continued 652-4776. wheatlandfoodbank.com.
Strathmore
Learning Strathmore Homeschool Families Wheatland Rural Crime Watch
Advocating for, and bringing together adult citizens of Any Strathmore and area familes that are homeschooling are Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month. Featuring guest EVERYONE IS WELCOME!,
all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & invited to join our Yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo.com/ speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055.
opportunities through the Arts. Board Meetings are monthly group/strathmorehsfams Youth Club of Strathmore
TBD. Public invited. Please contact Wanda at 403-983-3640, Strathmore Hand in Hand Parent Link Provides youth (6-17yrs) with affordable, barrier-free
or 403-901-5081 (cell) for further information, events or to Did you know Strathmore Parent Link has free programming programs that build positive relationships, develop self-esteem
be added to friends/contact.There are many other workshops for kids 0-6 and their caregivers in Strathmore, Wheatland and promote personal skills. Includes a homework program
including knitting, crocheting, photography tips and zentangle. County & Area? Also, we have information and resources, offered Monday to Friday from 3-6 p.m. Call the Youth Club for
Visit our website: www.hopebridges.ca. education and assistance related to parenting. Find information further info 403-934-4918 or www.youthclubofstrathmore.ca.
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STANDARD LIONS
Held on December 2, 2015, this year over
$51,000 was raised to be used toward
Standard community betterment and the new Wheatland
Crossing School. Thank you to the following donors and buyers,
without your support this type of event could not
possibly be this successful.
2016 Standard Lions Auction DONOR List

Addlee Ventures, Rosebud Larry Nielsen, Standard
Agrium Inc., Standard Louis Dreyfus, Lyalta
Alan Larsen, Standard Marlin Travel, Drumheller
Armstrong Auto, Hussar MP Martin Shields, Brooks
ARYSTA (Tyler Armstrong), Hussar Murray Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Strathmore
Fun way to learn about electricity ATB Financial, Strathmore
AVB Greenhouses, Standard
NuFarm
Olies Quick Lube, Strathmore
Karen Corbiells grade 5B students at Brentwood school are busy studying electricity. Each student B & G Services (Jason Gauthier), Standard Owen Oil Tools, Standard
received a car kit with the basics for the electrical parts. They were instructed to build their respective B & P Cycle & Sports, Calgary Paterson Grain, Gleichen
cars and decoratethem, and then had a competition on Jan. 26 to see if they would run.
Barbeejay Supplies, Cheadle Pat Newell Equipment Hauling, Rockyford
Manny Everett Photo Barry & Heather Van Laar, Standard Peaches Portable (Bob Davidson), Drumheller
Burnco, Strathmore Pickseed
Calgary Stockyards Ltd. Strathmore Phil Faubion, Standard
Canada Malting Co. Lyalta Prairie Source Trading (Jamie Fraser) Lethbridge
Canterra Seeds Premium Ag (Andrew Clements) Okotoks
Cervus Equipment, Drumheller R4 Farms (Brian Rasmussen), Standard
Cheadle Lions Refinish FX, Rockyford
Chinook Financial, Hussar Richardson Pioneer, Strathmore & Hussar
Christensen Carriers, Standard Riverside Packers, Drumheller
Co-op Feeds, Calgary Rocky Mountain Equipment, Drumheller
CHS, Standard RONA, Calgary
CNRL, Drumheller Rockyford Lions Club
Creteworks, Strathmore Rosebud Seed Cleaning Plant
Crop Production Services, Rosebud Russell & Wendy Nail, Hussar
CW Farms Ltd. Yvonne Way & Leigh Chris- Rustic K Design (Kelly Crump & Nina Randall)
tensen, Standard Standard
Remebering Our Roots DAlta Mechanical, Rockyford Sahara Farms, John & Scott Ellias
Darren Firkus, Standard Scott Bradley (Cervus) Drumheller
Continued from Page 10 Dekalb Standard Co-op
Dons Cafe, Hussar Standard Tire
For many years aviation has been a Dougs Earthmoving, Hussar Strathmore CPS Andy Stender
part of their lives. Harvey, Bert, Syl- Drew Gregory, Standard Strathmore Golf Club
Ducks Unlimited, Strathmore Strathmore Seed Cleaning Plant
via and Ross have their pilots licence. DuPoint Pioneer, Darcy Koester, Rockyford Strathmore Lions Club
Harvey and Bert aerial-sprayed their Early Bird Air Ltd. Strathmore Motor Products
own crops and for neighbours. Many Fountain Tire, Drumheller Strathmore Vet Clinic
churches and other businesses in this Fountain Tire, Strathmore Strathmores Florist
area have benefited from his work. Gates Agencies Ltd. Standard Syngenta (Karen Ullman)
Through the years they did a lot of Gerry & Ruth Kroon, Standard Tankers Transfer, Andy McCormack, Stanndard
camping with their family. After retiring Getz & Associates, Strathmore Target Airspray Ltd., Strathmore
they travelled in the U.S., have enjoyed Gibsons Energy, Standard Terry & Marel Clark, Standard
Glenn, Deb and Mark Laycock, Standard Tervita, Standard
some cruises and spent many hours on
Glover International Trucks, Drumheller Total Control Security, Drumheller
the golf course. Grays Limited, Strathmore Triple B Tavern, Rockyford
The main changes they have seen in Greggs Distributors, Strathmore Twila Green & Malcolm McKinnon, Standard
this area over the past 80 years are the Gregory, Harriman & Associates, Strathmore UFA (Kevin Burgess) Strathmore
increase in farm size, and the new tech- Husky Oil, Standard UFA Fuel, Scott McCrea, Strathmore
nology for farm equipment. Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op Westcan Solar & Heat (Curtis Jensen), Strath-
in Strathmore
Huxted Waste & Recycle, Strathmore more
VALENTINES DAY
Keith & Donna Nelson, Strathmore Westergard Motors, Drumheller
Knibb Developments Ltd. Standard Western Chev GM, Drumheller
Knuckle Buster Mechanical Services, Standard Viterra, Indus
Koole Livestock Hauling, Standard
2016 Standard Lions Auction BUYERS List
Celebrate Valentines Day with us! Addlee Farms

Alan Larsen
Gleichen Ag. Society
Gleichen Lions Club
R & H Enterprises
Richard Bach
Join us February 14th and indulge in our Four Course Menu Brian Story Gleichen Standard Transport Richardson Pioneer
Brent Gregory Glenn & Deb Laycock Rick McCallum

Cam Wheatley Grant Wallace Robert Knudsen
SOUP OR SALAD
Casey Collett Hans Olsen Rockyford Lions Club
BE MI CHS Standard Harvey Larsen Rod Hymas

NE
Cheadle Lions Club Hogwild Welding Ron Elder
APPETIZER

Chris Jensen Huxted Waste & Recycle Romayne Gregory
B FF
Circle 3 Farms Jackie Jensen Rosebud Lions Club
TRUE LOVE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU Clare Nelson Jamie Zakariassen Roy Zakariassen
Cliff Larsen Jason Gauthier Scott Peake
STEAK & LOBSTER Cody Hayes Jay Howard Strathmore Lions Club

Cockrane Lions Club Jayson Howard Strathmore Motor Products
SHORTCAKE
OVE
MY L Crop Protection Services Joel Sandum Tankers Transport
YOURS TRULY
Curtis Jensen Lance Gordon Target Air Spray Ltd.

Dallas Nelson Lance Larsen Tim Larsen
Darrell Larsen Lawrence Jensen Triple G Farms
Four Course Menu | Chicken Cordon Bleu $39.95 | Steak & Lobster $49.95 David Nielsen Les Zakariassen -Tom Christensen
Don Cuthill Mark Laycock Tyler Zakariassen
Don Iker Martin Shields Wayne Dundas
AVAILABLE AT STRATHMORE, AB Drew Gregory Matthew Nielsen
LOCATION CALL FOR RESERVATION Dundas Oilfield Mike Gregory
Fred Rice Mike Rasmussen
Gary Sproule Mike Sauve
503 Alberta Highway 1 Gerry Kroon Parflesh Farms
Strathmore | Tel 403.901.1155 Getz & Associates Perry Ellis
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Town increases utility Our family serving
your family! REALTY HORIZON
franchise fees Our office is located at 122 2nd Ave. Strathmore, Alberta
Fax:
403 934-2742
SHARON MCLEAY Tiede said the current
Times Contributor 10 per cent fee has raised
$663,500 in 2016. By raising
Money to pay for things the electric rate to 13.52 per
cent and the gas to 17.22 per Residential Acreage Commercial Nancy Stairs (403) 934-1625 Alisa Wurz
has to come from some-
cent, it places Strathmore Steve Farran (403) 901-9335 (403) 934-7903
where, and Strathmore town
council is trying to find a rates about mid-range to A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited
few extra dollars by increas- other communities in Alber-
RURAL WHEATLAND COUNTY 3 ACRES RURAL WHEATLAND STRATHMORE WILDFLOWER
ing electric and gas franchise ta. High River currently has a
fees. 20 per cent electric franchise NEW
PRICE
$
669,900 $
524,900 $
524,900
This evening we are con- fee and Airdrie has a 32.1
sidering both the franchise gas franchise fee.
fees for electricity and the Tiede anticipates the raise
mls C4092047 mls C4087347 mls C4093391
next item is for natural gas. will cost about $2.37 extra a
month on electric bills, based LOCATED 5 MILES FROM STRATHMORE!! 15 MINUTES TO STRATHMORE 4 BEDROOMS UP AND GREEN SPACE!!
Included in the town bud-
on an approximate 625 kW 3 Bed 2.5 Bath, Wonderful Kitchen, Private 2200+ Developed living space, 3 bed, 2085 SqFt 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath Custom home,
get and the long term bud- Granite in custom kitchen, Hardwood,
usage monthly, which is av- Family/Office, Dug out, 40x60 Shop,30x16 2 full bath, horse set up, Very well Central Air, Unspoiled Basement, Dbl Att.
get plan, there was provision wash bay,30x28 garage, guest house with Maintained 1920 Home,
erage for Albertans. The gas Garage, Beside greenspace and park!!
to adjust the fees, said Mel Bathroom, kitchen, bedroom. Many Renos Complete!! MUST SEE!!
Tiede, director of corporate bill will increase about $2.63
services at the Jan. 25 town a month, based on about 320
council meeting. gigajoules use per year. Tie-
A franchise fee is paid by a de said the goal was to keep NAMAKA STRATHMORE CAMBRIDGE STRATHMORE HILLVIEW
utility company to a munici- the increase for both under
$5 per resident per month.
$
449,900 NEW
LISTING
$
429,900 $
422,500
pality to use their right-of-
ways to install pipes, lines, The increase will generate
poles and other infrastruc- another $140,500 for munici-
mls C4053082 mls C4096288 mls C4090133
ture. The utility company pal coffers, and will take ef-
passes those increases on to fect April 1, 2017. 40+/- ACRES STUNNING CUSTOM HOME!! BRIGHT SUNNY 4 LEVEL SPLIT
its consumers, collects it and If the fees were not Paved to driveway easy 1472 SqFt 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Fully 1896 SqFt of Developed living space,
charged, the shortfall would access to Calgary. finished, Open Concept, Quartz Coun- 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath,
turns it over to the munici- Previous Pasture Land.
need to come from town re- ters, Wet Bar, Dbl Att. Heated Garage, Walk out 3rd level, Large Kitchen,
pality for use. The fees are No neighbors behind Storage Shed, play center and more!! Close to play ground!!
usually a flat fee or based on serve funds.
consumption. A formula set With the Town of Strath-
out in the Municipal Govern- more being able to keep
ment Act is used to calculate property taxes low in the STRATHMORE NIGHTINGALE STRATHMORE WILDFLOWER STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN
last few years, and that pro-
franchise fees.
All provincial funded in- vincially funded institutions
NEW
PRICE
$
359,900 $
369,900 NEW
LISTING
$
334,900
stitutions, such as schools and schools are paying no
and seniors lodges, pay no property taxes, this is a way
to generate funds for much mls C4084226 mls C4086887 mls C4096051
property tax. Franchise fees
are the only source of rev- needed projects, said town 6.2 TREED ACRES IN NIGHTINGALE BETTER THAN NEW!! FULLY FINISHED HOME!!
enue from those provincially Coun. Pat Fule.If we are 6.2 TREED acres in Nightingale 3 bed, 2.5 bath 1451 SqFt upper Laundry, 1140 SqFt fully finished 2+2 Bed,
going to move forward as Stone Counter, Fire place, unspoiled
funded institutions. Those Paved to acreage. Well treed basement, Still like new, Landscaping done,
3 Bath, Wonderful Kitchen, Prof.
institutions make up about a community, we cant con- Well, power and gas already on Attached garage, new home warranty Landscaped, Dbl Det Garage
tinue to have zero property property. 10 Min North of Strathmore and much more!! and much more!!
10 per cent of all the proper-
ties in the town, said Tiede. tax increases. At some point
Churches and libraries also we have to generate reve-
fall in that category, but they nue. This is more equitable STRATHMORE BRENTWOOD CALGARY RUNDLE STRATHMORE STRATHMORE LAKES
only form a small portion of because it covers institutions
the provincially funded insti- and lodges that dont pay
$
319,900 $
299,999 $
299,900
tutions. property tax.
Times TIDBITS mls C4087675 mls C4094933 mls C4089964
Did You Know? DESIRED LOCATION!! DESIRED 45+ADULT LIVING ADULT LIVING END UNIT
1569 SqFt Developed Living Space, 1052 SqFt 2 Bed, Large Kitchen with din- 1060 SqFt 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Att.
There are 119 single men - never married, widowed or divorced 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Det Garage. ing area to back deck, Bright Living room, garage, Main Floor Laundry, Massive
- in their 20s for every 100 single women of the same age. Wood floors, lovely yard, Large good size entry, single Att. Garage, and a Kitchen, Unspoiled basement waiting
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In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names to see
who their Valentine would be. They would wear the name pinned
to their sleeve for one week so that everyone would know STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN
their supposed true feelings. $
259,900 $
249,000 NEW
LISTING
$
208,000
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Modern Family Floorplan, modern 1251 SqFt Unfinished. Large eat in 1550 total developed living space,
would like to finishings, Open Concept, 3 beds, kitchen, Bright living room, 3 bed, 2+1 Bedroom, 2 Full bath,
2.5 Baths, Fully Finished Walkout
welcome onto Greenspace and Park!
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pet, Paint, Appliances and more!!
Fireplace, Wonderful kitchen
and more!!
Robyn Pinel
STRATHMOREGREEN MEADOW STRATHMORE BRENTWOOD
Robyn is a welcomed
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$
204,900 $
189,900 Wanting to
Strathmore office. Sell or Buy?
mls C4095830 mls C4095832 Please Give Us
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CHEADLE LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
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Great Food! Music! Magicians! Face Painting!
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Announcement & Logo Unveil at 11:00 a.m. during the
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Sweet Games! Cool Prizes! Family Fun!
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02.20.2017
Yarn bomb project brings KNOW YOUR NUMBERS!

community together Its time to man up and take control of your health! You are
invited to visit the Man VanTM and participate in the Know Your
ADELLE ELLIS As this is the first yarn bombing Numbers campaign. This includes free Body Mass Index, Blood
Times Reporter project Hope Bridges has done, there Sugar and Blood Pressure measurements. Men over 40 may also
have been many challenges and learn- receive a free baseline PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test which
Two vintage bicycles are receiving ing opportunities about the type of can help with the early detection of prostate cancer.
unconventional updates at the current project that community members can
community project classes at Hope participate in. For instance, a persons
Bridges. dexterity plays a major role in their
The bicycles are becoming yarn ability to learn how to crochet, knit
bombed: yarn is wrapped, crocheted
and knitted, then weaved around the
or weave.
If we do another yarn bombing THE MAN VAN
bicycles frame and other parts, thus
turning the bicycles into pieces of art.
project we must make sure we can set
it up so that everyone has something
IS ROLLING INTO
This is our first yarn bombing proj-
ect, said Wanda Reinholdt, coordina-
they can do, because not everyone can
do the parts that require more dexter-
STRATHMORE!
tor at Hope Bridges. It is a commu- ity, said Reinholdt. We have to make
nity project that was done with our sure that the community that does an- Sunday, February 12, 2017
upcycling group as well as our knit- other project like this is well-rounded
ting and crocheting community. in skills and that there is something Strathmore Family Centre
The idea came about after a Hope for everyone to do. 160 Brent Blvd
Bridges facilitator stumbled upon a The bikes will be auctioned off sep- 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
beautiful yarn-bombed bike during a arately at the fourth annual Wine and
trip to Norway. Art Auction hosted by Hope Bridges
We thought it would be a fun, in late April. The proceeds from the
unique and different project that Hope bikes will be put back into Hope
Bridges could do with the commu- Bridges to bring more inclusive work-
nity, said Reinholdt, who added that shops to willing participants.
everything the non-profit organization Before that happens, however, the
does is to bring adults from the com- bikes will be available for hour-long
munity together to connect and create. rentals for the community to enjoy the
The two vintage bikes were pur- art and to ride around town. For more information call
chased last August from Good Life Toonie rentals will take place in 403-943-8888 or
Bike Shop in Calgary, and since then March and April from Hope Bridges, www.getchecked.ca
they have been undergoing a remark- where $2 can buy renters an hour-
able transformation. After the bikes long ride upon the yarn-bombed and
were deemed to be in good working weatherproof-sealed artwork.
order, they became the community Until then, the enjoyment of the
project that they are today. bikes is with the individuals who are
PROUD SPONSORS
Signs are currently being created to aiding in their creation. I have not
identify each of the two bicycles: the knitted for ages. Now Im knitting
blue bike is named Go with the Flow most nights, said participant Marga-
and the red bike titled This is my Hot ret Kros. (This project) has helped me
Rod and Keep it Spicy. get back into it.
Calgary Rural PCN Strathmore Programs
Better Choices Better Health Chronic Diabetes Essentials Smoking Cessation

Pre-Diabetes: Are you at risk?
Pain Workshop
6 part series Monday Drop-in Wednesday Afternoons 4 part series

Dates: February 6, March 6, April 3, Dates: February 1, April 5, June 7, October 4,
Thursday Afternoons Thursday Evenings
May 1 & 29, June 26 December 6
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6 Dates: April 6, 13, 20 and 27
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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and for parents. children in those positions to get hurt.
Though this message is often met with For students in junior and senior high
resistance, Davis urges mature elemen- school who are within the acceptable
SABRINA KOOISTRA was presented by Paul Davis, who has tary students to eliminate themselves age of social media participation, Davis
Times Junior Reporter 27 years of experience in information from the social media scene. Statistics advises students to take an active role
technology (IT) and is a presenter to from a 2015 survey of American mid- in responsible and accountable Internet
The Internet is a font of information the Department of National Defense in western middle schools concluded that activity. With the fear of pornography,
and entertainment. But it can also har- Ottawa, Canada Border Services, Alber- 34.4 per cent of students had been cy- sexting, phishers and technological
bour danger to unwitting individuals. ta RCMP, and schools spanning Canada ber-bullied at some point in their lives. break-ins looming, teens are at a high
With that in mind, the Strathmore and the United States. These personal attacks, perpetrated by risk for personal destruction on Inter-
Youth Club recently held an Internet Davis career as a full-time Internet online creepers, could be proactively net sites which could be prevented by
safety workshop, where about 1,100 safety specialist skyrocketed when Da- avoided by disallowing young children addressing safe technological practices
students and 100 parents learned about vis was asked by his daughters school from engaging in activity on social me- prior to any incidents.
the harsh realities of Internet use and to address the topic of why kids get in dia sites they are prohibited from hav- Creepers have a wonderful way of
how to be successful and responsible trouble on the Internet. Davis has since ing an account on. telling who the kids are and creating
digital citizens. devised an Internet safety program for My message is very stern, but its fake accounts to build relationships
Social Networking and Online Safety students in Grades 4-6, in Grades 7-12 very effective, said Davis. Some kids with them, said Davis. (And) Ive been
dont like it because they know Ive told proving that every day to the shock of
them to go home and do the complete parents.
opposite of what they think is fine. This Addressing the reality of job and ca-
is how kids get hurt. So my message to reer searches for young adults, Davis ad-
those kids is, be a kid and get on tech- vises students to be wary of either pro-
nology when allowed to. vocative or profane posts and photos.
As a healthy alternative, blogging, Though it may seem unfair, profiling oc-
coding, downloading educational apps, curs on a daily basis. And especially in
and programming apps of their own are a small town, personal protectionism on
just some of the ways Davis advises el- technology is of the utmost importance.
ementary students to just be kids, and Ultimately, Davis strongly encourages
then revisit the idea of social media parents to understand and monitor their
when they are legally allowed to. childrens technology time, and to be
I cant blame a child because theyre aware of the influence technology can
curious, and you have to love a childs have on the lives of their children and
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store opens With ignorance posing as one of the most dangerous

roles a parent can take when addressing their childs Inter-
net usage, Davis advises parents to understand terms and
conditions, and to refresh their knowledge of safe Internet
ADELLE ELLIS practices by doing research and attending presentations
Times Reporter yearly.
Its a message a person needs to hear probably every
It started out as an online store last October year, said Davis. Get it from a different perspective, get a
but now it has a location in Strathmore: the Olive police officer to come in and just hear what the stats are,
Branch Christian Bookstore opened its doors to because theyre real. Your children are on [the Internet]
the public for the first time on Feb. 4 in the Leary every day, so you may want to take an interest in it.
Centre.
Owner Grace Dewan hopes her Christian book-
store will help Strathmore, Calgary and the sur-
rounding communities to be inspired by faith and
to come together.
By noon on grand opening day there had al-
ready been around 30 people stopping in to see
the new store; the first 20 customers also received
a 20 per cent discount off their purchase.
Its not just about selling books, bibles and The Olive Branch Christian Bookstore held its grand open- We want your opinion!
products, its about reaching out to others and ing on Feb. 4 at the new storefront in the Leary Centre. The
sharing the gospel, said Dewan. store features bibles, Christian living, personal growth, heal- What do you think Wheatland Countys
ing, notebooks and childrens books as well as inspirational policing priorities (RCMP) should be for
The store boasts a variety of books, including
artwork and trinkets. Vincent Dewan (l-r), Jaden Dewan 10,
bibles and Christian living books by popular pas- Emma Dewan 2, Grace Dewan, and Naliyah Dewan 8. 2017?
tors such as Creflo Dollar, Joyce Meyer and Joseph
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art. also considering creating a bible study group for
out the survey before March 17, 2017
The books on healing can be helpful because women, and a mom and young children reading
sometimes it helps reading other books to get in- group that will get together once a week to read, You can also access it through our
spiration when you are looking for something in talk and gather for coffee.
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the bible and maybe not understanding it, but you I think its incredible to have a bookstore, and
can find the answers in other books to help guide especially a Christian bookstore in Strathmore. Its hard-copy, stop in at the County Office
you, said Dewan. a great resource and it will thrive in this commu- (242006 Rnge. Rd. 243) or
The store includes a relaxation area with several nity, said Abbie McCullough, who offered to lend call 403-934-3321.
soft chairs and a television. a hand to set up the store after hearing about their
Its not just about the books, its about gather- opening. There are a lot of churches here and a Thank you for your helpyour opinion
ing as well. We have an area if anyone wants to lot of Christian members in this community, and will help determine this years focus!
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SPORTS Hawks
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road tourney
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The Strathmore Wheatland Kings came out and laid an Times Reporter
ostrich-sized egg in Tuesday nights Game 1 of the Heritage
Junior Hockey League playoffs. After a gut-wrenching loss in the
After finishing the regular season 16-18-4 with 36 points, Black Diamond tournament opener,
the fourth-place Kings earned the right to host the Banff Strathmore Wheatland Kings forward Zachary Meadows sends Banff the Holy Cross Collegiate senior boys
Academy Bears (11-22-5) in the best-of-three Southern divi- Academy Bears forward Kazu Prevost flying as he blows past him into the Hawks basketball team salvaged a win
sion quarterfinals. Bears end Feb. 8 at the Strathmore Family Centre. Tyler Lowey Photo in their final game.
These two teams met at the same spot last year, but it The Sundre High School Scorpions
was the Bears who finished atop the Kings in the standings. a huge part of our game, said Stoodley. Especially with stung the Hawks 58-57 in the nail-bit-
Despite opening on the road, the Kings won the opener 7-5 a guy like Thomson, who plays physical and would have ing opener. The loss had ripple effects
in Banff and celebrated the clinching win on home ice in opened up the ice for some of our other guys. throughout the weekend.
a 4-3. If there was any positives to take away from Game 1, It was definitely an emotional loss
Home ice wasnt nearly as friendly as the Kings were it was that Laval Jerry scored his first goal of the season, for our guys, said Hawks head coach
hoping for. The Bears dominated the first period, putting breaking the shutout on the power play in the third when Josh Jalbert. Typically, when we keep
three goals in a span of five minutes past Brady Hoover, en a rebound kicked right out to him. teams under 60 points, we end up win-
route to a 6-1 win over the Kings Other than that, time might be the best remedy for this ning. Those tough losses makes it hard
You can say youre ready and say your mentally pre- Kings team. With four days off, Stoodley is giving his team to bounce back the next time out.
pared, but when you put in that kind of effort, it shows some much-needed rest and hopefully can see a couple Alex Nwoye led the Hawks with 18
you arent ready, said Kings head coach Shadoe Stoodley. more bodies return to the rink. points on 7-of-17 shooting, to go with
Maybe because we had a good record against them in the There is no room for error, especially in the best-of-three five rebounds and a pair of steals. Reid
regular season, they thought it was going to be a cake walk series. The Kings have their backs stapled against the wall Jensen chipped in with 11 points and
and we thought we were going to come away with an easy now, and will need to win out to keep their season afloat. shot 5-for-15. Normally a team that can
win, but we came out flat footed, our dee zone was atro- Its a scenario the Bears were in last year and their coach handle the three-pointers, the Hawks
cious, our goaltending was weak, nobody helped anyone of 23 years, Billy Doherty, is leaning on experience and only nailed one triple on 17 attempts.
out there. trust moving forward. With the sapping loss still hanging
Hoover had been sidelined with a lower-body injury he We just focus on us, said Doherty. We will bring our over their heads, the Rosemary High
sustained Jan. 6 during a 6-3 loss to the Cochrane Generals. best effort to the table, focus on execution and being dis- School Rockets 80-56 torched the
He returned for the regular season finale against the Coal- ciplined. Hawks.
dale Copperheads after missing nine games. He played 51 This is a Bears team with great turnover. Their roster con- Nwoye collected 15 points, Landon
minutes, making 36 saves on 45 shots and told the coach- sists of 17 rookies and only six players returning from that Osachuk supplied 14 points and four
ing staff that he felt fine after the game. The Kings coaching playoff series with the Kings last season. boards, and Jericho Ricafort dished out
staff did not comment in regards to their Game 2 goalten- This season, the Kings went 3-1 against the Bears. To nine assists.
der following the game. the Bears credit, they played their best hockey down the The Hawks showed signs of life and
Following Nathan Cohen-Wallis marker at the 9:27 mark, stretch of the season, going 4-3-2 in January (1-2 against bounced back in the finale, when they
Hoover was relieved of his duties after making five saves the Kings) to sneak into the final playoff spot. destroyed the Airdrie Koinonia Chris-
for Indiana Kelly. The two sides first met back in September, when the tian School Eagles 85-33.
A couple weird bounces were the death of me tonight, Kings dusted the Bears 7-3 in Banff. They didnt faceoff Ralph Valencia turned in his best ef-
said Hoover. Its kind of hard to recreate the game settings again until January, where they played three times. The fort of the tourney with 17 points, Jen-
and the playoff pressure; it just wasnt my night tonight. Bears buzzed the Kings 4-3 in a shootout victory Jan. 10 sen recorded 15 points and Nwoye sank
Whatever the message was during the intermission, it here in town. The Kings picked up two more wins, playing five buckets on nine shots for 13 points.
was definitely loud, and probably clear. The Kings came in a home-and-home series at the end of the month. First, Cordel Steadman hauled down eight
out in the second and there was more of an effort not only the Kings crushed the Bears 10-4 in Banff before sliding rebounds and Kyle Gerencer yanked
directing more pucks at net, but more bodies as well. The past the Bears two days later 4-3 in overtime. down seven.
only problem was, nothing went in. The Cochrane Generals (33-4-1) finished atop the South- The Hawks were scheduled to take
The Kings were playing drastically short handed. Alter- ern division for the second straight season, 14 points ahead on the Oilfields High School Drillers
nate captain was serving his second game of a three-game of the Okotoks Bisons (26-11-1). The Mountainview Colts Feb. 6, but the game was cancelled due
suspension for fighting, Matt Thomson was serving his won the Northern division after going 29-6-3 this year. to poor weather.
one game suspension after picking up a pair of 10-minute The Coaldale Copperheads (24-12-2) host the Medicine This weekend, the Hawks travel to
game misconducts in the regular season finale, defense- Hat Cubs (8-24-6) in the other Southern division quarterfi- Vermilion for their second-straight
men Hayden Vanderploeg was away studying, both George nal. In the North, the two matchups feature the Red Deer weekend of tournaments.
Montour and Christian Halman were nursing lower body Vipers (25-12-1) taking on the Ponoka Stampeders, and the The Hawks hosted the Strathcona-
injuries and Nolan Lightning was unable to attend the Blackfalds Wranglers (25-12-1) hosting the Stettler Light- Tweedsmuir School Spartans Feb. 8.
game. Filling in were affiliated players Cort Armstrong and ning (18-17-3). The senior girls also had their game
Will Kathol, who were both playing in their first game with Game 2 is set for Feb. 11 in Banff. Should the Kings re- at Highwood High School cancelled
the club. group and pull out a win, Game 3 returns to the Strathmore due to weather.
We need a full roster and the guys who are out, are Family Centre Feb. 12 if necessary.
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Pass the Salt Walstra crowned top shot in Alberta

TYLER LOWEY
YOU ARE UNIQUE all be knees. That wouldnt make
I love doing puzzles with my for a good function or picture. I Times Reporter
daughter. It always amazes me think sometimes we give more
how in a thousand pieces each importance to the things we see, Strathmores Sam Walstra is locked and loaded
piece has its place. They are like the eye, feet, hands, ears, after a brilliant showing at the Alberta Handgun
each unique and the picture is etc. But the things we dont see Association & Alberta Smallbore Rifle Associations
not complete without each piece. are just as important. The body 2017 Alberta Air Gun Provincials in Sylvan Lake,
A missing piece leaves a visible wouldnt function without them. Alta. Now, shes taking aim at the national level.
gap that everyone notices and When was the last time someone
is frustrating every time you look said to you, nice liver, or love
Competing in the provincial championships that
at it. those kidneys? ran Jan. 28, Walstra, 15, sniped the gold medal in
God says in Psalm 139 that each Yet all of the unseen parts are the junior category of 10m air rifle, along with fin-
of us is fearfully and wonderfully equally important if not more so. ishing third overall.
made. There is no other you and I always wish I had more of the An outstanding haul for any athlete, but espe-
no one can take your place. We gifts that others have rather cially impressive considering that Walstra is brand
dont carry the same value on than being happy with what I new to the sport.
ourselves that God does. We have and functioning in that. If
I got a membership to the Calgary Rifle and
are each an important piece of each of us focus on using our
a big picture and without us, the own unique gifts that we have Pistol Club (CRPC) for my 13th birthday and I was
picture is not complete. been given, we will realize that hooked, said Walstra. I was just shooting there
There are many times when we is exactly what is needed to one day and one of the coaches there recommend-
underestimate ourselves and complete the big picture. ed that I start competing.
think that someone else can You are not replaceable. There It didnt take long for Walstra to catch on.
take our place. But in a puzzle, will always be a gap when we Last year, she earned the most improved shooter.
there is no other piece that can dont work with each other to fit Remarkably, one year later, she captured the hon-
take the place of the right one. in where we were created to be.
If we force one in, it might be We need each other to complete
ours again, marking the first time a shooter has
somewhat ok, but the picture the picture. Together, working in ever won back-to-back most improved awards in
is wrong. That applies to our unity, giving the due importance the history of the Alberta Smallbore Rifle Associa-
purpose here on earth too. We to each member of the body, is tion.
are all part of a body of people when we make a much bigger Sam Walstra takes aim in her stance during at the Alberta
While the medals and most improved awards
and its when we work together, picture that blesses others and Handgun Association & Smallbore Rifle Associations Air Gun
are great, Walstras greatest accomplishment was Provincials Jan. 28 in Sylvan Lake. She trains out of the Cal-
each in our own place, that we fulfills us. when she was named Alberta Shooter of the Year
make a beautiful picture. The gary Rifle and Pistol Club.
at provincials in Sylvan Lake. Photo Courtesy of Tracy Walstra
body needs the hand as much Pastor Elizabeth Karp
as the eye or the knee. We cant Harvest Healing Centre Church It was kind of cool to see all my hard work
paying off; growing as a beginner and moving up rifle during competitions that require her to stand
to the higher levels, said Walstra. It just goes to and shoot for 50 minutes.
show that hard work does pay off and can lead me In competitions, such as the one she dominated
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Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Services held every Saturday
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Worship Service: 11 AM years. From the get-go she had the determination a chance at breaking into the National level.
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breathing techniques and firing air bullets.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki Standing a smidgen over 5-foot-3, one would 393 points out of a possible 436 over her next cou-
www.rccgstrathmore.com Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10 am think that Walstras frame might be more beneficial ple of competitions.
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Her strong stance allows her to remain unfazed load at Strathmore High School with a dream of
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Spartans beat Spartans as Strathmore sweeps Strathcona

TYLER LOWEY Spartans host the Holy Trinity Academy Knights (7-
Times Reporter 0) Feb. 13 (7:15 p.m.). The Spartans also host their
tournament beginning Feb. 17 at the high school.
Caleb Funk threw a block party Monday night
and everybody was invited. SPARTAN GIRLS WIN BIG
The Strathmore High School senior boys basket- Senior power forward Tatum Wathens double-
ball team downed the 0-8 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir double helped guide the Strathmore High School
Spartans 73-55 during Foothills Athletic Council ac- senior girls Spartans to an 83-31 victory over the
tion Feb. 6 at the Strathmore High School gym. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir Spartans Feb. 6 at the local
Funk narrowly missed recording one of the rar- high school gym.
est triple-double performances after accumulating Wathen capped off the double-double in style,
nine points, eight rebounds and a Manute Bol-ian slashing down the lane after receiving a bounce
nine blocks. pass from Allie Davidson. Carving her way to the
Hes a volleyball player first, so he knows how cup, hacked as she was going up, earning the and-
to go up and time those blocks well and stay out one opportunity. Nailing the free-throw, she fin-
of foul trouble, said Strathmore head coach Matt ished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and a pair of
Laslo. assists and steals.
Both Spartan defenses imposed full-court press- That was a great game for her, beamed Strath-
es early, grinding down the pace from tip. mores assistant coach Leslie Larson. Especially be-
Strathmore (7-1) led 37-16 at the half, but with ing a senior in her last year, those games are a lot
Funk on the bench in the third, Strathcona made of fun.
their push and took advantage in the paint, trim- Strathmore (7-1) found their stroke again, mak-
ming the lead down to 13 at times. ing good on 24-of-65 shots from inside the three-
They were up to the challenge and we thought point line. Better looks and better ball movement
it was going to be an easy game. We got up and appeared to be the solution, as Strathmore assisted
then took our foot off the gas, said Laslo. on 17 of 29 made baskets.
In that third quarter when Strathcona was mak- Were always looking to make the extra pass, she
ing their push, senior power forward Jonathan Le said. We try telling them, that, even though you
May sensed the moment and took over. probably have a good look at the basket, theres
Playing the role of distributor early, Le May took usually someone out there with a better shot.
the rock three straight trips down the floor, weav- There have been games this season where the
ing his way to the rack for acrobatic layups, restor- ball hasnt been going through, despite launching
ing Strathmores big lead. upwards of 17 shots. That wasnt the case this time,
Hes one of those guys who tries to get his other as everyone was getting involved.
teammates involved and then he decided to take Coming off the bench, Pacey Strangling Wolf
over in the third when it tightened up. Hes our was a beast in the paint, finishing with 14 points
go-to guy when we need some baskets, said Laslo. on nine shots, to go with eight boards and three
Le May finished with 12 points on 5-of-7 shoot- blocks.
ing, with 11 boards and four assists. Davidson was dominant all over the floor once
Leading the second unit when Le May and Funk again, registering 13 points, five rebounds, three
rested was Pierston Kahnapace and Connor Mc- assists and three steals. Sophomore forward Syd-
Bean. ney Boyd racked up 13 points on eight shots and
Kahnapace picked up seven steals and finished ripped down four rebounds.
with six points, while McBean supplied six points Strathcona (3-5) never scored more than 12 points
and five rebounds. in any quarter, thanks to the swarming Strathmore
Over the weekend, Strathmore finished 1-3 at a defense that picked Strathconas pocket 23 times. Strathmore High School Spartans guard Isaiah Simwamu flies through the
tournament in Medicine Hat. Kaylin Larson led the thievery with seven steals. air for the lay up past Strathcona-Tweedsmuir Spartans guard Dhananjay
Strathmore took on the Notre Dame Collegiate Strathmore now prepares for a tournament in Gupta Feb. 6 at the Strathmore High School gym.
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Monday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Bisons on Feb. 3
Tuesday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Regular season
at the Strathmore
Family Centre. Stan- (Tuesdays begin on February 21)
dards own Drew
Gregory provided
the entertainment for
wraps up! Wednesday: 9 am - 12 pm
the evening.
Jody Schneider
The Wheatland Kings hosted Coaldale in their fi-
nal home regular season game on Feb. 3 at the Thursday: 9 am- Noon
Strathmore Family Centre. Despite a valiant ef-
Photos fort, the Kings fell 5-4.
Doug Taylor Photos WELCOMING ALL PATIENTS
Chiefs punish second place Hounds

TYLER LOWEY the third, before the Lightning struck in the mid-
Times Reporter dle of the frame. Clayton registered a power play
marker with just under eight minutes to go and
The Wheatland Chiefs left no doubt about who Garrin Gosling bagged the empty-netter with three
is the top dog in the South Central Alberta Hockey seconds on the clock, as the local double-A pee-
League. wee team improved to 7-17-2.
The local double-A midget team defeated the Rhett Harten didnt have to work too hard to
second place Medicine Hat Hounds 4-2 Feb. 5 at pick up his sixth win, only making 11 saves in the
the Strathmore Family Centre. process.
The Chiefs are now 2-1 against the Hounds (20- The Braves look to turn their strong play into a
5-4) this season. winning streak when they host the Taber Golden
Michael Murphy opened the scoring for the Suns (11-10-4) Feb. 10 (7:30 p.m.) at Hussar Arena.
Hounds 2:11 after puck drop, but Zachary Suntjens Hitting the road the next day, the Braves take on
answered seven minutes later on the man advan- the Red Deer Parkland Transmission (15-8-3) at the
tage from Lucas Muenchrath and Wacy Sandum. Dawe Centre.
Riley Romashenko supplied his 18th on the pow-
er play in the second from Chayse Hnatowich and WARRIORS SETTLE FOR A TIE
Scott Desserre. Again in the second, returning the
favour, Hnatowich buried his 22nd from Romash-
The Wheatland Warriors and the 8-15-3 Medicine
Hat Hounds skated to a 5-5 tie Feb. 4 at the Moose
Provincial playdowns
The Strathmore Storm atom-B team took on Airdrie in the atom-A Zone 6
enko. Recreation Centre. Playdowns. The Storm lost 4-3 in Game 1 at the Strathmore Family Centre,
Up 3-2 late in the third, Robert Butterwick add- Kage Yellowfly netted a pair of goals and one before falling 7-5 in Game 2.
ed the insurance marker from Muenchrath, as Ty assist, Adam Kirkpatrick picked up three helpers, Doug Taylor Photo
Tarvyd made 27 stops between the pipes. while singles came from Zach Stangness and Mitch
The Chiefs (25-2-2) return to action Feb. 11 Tessemaker.
when they host the NWCAA Stamps (7-1-2) at the Not only did Logan Grant make 23 saves in net,
Strathmore Family Centre. Puck drop is slated for he also got credited for his first goal of the season
noon. Playing in the big city, the Chiefs take on the in the second period. A delayed penalty was called
CBHA Blackhawks (7-2-4) Feb. 12 at the Max Bell against the Warriors, so the Hounds pulled Gavin
Centre #2. Angstadt for the extra attacker. A pass in their own
zone went awry and into the open net. Grant was
BRAVES IMPROVE WITH WIN the last Warrior to handle the puck, so he earned
The Wheatland Braves cranked the Airdrie Light- the empty-net marker.
ning White 5-1 Feb. 5 at the Strathmore Family The local double-A bantam team will now (9-15-
Centre. 3) host the Lethbridge Hurricanes (14-8-4) Feb. 10
After a scoreless first frame, Cole Whelan found at the Strathmore Family Centre with puck drop
the back of the net at the 13:50 mark in the second at 7:30 p.m. Two days later, they travel to the Tom
from Nolan Mahussier and Cyle Clayton. Hornecker Recreation Centre to battle the division-
Mahussier and Nolan Bell added snipes to start leading Okotoks Oilers (16-5-6).
Good tourney
The Holy Cross Hawks went 2-1 at the Junior Boys Invitational Basketball
Tournament in Trochu on Jan. 27-28. The Hawks beat out Crowther Memo-
Bridal
rial in a tight game with a 27-21 win. Hawks player Justin Paul sets up for a
sweet layup to score two points on Crowther during their game.
Manny Everett Photo
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Buffs bounce Bisons

TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
After starting the season on a 19-

game unbeaten streak, the Foothills CFR
Chemicals Bisons might not be the fa-
vourites to come out of the Dodge divi-
sion.
The Calgary Buffaloes shut out the Bi-
sons 3-0 back on Dec. 11 and completed
the season sweep with 5-2 win Feb.1 at
the Cardel Rec South Arena.
Its an incredibly small sample size:
the two teams only face off against each
other twice in a six-month season, but
the Buffs have come away with a pair of Foothills CFR Chemicals Bisons winger Tyler Pet-
convincing wins. rie tries to turn the corner on Calgary Buffaloes Shoot to win!
I am still comfortable with where defenseman Jacob Bayne back on Feb. 1 at the The Wheatland Kings hosted their Shoot to Win on Feb. 3, when they hosted Coaldale. Brenden
we are, said Bisons head coach Sandy Cardel Rec South Arena. Moore (l-r), Scott Pagenkopf (qualifier), Harrison Vanderploeg (qualifier), Todd Smith (qualifier), Logan
Tyler Lowey Photo Murray (Murray Chrysler), Ryan Grasdahl (behind Murray), Dane Hilton (qualifier), Jesse Smith (quali-
Henry, whose team sits two points back
fier), Wheatie and Cole Busslinger were all on hand for event.
of the Buffs, each with four games re- either the one or two seed in the divi- Doug Taylor Photo
maining. I thought we carried the play sion.
well early. We didnt finish on as many Snagging a bye is going to come down
pucks as we should have [and] played a to the wire. The Buffs (22-3-6) sit three
good pace, but we have to be better in points up on the Bisons with three
our dee zone and stay out of the penalty games remaining and will benefit from
box. the remaining schedule. Their three op-
Peyton Krebs notched his 14th of the ponents combine for a .447 winning
season from Landon Melzer and Cayde percentage. The Bisons face a slightly
Augustine at the 7:44 mark of the first. tougher path, as their four opponents
Fellow Okotoks native Jackson Salt tick- winning percentage sits at .496 per cent,
led the twine for his ninth nearly two while the Chiefs (16-4-10) face teams
minutes later from Cole Clayton and that combined for a .472 winning per-
Krebs. centage in their final three games.
Even with a pair of first period goals, We just have to get focused and un-
the Buffs led 3-2 into the break. derstand that the last four games mean
The Bisons (22-5-3) racked up 16 pen- something and we need to take care of
alty minutes, but only capitalized on one business if we want one of the two top
out of seven opportunities, as Ben Laid- spots, said Henry.
law blocked 24 shots in the blue ice. The Bisons resume Alberta Midget
With the loss, the door is open, al- Hockey League action, when they host Big win!
beit slightly, for the Red Deer Optimist the last place Fort Saskatchewan Boston The Strathmore Storm midget-A team defeated Airdrie 6-0 in league play on Feb. 3 at the Strathmore
Chiefs. In all likelihood, the Bisons Pizza Rangers Feb. 11 (5:15 p.m.) at the Family Centre. The Storm will cap off their regular season on the road Feb. 11 versus Olds.
should finish with a first-round bye, in Strathmore Family Centre. Doug Taylor Photo
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on what we do
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GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Bri-Lene Interior Painting Call Debi 403-901-0342
or Text 403-324-7710
PLUMBING
PLUMBING &
& HEATING
HEATING INC.
INC.
Hotwater Tanks Furnaces
IRRIGATION Renovations Hydronic Heating WTAER SYSTEMS
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Designers and Builders of Energy Efficient Homes New Construction Sewer Cleaning/
Commercial Sewer Camera
Let us put YOUR thoughts on paper PRESTON & DYLAN CARL
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Serving the Foothills since 78.
Oasis irrigatiOn
GENERAL CONTRACTORS sales & service Ltd Like Us on Facebook!
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FROM DESIGN TO COMPLETION RentaLs Ltd.
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Basement Development Commercial Shops New & Used Equipment Sales & Service
Garage Packages Flood Repair IN THE TIMES! Echo Power
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Call 403-934-5589 Water Well Drilling & Servicing
Water Systems Installations &
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15 Spruce Lane, Strathmore Water Well Testing
GENERAL CONTRACTORS PAINTING Bus: 403-934-3727 Fax: 403-934-3849 Shock Chlorinations
Domestic Water Hauling
Marv Poettcker
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Painting Plumbing Your
Small Renovations Painting Pro
PPH
Decks & Fences Painting since 1975
R
Bathrooms Specializing in Repainting
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HR
(Inside / Outside)
Residential Light Industrial Commercial Contact
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PHR
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Call BOB 403-861-7822 C 403.880.3299 Prairie Home Roofing Ltd.
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GENERAL CONTRACTORS PAINTING

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your toes. It is about what
you learn on the way down
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Calgary 403-796-5381
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Your Complete Exterior Finishing Company Mention this ad and receive
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Mason Walstra FREE ESTIMATES
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Cell: 403-968-9211 Work: 403-934-4334
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For a FREE QUOTE Call Tom 403-934-3212 | 306-320-7372 FREE ESTIMATES 107 95 Brent Blvd , Strathmore, AB
Were Virtually Everywhere
Check us out @ www.AztecRealEstate.ca & follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin!
CALL LA SHAUN QUALITY 2 STOREY, OVERSIZE CALL CHANTALE CALL TRACY CALL SHEILA BEAUTIFUL 3 BDR
27 MAPLE GREEN WAY
SOLD
LOT, AND SHOP $549,500! FORMER SHOW HOME!
SOLD
LOOK NO MORE, HERE IS AN
AMAZING 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 201 CRAMOND CIRCLE 1,124 sq ft Bi-Level
Backing onto GREENSPACE
$244,900
Lots of upgrades which includes
SE, CALGARY
HOME WITH ROOM TO GROW! RV Parking Back Alley Stainless Steel Appliances, hardwood
THE AMAZING QUALITY, CARE
AND POSSIBILITIES ARE 5 Bedroom 3 bath and ceramic tile flooring, 3 bdr, 2 1/2
New Windows-New Kitchen- baths, Corner fireplace, large living
MLS C4093840
ENDLESS! CALL FOR THE LIST
TODAY! Detached 2 Storey New Bathroom MLS C4085186 area and kitchen! Single car garage!
CALL LA SHAUN BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME CALL CHANTALE CALL SHEILA $419,900 CALL SHEILA 4.60 ACRES $137,500
Beautiful Walkout fully developed Bungalow in
JUST 5 MINUTES NORTH OF the desirable neighborhood of Hillview. This of land just waiting for you to
STRATHMORE $294,000! 3 1/2 Lots For Sale spacious home has over 2800 sq ft of build on! Plenty of room for your
development and backs onto green space.
10 ACRES BACKS TO CANAL, In Gleichen $24,900!!! 5 bdr, 3 baths, Large kitchen and eating area, home and a shop. Water and
VIEWS TO THE WEST! living room, laundry room , Huge recreation septic approved by county. The
EASY COMMUTE WERE Two Titles. Great Location room and lower family room. Many upgrades
such as central air, plumbing for future adjacent 3.50 acres are also
MLS C4084216 EVER YOU NEED TO GO! Across Park MLS C4090519 bar area and infloor heat.
You will want to view this Home! MLS C4068408 available for purchase.
CALL LA SHAUN FULLY DEVELOPED BUNGALOW

CALL CHANTALE CALL SHEILA
$415,000 Were always getting calls
SOLD
ON LARGE LOT $219,900!
POSSIBLE EXTRA INCOME
WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE!
1106 FIRST AVE Moving to Airdrie? Check
for Rentals so...
2+2 BEDROOMS AND 1+1 FULL
BATHS! PRIVATE BACK STANDARD out this 4 level split home
with over 2600 sq ft of Advertise your Rental Free*
MLS C4096765
ENTRANCE AND 2 LAUNDRY
HOOK UPS!
Detached Bung MLS C4O927O development. *Dependent on space availability, first come first serve
CALL SHEILA ADULT LIVING CONDO

CALL LA SHAUN FULLY FINISHED
- $379,900
RENOVATED BI LEVEL
$289,900! MEET OUR Retire in Style!
5 BEDROOMS 2 FULL BATHS,
LARGE COUNTRY KITCHEN,
TIERED DECK LARGE FENCED
HOME Sheila
Bassen
Robert
Desjardins
. 1470 sq.ft. adult living villa
. 2+3 bdrms, 3 full baths
. Fully finished lower level
TEAM!
MLS C4093538 YARD! 403 403
361-0390 934-5533
CALL LA SHAUN CALL SHEILA COME BUILD YOUR
MOTIVATED BUILDER
PRICE REDUCED $434,900! DREAM HOME $137,500
REDUCED BRAND NEW CUSTOM BUILD La Shaun Keith Chantale on this beautiful piece of
WITH QUALITY THROUGH OUT! Garrioch Hill Land!! 3.50 acres located
OVER 2026 SQ. FT. DEVELOPED
Andrews approximately 10 minutes
WITH FULL BASEMENT 403 403 403 from Strathmore. Water and
MLS C4061318
ALREADY DRYWALLED! 850-4593 333-8411 325-3860 MLS C4068215 septic approved by county.
CALL LA SHAUN BEAUTIFUL SPEARGRASS Not sure what your home is worth?
GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY Ron Paul Ryan
LOTS STARTING AT
$95,000!
Kaechele Kautz Kautz LET US HELP!
403 403 403 We do complimentary
ALL BACKING ONTO GOLF 934-1097 875-4166
COURSE OR GREEN SPACE!
875-1170 Market Evaluations!
CALL LA SHAUN CALGARY PINERIDGE CALL SHAUNA LANGDON HOME WITH

2 BEDROOM SENIORS CONDO Shauna Tracy HUGE GARAGE & RV
PRICE
REDUCED
$142,000!
PERFECT LOCATION CLOSE TO
Kenworthy
403
Larsen
403
LET US PARKING - $475,000
Beautiful 1699 sq.ft. home
HELP!
ALL AMENITIES AND TRANSIT! on large lot
THIS SENIORS COMPLEX HAS IT 803-4605 901-9143 36x24 heated garage
& RV parking
ALL! CALL TODAY FOR SHOWING, 3 bdrms, 3 baths & bonus room
MLS C4089493 READY FOR FAST POSSESSION! Spacious lower level family room
CALL LA SHAUN FULLY DEVELOPED CALL RON NEW LISTING CALL RON CALL SHAUNA SAVANA CONDO
SOLD
BUNGALOW WITH Affordable, not cheap. Lovely - $205,000
ATTACHED GARAGE 2 bedroom condo. Central
Granite countertops &
location. Covered carport.
$269,900! Clean, well maintained. stainless steel appliances
3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, WALK- $144,900 982 sq.ft., corner unit
UP TO FENCED BACK YARD Call Ron Kaechele 2 bdrms, 2 full baths
MLS C4094740 READY FOR FAST POSSESSION! 403-934-1097 Underground parking
CALL LA SHAUN CALL ROBERT

$249,900
BUSINESS FOR SALE CALL SHAUNA HOME WITH SUITE IN
RENTAL Gas, convenience, tire shop, propane, and GLEICHEN - $165,000
2 STOREY TOWNHOUSE 2 LARGE BEDROOMS 2 Stunning 2 storey home bottle depot license. U-haul depot. Huge Immaculate 1352 sq.ft. home
with over 2400 sq ft of potential. Includes many accessories 3+2 bdrms, 3 full baths
BATHS ALL APPLIANCES PLUS WASHER AND
living space and an $399,900
Lower level suite with
DRYER. ATTACHED GARAGE! 1250 PER MONTH attached 3 car garage separate entrance
INCLUDES WATER/SEWER! CALL 403-850-4593 Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 Lots of upgrades!
CALL ROBERT CALL RON TWO LOTS IN GLEICHEN CALL SHAUNA ADULT LIVING CONDO
We show FSBOs so... PARK LIKE Flat, serviced on the east $379,900
40 ACRES side of town. Ideal for
Advertise your Home with over 4000sq ft residential homes.
Retire in Style!
1470 sq.ft. adult living villa
of living space
For Sale By Owner Free* Passive solar heat
$16,000 each
Call Ron Kaechele
2+3 bdrms, 3 full baths
*Dependent on space availability, first come first serve $795,000 403-934-1097 Fully finished lower level
AZTEC REAL ESTATE INC.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Locally Owned & Operated

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900 Westridge Road, Strathmore

$10 OFF $25 off 10% OFF

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS - FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Please be advised that the Town

from $5.42 (10%) to $7.79 (13.5%)

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

HCC tackles exam stress Well Make You

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Promold Shelters Promold portable

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Country Lane Mall, Strathmore

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For more information contact May 403.361.7216

will help increase programs and services for the library.

Learn How to Prevent a Fall Before It Happens

21, where participants will create a terrarium to take home.

be donating several books to the Strathmore Librarys Little

Emily Gillis from Zenscapes by Emily will be putting on a

at the Strathmore Library as there is a limit of only 20 people

Custom Night Guards

with 6-month pre-paid subscription.

413 - 3rd St. Strathmore

well, Rylee Walstra, Cheldynn Molnar, Jona-

than Fitzgerald, (middle) Josie Herriot, Abby

Manny Everett Photo

Uniting the right gains steam

Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission

Take Part in Albertas Constituency Boundaries Review

Attend a public Share your views. Follow the

Strathmore Legion Branch #10 NEWS New Catholic school planned

problem SUSTAINABLE WATER WAGON PUBLIC ACCESS COMPLAINT

After sharing her story and bringing aware-

123 2nd Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K1 403.934.5589

REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS ~ Bert and Carol Katterhagen

WHATS HAPPENING A FREE WEEKLY CALENDAR

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Celebrate Valentines Day with us! Addlee Farms

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Sweet Valentines Week

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GET UP TO $1,500 TRADE-IN

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mls C4074067 mls C4091077 mls C4095837

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HEAL COALITION GREAT SKATE

COMMUNITY ICE FISHING

12:00pm till 2:00pm at Kinsmen Lake (under 16 & over 60 years)