TIMES

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Locally Owned & Operated STRATHMORE

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 44

Strathmore’s
3rd Annual CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS Saturday,
November 27th, 2010
LIGHT UP the Night At the Strathmore & District
Agricultural Grounds

Page 3
Remembering
our fallen
soldiers
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
Local school host
Reformation Strathmore’s Remembrance Day
Carnival ceremonies will be taking place at
the Civic Centre, where they have
been held since 2003. Prior to 2003
Page 14 the ceremonies were taking place at
Westmount Elementary School. By
10:30 a.m. everyone will be seated
and ready to begin the ceremony. The
Air Cadets 903 squadron is always a
big help in organizing things. The cer-
emonies start at 11:45 and this year
there will guest speakers, including
MP Kevin Sorenson.
“George Freeman does a supreme
sacrifice with the help of the 903
Strathmore Air Cadet squadron,” said Jenny
football begins Schumann, president of the Strath-
playoffs more Legion.
Between 800 to 900 people attend
the ceremony, and after everything is
done at the Civic Centre, Legion mem-
Page 16 bers head to the cemetery to the Field
of Honour for another short ceremony
and wreath laying.
“We’ve actually got some more
wreath layers this year. We’ve had
some more interest in other groups
who have wanted to lay wreaths, so
we have more people laying wreaths
this year,” said Schumann.
For the last few years no one has
really gone up to the cemetery for the
Warriors aim Field of Honour portion of the Re-
to impress membrance ceremonies.
“A big part of the services is at the
cemetery because that is where a lot
of our old veterans are lying. The
RCMP come up there with us and we
have our bugler come up there as well
and our bagpipers,” said Schumann.
There are a lot of volunteers who
help make sure the ceremonies run
successfully every year. This year the
Legion has also requested Sorenson to
come to the cemetery portion. Vol-
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Remembrance Day
The first Remembrance Day was conducted in 1919
throughout the Commonwealth. Originally called The expansion to the aquatic cen-
Armistice Day, it commemorated the end of the First World tre isn’t quite finished yet, but the
War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.: the waterslide has been unveiled, at
eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. least from the outside. A worker is
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Fire & Safety

ServiceS
New council gathers for first public meeting
SHANNON LECLAIR Residential Irrigation committee- John fully determined, councillors Hamilton
LocALLy ownEd & opErAtEd Times Reporter Rempel, and Fule volunteered their time to be a
Time capsule/Centennial Day- Bob So- part of the committee.
Fire Extinguishers The first meeting of the new town bol, Rocky Blokland Bow River council – Rocky Blokland
Service & Inspections council commenced Oct. 27 and there Municipal Library board- Pat Fule Names advisory committee- Earl Best,
WADEMSA- Dave Hamilton, Rocky John Rempel
Safety Supplies • defibrillators
was a request from council to have fam-
ily members present at the swearing in. Blokland Strathmore and District Agricultural
Safety training • consulting The first meeting was an organizational Happy Gang – Earl Best Society – Pat Fule
cor programs meeting to take care of a few things, WFCSS- John Rempel, Earl Best Financial Audit Committee- Steve Gra-
such as figuring out who will sit on Wheatland Housing board- Earl Best, jczyk, Earl Best and Dave Hamilton
ISnet world which committee. Pat Fule Calgary Regional Planning partnership
921B wheatland trail The deputy mayor is usually rotat- HandiBus association- Rocky Blokland executive committee- Steve Grajczyk,
403-934-9387 ed every six months. For the first six
months of this term, Councillor Bob So-
Strathmore and District Chamber of
Commerce- Dave Hamilton
Dwight Stanford will also attend some
of the meetings for this committee, but
Behind the Golden Hills School division- South side of Hwy#1
bol will be the deputy mayor followed Family Centre Advisory Board- Bob there also have to be two other mem-
by Councillor John Rempel, which will Sobol bers going to the annual general meet-
FINANCIAL bring them through to the next organi- Community Futures Wild Rose- Earl ing. For the two other people appointed,

Focus zational meeting. Best it can be either two councillors or one

The meeting times will remain the Communities In Bloom – Dave Ham- councillor and an administration staff
same as they were the previous term: ilton member. Councillor Sobol has sat on the
the first and third Wednesday of every Strathmore United Way- Steve Grajc- board for the Calgary Regional Partner-
Sheetal A Pallana month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All of the zyk ship transportation committee, which is
Financial Advisor
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Have a Tax-Smart Finish to 2010

CHRISTMAS
The year may be almost over, but there may still be
time to find ways to save on your 2010 taxes.
For example, if you are over the age of 65, you
HAMPER
KICK OFF
may be able to allocate up to one-half of qualified
pension income to your spouse or common-law
partner. Pension income can come from pension
plans, RRIF payments or certain annuities.

is
If the underlying fundamentals of an investment
have changed, or if your objectives have changed,
you may want to consider selling the investment,
which can trigger a capital loss and offset any
capital gains you may have had.
If you qualify for certain credits and deductions,
Saturday,
including charitable contributions, you must
complete the financial transactions for these before
December 31.
November 13!
If you haven’t already made your 2011 RRSP
contribution, do it now so you can give your Look for donation
investments more time to potentially grow through
compounding. boxes in retail locations
Also remember that you must put money into a
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) before throughout the County.
year-end to qualify for the 2010 Canada Education
Savings Grant. And don’t forget to open a Tax-Free
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Speak with your financial advisor for more
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for information regarding, or issues concerning, the tax Strathmore & District
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SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
and different groups of peo-
ple began different denomi-
nations. The first to develop
Students at Trinity Lu-
theran Christian Academy
participated in the third
SECRETARIAT
was the Lutheran Church. annual Reformation Car-
November 5 - 11
While many kids in and
nival on Oct. 28. Activities Diane Lane, John Malkovich,
around Strathmore dressed Reformation Day and Hal-
were set up for the stu- Dylan Walsh
up in their scariest cos- loween happen to fall on Rating PG
dents to take part in.
tumes, some kids celebrated the same day, and in some
a different annual tradition. Christian schools they don’t Shannon LeClair Photos
Trinity Lutheran Christian celebrate Halloween.
Academy, TLCA, celebrated “We’re trying to provide a 8:00 pm Nightly, closed Mondays
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unexpected deaths. Other situations include if
the death is due to negligence, if the deceased
was in custody, if the death occurred within
10 days of an operation, if the deceased was
under anesthesia or recovering from anesthesia,
or if the death is occupationally related.
Students at Wheatland El- There are several more specific circumstances
ementary school took part in that require a M.E.’s attention. In the event
the Pumpkin Olympics on Oct. that an M.E. is required, they will examine
28. It was a fun filled afternoon
the deceased to find a reason for the death and
for the kids who went around
to the five different stations to
notify the family when any results are found.
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Looking once again

Please join for the generosity of the community
MLA Arno SHANNON LECLAIR the largest need for the hampers. But all of the

Doerksen Times Reporter villages are really good supporters, and in each
of those villages you will find families in need of
for It’s almost that time of year again. Soon the snow support,” said Collins.
will fall and Christmas is coming faster than some Starting on Nov. 13, all of the grocery stores will

PUBLIC people may be hoping for. While many people go

out shopping for their turkey and presents, some
have bins to collect donations in the stores as well
as a variety of other businesses around town. The

MEETINGS
families have to rely on the generosity of other group is not looking for things such as a turkey
people. and all the trimmings; potatoes etc to be donated.
For 25 years the Strathmore and District Christ- What the Society is looking for from the commu-
mas Hamper Society has been helping families in nity are staples. Such as soup, canned vegetables,
need enjoy a traditional Christmas. canned meats, hams and pastas.
Monday, November 8th Last year the number of hampers filled was 242, “All the typical staples that you would expect to
Strathmore 7 pm Travelodge, 350 Ridge Road a big increase from the 195 needed the year be- have in your cupboard,” said Collins.
fore. Each hamper can cost hundreds of dollars to fill,
Tuesday, November 9th “There’s always the hope that we’ll have slightly depending on the size of the family it is being dis-
Brooks 7 pm Heritage Inn less but you never know. Who knows what the tributed to. If there are a few kids a family which
economy is this year, but it will certainly be ap- needs a hamper, it can easily cost $400 to fill a
proximately 250 anyway, for sure,” said Dave Col- hamper for that family. Collins said last year Strath-
Wednesday, Nov 10th
lins, chairperson for the society. more and Wheatland county residents were able to
Bassano 9:30am Drop-In Centre In 1985, when the society began, there was only help meet the demand and he is hoping this year
one family who needed help. The downfall of the people will be just as generous.
“We’ll know about six days before the distribu-
Strathmore-Brooks Constituency economy is likely the cause of last year’s 15 per
cent increase. The target for the group this year is tion how many hampers we’ll have to fill,” said
to fill 260 hampers, while keeping fingers crossed Collins.
that that many are not needed. This year the distribution dates are set for Dec.
“Strathmore is the largest contributor but also 20 and 21.

Flower power coming to Strathmore

SHANNON LECLAIR Many of the ballads they will be performing are
Times Reporter still known by many people today, young and old
alike.
The 60’s will be making a comeback in Strath- “When we play, it doesn’t matter if you’re 60 years
more on Nov. 6. A group of musicians from Calgary old or 16, people will have heard those songs,” said
called ‘The Sixties’ will be performing at the Station. Medd.
The band is dedicated to playing 60’s music and will They have always carried their love of the 60’s
even be bringing go-go dancers to help entertain Medd said it is apparent even in today’s generation
the crowd. that many of the thoughts and ideals from back then
“What we’re up to here is recreating the music are still around in some form or another today.
from those days and we just have a ton of fun doing “The era then was certainly one of a lot of change
it, and doing it right this time,” said Terry Medd who and was a really vibrant time. It’s not unlike now,
plays guitar and is one of the vocalists for the band. there’s still change going on. Then people were
Medd and band mate Jim Lewis first met on a bus starting to think about the environment and the
in Riverdale in 1959, and it was an instantaneous earth and music was representative of the youth cul-
friendship bound by a love for music. As time pro- ture at the time and I think you could probably say
gressed throughout the year they met Reed Crapo, that today as well,” said Medd.
Ollie Bee and eventually Dennis Davies. The men The night promises to be a crowd pleaser, and the
joined together and began their own band, paying years of combined experience for the band almost
homage to the stars of their generation. guarantees a great time for all those who attend.
While they have always stuck together, all of the Tickets are still available at various outlets in town
members have worked on various other projects for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to buy them
over the years. yet.

Field of Honour ready in time

for Remembrance Day ceremony
SHANNON LECLAIR There have been many people involved with the project
Back to Health Times Reporter over that time, both community members and county admin-
istrators, said Lindman.

ChiropraCtiC CliniC Gleichen’s Field of Honour rejuve-

nation project is almost complete. The
broken stones have been replaced and
County councillors approved an increase to the funds
available for the project from $150 to $1,000 in an Oct. meet-
ing. Council unanimously agreed to increase the budget this
new bases were put in for the head- year, and award Gleichen with $950.
240 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore • 403-901-0664 stones. There is new shale and a blan- Between the county, Veterans Affairs and the community
ket of landscape cloth laid down. The the project was able to take off and be completed in the an-
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“It’s been an ongoing project for sev- and upon seeing the state of disrepair she approved the
eral years, it’s been nice to see it’s com- funds. The woman allowed Lindman to find her own con-
pletion,” said Doris Lindman, who has tractor to fix the stones.
been working on the project. Southern Monument from Lethbridge had previously sand-
Welcomes blasted and fixed the cenotaph, so Lindman chose to go with

Dr. Tonya Coutts, Piano Tuner -Technician them again to help with repairs in the Field of Honour.
The Remembrance Day ceremonies will begin at the Glei-
RAc, DTCM chen Community Centre at 10 a.m. Participants will be walk-
ing from the centre to the cenotaph to lay wreaths, followed
Doctor of Traditional
Chinese Medicine by wreath-laying at the Field of Honour. Lindman said if
people would like to lay wreaths at either the cenotaph or
Registered Acupuncturist Tuning Grands & Uprights the Field of Honour, they are welcome to do so. Following
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Halloween
Sunless
party Tanning
provides Facts
alternative
to trick or We’ve been asked if skin looks
orange after a Mystic session.
treating The short answer is - not at all.
On Oct. 31, a Halloween fundraiser was held on behalf Before Mystic Tan, most self-tanners
of the Montessori Society. There were crafts and games were creams and lotions applied
for the kids, and prizes awarded for different events. by hand. That meant inconsistent
The Montessori is a public alternative in the Golden Hills
School Division and focuses more on hands-on learning.
coverage. Too much lotion applied
Many of the parents involved in the Montessori Society in one place left skin looking orange.
wanted to provide a safer alternative for kids on Hallow- Not enough lotion left unattractive
een. Instead of going door to door, they opted to throw a streaks. The MagneTan technology
party for families who are interested. The party took place
at the Civic Centre and it was a success. Colina Clark, a
ensures a uniform spray covers the
member of the Montessori Society, hopes it is something entire body in the exact amount
which will continue in the years to come. needed to produce a smooth, even,
Shannon LeClair Photos natural-looking tan.

School trustee censured due to confidentiality issue

Check it out at
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SHANNON LECLAIR ties are the same as they were before, but when it comes to “The Hottest
Times Reporter representing the board in any capacity he is censured for a Place in Town!”
year. Tanning
Golden Hills School Division held an organizational board He is excluded from serving on the Committee of the Board, Vitamin D Sunbeds • Tanning
meeting on Oct. 26, where the new trustees were sworn in or representing the Board to external organizations. Infrared Sauna • Mystic HD Sunless
and positions were elected. Newcomer David Price won by McKay is one of the returning trustees from the last term. 510 Hwy 1, Strathmore - Country Lane Mall
acclamation for ward 2 and was elected as Board Chair. On Oct. 21, all of the trustees took part in a full day ori- 403-983-1803
NEW HOURS
“This is a new experience for me, although my father was a entation to trusteeship, which was facilitated by J. Gibbons, Mon - Thurs:
trustee a long time ago,” said Price. Senior Education Advisor of the Alberta School Boards As- 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
Shortly after being sworn in, it was brought to the attention sociation, ASBA. Trustees also attended a regional orientation Fri: 9:30 am to 7 pm
of all the trustees that there was an issue which needed to be sponsored by the ASBA on Oct. 27. Sat & Sun:
discussed in camera. Price said he has been getting to know his fellow trustees 10 am to 2 pm
“The discussion resulted in the censure of Mr. McKay for and is confident everyone is passionate about doing the best
We feature:
having some confidential information released. It was his re- they can for all of the kids who are a part of the Golden Hills
sponsibility and it was a breach from his perspective,” said School Division.
Price. Public meetings will still be held on the second and third
Breaching confidentiality is a serious matter, and the board Tuesday of each month. Dates may change and it is recom-
took it seriously and took appropriate action.
McKay is still a trustee and all of his individual responsibili-
mended that people check the website or contact the division
to confirm meeting dates and times.
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Warm Thought for the week ~ Let Me Go

Spinach Dip (Galloping To Heaven’s Door)
Words of comfort are the oldest therapy by Genna
2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup milk You set me free,
6 oz cream cheese 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce And now I roam,
1 tsp hot sauce ¾ cup shredded mozzarella Searching for a brand new home,
Salt & cracked black pepper to taste I fly through water,
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So now I’m here,
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would like to share? I’ll be gone,

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

An honour to represent you

To the Editor the next three years. I look forward to your comments
Now that the election is over I would like to thank as we move forward by contacting me either through
all those people who encouraged me to run for coun- the town website or at jdavehamilton@shaw.ca. Again
cil, the volunteers who assisted me as well as those thanks to all.
that supported me through the ballot box. It will be an Dave
honour to represent the citizens of Strathmore during Hamilton
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WANTED EDEN VALLEY MAN ARRESTED for impaired driving causing death and The investigation continues and charges Water Softeners, Iron Filters
RCMP Gleichen Alberta members ar- refusal. He is identified as Robin Leslie are pending against two youths and one
rested Darrell Alan Faron Dixon, age 28, of Bigsnake. His next court appearance will adult. & Drinking Water Systems
the Eden Valley First Nation on Oct. 29 in be Nov. 25 at Siksika Provincial Court. Mr. Community members are reminded to
the early morning hours. Dixon was wanted Bigsnake is from Siksika First Nation. report any suspicious or criminal activ-
on a number of warrants and was arrested ity to their local police agency or through
without incident at a residence on the Sik- STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION Crimestoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
sika First Nation. RCMP Turner Valley would AND POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED
like to thank the Public for their assistance SUBSTANCE MISCHIEF AT CROWTHER MEMORIAL
and the many tips that were received. On Oct. 28, at approximately 7 p.m., the JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Strathmore RCMP received a complaint On Nov. 1, at approximately 11:40 p.m.,
SINGLE VEHICLE ROLLOVER of a stolen 2008 Ford Ranger. The vehicle the Strathmore RCMP responded to a call
On Oct. 31, at 02:40 a.m., Strathmore had been taken from the Strathmore High of a loud alarm from Crowther Memorial
RCMP responded to a complaint of a sin- School parking lot. Junior High School. An unknown suspect(s)
gle vehicle rollover that had occurred on During the early morning hours of Fri- had tampered with a lock on an outdoor
Highway 24 just north of Highway 22X. day, Oct. 29, at approximately 1:50 a.m., portable building. Strathmore Municipal
Fire and Ambulance personnel were also the Strathmore RCMP observed the stolen Fire Department also responded to the High
dispatched and required the use of the vehicle proceeding westbound on Brent School to a fire which had been set in a
jaws of life to extract one of the passen- Boulevard. When Police attempted to turn dumpster.
gers. There were three occupants in the around to check the stolen vehicle, the
vehicle and two were taken to hospital for vehicle sped off turning onto Maplewood THEFT OF DONATION BOX
non-life threatening injuries. The investiga- Drive. The stolen vehicle then collided with Sometime between the dates of Oct. 24,
tion determined that alcohol was a factor a tree at the intersection of Brent Boulevard 11 p.m. and Oct. 25, 5 a.m. a donation box
in the occurrence and charges are pending and Maplewood Drive. The suspects con- was stolen from the drive thru window of
against the driver. tinued to evade apprehension by fleeing Tim Horton’s located at 310 B Ridge Road,
the scene on foot. One of the suspects was Strathmore. The donation box was located
FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT arrested at the scene and charged. Two outside, underneath the drive thru win-
On Oct. 31, at approximately 7:30 a.m., other individuals were identified and one dow. The suspect(s) ripped the box off the
a 24-year-old female was struck and killed surrendered to members of the Strathmore wall and made off with an undetermined
while walking west ward on Hwy 901 near Detachment the following day. amount of cash.
Range Road 245 by a pickup truck. The lo- As a result of further investigation, po- If person(s) have any information re-
cation is near the west side of Siksika First lice located 131 grams of marihuana, 100 garding this or similar occurrences please
Nation. The victim is identified as Candace tablets of ecstacy and 17 grams of Magic contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-
Dixon from Calgary. Mushrooms within the stolen vehicle at the TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or the Strathmore
A 26-year-old male has been charged time of the incident. RCMP at 403-934-3968.

Strathmore curling club league standings

Men’s League Standings as of October 25, 2010 Ladies League Standings as of October 26, 2010
Games Games Games Games
Played Missed Win Loss Tie Points Played Missed Win Loss Tie Points
Robertson 2 2 4 Brown 2 2 4
Sander 2 2 4 Rostecki-Budzey 2 2 4
Shackleton 2 2 4 Damen 2 1 1 3
Shaw 2 2 4 Hammermeister 2 1 1 3
Best 2 1 1 2 Shackleton 2 1 1 2
Logelin 2 1 1 2 Urbaniak 2 1 1 2
Damen 2 1 1 2 Lane 2 2 2
Michielsen 2 1 1 2 Treso 2 1 1 2
Wiebe 1 1 1 2 Hildahl 2 1 1 1
Steele 2 1 1 2 Burne 2 1 1 1
Beaudin 1 1 1 0 Rockettes 2 2 0
Campbell 2 2 0 Williams 2 2 0
Hilton 2 2 0
Rohl 2 2 0
Stender 1 1 1 0 Mixed League Standings as of October 29, 2010
Stuart-Berry 1 1 1 0 B Games Games
Played Missed Win Loss Tie Points
Shmorong 2 2 4
Mixed League Standings as of October 29, 2010 Spence 2 2 4
A Games Games
Drummond 2 1 1 2
Played Missed Win Loss Tie Points
Praeker 2 1 1 2
Shaw 2 1 1 3
The Big Ends 1 1 1 2
Frayn 2 1 1 3
Eager Beavers 2 1 1 2
Ashlee 2 1 1 3
Miller 1 1 1 2
P.Damen 1 1 1 2
Hanna 2 1 1 2
Bleier 1 1 1 2
McIntosh 2 1 1 2
Krahenbil 2 1 1 2
Ball 2 2 0
B.Damen 1 1 2
Chin 2 2 0
Robertson 2 1 1 1

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Pfeifer 2 2 0
Sander 2 2 0
Urbaniak 2 2 0
Steele 1 0
Campbell 1 1 1 0

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Happening?
If you are a non-profit group and have a special event you would like to promote, please email your information to
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Royal Canadian Legion

For information regarding hall
Adult Competitive Volleyball
at Crowther Memorial Junior High in the
Strathmore Regional Victim Services
Society needs community members to be
Mark Your Calendars
rentals, darts and crib, please call gym every Wednesday from 7-9 pm Advocates (volunteers). Training is pro- for these Upcoming
403.934.5119 Contact is Lavern Lein 403-934-4646. vided. Contact Victim Services through
the RCMP Detachment at 403-934-6552 Special Events....
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 Sunday School for All Ages:
meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curl- Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
ing Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at Christian Education opportunities for ages Association (Your local fish & game club). Do you have a special event, Christmas concert, Craft sale
7 pm. New Members welcome. 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month, or festive Christmas event? Please submit your
Call Greg 403-888-6155. All are Welcome! For more information 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at information to us by each Monday and we will include it
please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 403-934-4388 for more information. on our Christmas Calendar. The Calendar will be
MOPS (Mother’s Of Preschoolers) or call the Church Office at published on December 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2010.
meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays 403-934-2374. Strathmore Full Gospel Church Call 403-934-5589 or email tracey@strathmoretimes.com.
9:30am – 11:30am at the We’re a Pentecostal Bible based
Strathmore Alliance Church. Strathmore Lions Club family church that has something for all CHESTERMERE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE
Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6. meets the first and third Thursday at the ages. Call 934-2225 or visit Saturday November 6, from 10 – 4pm at the Chestermere
For more information call Jennifer at Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm. www.strathmorefullgospel.com Complex (201 West Chestermere Drive). Bring donations
403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org for the food bank.
KIDERGY Play Group
Strathmore Homeschool Familes.
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, Meet every Friday from 9:30 - 11:30 am Gleichen and District Community Association
Any Strathmore and Area familes that are
meets every Thursday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. at the Hope Covenant Church. $1 per REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
homeschooling are invited to join our
in the Strathmore United Church child, (snack is included). Contact Tammy
Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.com/group/ on Nov. 11th @ the Community Centre.
Basement. For more information call at 403-934-5887 for more info.
strathmorehsfams Doors open @ 9:30, Service @ 10:00.
Tammy at 403-983-7284 or Free Tree for all New Born Babies Re-dedication of the Field of Honour
Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. Attention all infants – remind your
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each parents to register your birth so a tree can CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS;
Strathmore District Health Month. Featuring guest speakers. For be planted commemorating your birth in Toddle Inn Daycare
Services Auxiliary Meetings are held the more information call 403-934-4055. the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in The Toddle Inn Day Care’s AGM is on November 16, 2010.
fourth Monday of the month @ 1:30 pm, Strathmore. Registration Forms are avail-
(excluding July & August). Lower level Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 meets the able at the Town office, Chinook Credit Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary
Conference Room at the Strathmore Hos- first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Union and Health Unit. (A Communities
pital. New members welcome. For more
FALL TEA, CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
Call Glen at 403-901-6038. in Bloom Project) November 20, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
info please call 403-934-4436 Website: www.strathmore53.com
Wild Rose Career & Employment Services Hope Community Church - 245 Brent Blvd.
Strathmore & District Chamber Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays - Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB, every
of Commerce meets the third Monday from 7 to 9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Tuesday from 9 to noon. PROJECT HOPE – AGM
A Career Counsellor will share tips and November 23. 5pm at Golden Hills School Division office.
of the month @ 7:00 p.m. All members Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in Strath-
tools to assist in your job search. For info call Corinne at 403-807-2965.
welcome. Check web page for meeting more. Everyone is Welcome.
location. For more information Please call 403-934-6488 or drop by 101,
call 403-901-3175 or Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group 331-3rd. Avenue. GLEICHEN AND DISTRICT
www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com. at the Strathmore United Church. Bring your lunch and join us for a Small COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
For more info call Pam @652-4776. Business Brown Bag presentation at Com- presents an intimate evening of Wine tasting on Nov. 27th
Come Fly With Us munity Futures Wild Rose on Tuesday and @ the Gleichen Community Centre. Doors open @ 5:30,
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. Strathmore Country Gardens Club Thursday from Noon to 1 pm. Weekly event starts @ 6:00 pm. Limited # of tickets available. $20/
Meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue Meetings at least once per month. Tours, Topics. ticket. Pre-order from the Association board or call 403-
building and Quonset on the Ag grounds. guest speakers, workshops and much 734-0114.
The Community Crisis Shelter has several
Boys & Girls welcome between 12 & 19 more included in a membership. $20 Board Member vacancies and is recruiting
years. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983- single, $30 family. Strathmorecountrygar- CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
individuals who would like to apply for
5796 for more information. dens@yahoo.ca or visit our Sunday, December 5th, 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Board Membership. Interested individuals
website www.icangarden.com/clubs/ Everyone Welcome! Vendor tables available for $10 each.
can call Karen Pease at 403-934-6634.
Meals on Wheels is available in CountryGGC/ Call the Legion at 403-934-5119 for more information.
Strathmore. For information or to obtain Kidz 1st Network Parent Link Centre,
this service please contact Wheatland TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly STRATHMORE AND DISTRICT
We offer programs for children (0 – 6 yrs.)
FCSS at 403-934-5335. Want to Lose Those Unwanted Pounds?? and their parents (caregivers) CHRISTMAS HAMPER SOCIETY
Need support to reach your goal? We are Strathmore Programs Meetings - Mondays at Wheatland FCSS, 85 Lakeside Blvd
Strathmore Youth Exceptional here for you! We meet every Thursday at Stay & Play - Mon. 10- 12, Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 and at 7 pm; November 8, December 6, January 10, 2011;
Service Award Society 6:30 pm @ the Anglican Church. Contact 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday November 13, is Kick off for the campaign. (this
- If you would like to recognize a youth Melissa @ 403-901-1566 or Lynne @ Tot’s Time - Continuing Care Facility Mon. 1- 2 is when all the Wheatland Food Bank boxes are changed
who has demonstrated an act of courage, 403-934-4359 to join our journey to a Let’s Grow Together- Thurs. 10-12 to Christmas Hamper); November 15 to December 16 is
citizenship and community contribution, fitter you. Sing and Play -Fri. 1-3 when our lines are open for applications for a hamper, call
call 403-901-4254. Rockyford - Let’s Grow Together- Mon. 10:00-11:30 934-2266.
The Hope Bridges Society Nightingale - Encouraging Development through
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group
Board meetings held the third 2nd Annual ROBBIE BURNS DINNER
This is an opportunity for caregivers to Play - 10:00-11:30
Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Strathmore No. 53 and Gleichen No. 36
find support and benefit from interac- Standard - Sing and Play - Friday- 10:00-11:30
at #3-236-3rd. Avenue. Please visit our Masonic Lodges in the Civic Centre, Saturday January 22,
tion with others in a similar situation. For Cluny- Let’s Grow Together - Thurs. 10:00-11:30
website at www.hopebridges.ca or con- 2011. Tickets $25.00. For info call Kevin 403-934-3401 or
more information or to register call All Programs are free. Please call
tact us at info@hopebridges.ca. Glen 403-901-6038.
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Strutting their stuff

Sacred Heart Academy students had a
chance to show off their costumes and
their dance moves during an assembly on

Spooky
Oct. 29. Many of the kids tested out their
breakdancing moves. While students and

good
teachers were dancing up a storm, parents
prepared a hotdog lunch for everyone.
Shannon LeClair Photos
time
Crowther Memorial Junior High School students, Jenna Mohamed (l-r),
Katherine Hatton and Carly Davidson got into the Halloween spirit Oct. 27
at the school’s Halloween dance
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo

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High school students

$9900
to head to Costa Rica in 2011
SHANNON LECLAIR to be 100 per cent of all nests laid per season,
Times Reporter providing the turtles with no chance at all for
reproduction.
Students at Strathmore High School, SHS, have The sea turtle program helped to establish the
an opportunity to sign up for a trip to Costa Rica Gandoca/Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in 1985, Publish dates:
in April. The trip is open for students in any which since that time has been running the Sea November 12 & 19, 2010
grade who want to go and learn about eco tour- Turtle Conservation Project. The aim was to con- Deadlines: Tuesday Noon
ism and work on a turtle conservation project. serve the nesting colonies through a collabor-
Call Rose 403-934-5589 or
“We just want to give our students a chance to ative process that would also contribute to an
email rose@strathmoretimes.com
travel to other locations that they might not able improvement in the quality of human life in Gan-
to,” said Christine Magill, a teacher at SHS and an doca. In the early years, Project staff patrolled
organizer of the trip. the beach with the assistance of the Wildlife Au-
“It’s a good opportunity to see the way people thorities and the Gandoca community, keeping
live but also to give back. You get to have a fun poachers away from the nesting turtles.
experience and do fun things, but also to work The students will also visit conservation proj-
and give back to those communities,” said Tricia ects in the rainforest and spent time at a sloth
Bezzeg, another organizer of the trip and teacher sanctuary. Included in the program is a chance
at SHS. to meet and speak with a biologist and learn
It will be a 10-day trip. For students who are more about different factors regarding eco tour-
interested there are application packages avail- ism.
able. Both of the teachers have previous expe- “I think the students will get a chance to travel
rience leading school trips, and an interest in and get a little bit of a fun holiday out of it, but
Costa Rica. while having a fun time they get to contribute
“It’s an opportunity for an affordable trip, for to people who are less fortunate and help make
a decent time length, that still allows students a difference to their communities,” said Bezzeg.
an opportunity to interact with the local com- Another benefit she feels the students will gain
munity,” said Magill. is the chance to actually see Costa Rica, not just
Incredible Journeys is the agency they will be the tourist destinations. The students will also be
going through, and they will have a chance to taking a trip to NASA the day before they are set
work at a sea turtles refuge. to fly home. At the end of the trip the students
Students will be going to Gandoca Beach, a will have had the chance to experience eco de-
nesting site for four species of sea turtles. Until velopment in three distinct environments: the
around 1980, the sea turtle nesting population city, rain forest and the rural community. Cur-
at Gandoca remained largely unknown. When rently there are 13 students signed up to go on
the sea turtle program first arrived at Gandoca the trip and Magill and Bezzeg have allocated
Beach in 1984, the poaching rate was estimated for 18.

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Citizens on Patrol gain new signage “GIFT IDEAS” Guide
SHANNON LECLAIR It was also stated it would be dis- to place signs stating they are
Times Reporter cretionary in a hamlet. in the community earlier this to Shop Locally!!!
year. The residents brought eight
LAND USE BYLAW 2010-51 GLEICHEN WATER TOWER signs, posts and other supplies Publish date: November 26th Deadline date: November 19th
There has been a request for an The Gleichen water tower proj- needed to place the signs around All rates include FULL COLOR.
amendment to the Land Use By- ect has started. Currently crews the community to the Wheat-
For ad sizes and rate information call
law regarding portable storage. are working on stabilizing the land County public works office.
Rose 403-934-5589 or
The proposed amendments are structure while they build a new County councillors agreed to email rose@strathmoretimes.com
no more than one derelict, un- base. have county crews put the signs

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Shelterbelt trees are currently at CITIZENS ON PATROL signs will be placed in Carseland
a 75ft setback and council would Citizens on Patrol in Carse- and the other two will be put up STRATHMORE
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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

TIMES

JV girls to host
championship
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter

The Strathmore High School,

SHS, junior girls volleyball team
had a home game on Oct. 26. It
was a tough start for the girls
The PeeWee Spartans will be heading to It was a tough game for the Bantam Spar- who were up against the Oil-
their first championship game on Nov. 6 in tans, with the score staying tied for most The senior Spartans football team dominated their home
Stettler, after defeating Wetaskiwin on Oct. of the game against the Sylvan Lake Lions.
fields for the first match, which
game on Oct. 30. The team brought home a 29-0 victory and
31. Both teams appeared to be evenly matched. will be heading to the championship games on Nov. 6 in Olds. they lost 15–25.
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo “The second game was a little
Shannon LeClair Photo Shannon LeClair Photo
better they started to move and

Spartan teams compete in playoff

scrounged a second set victory
by a score of 25-22,” said coach
Jerry Flaws.

games over the Halloween weekend

“The third game was the best
game of the night, they moved
well and never gave up on a
play.”
SHANNON LECLAIR The team has been having a difficult showed. The Spartans scored another The team was feeling a little
Times Reporter season, racking up a few losses, but the touchdown, but the Lions quickly came down in spirits by the time they
team pretty much would dominate the up and passed them at the end of the went into the third game of the
It was a great weekend for football this field on their winning days. game. The lions beat out Strathmore 34- night. That all changed when
past weekend. All three of the Spartan This won’t be the first time the senior 28. Halle Doore dove out of bounds,
teams took part in their division play- boys have made it to the champion- PEEWEE SPARTANS MOVE ON saving the ball. The save by
offs on Oct. 30 and 31. The senior team ships, but Seafoot is hoping it will turn The PeeWee Spartans played on Oct. Doore gave the girls the much
played the first game of the weekend out to be a little better than it was last 31 against Wetaskiwin. The PeeWee team needed spark they had been
facing off against Highwood. The senior year. is still a fairly new team, and while they lacking, and they fought even
Spartans dominated the game, not even “Hopefully we’ll come out of it on the have been doing better this season than harder to give it their all. The
allowing Highwood a chance to score a smiling side this time,” said Seafoot. last year, they are not quite where they Spartans claimed victory in the
single touchdown during the game. “I think we’re well in competition we would like to be in the standings. That third game, winning 15-9.
“It was good to see the running game just got to bring the game to the plate.” didn’t seem to affect the boys last week- For their second match they
kind of fall into place,” said head coach BANTAM SPARTANS BUSTED end, though, when they dominated the played against Highwood High,
Carl Seafoot. The Bantam Spartans played the next game. Everything they wanted to work from High River. The Spartans
For most of the season the senior game of the day against the Sylvan Lake into the game plan worked as planned. weren’t able to keep a winning
team has been a bit of an away team, Lions. It was a tie game of 14-14 going Coach Doug Klauck said the hard work streak going and lost in two
generally doing better away from their into the second half. In the third quar- put in by the team during practice was a straight matches.
home field. This weekend was an ex- ter, the Lions managed to get a touch- big factor in helping bring them to vic- “With the victory against Oil-
ception to most of the season, as the down but missed the extra point on the tory. The Spartans won 29-16 and will field they climbed up one spot
boys dominated the field and prevented kick off. The Spartans worked hard to be moving onto the Tier 4 champion- in the rankings securing a play-
Highwood from scoring. retaliate and ended up getting another ship game in Stettler on Nov. 6 off berth,” said Flaws.
Seafoot thinks the victory can be at- touchdown for themselves bringing the “Its the first time any of these play- On the weekend the girls had
tributed to the fact that everyone was score up to 22-20 for them after landing ers have had a chance to play any sort a chance to head to Canmore to
only worrying about their line of of- a successful kick. The game continued of playoff game, never mind a champi- take part in the Mountain Clas-
fence/defence and not worrying about to be a nail biter into the fourth quarter. onship game. They are pumped up and sic. It was a weekend of good
how everyone else is doing on the team. Both teams were evenly matched and it ready to go,” said Klauck. volleyball and great scenery for
the girls. They played Foothills

Hawks host home tournament

Comp on Friday night and where
they lost in two straight games.
“The girls played some amaz-
SHANNON LECLAIR games of league play to go over the boys are definitely winning more often ing volleyball on Saturday de-
Times Reporter course of this next week and they may than they did last year,” said Reinhart. feating Bearspaw Christian,
still have the opportunity to go to zones. Reinhart is still waiting to find out if Archbishop Oscar Romero, and
The gym was filled with cheering par- The school is a bit bigger this year, the boys will need to go compete in the Olds before dropping a match
ents, friends and fellow classmates as the which places the teams into a new cat- regional tournament in order to head off to the host team Canmore,” said
combined high school volleyball tourna- egory. Last year they were playing as 1A to zones. The girls team will be in Medi- Flaws. “The girls played really
ment took place at Holy Cross Collegiate and this year they have gone up to a 2A cine Hat over the Nov. 6 weekend. They well and came together as a co-
Oct. 29 and 30. It was a senior high tour- team. John Reinhart, coach for the boys know they will have to take part in re- hesive unit during the tourna-
nament, but due to a team dropping out team said often the teams are competing gional tournament first. The girls will ment.”
from one of the other schools, the Grade against players from 3A and 4A schools, have finished their league games after the The team lost the playoffs
9 team had a chance to take part in the which can be daunting but hasn’t stopped trip to Medicine Hat, but the boys still to Holy Trinity Academy, from
tournament and keep working on their both teams from giving their all, every have a few games to go. Okotoks. The next home games
skills. game. “Hopefully we still have a fair bit of for the girls will be Nov. 19 and
The boys lost in the quarterfinals, in “I think both teams are doing better, volleyball left,” said Reinhart. The girls 20 when they host the South
the third game, but the season isn’t quite they’re qualifying higher, they’re winning ended the tournament on third place los- Central JV Girls Championship.
over for them yet. They still have a few more league games this year. I know the ing to Caroline in the semi-finals.

o me
H ames
Saturday, November 6 • 8:00 pm vs Okotoks Bisons
Strathmore Family Centre - Gold Arena

G Saturday, November 13 • 8:00 pm vs Coaldale Copperheads

Saturday, November 20 • 8:00 pm vs Medicine Hat Cubs

AWAY GAMES: Friday, November 5 • 8:30 pm High River; Sunday, November 7 • 2:00 pm Blackfalds

Remembrance Day: Lest We Forget

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Tough Agriculture
weekend Town Hall Meeting
Danielle Smith and the Wildrose Alliance
The Wheatland Kings came
would like to invite anyone interested in
up empty handed after a
agriculture to join her at our Town Hall
pair of games over the Hal-
loween weekend. The junior Meeting to discuss Agriculture policy.
team lost 2-0 on the road The meeting will be at:
Oct. 29 in Stettler, before fall- Strathmore Travel Lodge
ing 6-1 to the Airdrie Thun-
der (shown here) on Oct.
November 18, 2010
30 at the Strathmore Family 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Centre. The Kings will play a
For more information, please contact
trio of games this weekend,
Bryan Thiessen at (403) 934-6122.
including their home game
versus the Okotoks Bisons
on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m.
Photo
Doug Taylor

Cougars dominate
the weekend
SHANNON LECLAIR final and it was a little easier,” Do you have a Special Event,
Times Reporter said coach Lavern Lein. Christmas Concert, Craft Sale or a Festive
The girls played five matches Christmas Event you would like to publish?
Crowds who didn’t gather during the tournament and fin-
to watch the football playoffs ished undefeated. Please submit your information to the Strathmore Times by each Monday
or volleyball at Holy Cross The team will be going prior to publication date to be included on our Christmas Calendar of Events.
Collegiate could be found at to zone finals on Nov. 13 in The Calendar will be published on December 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2010.
The girls volleyball team at Samuel
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nior high junior girls volleyball 29 and 30. The girls ended the tourna-
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Shannon LeClair Photo
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we played Brooks and we beat they played Red Deer. They are Nothing really special, just Remembrance Day The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Replica
poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to raise money for Veterans. Support
them, it was a closer game. seeded first going into zones going to continue with what
our Veterans, pick up your poppy and wear it on your left side, close to your heart.
Then we met them again in the and last year they ended in sec- we’ve been doing,” said Lein.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN

THE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
THIS Y EAR?

TIMES
STRATHMORE
The Celebration of Lights Committee will be hosting the Christmas Parade this year.
We would like to build the Parade to be a fun event each year for our community.

The Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, November 27 starting at 5 pm. and follow a
parade route throughout downtown, then everyone can head to the Agricultural Grounds
for a Charity BBQ and entertainment will take place for the
3rd. ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE NIGHT CELEBRATION, starting at 5:30 pm.

Prizes will be awarded for the Best floats.

If you have a float, mascots, marching bands, horses,

please contact the following people for registration forms.
Strathmore’s
Jean Bizot (403) 983-9878 or Robert Desjardins (403) 815-3774 CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
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The Wheatland War-

riors improved to 3-2-1
on the season after a
3-1 victory over Aird-
rie on Oct. 31 at the
Strathmore Family
Centre.
Mario Prusina
Photo

Warriors led by balanced attack

MARIO PRUSINA aware what is going on.” Make that a steel wall – as ProStitch
Holy Cross hosts touney Times Editor Taylor Donner scored twice and goaltender Taylor Steele made 53 saves,
goaltender Reid Muenchrath made 30 handing the Chiefs a 1-0 loss.
The boys and girls senior volleyball teams at
The Wheatland Warriors don’t have saves to lead the Warriors to a 3-1 win Despite being stymied by Red Deer,
Holy Cross Collegiate hosted a tournament
from Oct. 29 to 30. The girls had a little more one player ranked in the top 30 scorers over Airdrie on Oct. 31 at the Strath- the local double-A midget team had no
luck than they boys, making it to the semi- in the South Central Alberta Hockey more Family Centre. problems filling the net versus Airdrie.
finals. League. Ben Huculak also tallied for Wheat- James Price and Rylan Muenchrath
Shannon LeClair Photo And that suits head coach Russell land, while Matthew Rideout and each added a goal and an assist to lead

Koester just fine. Shane Fraser each added an assist in the way for the Chiefs. Jordan Jarvis,
The bench boss of the local AA ban- the victory. Justin Fraser, Scott Butters, Abe Jensen
Strathmore tam team believes that the strength of “It was a really solid, solid 60-minute and Alex Bechtold each scored once
Denture Clinic his club is its balanced attack.
“Our biggest strength would be that
effort,” said Koester. “We pretty much
carried the play for the whole game,
for the Chiefs, while Zach Wittenburg,
Devon Westby and Aaron Durant each
Terry Grant Denturist we don’t have one stand-out line or so it was nice to see. You know, in the added a pair of helpers.
nothing like that,” said Koester. “We past we’ve had a few games where we Wheatland is back in action this
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is very, very consistent. They all work Today was a full 60 (minute effort).” CBHA Rangers Nov. 5 (7:30 p.m.) and
• Complete / Partial Dentures hard – we don’t have any really flashy The Warriors will now hit the road the Okotoks Oilers on Nov. 7 (7 p.m.)
• Same Day Relines & Repair (players). We have a couple of offen- for a pair of weekend games, when at the Strathmore Family Centre.
sive guys, but everyone buys in and they travel to Taber on Nov. 5 to take BUSY WEEKEND FOR BRAVES
• Custom Mouthguards works hard.” on the Golden Suns, before taking on After a weekend away from league
The Warriors, who are 3-2-1 on the the Bow Valley Timberwolves the fol- play, the Wheatland Braves are back in
• Custom Night Guards
season, won a tournament in Wain- lowing day. action this coming weekend.
• Natural Teeth Whitening wright a few weeks back and are now CHIEFS SPLIT HOME GAMES The local peewee double-A team will
eyeing similar success in league play. After hammering the Airdrie Light- host the Foothills Bisons Nov. 5 (7:30
According to Koester, if the Warriors ning 7-3 on Oct. 29, the Wheatland p.m.) at the Hussar Arena, before trav-
push the pace of the game, they will be Chiefs ran into a brick wall Oct. 31 ver- eling to Airdrie (Nov. 6, 2:15 p.m.) and
successful more often than not. sus the Red Deer ProStitch. Red Deer (Nov. 7, 12:45 p.m.).
“I want to be hard on the forecheck

Bisons on top of AMHL

–that’s for sure,” said the coach. “That’s
the best defence – when you have the
puck on your stick.
“We don’t want to be giving the three
413 - 3rd St. Strathmore on two rushes … so you need to be MARIO PRUSINA Luke Philp added five assists, while Sam
Times Editor Johnson had two goals and an assist.
Connor Chartier, Tyson Valette and Simon
The UFA Bisons have climbed to the Philp also lit the lamp for the Bisons.

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top of the Alberta Midget Hockey League Kirby Ruzesky scored twice and McK-
with a pair of impressive road wins over echnie added a goal and two assists to
the Halloween weekend. lead the Bisons over the Athletics on Oct.
now has a The Bisons defeated the United Cycle 31.
Maple Leafs 10-6 on Oct. 30, before de- Simon Philp and Joshua Betinol each
wheel alignment feating the SSAC Athletics 5-2 the follow-
ing day.
had a goal and an assist, while Devon
Fordyce made 35 saves in the win.
machine With the wins, the local triple-A midget
team improved to 6-0-4 on the season,
“It was a huge weekend for us,” said
Shockey. “I thought we made some real
for heavy trucks and school buses. and in sole possession of first place in significant strides in some areas. We see
the league. the maturing of our hockey team coming
Call (403) 901-1522 That, along with being the only unde- around – hopefully that continues.”
feated team left in the league, has put a Through 10 games, the Bisons are also
to book your appointment today! huge bull’s-eye on the Bisons. the league’s top-scoring team, registering
“There is no question when you are 55 goals for.
the team that has an (undefeated) re- According to the coach, the players are
cord, (other teams) want to take that ti- given the freedom to do what they do
tle away,” said Bisons head coach Parry best.
Shockey. “Right now, that’s what we’re “I think it goes back to that fact that we
focusing on with our guys is making sure let our guys play,” said Shockey. “I mean,
they understand that. Everybody is wait- we let skilled guys do their thing. We
ing to take a shot at us and we have to don’t restrict them – we’ve built a foun-
answer the bell.” dation of what we have to work around
The trip to Edmonton also marked the and those guys understand that.
first time that the Bisons have swept a “If you put skilled guys with time and
pair of weekend games. In the prior four space, they’re going to drill it home.”
weekends, the team collected a win and The Bisons will now return to the
a draw – taking three of a possible four friendly confines of the Strathmore Fam-
points. This past weekend, they finally ily Centre for a four game home stand,
made it four for four. starting this weekend.
On Saturday night, Torrin White had The team will host the Red Deer Reb-
the hat-trick and an assist, while Samuel els on Nov. 6 (5:30 p.m.), before tangling
McKechnie added two goals and two as- with the St. Albert Raiders the following
sists in the romp over the Maple Leafs. day at 2 p.m.
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Obituaries COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

BICKEL, Helen Lyalta’s Annual Christmas ROCKYFORD LIONS

Cheadle Community Club Craft &
CRAFT
Helen was born on February 26,

Christmas Madness
1914 in Plettenberg, Germany. She
immigrated to Canada in 1958
Bake Sale

SALE Sunday, Dec. 5

and became a Canadian citizen in

Craft Fair
December of 1965. In Germany, Helen
worked in a butcher shop where her husband Otto was a 12 - 4 pm
butcher. She traveled from Germany to Rockyford, Alberta EVERYONE WELCOME
to join her husband who was working in the local Rockyford Sat., Nov. 13 Vendor tables available for Steak Lobster Auction
butcher shop. Helen was a member of the Rockyford CWL $10 each. November 20 - 6 pm
and both she and Otto worked as caretakers at St. Rita’s Saturday, November 13 10 - 3 pm Please call the Legion ENTERTAINMENT
Lyalta Hall at 403-934-5119
10 am - 4 pm
School in Rockyford. They were also caretakers at St. Phone 403-533-3950 for tickets
Rita’s Rectory and Church. She was always a very busy for more information
lady. Helen was predeceased by her husband in 1980, Cheadle Community Hall Concession:
and also her daughter Edeltraudt Wiedfeld, of Germany, Beef on a Bun
who passed away this past spring. She is survived by
her daughter Monika Bartelen, of Toronto; grandchildren
Table Rentals available $10/table Homemade Soup
HELP WANTED
Michael, Pamela, Iris, Helmut, Peter, and Claus; and great- call Joanne 403-934-5628. & Pies. Bake table.
grandchildren Justin, Matthew, Kathy, and Erik. A Funeral Lunch available. New interesting
Mass was held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at St. vendors!
Rita’s Catholic Church, Rockyford, at 11:00 a.m. If desired,
donations in Helen’s memory may be made directly to
STARS Air Ambulance (Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, ATTENTION
Calgary, T2E 8M7) or to the Strathmore Hospital Palliative
Care Unit (200 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, T1P 1J9) To send
condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Check Us Out Couples and
Businesspeople
Chinook Credit Union Ltd – Strathmore Branch
Employment Opportunity

WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of

arrangements. 403-934-5666. on Facebook! of the
Strathmore Area
Full-time Member Service Representative I
The position is responsible for providing over-the-counter services
such as: accepting deposits, cashing cheques, processing utility
BOUCHER, Shirley payments, calculating foreign and domestic exchange, custody,
Mar.19, 1953 – NOTICES The Strathmore balancing and security of cash, etc. The position responds to member
Oct. 28, 2010 inquiries on all branch products and services.
Lions
It is with great sadness that we are offering a The ideal candidate must exhibit:
VILLAGE OF
Christmas
announce the sudden passing of • a positive attitude
Shirley, beloved wife of Julien, on October 28, 2010.
ROCKYFORD
Party
• a desire to help people
Shirley is survived by her husband; sons Ryan, Kevin
(Kirsten), and Clinton; daughter Chandra (Jason); and
• excellent communication skills
grandchildren Brandon, Serina, Brooke-Lynne, Hunter, NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT for offices and crews They will find opportunities to cross-sell or refer sales opportunities
and Houston. She will be greatly missed by her mother, that want to have a to appropriate staff and have a desire to grow within a professional
Bernice (Gerald); brother Lauren (Pam); sisters Heather A Development Permit has been issued in
(Hugh) and Sharlene (Gerry); her youngest brother Richard; festive night out. environment. Proficiency with computers is necessary; experience in
accordance with the Village of Rockyford
the service industry is an asset. A minimum of one year post-second-
and her numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Land Use Bylaw for the following property. Join us on
ary education, preferably in accounting or business administration, is
Saturday
Shirley was a dedicated wife and mother whose family
activities were filled with joy and enthusiasm, whether preferred.
camping, attending hockey games and figure skating with Lot 6 & 7 Block 2, Plan 5728CC
December 11,
114 Main street
2010
the grandkids or travelling to several world destinations Please submit resumes to:
with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may Rockyford, AB Human Resources Administration Branch
be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (1331- at the Strathmore Box 1137
29th Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 4N2). Memorial services Civic Centre 99 2nd Street West
will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Wheatland Construction of Garage Cocktails: 6:30 PM Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B9
Funeral Chapel (Strathmore) at 2:00 p.m. To send Dinner: 7:00 PM Fax # (403) 362-4239
condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome. The above permit shall not be valid until four-
ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in teen (14) days after the Notice of Decision The Lions are catering as Email: careers@chinookcu.com
care of arrangements. 403-934-5666. has been published. Any person wishing to they have in the past and Web site: www.chinookcu.com
appeal this decision may do so in writing by our DJ is Earth Music. Closing Date: Until filled
GULLIVER, mailing an Appeal to the Development Ap- Tickets are $35 per
We thank all applicants for their interest and will be in contact if we
Edna Louise peal Board, Village of Rockyford, Box 294, person, not including
drinks, and a bottle of red can offer an interview.
Rockyford, Alta T0J 2R0 within the fourteen
Edna Louise Gulliver (nee Kelly) passed
(14) days. or white wine is put on
away on October 31, 2010 at the age each table.
You can find more about our organization at www.chinookcu.com.
of 95 years. Edna was born in a shod Notice of this decision posted Oct. 26, 2010.
shack on her father’s farm near Bethune, Saskatchewan on For tickets please call
Kurtis at (403) 901-1580
May 15, 1915. She worked for a time with Sears in Regina.
In 1942, she joined the RCAF and her last posting was on
Lois L. Mountjoy
Development Officer or Bruce at Growing Families Society
the Queen Charlotte Islands where she met her sweetheart, (403) 934-6630.
Harold. They were married in August, 1946. Harold’s job A maximum of 350
Growing Families Society is a Not-For-Profit agency in search for a
SENIORS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
had them moving throughout the Province of Alberta, finally Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3 tickets will be sold.
ending up in Strathmore in 1969 where they have been for Tables are reserved on
the last 40 years. In December, 1961, both Edna and Harold FORM
FORM 5
5 a first come first served
to fill a non-union position for a 10-month initiative “Bridging the
Irrigation Districts Act
joined the Order of the Eastern Star in Electa Chapter #10, Irrigation Districts
(SectionAct
85/86)(Section 85/86) basis for those that have Gap”. If the description below interests you, send us your resume:
Alix, Alberta. They travelled throughout Canada and the NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE paid for their tickets. • passion for identifying and encouraging seniors to contribute their
United States from 1972 to 1985. Edna is predeceased NOTICE
THE AREA OFOF APPLICATION
AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT No refunds will be given skills, experience and wisdom in their communities
by her parents, John and Hannah Kelly; brother George;
sister Mabel; and brother-in-laws Bob Gulliver and Hugh
TO CHANGE THE AREAbyOF
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
BUT one may call for the • promote the ongoing involvement of seniors in their communities
names that may be on
Berry. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, AN IRRIGATION
Applications to remove parcelsDISTRICT
consist of:
a waiting list.
to reduce their risk of social isolation
Harold; daughter Linda (Terry); son Daryl-Gully (Gerry); two • educate the community groups and agencies throughout Strathmore
grandchildren, Tyler (Marcella) and Meghan; one great- TAKE NOTE that applications have been received See you there. and County of Wheatland about the new initiative
granddaughter, Anabella; sister Jean; and several nieces by the Western Irrigation District to change the
and nephews. A private family memorial will be held at area of the District. • work in a team atmosphere with other programs sponsored by the
Mountain View Memorial Gardens. An informal celebration Society like Growing Opportunities
of Edna’s life will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2010 Applications to remove parcels consist of: • self-directed, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
at the Strathmore Travelodge, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 Name of Landowner • strong knowledge of community agencies and resources
p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly Appleyard, Gregory D. & Candace L. • available to work 5 to 6 hours a week; may involve some evenings
GET YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS IN!

to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance (Box 570, 1441 Aviation Number of Irrigation Acres
Call Tracey 403-934-5589

Park, N.E., Calgary, T2E 8M7) in Edna’s memory. To send 110 IIRACA Qualifications are a Grade 12 or GED, with experience in community
condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Legal Land Description
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta, program development, interaction with seniors or a human service
WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of
T1P 1K3 within
NE 22-26-25 W4
discipline. The ability to demonstrate a professional and approachable
30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
arrangements. 403-934-5666

Applications to addGeneral
Jim Webber, P. Eng.
parcels consist of:
Manager manner with the public through strong verbal and written commu-
NOTICES Western Irrigation District
Name of Landowner
nication skills. A keen sense of humor and a strong team orientation
Gregory, Joseph & Karen Ann would be considered great assets for the position. A valid driver’s
Number of Irrigation Acres license and dependable transportation is required. Pay scale is $13.00
GLEICHEN AND DISTRICT to $15.00 per hour. This is a grant-funded position till September 30,
110 IIRACA
AG SOCIETY Legal Land Description 2011.
SE 23-26-25 W4
Application deadline for the above position is
ANNUAL GENERAL Any person wishing to complain is required to submit Monday, November 8, 2010.

MEETING a written complaint to the Western Irrigation District at

Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P
1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of
this notice.
May Rostecki-Budzey
Growing Families Society
650 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB. T1P 1H8
Tuesday, November 9 Jim Webber, P. Eng. (403) 361-7216 (B) (403) 361-7244 (F)
General Manager e-mail: gomrb@telus.net
7:30 pm • Gleichen Arena Western Irrigation District
Thank you for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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