March 30, 2021 Camrose Booster

2020

Vol. LXIX, No. 18    32 pages    March 30, 2021

The decision has been made.

Mirror Lake, the jewel of Camrose, is getting an $18 million drain and dredge.

Photo by Ron Pilger

Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Something for Seniors . . . . . . . 8 and 9 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . 14 and 15 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . 16 and 17 Spring Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . 18 to 22 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 and 25 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 and 32

News Features Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ask the Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County and City Sign off on ICF agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burton awarded Sister of Providence honour. . . . . . . . Aquatic Centre offering some services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kodiaks double up Grizzlys. . . . . . . .

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This Week's Flyers To Camrose Homes To Rural Homes *partial coverage Tuesday With Booster ✔* A&W   ✔ Brick Warehouse   ✔ ✔* Canada Safeway   ✔ ✔* Canadian Tire   ✔ ✔* Hauser Home Hardware   ✔ ✔* M & M Food Market   ✔ ✔* Rona   ✔ ✔* Save-On-Foods   ✔ ✔* Shoppers Drug Mart   ✔ ✔* Walmart   ✔ ✔ Wild Rose Co-op   ✔ ✔* Windsor Plywood  

Lake will be dry for the next four years

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he good news is that Camrosians will be able to admire and appreciate this renowned shimmering city centerpiece when it’s bigger, deeper, cleaner and better than ever before – realistically, as quickly as the summer of 2025. The end result, four short summers from now, means residents will finally be able to scuba dive locally in safe and compelling conditions; see clear to the bottom of both ponds on either side of 48th Avenue when canoeing or kayaking; and enjoy better, harder ice for playing hockey and significantly faster, recreational outdoor skating throughout the winter. This major provincial initiative will also allow the sport of fly-fishing for stocked trout from the walkway or bridge in the summer, and licensed residents to ice fish all winter long.

Dredging to commence May 1st. Story continues on page 4

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