January 27, 2026 Camrose Booster

Travis Dolter’s brand and reputation continues to grow . The Hay Lakes area farm boy turned lifelong musician has seen a career with many interesting twists in the proverbial road, but suddenly that road feels much straighter, smoother and quicker than ever before Travis has become a household name in the Canadian country music scene and new accolades are now coming thick and fast

Travis has signed a contract to perform on the main stage at the 2026 rendition of Big Valley Jamboree (BVJ), and will be releasing his next single “Forever With You” on February 21

Travis figures prominently in four judging categories in the 15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards As a fan of country music – and Travis – you can help this talented artist achieve top placement for the Fans' Choice Award A link on Travis Dolter’s website (travisdolter.com) gives you the chance to send your vote his way! Voting closes on January 31

For more on Travis Dolter and his musical climb, see page 12 of this edition

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Kamifurano ends Sister City Friendship with Camrose

By Adan Shaikh

The Town of Kamifurano in Japan has been Camrose’s sister city since September 1985, but after over 40 years of friendship, Kamifurano has made the decision to terminate Sister City Friendship Agreement with Camrose.

At the January 19 committee of the whole council meeting, administration asked mayor and council for direction on whether to respond to a letter received from Kamifurano officials.

Kamifurano Mayor Shigeru Saito sent a notice of termination to Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko in September 2025, stating the decision was made after careful consideration of the current state of the agreement and how neither municipality has been able to sustain the exchange activities and friendship.

Mayor and council directed administration to respond to Kamifurano with a formal letter. The termination does not diminish the mutual values, respect and cultural exchanges built over the last 40 years, and both municipalities expressed hope for continued prosperity for one another.

Camrose remains sister cities with Kentville, N.S., Saguenay, Que., and Warwick, Australia.

Over the decades, the sister city relationship with Kamifurano involved extensive cultural exchange. The Camrose Japan Friendship Society supported the partnership and facilitated multiple visits and student exchanges, allowing residents of both communities to learn about each other’s cultures.

The City of Camrose also undertook several projects to symbolize the relationship, including a town clock outside of city hall and the naming of the gazebo and gardens at Mir-

ror Lake in recognition of the friendship.

In July 2016, Camrose welcomed a delegation from Kamifurano that included 13 students from Kamifurano Junior High School along with educators and community representatives. The visit included a reception at City hall, tours of École Charlie Killam School, the University of Alberta Augustana Campus, the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre and the Camrose Public Library.

The group also attended the unveiling of a museum display at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum featuring gifts received from Kamifurano and Toyama Chuo Nogyo High School in Japan. The visit concluded with a banquet showcasing local performers.

In October 2014, then Consul General of Japan in Calgary Ryosaku Tamura

and his wife, Yoko, visited Camrose and toured community facilities, including Augustana and the performing arts centre. Tamura described the Camrose Kamifurano partnership as one of the strongest twinning relationships he had seen and praised the longstanding people to people exchanges.

Over the years, hundreds of students from Camrose had the opportunity to travel to Kamifurano, while more than 200 students from Kamifurano visited Camrose. Exchange activities included student travel, cultural demonstrations, music, dance and educational placements.

The sister city relationship officially ends after four decades and marks the closing of a chapter defined by long-standing community connections, shared experiences and cultural learning.

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Over the hump

Well, we made it. We’re over the hump.

I first began to realize we’re over the hump when I looked out the window at 5:15 p.m. and realized, “Hey, it’s still light. Well, fairly light. At least it’s not pitch dark.”

The days are getting longer. We will no doubt have more cold days, but not too many; more snow, but maybe not much more.

It’s the end of January. We’re over the hump, more than halfway through winter.

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We’re also over the hump of Blue Monday.

Some researchers have identified late January as the most depressing time of the year, at least in the northern hemisphere. Dr. Cliff Arnall was the psychologist who identified Blue Monday. He worked out a formula to identify the most depressing day of the year. He concluded that it was the third Monday in January. Hah! We’re already a week past it.

In mid to late January, we’re back to being immersed in work or whatever is our day-to-day rock pile. Last year’s challenges did not magically disappear over the holiday season. We’re far enough into the new year to realize we’re actually not going to keep those New Year’s resolutions. Post-holiday bills may still be arriving. And of course, it’s still winter. Not counting Family Day weekend in February (which doesn’t really feel like a “holiday,”) we have a few more months without a holiday to celebrate. Slog, slog, slog.

Over the years since he published his findings, Dr. Arnall has been accused of being negative. I think he’s just putting a name on what many of us are feeling. Other researchers also have hard data to say that a greater than average percentage of people experience anxiety and depression at this time of year.

If you’re feeling a bit down, a bit more anxious or overwhelmed than usual, you can at least have the cold comfort (and I do mean cold) of knowing you’re not alone.

But – we’re over the hump. Blue Monday is behind us.

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If you’re in a bit of a blue funk, what can you do?

You can cuddle up with quilts and hot chocolate, turn on music you love, and savour the comfort. You can do something fun. You can seek out people who make you feel good. You can do something useful that gives you a sense of completion.

We also know that any kind of movement helps to lift your spirits. Even a non-exercise person can stretch, shake arms and legs, roll shoulders. Any kind of movement releases feel-good hormones from your brain, and that lifts your mood. Might be a temporary fix, but temporary is better than not at all.

In the past few years, I’ve also found it’s useful simply to acknowledge when you feel some kind of yucky emotion and sit with it. Wallow, even. Instead of trying to fend it off, dive into it more deeply. It’s counter-intuitive, but somehow when the resistance to a feeling disappears, sometimes the feeling does too.

I also find it comforting to remember that we’re over the hump.

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As I was pondering options for handling blue funkedness, something occurred to me. If this is the worst time of the year, that also makes it the best time of the year. It’s only January and the worst is behind us. We’re over the hump. We have eleven better months ahead!

In the meantime, for the gazillionth time, I listened to Bette Midler’s “The Rose” and, as always, it gave me goose bumps. The last four lines are…

Just remember in the winter

Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the sun’s love In the spring becomes the rose. ***

I’d love to hear from you. If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, email Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com. I’ll happily reply within one business day.

Response to Pierre’s column

I was born and raised in Alberta and have lived in Alberta for 58 of my 73 years. I own some shares in Suncor and TC Energy and South Bow Corp and stand to benefit from a coastal pipeline.

But I must take exception to the column – it is typical political claptrap.

He phrased his wording about a potential Pipeline to the Pacific carefully and ignored the other three projects in the MOU – the Pathways Project, nuclear generation of thousands of megawatts of Al computing power and the large transmission interties with B.C. and Saskatchewan.

It is not the Federal Government’s job to BUILD the pipeline – their role is to FACILITATE its construction. He must have missed the “private sector constructed and financed” detail. Did he even read the entire MOU?

I assume the “massive carbon tax” he refers to is the industrial carbon pricing of $130/tonne under Alberta’s TIER system to which both Alberta and the Federal governments agreed.

He mentions “shovels in the ground” but there is no principal owner/operator, no design, no route, no budget, no schedule, etc., etc. He has no constructive suggestions to overcome the opposition to the pipeline from the province of BC, the Indigenous population, and the coastal fishermen/fisherwomen.

The MOU goes on to list eight Commitments made by Alberta, 11 commitments made by Canada and 17 joint commitments. The MOU ends with a section on an Implementation Committee responsible for delivering seven outcomes – four of them on or before April 1, 2026. Time’s a ticking. I would encourage people to read the MOU for themselves.

Don Cherkas, Camrose

St. Mary’s Hospital accolade

In a time when we hear horror stories of long waits, lack of help and service in our emergency departments all across the country and alarming results leaving families disillusioned and heartbroken, I had my own experience on January 16 in St. Mary’s

Hospital’s Emergency Room (ER).

I arrived at the ER in distress and nervous, unable to get a good breath, I was attended to within five minutes of arriving. The triage nurse did her thing and I was in a room and in a bed post haste. I was seen by a doctor who was kind, patient and efficient. Tests were done and I was hooked up to a monitor that determined I was experiencing atrial fibrillation. Then followed blood work, ECG, CT scan, x-ray and more doctor’s attention. All the time I received kindness, reassurance and humour to ease the tensions.

Finally at 2:00 a.m. on January 17, Dr. Enias Mabhegedhe explained to me the decision was made to “shock” my heart back to a steady beat. He did this with exceptional patience and care. Within minutes, my errant heart was beating at a steady 67. I was later discharged with follow-up instructions. Within 24 hours, I was tended to, listened to and fixed.

To all the doctors, nurses, techs, cleaning staff and food preps at the hospital, a very big thank you from my grateful and, again, steady heart.

Wendy Hamer, Camrose

Response to Camrose lawyers

I would like to thank the Camrose lawyers who expressed their concerns about the actions of our provincial Government. There is an old protest slogan that says “Democracy Dies in Silence.” So it is time for me to come forward to voice my concerns about our UCP Government. To the concerns of the lawyers who wrote the letter I would like to add my concerns:

A health care system in complete disarray that is failing to meet the needs of the citizens. Reduced and insufficient funding for education at all levels. Reduced support and outright attacks on the most vulnerable members of our community. Reducing or eliminating environmental regulations. Placing restrictions on renewable energy not imposed on the oil and gas industry. However, my biggest concern is a government that seems to be open to Alberta separating from

Canada – maybe not in words, but certainly in actions. The Alberta Separation movement should not be taken lightly. For the vast majority of Albertans who don’t support separation, it is our responsibility and duty to speak up.

I am calling on our MLA Jackie Lovely to publicly commit to Alberta remaining in Canada and to correct the misinformation being put forward by those who would see Alberta leave Canada. I will take your silence and the silence of your government as a vote for separation. I will not be silent in my support for Alberta and Canada.

Bill Sears, Camrose

Unity vs. Independence

The constitutional makeup of Canada is not designed for unity. Unity is comprised of fairness and balance. Out of the 343 seats in the House of Commons, Quebec and Ontario have 200. The remaining 143 seats come from the rest of Canada. This gives these two provinces the power to direct the affairs of Canada regardless of what political party forms the government.

Presently, this power is used to stifle the creation of wealth in Alberta while extracting 20 billion dollars a year in transfer payments. This does not inspire unity. It ferments the exact opposite. Those who support the continuation of such a system embrace unfairness and imbalance. The imbalance in the Canadian power structure could be rectified by reforming the Senate – giving each province an elected, equal and effective voice. This would balance representation by population in the House of Commons. There is no interest in Ottawa in addressing the imbalance existing within our Constitution.

History demonstrates the human spirit strives for fairness and balance and ultimately will not be denied. Therefore, independence is a beckoning alternative. Jack

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• Final plans were made for a $3 million plus Community Centre in the Camrose Drill Hall “The next step is to do design drawings,” said Paul Nielson, Camrose Leisure Services Superintendent. Councillor Barb Olsen expressed concer n in discussions about operating costs for the new facility

• A highly successful Winter Food Bank Blitz showed just what can be accomplished when a community works together towards a common goal. Wendy Gregg, CDSS director, coordinated volunteers who canvassed in Camrose and surrounding communities. Greg Bell, on behalf of the Camrose Kinsmen Club, donated $1,000 to Camrose and District Food Bank. Audrey Hitman, Food Bank Coordinator, and Sheralyn Dobos, CDSS representative, accepted food that Sparling School donated (more than 300 items).

• Bailey Theatre Society member Robert Earley reported that Phase I of construction was going well, mainly focused on structural work.

• Royal Canadian Legion District Commander Ron Nelson and for mer awards committee chair for the Camrose branch, Tom Coultis presented Legion life memberships to James Olstad and Barbara Locken

• BRCF board member Gerry Davis presented an $8,000 grant to Centra Cam board chair man Dave Chamberlain to improve recycling equipment at Centra Cam

• A residential canvass to solicit funds for the Alberta Heart Foundation has been organized in Camrose by the Kinette Club. The chair man for the campaign was Judy Phillips and the cochair man is Jo Anne Corrigan. Doreen Jones is Kinette Club president. Assisting the Kinettes with the canvass will be volunteer individuals and representatives of other organizations. The Kinettes will also cover the commercial area during business hours.

• Mrs. Phyllis Beebe, Mrs. Terry Shott and Mrs. Muriel Funk represented citizens who live on 50th Street south of the CNR underpass when they presented a petition to City Council. The petition protested the poor condition of the road. The delegation stated that the road was rough, extremely dusty, and constantly littered with rubbish which, for the most part, flies off City service trucks and those of building contractors. Mrs. Beebe pointed out that the road is a major artery serving County residents who travel to Camrose, City trucks travelling to the garbage disposal grounds and traffic to and from Dried Meat Lake. For these reasons she said stop gap measures should not be considered; instead, a proper road should be built. The delegation was told by Mayor R.D. Swanson that the road could be continuously oiled to control dust during the summer months, for about $8,000 but road construction would be considered at a cost of approximately $160,000 per mile on the City’s 1976 budget.

Intuitive expression on canvas

By Adan Shaikh

Michelle Matier is a new local artist who recently moved to Camrose, and is beginning to connect with the city’s artistic community. Having been in the area just a few months, she is exploring the local arts scene while continuing a practice that has been part of her life since childhood.

Michelle has been painting for as long as she can remember and studied art through secondary school. She later stepped away from it while raising her family, but eventually felt drawn back to painting. This return came about when she started hosting paint nights with her family, allowing creativity to become part of their family life.

“We would go to the store, get canvas and paints and then create together,” she shared.

Her work is guided entirely by intuition rather than planning or preliminary sketches. She uses acrylic paints to bring her visions to life.

“I feel that over time I am starting to understand my pieces more and what they are trying to say. I feel like they all have a message and they stand on their own,” explained Michelle. “My inspiration is from the higher power, I am the vessel it works through me. They’re all intuitive and I don’t plan them in advance. I just sit in front of a canvas and I just paint whatever comes to me. What’s interesting is that they are all unique, sometimes I will

even pick up tools and techniques that I won’t see for a while,” she added.

She describes her paintings as layered with meaning, even when that meaning is difficult to put into words.

“There’s so much to say but not easily articulated,” said Michelle.

She also credits painting as an important part of her personal healing.

“It has been a part of my healing process and it was fun, I started out not knowing what would come out of it and with trust in the process,” she explained.

Visually, her abstract pieces are immersive, with every part of the canvas intentionally used.

She always paints all around the canvas never leaving any areas blank, often adding creative symbols and unique elements to speak through her work.

“With abstract paintings, everyone sees something different, everyone feels something different, so if you’re resonating with one of my paintings, I feel like it is speaking to you. It’s all about perspective,” she said.

Michelle prefers to let viewers form their own connection with her work rather than influencing their perception.

“I have never liked the idea of telling people too much about the painting because I want them to think and feel for themselves without my influence,” said Michelle.

For those just starting out, her advice is grounded in honesty and self-trust.

“Stop comparing your pieces to everybody else’s. It takes a lot of vulnerability to step out of that and actually expose yourself because it’s your heart, it’s your soul that is going on that page. So whatever you decide just paint for yourself,” she advised.

She hopes that with her work she can create a space for others where they can reflect and find personal meaning.

More of Michelle’s work can be viewed online at www.cosmicexpressions.ca

Final Week of our P re-Move Sale

We will be closed for 2 months as we renovate and stock our new store one block north!

By Nadine Leming

and is a fundraising champion to keep the show going at the historic Bailey Theatre. He was key in yet another great find of some movie posters from the 1920s.

The discovery came about in preparation for updating the seating in the balcony at the theatre. They have been undergoing some minor renovations in the balcony and pulled a panel off the back wall to get underneath to prepare for wiring the control room and they found some brown paper.

David said, “When I found a little piece and saw printing on it, I thought, ‘That’s weird, what’s that coming from?’”

As they continued to look, they realized that brown paper was on the back of the 1921 movie poster. Unfortunately, there is a piece of that poster missing of what appears to be an actor from the film.

Elliot Harder, theatre general manager, said, “This piece wasn’t there, which is too bad because it means that this gentleman has been erased from history a little bit.” All that remains of the man in the poster is a tiny portion of his fingers and leg from the knee down.

David added, “We can’t find this poster online, like a lot of other old movie posters, where people have found them – taken pictures of them and posted them.”

Heather Barach works at the theatre and catalogues the many artifacts at the theatre said, “This one (poster) and another one from the film Dangerous Money are among many posters that we have and can’t find anywhere else online.” The Bailey may possibly have the only remaining copies of some poster designs.

There is so much fascinating history behind the evolution of the Bailey Theatre as the oldest purpose-built theatre in Alberta built for vaudeville (a genre of variety entertainment popular between the 1880s to the 1930s), silent films and live shows.

David shared some of that history stating the back of the building used to be like the front with metal panels right up to the ceiling. In 1921, the balcony was added. During renovations they took some of the metal panels off, attaching the structure

and building into it and making room for the first projector room.

David stated, “In that process of putting more panels back around the projector room, they probably took the movie posters which were probably on the other side facing the street.”

When they added the front of the building (as we know it now), these posters were on the front of the old theatre. In the 1920’s, movie posters came in the mail or by train. During the renovations in 1921, it is assumed that because they weren’t going to be showing the film, these posters were used as building paper, before adding the metal panels.

It is possible that some of the posters found over the years were never used as advertising and just used as building paper, thus preserving the quality of the images that were often hand painted and assembled in sections using a stone lithography process.

Elliot said, “What we discovered is that there are a few panels, at least, that were never removed during the most recent renovation in 2011 that restored the building. The wall (where the posters were found) got completely ripped to the studs on the inside of the control booth to add a bunch of stuff, but on the theatre side there was no reason to open it up.”

Elliot added, “We know that there are more pieces of maybe these posters, maybe of other posters behind some of those panels, but the labour to take the panels off and the risk of damaging not just the posters, but the panelling itself, it would be too difficult to restore.”

The find of the posters was an amazing add to the history and archives of the building. It adds to the mystique of this iconic landmark unique to Camrose. It also adds to the mystery, meaning and nostalgia to a local theatre that is treasured by many local residents and history buffs alike.

If you ever get an opportunity to take a tour of the Bailey, take it. There is so much to learn, explore and appreciate about the building. You can also explore the rich history on the theatre’s website at www.baileytheatre.com

thought that because of the great condition of the colours that this

was never used as advertising for the movie it

promote.

Steam boats, railways and barroom brawls

By Nadine Leming

Tim Isberg is an Alberta-born singersongwriter with a unique perspective. He can grasp a scene or mood through song poignantly. He will be bringing his show, Prairie Fire to the Bailey Theatre on February 7 at 8 p.m. Tim released the album in 2024 and has been touring the show since then.

This history based album focuses on the Canadian prairies during the late 19th century and will take the audience on an emotional journey, one meant to entertain and educate.

A self-proclaimed history buff, Tim spent most of his life in the military and dug deep into history to artfully pen the 12 songs that make up the album. He touches on events such as the Cypress Hills massacre, the formation of Fort Macleod by the North-West Mounted Police and Manitoba’s first outlaw, Gilbert Gordon.

One of his inspirations is Jerry Potts, also known as Bear Child, was born from a Scottish father and Blackfoot mother. He was able to influence relationships between the Europeans and Blackfoot. Tim actually has a personal connection to him, having gone to school with some of Jerry’s ancestors.

Tim said, “It’s fascinating to realize how much history that happened across a land that didn’t have much population yet, over a short amount of time in the late 1800s. It will take you on an educational journey, but also a look through the window of the past that includes a bit of an emotional up and down.”

Each song tells a true story of moments in history that are told by Tim who has an academic background in Western Canadian history and Indigenous studies. His own ancestral background has five generations worth of people that came out west in the 1870s.

Tim commented, “I’m really pleased with the results of writing the 12 songs that zero in on this 30-40 years in time.” Tim has hopes that one day it

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can be turned into a musical. He continued, “The show itself is very entertaining. I like to say it’s an educational opportunity as much as it is an evening of superb entertainment.”

After many shows, Tim has audience members that tell him about their stories relating to the show, with many seniors understanding the hardship of breaking land, or not having much. They understand the pioneer spirit that built our country and the impacts to Indigenous peoples.

For him, it’s wonderful to share his songs, music and stories in a way that touches people.

Prairie Fire spent several weeks on CKUA’s top ten list and charted on Roots Music for months in the U.S. and Canada. Tim also has two other albums, Running on the Edge that was released in 2019 and Tears Along the Road, released in 2015. He’s also a published author with his book Everyday Heroes that includes a chapter about his time in Rwanda in the line of duty, which made the national best seller’s list.

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Water, healthcare and energy

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Living in Camrose Constituency, including the surrounding rural communities that make up the constituency, means understanding the importance of planning ahead. Whether its managing water use during dry years, making sure our health care system is working for patients, or preparing for future energy needs, Albertans expect their government to be practical and focused on long-term results. That’s exactly the approach United Conservatives are taking.

Water is one of our most important resources, especially for farmers and ranchers. Recent changes to Alberta’s water rules make it easier to store and use water responsibly. Farmers and ranchers can now build larger dugouts and store more water for agricultural use without extra government red tape. This helps protect operations during droughts, supports food production, and strengthens rural communities that depend on agriculture to thrive.

Communities and businesses will also be able to make better use of stormwater, including through wetlands that help conserve water and protect the environment. These are practical changes that respond directly to what rural Albertans have been asking for.

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Health care is another top priority. Albertans deserve to know how their health care system is performing, especially when it comes to wait times and access to care. That’s why Alberta has launched a new health system dashboard. This online tool gives clear, easy-to-understand information about surgeries, wait times, and health care services across the province. Albertans can access the health system dashboard at alberta.ca/health-system-dashboard.

By making this information public and updating it regularly, Albertans can better understand what’s happening in their communities, health care workers can see where improvements are needed, and the system can be held accountable.

Looking ahead, United Conservatives have launched a province-wide conversation about our energy future. Electricity demand is growing, and every Albertan deserves a say in how that demand is met. Public town halls are being held across the province to hear directly from residents about the potential role of nuclear energy. To participate and find out more about upcoming in-person engagement sessions, please visit alberta.ca/nuclear-energy-engagement.

Strong communities are built through careful planning, local input, and common-sense solutions. Whether it’s water security, health care, or energy, United Conservatives are always focused on what matters most to Camrose and all our rural communities.

Contact my office if you require my assistance. A reminder that I am a commissioner of oaths and a notary public and provide the service free for constituents.

You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

Next at Lougheed Centre

By Nadine Leming

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great lineup planned.

Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members

Glass Tiger will be here for The Acoustic Sessions on March 27, at 7:30 p.m. With songs like “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” and “Someday,” this iconic band has been performing for over 40 years. Be prepared to sing along and dance all evening long.

As one of Canada’s most beloved comedians, Shaun Majumder will make you laugh. The comedian/actor has seen success in both Canada and the US and is now ready to bring his act to Camrose on April 17, at 7:30 p.m.

Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show rolls into town on May 28, at 7:30 p.m. This group recreates the celebrated band in their heyday. They have found huge success selling out performances at the Roxy Theatre, as well as many theatres and clubs across America. This show is an opportunity to relive a special era in popular music with a magical tribute to an iconic band.

The Edmonton Pops Orchestra will be sharing music from Ticket to Hollywood that features music from the golden age of Hollywood to today’s blockbusters. Prepare for all new music featuring soaring melodies and nostalgic favourites on May 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Hotel California, The Eagles Original Tribute Band, will be here on June 18, at 7:30 p.m.

In addition, shows may be added at later dates.

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Travis Dolter – local rising star

By Nadine Leming

Travis Dolter is a rising country music star from Hay Lakes who may be best known for his high energy performances and a strong ability to connect with his audience.

This engaging performer has always had a passion for music and owns the stage with his magnetic personality, something that was fostered from a young age as he performed with his family.

As a songwriter, Travis has a creative way of storytelling with

captivating and engaging melodies. He draws his inspiration to write from country, rock and pop influences.

He has an uncanny ability to read a room and perform to the audience accordingly, having earned him admiration from fans and industry people alike.

If you’ve ever seen Travis perform live, his shows segue from country covers to ’50s rock with original music scattered throughout.

As a performer whose venues include theatres, bars, rodeos and festivals,

Travis comes across as an authentic professional and true to himself. He is coming off a busy year with 150 shows in 2025 with shows continuing to be booked in 2026.

A dream of Travis’ is coming to fruition. He will be playing the main stage at BVJ this coming summer. He shared, “This is the ultimate dream since I was about six. I’m excited to share the stage with other talented artists.”

In addition to his appearance on the main stage, he will be performing in the songwriter’s tent and closing the weekend out in the beer gardens. Travis also performed last summer at BVJ.

He mentioned, “We performed at the beer gardens and were the only band to get an encore.”

He went on to explain how other artists weren’t as lucky, but this was the last show of the night, and he got the nod to return.

He commented, “We sang ‘The Last Saskatchewan Pirate’ and left the crowd on a high note.”

All of Travis’ hard work is starting to pay off. He has made second ballot consideration for the 15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards in four categories.

He’s up for Songwriter of the Year for the song “Tailgate Therapy,” the

The Pacific Ocean with UPU

By Nadine Leming

An award-winning experience, UPU is stopping in Camrose as part of their national tour. The tour is supported by the Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa and the Canada Council for the Arts. This special performance is a co-presentation with the Chester Ronning Centre on March 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. The show is a pay-what-youwill event.

Horizon Song of the Year for “Older Than We Were”, the Horizon Male Artist of the Year and Fans’ Choice.

Fans are encouraged to vote for him for the Fans’ Choice award until January 31. You can vote for him directly through his website. Travis said, “I’ve been nominated for Video of the Year last year and Fans’ Choice two years ago. I’m excited about this year.”

This year, the Country Music Alberta Awards, the biggest country music celebration in the province, will be hosted by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Dan Davidson.

The award show will be held at the Edmonton Convention Centre on March 22. Tickets are available for the show in the Lammle’s Western Wear FanZone and can be found at www.showpass.com/ cmab15fanzone

Travis mentioned, “I’m a fan of cheesy rom-coms. The cheesier, the better.”

His love of rom-coms partially inspired his latest single, “Forever With You.”

It’s a song filled with rom-com references that is fun and upbeat. You can find his music on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Don’t forget to stop by his website for a full list of his upcoming performances and to vote for him for Fans’ Choice at www.travisdolter. com

This show is poignant and stirring with powerful poetry, riveting narratives and enduring performances. The audience will hear the stories, struggles and the joys of island life across the expansive Pacific Ocean. UPU means ‘word’ in many different languages of the Pacific islands; the performance is a symphony of voices from scattered, seabound communities, united by the vast Pacific, known as Te Moana Nui a Kiwa. These poems ponder the history, struggles, and cultural identity faced by these communities. From Hawaiians debating Captain Cook’s legacy to the joys of SPAM in Guam and other American-ized islands to the struggle against rising seas around the Marshall Islands.

Written poetry captures one’s attention, but when it’s performed live on the stage, it’s absolutely spellbinding. The performance breathes life into the stage through a cast of spirited Pacific performers, each one with a versatile background in theatre, film and television. They will deliver a passionate expression of words that will carry you across the ocean.

Audiences will enjoy the celebration of the Pacific with the unforgettable adventure that is this intimate story of its people and their stories. This performance is recommended for ages 15+, children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and will contain strobe lighting, strong language and adult themes.

After the show, the audience is encouraged to stay for a 30 minute Q and A session with the artists and will be moderated by Dr. Joseph Wiebe, director of the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and public life.

For more information on the show, go to www. camroselive.ca

Steamb oats, R ai lway s and Barroom Brawls

presents…

TIM ISBERG

The Canadian West is a land of legends, where pioneers and outlaws, heroes and villains, steamboats and railways, fur trade and rebellion, love and loss, and triumph and tragedy shap ed the nation’s destiny.

Tim Isberg, a singer/songwriter, veteran soldier, and gi ed storyteller, invites you to explore our fascin histor his acclaimed thir album featuring original stor breathe life into the captivating tales of events and character of the 19th centur Ca and W

to the letters from an early Mountie to his ancée in Toronto that reveal the hardships and joys of frontier life, each song is a window into the lives of those who shaped the Canadian west.

From the arrival of the railway that sparked a boom in immigration and commerce, to the legendar y scout Jerry Potts, who aided the arrival of the North West Mounted Police and relations with Indigenous peoples, to the steamboats on the Saskatchewan River that transported goods and people across the vast territory,

• Big Band Valentine with Battle River Big Band Sun., Feb. 8, 3 p.m. $42

• Nordly s Film & Arts Festival, Feb. 13 to 15

Aisha’s Story

By Nadine Leming

Aisha Azzam, a powerful, resilient woman coming soon to the big screen at Nordlys Film and Arts Festival, has spent her life keeping Palestinian culture alive through food.

As a child, Aisha Azzam lived with her family at Baqa’a refugee camp, Jordan, in the wake of the 1967 war. It is there that she and her late husband started their family grain mill.

Aisha values her role in protecting her culture by milling the grains and herbs that make up the Palestinian cuisine she loves so much. Aisha traces the story of Palestinian displacement and rebuilding family and community in a refugee camp using her family’s grain mill to preserve culinary traditions and cultural identity, passing down traditions to her daughters.

The documentary Aisha’s Story will be screened during the Nordlys Film and Arts Festival on Family Day weekend in February. Her story captures the loss, beauty and resistance in a tender way that defines Palestinian lives.

Aisha said, “Food is what keeps us together as Palestinians.”

Elizabeth Vibert is the writer, director and producer of this film. She has been working on this project with Aisha Azzam and other Baqa’a community members since 2018.

Co-producer Salam Barakat Guenette grew up in a Palestinian family, expelled from Amman. She completed a Master’s degree in history in Canada and now works for the British Columbia government. Her mother taught in the camp when homes and classrooms

Through his artful storytelling in Prairie Fire, Tim Isberg not only entertains but also educates, udiences a dious journey ation’s ormative years. im is also a published author er yday includes apter by Tim his wanda adventures in the line of duty It’s a national b estseller.

Tim is a storyteller who brings an Americana blend of well-cra ed Alt- Countr y, R oots and Contemporar y Folk songs to the stage and a unique and endearing array of life experiences he shares in a way that makes each listener feel connected .

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were tents.

“Food is such a visceral part of our memories” said Salam, “It connects us no matter where we live and for many people, the guarding of that part of their history is centred on the matriarch.”

Palestinian women work hard to protect this part of their history when most cannot access the land of their ancestors. Food

keeps Palestine alive inside of them.

“The film focuses on how Aisha built family and community in exile, and joyfully, lovingly and often humourously she shares the importance of her culture with the next generations,” said Elizabeth.

In a lamentable time in the history of the region and its people, this documentary will have the audience

cheering again.

It’s a story that regardless of culture or class speaks to hope, resilience, humanity and how food connects Palestinians to their history and land. It’s about family and tradition, something everyone can relate to.

For tickets to the Nordlys Arts and Film Festival, go to www.baileytheatre.com

What is the future of our downtown? Help us design the places & spaces you’ll love to visit.

We are reimagining the heart of our city – from the streets we walk to the parks where we gather. What should the future of downtown look, feel and function like? Complete the survey and have your say.

See it. Rank it. Shape it. Images (like this!) from cities around the world to help inspire ideas. Share your thoughts for better streets and public spaces.

Get involved. Scan the QR Code. Survey open until February 10th, 2026.

TEMPOR ARY SEASONAL POSITION S

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ca rt s, genera l housekeeping answering phones an d prov idin g excellen t customer se rv ic e in th e Pro Shop

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• Re liable with st ro ng work ethic.

• Ab ilit y to follow instructions an d work both independentl y an d in a team enviro nment.

• St ro ng writ ten an d ve rbal communicatio n skills

• Ba si c computer skills

Su cce ssfu l candidates will be req uired to produc e a va li d Clas s 5 driver ’s licenc e an d a satisfactory Driver ’s Abstra ct an d Police Informatio n Check.

HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work will va ry dependin g on applicable positio n. Some shif t work will be necessar y to addres s operationa l requirements

HOUR LY WAGE :

• La bourers – Th e wage for these te mporar y positions is $19. 09 or $23. 31 pe r hour base d on ex perience an d in accordance with th e CUPE Lo ca l1425 Collecti ve Ag re emen t.

• Wildlife Coordinato r – Th e hourly wage for this te mporar y positio n will be base d on $18. 96 pe r hour

• Pro Sh op At tendan ts – Th e hourly wage for these te mporar y positions will be base d on $16. 27 pe r hour

A PPLICAT IONS : If on e of these seasonal jobs sounds li ke a fi t for yo u, please submit a separate cove r le tter an d re sumé fo r each position yo u are inte re sted in to th e at tent io n of th e a ppropriate emai l listed We appreciate and consider al l applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.

Ba se d on th e vo lume of inte re st an d quanti ty of availabl e positions , inte rv iews will be conducte d on a fi rs t come basi s an d positions will be fi lled in same manner. Position s will re main open until al l suit able candidates are found.

Parks Season al Positions At te ntion: Manager of Parks parks@camros e.ca Golf Cour se Ground s Season al Positions At te ntion: Golf Grounds Manager jc oles@c amrose .c a

Work s Season al Positions At te ntion: Manager of Road s pw@c amrose .c a Golf Cour se Pro Shop Season al Positions Atte ntion: Golf Clubhouse Manager gchris tens on@c amrose .c a

Employ ment Opportunities

ACCOUNTING SUPPOR T 3 –ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

An excellen t oppo rt unit y ex ists for a reliable an d de ta il-oriented individual to join ou r te am in th e positio n of Accounting Suppor t 3 – Financial

Se rv ices , Accounts Payable. This positio n is responsibl e for th e accurate processing of vendor invo ices an d for prov idin g exemplar y customer se rv ic e to vendors, Ci ty staf f, an d ex te rnal agencies

Th e current Accounts Payabl e resource is planning reti re ment , an d we ex pect that th e successfu l applican t will have th e oppo rt unit y to complete 6 – 8 week s of jo b shadowin g prio r to th e planne d reti re ment Th e Ci ty of Camros e recently implemente d a new fi nancia l soft wa re solution (UNI T4

ER Px ) an d th e successfu l candidate will have a key role in continuing th e identi fi cation an d implemen ta tion of improvements that ca n be made to current processe s / ro utines completing testin g an d contributing to th e continuous improvemen t of th e solu tion

FU NCTIONS/DUTI ES : (but no t limite d to):

• Rece ive, so rt an d distribute incoming invo ices to appropriate staf f for paym en t authoriz ation.

• Ente r a pproved invo ices in to th e Ci ty ’s fi nancia l system with a high leve l of accuracy

• Genera te weekly paym en t runs an d ensu re al l paym ents are issued on time to avoi d la te charge s.

• Maintain accurate fi nancia l record s an d ensu re al l transactions are processe d ef fi cien tl y.

• Deve lo p an d maintain ef fe ctive audi t an d cont ro l practices to ensu re al l work meet s ye ar-end ex te rnal audi t requirements

• Reco ncile ve ndor stat ements an d inve stigat e an d reso lve discrepancies

• Prov id e timely, profes sional customer se rv ic e to vendors, Ci ty staf f, an d ex te rnal agencies rega rd in g paym en t inquiries.

• Ensure compliance with th e Ci ty of Camros e Procurement an d Empl oyee Reimbursemen t Po licies

• Suppor t genera l administrati ve ta sk s such as answering phones , completing ve ndor credit applications , an d prov idin g cove rage during staf f absences

• Ot he r duties as assigned

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• High School Diplom a or GED/CA EC equivalent

• Customer se rv ic e training an d course s in accounting or fi nanc e are an asse t.

• Minimu m two (2) years’ processing fi nancia l transactions using fi nancia l soft wa re, along with two (2) year s of customer se rv ic e ex perience

• Prev ious ex perience with UNIT4 soft wa re is considered an asse t.

• Demonstrated abilit y to lear n new soft wa re solutions quickl y an d ef fe ctivel y leve rage th e Microsof t of fi ce suite.

• Ab ilit y to work independentl y an d proces s a high vo lume of in fo rmatio n accurately within rigid deadline s.

• St ro ng interpersona l communicatio n skills an d with th e abilit y to maintain a high leve l of conf identialit y.

• Excellen t organiza tional an d time management skills

HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work are ty picall y 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday th ro ug h Fr iday

SA LA RY & BENE FI TS : Th e Ci ty of Camros e of fe rs competitive sala ry, at tracti ve bene fi ts , an d a posit ive work enviro nment. Th e star ting sala ry for this positio n will be dependen t upon th e qualif ic ations an d ex perience of th e successfu l candidate.

A PPLICAT IONS : Individual s inte re sted in this positio n are invite d to submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e addres s below by Februa ry 10, 2026 , at 4:30 p.m. We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.

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At tent ion: Huma n Re sources

Mailing Ad dress: 52 04 -50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 P: 78 0.672.4426 | F: 78 0.672. 24 69 E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro se.c a

LABOURER 1 – UTILITIES

Are yo u look in g for a challengin g summer jo b where yo u will work with a grea t te am an d lear n some valuable skills? Join ou r te am at th e Ci ty of Camros e where yo u ca n contribute to helpin g Camros e grow as a dynami c communit y.

FU NCTIONS/DUTI ES (but no t limite d to):

• Assist in th e followin g duties an d ta sks: sanitary sewe r cleaning , sewe r manhole i nspections, sanitary sewe r root contro l program, excava tion an d re pair of broken sanitary sewe r main s an d wate r main s an d se rv ices labourer for va c truc k an d wate r truck, va lve operations hydrant fl ushing /u nidi re ctiona l fl ushing (UDF ) program, hydran t re pairs, chemical handling , mete r re ading an d mete r se rv ic e work

• Assist in main te nanc e of hydrants , va lves , utilitie s an d infrastructu re building s an d assets

• Pe rfor m yard main te nanc e (grass an d weed cont ro l, snow removal)

• Pe rfor m basic manual labour using hand s or common labour tools, complex handheld an d af fi xe d powe r tool s an d machines , light main te nanc e to equipmen t an d ve hicles

• Assist in wate r treatment an d wastewater treatment duties as di re cted an d supe rv ised

• Communicat e ef fe ctivel y with member s of th e public , user s an d ot he r empl oyee s.

• Assistance with ot he r Ci ty operatio n functions as necessar y an d assigned

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• Must be en ro lled in secondar y or pos t- secondar y institutio n with a g ood at tend ance record

• Must be able to work in inclemen t weathe r conditions

• Ba si c computer literacy to pe rfor m assigned duties

• St ro ng writ ten an d ve rbal communicatio n skills with th e abilit y to communicat e with internal an d ex te rnal stakeholders in a profes sional manner

• Punctual with a reliable an d st ro ng work ethic.

• Ab ilit y to work independentl y or in a team se tt ing.

• Maintain a posit ive workin g re lationship with th e genera l public an d re presen t th e Ci ty in a profes sional manner

• Ab ilit y to exer t moderate physical activi ty

• Va li d Clas s 5 Al be rt a Motor Ve hicle Operator ’s Licence.

HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work are generall y 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday th ro ug h Fr iday Shif t work an d over time may also be necessar y to addres s operationa l requirements

HOUR LY WAGE : $19. 09 pe r hour in accordance with th e CUPE 1425

Collecti ve Agre emen t.

A PPLICAT IONS : Individual s inte re sted in this positio n are invite d to submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e emai l addres s below. In te rv iews will be conducte d on a fi rs t come basi s an d positions will be fi lled in th e same manner. Position s will remain open unti l al l suit able candidates are fo und. If applying by email, please ensu re th e jo b positio n is included in th e subjec t line We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.

CONTAC T:

Ci ty of Camros e – At tent ion: Utilit y Supe rv isor

Mailing Ad dress: 52 04 -50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8

P: 78 0.672.5513 | E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro se.c a

Ask the CHIEF A

Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Ser vice

Question:

When someone is arrested and released on bail, do the police still monitor them to ensure public safety? What are some important facts residents should know about arrests and court dates?

Answer:

When individuals are arrested and later released back into the community, there are several layers of oversight in place to ensure they comply with their release conditions. These may include police-led offender management checks, provincial electronic monitoring programs, and supervision by an assigned probation officer. The Police can provide facts, opinion and criminal history to the courts, but the courts/justice system determine which offenders are held, and which offenders are released until a future court date.

As part of our commitment to community safety, the Camrose Police Service conducts prioritized offender management checks on a daily and/or weekly basis. These checks help confirm that released individuals are following the conditions set by the courts while awaiting their scheduled appearance in Camrose Provincial Court. This proactive approach supports accountability and helps maintain a safe environment for all members of our community.

Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com

The Winter Wellness Boost

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Getting outside in winter is one of the best ways to stay healthy, happy, and connected and offers many benefits, both for the body and the mind.

Being outdoors boosts mental health. Spending time outside, even in cold weather, can reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of seasonal depression. Natural light helps regulate mood and improves sleep patterns.

Facing the cold can build resilience and be invigorating, it boosts confidence and mental toughness. Doing outdoor activities with others also strengthens community and family bonds.

Being outdoors has many physical health benefits. Getting outside increases Vitamin D.

Sunlight exposure, though limited in winter, still helps your body produce Vitamin D, which supports immunity, bone health, and overall energy.

Fresh air and moderate cold exposure strengthen the immune system. It can enhance circulation and help your immune system stay strong during cold and flu season.

Outdoor winter activities like walking, skating, sledding, or skiing keep you active, burns calories, and supports heart health.

Nature helps clear your mind, improving focus and creativity. Even a short winter walk can improve

A plan for lead pipes in Camrose

By Adan Shaikh

At the January 19 Committee of the Whole Council meeting, Jeremy Enarson, City of Camrose’s director of engineering services, shared a report on how City administration continues to work on its federally and provincially required Lead Management Plan to reduce the risk of lead in drinking water.

He shared that the testing shows water leaving the City’s treatment plant contains extremely low lead levels, well below national guidelines. Any risk typically occurs at the tap in older homes where lead service lines or plumbing materials may still be present, which is why updated federal guidelines now require testing at the customer’s tap.

As part of the plan, the City completed required residential sampling and maintains water chemistry that helps limit pipe corrosion. Properties with known or suspected lead service lines may be eligible for ongoing city-supported testing, while homeowners without identified lead service lines can arrange their own testing if they choose.

Currently, Enarson is working on finalizing the Lead Management Plan so it can be implemented in the near future. He emphasized that if lead is found near a home during routine City work, it is collected as information and that known properties where lead pipes have been reported or detected have received annual notifications for the past several years. When underground infrastructure projects take place, the City replaces the public portion of any identified lead service lines.

“I would like to see us provide some sort of filter or pitcher to homes that have lead,” recommended Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy.

To avoid exposure to lead, residents can also take simple steps at home. Let cold water run for several minutes before drinking or cooking, especially if water has been sitting in the pipes. Always use cold water for consumption, and consider a certified point-of-use filter or private testing for added reassurance.

For more information on your home or lead in Camrose, visit www.camrose.ca

Habitat requests land from City

By Adan Shaikh Habitat

for Humanity Camrose Society was in attendance at the Committee of the Whole Council meeting on January 19. The organization put forward a request that the City consider allocating land, for the build of up to 20 homes.

concentration, creativity, and overall cognitive function.

If you are looking for something to do this winter, here are some frosty fun ideas to help connect you with your neighbours. Decorate your front yard. Make ice lanterns or luminaries, freeze water in containers with berries or pine branches for magical winter décor. Organize a neighbourhood street hockey tournament or invite your neighbours to a local hill for tobogganing or outdoor rink for ice skating. Check rink and hill status online at the City of Camrose website.

Have an outdoor fire, bundle up with blankets, roast marshmallows, and share stories under the stars. Build a snow fort or igloo, team up with neighbours or kids for creative snow construction. Challenge your neighbours to a snow sculpture contest, and go beyond the snowman! Try animals, castles, or favourite characters.

Plan a Winter scavenger hunt by creating a list of things to spot such as pinecones, animal tracks, icicles, red berries. Go on a neighbourhood hot chocolate walk, by strolling around and admire winter lights with a hot chocolate in hand. Go on a snowshoe or winter hike. Borrow snowshoes from the Camrose Public Library, free with your library card!

“We have put together a proposal for you. One of the biggest hold-backs in what we do is the cost of land, because it is getting more and more expensive. When we first started building in Camrose, we depended on donations from the community, businesses in the area and we are fortunate to have grants from the government, that help us build the houses. With the new federal and provincial grants that are starting right away, we believe this request aligns strongly with the City’s housing goals.

“For the last 30 years, we have been operating and building in the Camrose community and we have built 50 homes and we have helped 56 families,” said Jennifer Edmonds, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Camrose. The donation of land would help the organization fully leverage the Build Canada Homes funding and support the build of 20 new affordable homes for Camrose residents over the course of the next four to five years. Habitat for Humanity Camrose Society’s commitment in exchange is to prioritize local trades and suppliers, accessible housing options and contribute towards municipal tax and utility revenues.

Mayor and Council directed the administration to look into the potential of land donation and review it under the City’s Land Development Policy.

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Host a snow angel challenge, make snow angels with friends or neighbours. Shovel it forward – surprise a neighbour by clearing their sidewalk or driveway after a snowfall. Host a block party in your neighbourhood or City park. To find a park near you, visit the City of Camrose website.

Hosting a neighbourhood block party is a great way for neighbours to con-

WINTER KITS

nect, have fun, and work together on a shared activity. Gathering with those who live nearby for food and fun not only builds friendships, it also strengthens community ties. Make the most of what our winter offers. Borrow your Winter Block Party Kit from the Camrose Public Library with your FREE library card. There are two to borrow. The Winter Block

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Party Kits include a variety of games and equipment for all ages, designed to encourage fun, activity, and neighbourly connections. These kits are not just for block parties – they’re also perfect for group gatherings, community events, winter picnics, or youth group activities. Winter isn’t just for staying in, let’s get outside, together!

Celebrating music with a festival

By Nadine Leming

The Camrose and District Music Festival (CDMF) will be celebrating its 42nd festival this coming April. The festival dates back to 1982 and was devised to encourage amateurs to engage in a welcoming workshop type experience and support music, speech and dance arts.

All these years later, the value of cultivating musical arts and allowing participants an opportunity to showcase their creative skills while providing positive feedback from adjudicators is still as relevant and important today.

Charlene Brown, president of the CDMF, said, “If we’ve scheduled well, performers have some time to work with the adjudicator for a few minutes. Performers will hopefully be inspired to continue learning and continue their creative journey.”

The goal of the CDMF is to create a safe space for performers in a noncompetitive atmosphere to share their talent. For those looking for an opportunity to move forward with their craft, and are looking for scholarships, the music festival does have an opportunity to award medallions in a variety of individual categories.

There are also pathways for performers using the provincial syllabus that are looking to move towards the provincial music festival.

There is a lot of work that goes into planning a music festival from creating time slots for performers, to adjusting the schedule once registration is closed, to booking adjudicators and venues.

Charlene commented, “Both the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) and the Augustana Campus are great in providing space for the festival.”

There are five categories for performers to register for, choral and speech, voice and musical theatre, band and instrumental, piano, and string instruments. The adjudicators make recommendations from the performances that

stood out or entertained.

It’s at that concert that the medallions and scholarships are awarded. Performers recommended by adjudicators for provincials will also be provided at the concert.

The top prize of the festival is the Rose Bowl, which has been selected from in-depth recommendations from the adjudicators. From those recommendations there is a blind vote created from outside the committee and announced at the grand concert. Awards are not meant to be competitive goals, but are the recognition of excellence and encouragement for the continuation of studies in music and speech arts.

New to this year’s music festival is the 50/50, a fundraising effort to support the CDMF. The raffle is currently running until April 10 with the winner announced during festival week. To purchase your tickets, go to www.rafflebox. ca/raffle/camrosemusicfest

The fees for the festival are very reasonable. One barrier that was keeping schools from registering for the CDMF was the cost of bussing students to the venues. The CDMF committee received a two year grant from the Camrose Arts Council to run a pilot project to see if there was an opportunity for schools to apply for a grant to help cover the cost of bussing would allow them to attend.

It was very successful and now they have a sponsor so schools needing that help can now apply to assist with funding.

Registration for the CDMF is open until February 14. The dates for this year’s festival is April 13 to 17, with the grand concert at the LPAC on April 21 to showcase talent from the area.

All medallions and scholarships will be announced at the grand concert. The public is invited to purchase tickets throughout the event.

For more information, visit the CDMF website at www.camrosemusicfestival. ca

There are many different ways to begin the planning ahead conversation. For some families, it might be a casual conversation over dinner or a family gathering. For other families, a formal meeting might be better suited.

Benefits of Pre-Planning

• Peace of mind – Pre-planning takes the burden of making important decisions off your loved ones during a dif cult time.

• Longevity – Pre-planning your funeral will make certain that your choices are respected and carried out, without leaving your family to wonder what your wishes may have been.

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FACTS

Hauck Hearing Centre has been open in Camrose since 2005. We’ve been here the longes t.

Hauck Hearing Centre is an independent retailer. We are not a franchise; we can dict ate our preferred brand and competitiv e prices, wi thou t quot as or high -pressure sales, and we choose to of fer in-home services when other clinic s won’ t or are not permit ted. We are not bound by a head of fice in another part of the world making our decisions for us

Hauck Hearing Centre is a family owned and operated business. Claire Milligan is a second-generation Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Regi stered Hearing Aid Pr ac titioner. Claire has lived in Camrose since 20 02

Hauck Hearing Centre’s chosen hearing aid supplier is the only hearing aid supplier:

• which was founded in Canada (1964)

• whose headquar ters are in Canada (Kitchener, Ontario)

• whose soft ware and produc t is 10 0% developed and designed in Canada by Canadians.

Claire Milligan, RHAP, BC-HIS

Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences

CALC AGM

By Nadine Leming

The Camrose Adult Learning Centre (CALC) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on January 20 at the centre. After the approval of the agenda and minutes from the 2025 AGM, it was down to business.

Ron Serna is the digital skills coordinator for CALC. He spoke to the board about his progress working with many seniors over the past year with the Tech Talk program which helps participants to better understand how they can use the technology they have. He’s finding that many of them are now coming with a goal in mind on how to use their devices. This has led to the upcoming Canva course that helps participants learn how to use the app.

Linda Olson is the English Language Learning (ELL) instructor. She was in class during the AGM, so Ron Baier, executive director, gave a brief overview of the program and talked about how well she was doing with the program and about the upcoming International Cooking Class beginning on February 3. This class is an opportunity to share cultures, stories and food as participants enjoy conversation over international foods.

they’ve managed to do a lot of work with the money they have to work with. The financials presented had been reviewed by Align Accounting and Tax. Ron Baier felt comfortable with the work of the accounting firm reviewing the financials. Dena Bibo, board chair, asked for a motion that the board secure the services of Align Accounting and Tax for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The motion was made by board member, Alan Erga and was carried.

During the Executive Director’s report, Ron Baier talked about the year in review and how over the last four years, the number of adult learners grew from 68 to 312. He said, “While we always need more volunteers to enable us to offer one-onone tutoring, our numbers have increased from zero to seven people that provided 272 hours of instruction to 24 learners. I think we need to celebrate these numbers as a significant and impressive achievement.”

Over the past year, CALC has reduced staffing to become more effective and efficient while expanding programming to meet the changing needs of the community. A year end celebration that received positive feedback was held at Jubilee Park that recognized learners, volunteers and community partners.

The CALC board received the financial statements for the previous year from Ron Baier, who talked about the financial stability of the organization today versus where it was when he took over six years ago. He stated that there was an increase of 358.8 per cent in people accessing learning opportunities over the last four years and about how

The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) prep course is the key element for many adult learners to find meaningful employment. The centre also has a numeracy course that helps the 80+ per cent of adult learners with weak basic math skills and helps prepare them for the CAEC exam.

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Cats in our community

By Bailey Walton (BA student), Sam de Groot (BSc student), Pam Stacey (MSc), and Glen Hvenegaard (PhD), Environmental Science, University of Alberta Augustana Campus

Most people have probably had a conversation with a friend or neighbour about free-roaming cats. Whether you think cats shouldn’t be allowed to roam free, believe that it’s cruel to keep them confined indoors, or don’t care one way or another, it’s an issue worth looking at more closely. In this article we outline some considerations when making a decision about whether to let your cat roam free.

There are about nine million pet cats in Canada, of which 30-60% are permitted to roam outdoors. In addition, there are 2-4 million unowned (feral) cats that are almost always outdoors. How dangerous is it for cats to roam outdoors? Recent studies have shown that indoor cats live 10-12 years longer than those that are allowed to roam freely outdoors. The outdoor dangers are many, including attacks by other animals, getting hit by vehicles, ingesting poisons, and contracting diseases and pests, such as fleas and parasites.

Free-roaming cats also kill about 19-197 million birds per year in Canada, which is the second-leading cause of bird deaths after habitat loss. Why is this a concern? Worldwide, free-roaming domestic cats have contributed to the extinction of at least 175 species of birds, small mammals, and reptiles. Cats, as an introduced, domesticated species, are an added burden on the overall mortality of these small animals. Even if you think your cat isn’t much of a hunter, according to studies using cat-mounted cameras and scat analysis, it is probably catching more animals than you think.

Free-roaming cats can also impact communities in other ways. A common complaint is that cats leave their deposits in neighbourhood yards and parks. Not only is this a nuisance, but it can also be dangerous. A disease called toxoplasmosis can result from a parasite in cat feces, and it is particularly serious for those who are pregnant.

There are other advantages to keeping cats contained. One upside is that lost or escaped cats would likely be found more easily. Like with dogs, people could assume that a roaming cat was lost and could take steps to find the owner. Contained cats are also less likely to contribute to the expanding population of feral cats and this would reduce the pressure on overcrowded animal shelters. A community where cats don’t roam freely also results in fewer people put in the undesirable position of coming across injured or deceased cats.

Many communities have found that having a bylaw in place has reduced the number of free-roaming cats. At least 29 Alberta communities, including Edmonton and Calgary, have implemented some version of a “no roam” cat bylaw. The existence of a bylaw sends the message that it’s important to keep cats contained to reduce impacts on the community. The Camrose and Area Animal Shelter is currently circulating a petition asking the City of Camrose to update their animal control bylaw to include cats.

Finally, experts suggest that it’s possible to keep your cats healthy, both mentally and physically, while keeping them contained. For outdoor time, your cat could use a leash, or enjoy time in a catio, a secure outdoor enclosure. Various indoor enrichment activities can allow your cat to engage in their innate behaviours of hunting and exploring. The Bird Friendly City Committee in Camrose will be hosting a presentation in the spring where further information will be shared about the cat containment issue, including how to keep secured cats happy and healthy. There will also be a draw for a free catio!

Cats are beloved members of our families and communities. Let’s find ways to keep them safe while reducing their impacts on wildlife and the community.

By Adan Shaikh

Bob

Schneikart’s

1941 Chevrolet Stepside is a classic that has been in his family for decades.

“It was my dad’s and it was just a rust bucket, so we took it all apart maybe about eight or nine years ago,” Schneikart said.

The truck has been in his family for about 50 years.

“We sanded all the old paint and rust off of it. I sandblasted it and primed it and painted it. The colour was kind of a green before.”

Schneikart said he was already driving the truck as a teenager.

“I drove this when I was about 14 years old,” he said.

The restoration was a full frame-off. Schneikart started with the body, then moved on to the frame. Every piece was removed and later reassembled. The truck is a rear-wheel drive and now runs a three-speed automatic transmission, replacing the original manual.

When the 1941 Chevrolet pickup first came out, it was seen as a solid, reliable work truck. It featured a wider cab than earlier models and a waterfall grille that became a recognizable part of its design. Built just before vehicle production slowed during the war years, the truck was popular with farm-

ers and tradespeople who needed something dependable. Many were used hard and kept working for years, which is why original examples are less common today.

FUN FACTS

The 1941 models featured all-new front sheet metal with a restyled grille that had horizontal bars on top and vertical bars on the bottom, with headlights mounted on the fenders.

The standard engine was the “Stovebolt” 216 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder, which produced around 90 horsepower.

The hood has a “butterfly” design, meaning it hinged in the centre and opened on both sides.

Schneikart’s 1941 Chev pickup is a piece of family history

Several interior upgrades were added over the years, including new bucket seats, a new steering column and a new shifter. Under the hood sits a 350 Chevrolet engine.

“The engine was in good condition so I didn’t have to do anything to it. I just put in a different intake manifold and a different carburetor on it and that was about it,” Schneikart said.

The box was another major project. Originally tin, Schneikart rebuilt it entirely out of wood. He also built his own gas tank and relocated it under the box, instead of behind the seats where it was originally mounted. While the truck has been modified, Schneikart was careful to keep much of its original character. It still features stock elements, including the distinctive waterfall grille on the front end.

One of his favourite memories with the truck includes time spent with father.

“I drove it with the fence posts in the back and my dad was pounding the posts in the fence line. I was only maybe 14 years old at the time,” he recalled.

The truck is now fully rebuilt, but for Schneikart, it still represents the years he spent working and driving alongside his father.

Old Ride?

I f you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original) or even if you’re in the midst of a build: street, rat or restoration, we’d lik e to pro le your projec t.

BRCF support Camrose Women’s Shelter

Submitted

Supporting those with dementia

By Nadine Leming

Connie

Snider

is a mobile rural navigator for the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories.

Submitted by Laura Young

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $5,500 grant to the Camrose Women’s Shelter Society (CWSS). According to NoraLee Rear, executive director of CWSS, “The 2025 grant from BRCF for our Children’s Program gave us the ability for 375 clients to have many experiences during the past year.”

Rear related the example that for one family, “… who had never had the opportunity to camp before, it was an adventurous time. One of the young men from this family was having difficulty following directions in the games that were being played, but the Family Support Coordinator from the shelter role modeled for the group step by step how to support the youngster so everyone could participate. Without this support our children’s program would not be able to provide

experiences like this and many more throughout the year.”

The CWSS has been providing emergency shelter and services to women and children fleeing domestic violence, experiencing a crisis, or dealing with homelessness, since 1985. The shelter is open 24/7 and serves Camrose and the surrounding area, a total population of 127,000, with an average of 400 women and children accessing the shelter each year. The CWSS has also recently set up a Social Enterprise in the form of Bloom’n Deals, a thrift store. The profits from the store, which utilizes donations and is staffed by volunteers, are used to fund shelter priorities.

The grant for the CWSS is funded from income earned from the Janis Jesswein Legacy Fund, the Jack and Lily Kirschman Fund, the Vivianne Tremblay Grue Fund, the Darryl and Dyann Schultz Family Fund, the K.D.

Wood Fund, and the Battle River Community Foundation’s Community Fund.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support organizations in east central Alberta that benefit the local communities and positively impact the future.

Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds.

The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact, and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.

Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $10,469,392 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.

She serves the Camrose area by offering support, education and programs for people living with dementia and their caregivers. She recently gave a presentation at the Camrose Seniors Centre to share information about dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Mobile rural navigators provide crucial personalized support, education and help connect people with dementia and their caregivers in rural communities. They make accessing services easier by bringing them directly to communities helping people maneuver the diagnosis and progression of the disease, which can help combat isolation.

They also connect people with the First Link program. This is an early intervention service that helps people with dementia and caregivers with information, support and resources from diagnosis forward. They help them live well with the disease with referrals coming from healthcare providers.

Connie said, “If you’ve met one person with dementia, you’ve met one person with dementia.”

There are over 100 different types of dementia and it affects each person differently. Currently, there is no cure for the neurological disease.

The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia.

It’s also common to have a variety of mixed dementia symptoms. By 2050, it is estimated that more than 1.7 million Canadians can be expected to be living with dementia, which works out to

685 diagnoses everyday.

The statistics that Connie shared were staggering regarding the disease. She commented, “One in three individuals are impacted directly or indirectly by dementia.”

Connie added, “Caregivers are spending more than 40 million unpaid hours caring for individuals with dementia. That would require 23,000 paid caregiver jobs to cover these jobs.”

She continued, “These statistics are important if you’re talking to government officials or talking about the impact of dementia in our communities because the cost of caring for these people is being covered by unpaid caregivers.”

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness month, led by the Alzheimer’s Society is an opportunity for them to encourage people across the country to learn more about dementia and the impact on the lives it affects.

This year across Canada, Alzheimer Societies are showing up with forget-me- not pins as a reminder that no one should face dementia alone.

January 28 is the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s National Day of Action. Canadians are encouraged to wear forget-me-not pins and use the hashtag #ForgetNoOne, and share stories that end the stigma around dementia, ensuring no one faces it alone.

For more information on dementia, go to www.alzheimer.ca/ab

TUESDAY,

Submitted

Camrose Police Ser vice Weekly Highlights

Camrose Police Service received several calls between January 8 to 15. Here are some important highlights:

Suspended driver

Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and determined the operator of the vehicle was a suspended driver. The operator was charged and the vehicle was towed.

Road rage

A person reported an incident of road rage as they were entering Camrose. The operator of the subject vehicle stopped their vehicle at the red light on 73 Street, got out of their vehicle and retrieved a sledgehammer from the back of their vehicle allegedly brandishing it at the person reporting. Police located and stopped the subject vehicle. The operator of the subject vehicle was arrested for assault with a weapon. This matter is still under investigation.

Impaired by drugs

Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration. The operator of the vehicle was given a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) and failed and subsequently issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction and charged with having cannabis within easy access to the driver. The vehicle was seized and towed.

Non-responsive driver

A person reported finding a person, non-responsive, in a vehicle stuck in a ditch west of 41 Street. Police attended and identified the person (then responding) in the vehicle, sitting in the driver’s seat of the subject vehicle. The driver failed an Alcohol Screening Device test and was issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction. The vehicle was towed.

Collision

Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on 48 Avenue eastbound. The vehicle in the rear struck the vehicle ahead. No injuries were reported.

Arrest on Canada-wide warrant

Police received a call of suspicious persons/vehicle in the east end near McDonalds, looking into other vehicles with flashlights. Police attended the area and stopped the vehicle in question, noting open liquor and illegal cigarettes at the feet of the front passenger. After ascertaining who the driver was and if the vehicle was properly registered/insured, the front seat passenger (male) with the open alcohol, refused to identify himself and was subsequently arrested for Obstruction. A search of the vehicle resulted in locating meth pipes, a small amount

of methamphetamine and several break and enter tools. The driver of the vehicle was charged and released to appear in court at a later date. The unidentified male provided several false names to police while on scene and was subsequently taken to Camrose Police Service cells, where he was positively identified. Investigation revealed the suspect had a Canada-Wide parole warrant. He was charged with Obstruction and remanded into custody on the Canada-wide warrant. All individuals in the vehicle were from the Red Deer area.

Missing licence plate

Police observed a vehicle with no licence plate. Police checked with the registered owner and learned the plate had been stolen overnight. The plates were recovered later in Edmonton inside another vehicle.

Criminal flight

Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Police observed a bag of cocaine on the person of the driver. Police seized the bag containing the cocaine and told the driver they were under arrest. The driver fled from police in the vehicle northbound on 53 Street. RCMP were notified. The matter is still under investigation.

Bank alarm

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a local bank. Police were unable to contact the keyholder. The doors of the building were found secure.

Abandoned vehicle

A person reported an abandoned vehicle behind the City of Camrose recreation centre. Police attended and determined the vehicle was the same vehicle involved in the criminal flight the night before. Police identified the registered owner from documents inside the vehicle and also discovered an unspent .22 calibre shell. The vehicle was towed. This matter is still under investigation.

Careless driving

A person reported a vehicle nearly striking a pedestrian. Police located the subject vehicle and determined the operator of the subject vehicle was driving carelessly, lost control of the vehicle ending up on the front lawn of a residence located at 45 Avenue near Mount Pleasant. The operator of the vehicle was charged with careless driving, unregistered vehicle and driving with learner’s licence without supervision.

A full report is available at www.camrosepolice.ca

Sam Nyback

August 6, 1973 ~ January 17, 2026

Sam Nyback of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 52 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Airica (Landon) Hall and Josh Nyback; two grandchildren; and mother Coleen Moore. Sam was predeceased by her sister Lucy Jarema.

No formal service will be held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Sam’s memory may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta East Central.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906” David Woodworth

August 12, 1946 ~ January 20, 2026

David Woodworth, known to many as Dave, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 79, with his loving wife Judy by his side.

Dave was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia. He spent the majority of his life in Victoria, British Columbia, where he proudly served for four years in the Canadian Navy and later worked with BC Tel – both of which meant a great deal to him. In 2006, Dave and Judy retired and made their home in Camrose, Alberta.

Dave found great joy in reading and was an avid collector and enthusiast of military history. He cherished cruising with Judy to sunny destinations and took great pride in being a gracious host, warmly welcoming guests and finding genuine joy in serving others. He deeply appreciated thoughtful gifts, receiving them with sincere gratitude and enthusiasm. Dave also loved photographing special family gatherings and holiday celebrations, carefully capturing moments that held deep meaning for him.

Dave is survived by his wife Judy; his daughter Katherine Woodworth; his son Steven Woodworth; sister-in-law Betty Woodworth; and his beloved and loyal dog Brock. He will also be lovingly remembered by Judy’s children Barb Cookson (Scott) and Pam Borth (Rob); six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Evelyn; one brother Garnet Woodworth; two sisters Helen Wiseman and Shirley Carter; and brothers-in law Ray Wiseman and Tom Carter.

Memorial donations may be made in Dave’s memory to Saving Grace Animal Society, PO Box 852, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0.

A family memorial celebration will take place in Victoria in the spring.

Benjamin Jacob Laskoski-Pooke

Benjamin Jacob Laskoski-Pooke passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 31, after battling a serious illness.

Benjamin was born on December 21, 1994, in Camrose, AB, where he resided since birth.

He is survived by his parents Donald Pooke and Lois Laskoski; siblings Adam Laskoski and Erin Laskoski; aunts and uncles; and niece Leliah Laskoski. Benjamin was predeceased by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Joseph Fornal

Joseph Anton Fornal of Holden, Alberta, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026.

Joe is survived by his siblings Emily and Frank (Debi); sisters-in-law Connie and Annemarie; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents John and Maria; and siblings Anne (Joe), Stanley, Mike (Rose), Louie, Teddy (Flo), Helen (Archie) and Edward; and brother-in-law Joseph.

If you wish, please donate to the Holden Food Bank or the Holden Library in his honour.

Celebration of life details to be finalized at a later date.

Derek Willans

April 19, 1933 ~ January 21, 2026

Robert Derek Hart Willans died quietly at home on January 21, 2026.

He is survived by his children: Justin Willans, Sara Willans and Deirdre Trickett.

His lifetime was a journey from the vast estancias of Argentina through Birmingham University in England, and then settling in the mountainous peaks of British Columbia. In Rossland, he could indulge his passion for skiing and fishing. He also enjoyed a 35-year career as a mechanical engineer in Development and Research at Cominco in Trail.

After retirement, the journey brought him back to Argentina to ranch in the rolling hills of Santa Clara, and then to return to live his final few years with family.

As per his wishes, there will be no service.

The Stewardson Family

…wishes to thank all who offered condolences and attended the memorial service for our father and husband Bob. The donations in his name allow his legacy of thoughtful service to continue. His love of music, vocation and community involvement live on in his family.

Thank you for flowers, food, phone calls, visits, words of sympathy and encouragement. It has been gratefully received by all the family.

For more information on The Camrose Booster Obituary Page, contact your funeral director or the Camrose Booster

In loving memory of Cam Lyster

January 29, 1997 ~ March 19, 2017

For your Golden 29th Birthday! Together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today.

Celebrating you on this side of Heaven.

– With much love, Mom, Dad, Greg and Bianca

In loving memory of Melissa Smith

October 26, 1981 ~ January 27, 2019

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and always dear.

Love Mom, Dad and Brad

In memory of Desmond Brady

First, a big thank you to my family for all their love and support before Des’ passing and after. I couldn’t have done all of this without you.

Thank you to Colin at Burgar Funeral Home. He’s always been my favourite.

Thank you to our friends and neighbours who brought suppers to Dean’s and Karen’s for us. The food was delicious and we enjoyed your company.

Thank you to our friends and neighbours for your hugs, cards and friendship.

We will remember all the good times we spent with Des. He is now with his son James and grandchildren Ashley and Craig.

Love to you all, Corinne and families

Dennis James Hartman

December 4, 1943 ~ January 12, 2026

Dennis James Hartman of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Bawlf, Alberta, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 82 years.

Dennis James Hartman was born on December 4, 1943, in Lacombe, AB, to Eva and Louis Hartman. He grew up on a half section of land west of Ponoka near Crestomere.

Dennis had one older brother named Ken, and they attended school in a one-room schoolhouse near their homestead. Dennis finished high school in Ponoka, while living with his grandmother and immediately got a job in the oilfield as he determined that the income was good, it was physical and mental work, with which he thrived, and he could advance on the job based on performance, knowledge gained and attention to detail.

He met his wife Dianne in 1965, and they were married on April 23, 1966. Three years later, the couple welcomed a baby girl whom they named Rhonda. A little brother named Shane completed the family two years later.

Dennis worked in the oilfield in western Canada until he chose to take an overseas opportunity in 1974. He tried to keep his young family near him, moving them from Iran to Norway, and then living in England and finally Spain, before deciding that it was best to give them roots back home in Canada in 1979. Dennis continued to commute all over the world for work, from all the way down the west coast of Norway, the Mediterranean, and the entire west coast of Africa, but he settled his family in Bawlf, AB, on the quarter section formerly owned by Dianne’s parents.

Dennis had a vast range of interests and activities for which he liked to make time. He loved downhill skiing in the Rocky Mountains, water skiing, and fishing in his motorboat. Camping and trail riding with friends was a favourite pastime while the kids progressed through their education at Rosalind School. Dennis had a huge connection to animals and nature that resonated with him for his entire lifetime.

There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go.

When someone close to us passes, the confusion and mixed emotions we feel can often become overwhelming. However, it is important to recognize that there is no standard way of experiencing loss and no right way to grieve.

Grief can manifest itself in a range of emotions:

Shock, anger, guilt, despair, numbness. It is important to be kind to yourself and give yourself the time and care that you need to transition through the grieving process.

Coping with grief:

Recognize your emotions, lean on support from family and friends, talk about it, get additional help if needed, and give yourself time.

In 2018, Dennis and Dianne made the difficult decision to move off the farm and have a condo in Camrose. Their time in Camrose has been a continuation of a life well lived. Dennis was blessed with an abundance of much-loved friends and animals for whom he always made time. He spent numerous hours enjoying floor curling, floor shuffle, and driving his slingshot to special places that sparked his love of life.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Dianne; children Rhonda (Derrick) Wilson and Shane (Nikki) Hartman; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Dennis was predeceased by his parents Louis and Eva; and brother Ken.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at CityLights Church, 4920-48 Street, Camrose. The service was livestreamed, recorded, and the link accessible @ www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Rest easy….your time here was exemplary

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Dennis’ memory may be made to STARS or the Camrose & Area Animal Shelter Society.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Gary Richard Olson

May 7, 1949 ~ January 17, 2026

Gary Richard Olson of Grande Prairie, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 76 years.

A Funeral Service was held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose, officiated by Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

For information regarding available grief resources, contact our of ce.

Shirley Mae Ness

May 4, 1941 - January 21, 2026

Shirley Mae Ness of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 84 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her spouse Eddie Yuschyshyn; children Cindy (Eric) Elliott, Barry (Cheryl) Ness and Daryl Ness; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings Carol (Ken) Schade and Sharon (Bevan) Galloway. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Bill and Vi Furman; first husband Edward; and daughter-in-law Pat Ness.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Camrose United Church, 4829-50 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Helen Reed.

In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to MS Society of Canada or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

REMEMBERING

Lawrence B. Johnson who passed away on January 4, 2025 J. Dennis Johnson who passed away on January 11, 2011 Forever missed, Always loved. - Verle and Family

Shopping Locally FROM

is one very important way you can support local and help your community prosper But there are many other ways you can play a role in the success of the place you call home.

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GET INVOLVED LOCALLY

Get to know your neighbours. Discover local initiatives that you can tak or contribute to

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DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES

While they may be less prominent than well promoted national initiatives, the relative importance may be equally high. Many charitable organizations, offer tax receipts.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME

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Charities love volunteers and the hours people are able to give. Become a board member or even help out an elderly neighbour. Every service club needs new and enthusiastic members.

INSPIRE OR MENTOR A YOUNG PERSON

Be a role model. Pass down your knowledge or unique skill.

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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

…make you feel good and brightens other’s days

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DONATE SUPPLIES, OR TIME TO ANIMAL SHELTERS

Animal shelters are overrun and starved for funds. Small gifts can yield big differences.

VOLUNTEER AT A NURSING HOME

This generosity is an enriching way to give back. Improve the well-being of someone lonely and “forgotten.”

THE FOOD

BANK,

SOUP KITCHENS AND OTHER CAUSES… organized to help those less fortunate can always use more help. Could you be a difference maker ?

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TUTOR YOUNG STUDENTS

Parents and educational staff are often over-worked. Could you step up to help a student who needs an adult voice of experience and knowledge?

Helping your community, your province and your country is the responsibility of one and all. Sit back and think… how can your time, your talent, or your resources make a small but meaningful difference.

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and colour are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.

Be Honest

Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else.

State Your Price

The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers.

Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers.

Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again. Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

Call 780-672-3142

4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HUGE JIGSAW PUZZLE

SALE – January 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downstairs Camrose Public Library, 4710-50 Avenue. By Donation. Hosted by The Fellowship of the Library.

PANCAKE SUPPER – at Round Hill Community Centre sponsored by Round Hill Seniors. Tuesday, February 10, 5-7 p.m. Adults $15, kids 6-12 $10, under 6 free.

PERSONAL

LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

TO GIVE AWAY

TWO PLAYFUL TAME WHITE KITTENS – 34 weeks old. Litter trained. Good mousers. Call me at 780-608-6189.

TWO PLAYFUL TAME KITTENS – 18 weeks old. Litter trained. Call me at 780-6086189.

FREE CUTE & FRIEND

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LY KITTENS – litter trained babies and teenagers in Bawlf, can meet in Camrose. Call Paul 780-373-2359 (landline).

WANTED

LOOKING FOR VINTAGE VINYL – working turntables and cassettes. Buying or accepting donations. Help keep great music alive! Call Cullen anytime at 780-781-9665.

HELP WANTED

LRHM IS SEEKING A GENERAL FARM LABOURER – from May 1 to October 31, 2026. Duties to include rock picking, bin cleaning, fence repair, equipment maintenance and operation. Requirements: valid driver’s licence with clean abstract, previous farm experience an asset. Wages $23.33/ hour, 40 hour week (seasonal variances apply) plus medical insurance. Accommodation available for a fee. Location: 45065 Range Road 200. Mail resumé to LRHM, RR2, New Norway, AB T0B 3L0 or email lrhm@telusplanet.net.

SERVICES

SELF-INKING STAMPS –

Every shape, size, and colour. We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142.

McTAVISH DELIVERIES (2023) LTD.

Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780- 672-5242, Camrose

DSS CONSTRUCTION

Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together.

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080

THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK

TAILORING in Camrose

Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment

Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780- 672-4793

FLAGSTAFF SMALL

ENGINE, LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT

Parts – Service – Repair

• Free pickup and delivery within 50 km radius

• Residential snow removal starting at $300 monthly

• Haul away unwanted junk 780-281-1956

Strome, Camrose & area

FOR RENT

FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY!

ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students. Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

MAIN STREET RETAIL

SPACE – located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 4868-50 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $2221/mo., triple net. Clean, dry storage space in basement also available. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-6723142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

WELCOME TO TAMARACK PLACE – A great place to call home! We have a wonderful 2 bedroom apartment available. Rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Heat, water, Telus Optic TV and internet and one parking stall included. Small pet may be considered. This is a no smoking building. Beautiful social room and patio with an active senior group. Rent is $1,600/month. Call 780-233-0224.

ESPECIALLY NICE MAIN FLOOR OFFICE SUITE

Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Ground floor, easily accessible. Modern building in downtown Camrose. Bright, quiet, air conditioned. $1239.96/mo., plus share of operating expenses. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.

TWO-BEDROOM SUITE

– Spacious and bright, with 2 balconies. Close to downtown, Mirror Lake, Augustana University. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building. Not suitable for small children, no pets. Locally owned and managed. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are seeking interest from mature, responsible adults. $1,150 per month, on a 12-month lease. Phone 780-679-7090.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE

Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose

* Quiet, considerate neighbours

* Easy access

* Lots of parking for customers

* Energized parking for tenants

* Immediate occupancy

* Come and have a look!

Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

PRIME DOWNTOWN

SPACE – 4917-50 Street. Second floor with reception area, lunch room and two private rooms. Elevator. $900/mo. includes utilities. 780-679-5085.

LUXURY 1- AND 2-BEDROOM SUITES IN CAMROSE – Enjoy 24-hour monitored security, two elevators and an advanced intercom system. Each suite has six appliances, a private patio or balcony, one parking stall and window coverings. Residents enjoy a free year of TELUS TV, phone, and internet services. All units have highend modern finishes, ensuring a luxurious and stylish living experience. Quartz countertops and first class amenities await you!

Two-bedroom suites have two bathrooms and a walk in closet!

A community garden, dog park, bike storage in shared green space and a fitness centre are available to all tenants. Your visitors will love our guest suite. This is a 100% no smoking building and small pets may be considered. Available January 1. Check us out at paradoxcamrose.com, call or text 780-281-2366.

LOOKING FOR RESPONSIBLE – working person, male or female, to share the rent in a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. All amenities included. Share the kitchen. Only seriously interested persons call 780-678-4294.

TWO PRIVATE, FURNISHED BEDROOMS – in lower level of home in Camrose for working adults or students. One $750/mo. Larger one $800/ mo. Utilities included. Shared bathroom, laundry and partial kitchenette. Street parking available. No: pets, smoking, vaping, parties, overnight guests. Contact 403-307-5884.

MACHINERY

SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

REAL ESTATE WANTED

WE ARE SEEKING A BUNGALOW IN CAMROSE – Our wish list includes: built after 2000, with at least 1,450 sq. ft, 3 main floor bedrooms, and an oversized garage with a floor drain. Cash sale. Please contact 780-608-4235.

REAL ESTATE

20-ACRE FARM FOR SALE – 1,100 sq. ft. three-bedroom bungalow, a/c, fully finished. large garden plot, fruit trees, berries, 12 acres alfalfa, 8’ game fence around property, large dugout, large ICF shop, large red hip-roof barn, chicken coop. 21040 Twp 452 – one mile off Hwy 21, one mile to New Norway School. For more information or to view, call 780-608-7441. (No Sunday calls please.)

CAMROSE COUNTY – 5 ACRES. Fenced. 2016 custom built, 1632 sq. ft. home. 2 bedrooms, den, 2 baths. One level, infloor heating. 90-120 days possession. $549,000. 780-888-7011.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALPACA YARN – 80/20. Four colours: white, grey, brown, caramel. $18/skein. 780-6085032.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE / DISPERSAL SALE FOR R&K SERVICES

5419-47 Street, Camrose Thursday, January 29 Friday, January 30 Saturday, January 31 9 am to 5 pm

SELLING…

Undercounter Manitowoc Ice Machine (produces 200 lbs per day), 1 Extension Ladder, Automotive parts, jacks, camping supplies, toys, tools, refrigeration parts, plumbing supplies, work benches, hand trucks/dollies, furniture, office supplies, fridge, freezer, microwave, small kitchen appliances, cabinets, shelving, kitchen table and chairs, leaf blower, air compressor, pop/ beer cooler vending machine, NEW 12,000 btu portable A/Cs, restored John Deere tractor, two of 2023 Dodge Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 service trucks and so much more!

CALC AGM

Continued from page 18

CALC provides weekly English language learning opportunities for newcomers at all English levels, and exam prep to our classes twice a week for 12 weeks. Instruction covers all language learning skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while incorporating student directed learning and using real life examples and resources to provide a wide scope of practice required for mastery of concepts.

Basic digital skill programs and classes are delivered in house as well as at various locations. CALC has established and maintained a number of partnerships in Camrose. This availability and flexibility in locations allows them to partner with various organizations. The “out-ofoffice” locations are crucial for maintaining access, visibility and community engagement; they start the conversation about what learning opportunities look like and what is available.

The new executive committee for the upcoming fiscal year includes: Dena Bibo, chair; Robert Lyslo, vice chair; and JoEllen Lyslo, secretary. On the governance committee is Robert Lyslo, while Rebecca Purc-Stephenson will sit on the Finance and Audit committees. Ron Baier, as executive director, sits on all committees with the exception of the audit committee.

The Mission, Vision, and Belief statements were reviewed and include:

Mission: Empowering adult learners by providing quality programs and instruction.

Vision: Discover, learn, create and achieve.

Beliefs: All instruction begins with the adult learner’s goals. They provide a safe and caring learning environment. Removing barriers creates the pathway to success. Through hope we can reach all people. That in challenges lie opportunities. Supporting our community is fundamental to our existence.

The CALC completed the meeting with a review of the revised copy of their by-laws and announced the next AGM date will be January 19, 2027.

Battle River Feeders Association Camrose, Alberta

Admini strati ve C oordinator

We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator to suppor t the financial, administrative and operational needs of our Association. This role is ideal for someone with an agriculture background, particularly in livestock , who enjoys working in a small association environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full cycle bookkeeping, including account reconciliation

• Preparation of financial statements for monthly board meetings

• Suppor t with financial loan documentation and collections

• Administrative coordination and general o ice suppor t

• Compliance tracking and record maintenance

• Attendance at monthly board meetings, ser ving as secretar y capacit y (meeting minutes, documentation, follow ups)

Qualifications:

• Minimun of 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experienc e, gained through formal education, practical experience , or a combination of bot h

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and bookkeeping processes

• Experience in agricultural or livestock-related environment is a strong asset

• High level of organization, attention to detail, and confidentiality

• Abilit y to work indepently in a small o ice setting

Position Details

• Part-time year-round

• Daily in o ice role

• Small association environment with varied responsibilities

• Pay depending on experience

• Reports to Board of Directors

Please send resumé to Les at lisaac01@icloud.com or brfeeders@outlook.com

Employment Opportunit y Planning and Development Administrative As sistant

Camros e Coun ty is currentl y a cceptin g applications for a permanen t full -t im e Ad ministrati ve Assistan t in ou r

Pl anning an d Deve lopmen t Depa rt ment Camros e Coun ty of fe rs a competitive sala ry an d bene fi t packag e an d is a grea t plac e to work

For more informatio n rega rd in g this positio n an d how to appl y, please visi t ou r website at : ht tp s: //coun ty camrose. ab.c a/ wo rk-in-camros e- coun ty/e mploym en toppo rt unities/

DEATHS

Gary Richard Olson of Grande Prairie, passed away January 17, at 76 years of age.

Sam Nyback of Camrose, passed away January 17, at 52 years of age.

Benjamin Jacob Laskoski-Pooke of Camrose, passed away January 17, at 31 years of age.

David (Dave) Woodworth of Camrose, formerly of Kentville, N.S., and Victoria, B.C., passed away January 20, at 79 years of age.

Joseph Anton Fornal of Holden, passed away January 20, at 81 years of age.

Shirley Mae Ness of Camrose, passed away January 21, at 84 years of age.

Robert Derek Hart Willans of Rossland, B.C., formerly of Argentina and England, passed away January 21, at 92 years of age.

INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

The Position:

The Investment Associate will provide excellent ser vice to identif y the financial needs of each member and recommend an appropriate Credit Union solution. In addition, the Investment Associate is responsible for the office administration of VCU Financial Ltd.; including processing mutual fund transactions, updating client files, receiving and responding to client inquiries on behalf of advisors/specialists, and entering client-specific data into sof t ware programs for use/analysis by advisors/specialists. This position is intended as a stepping stone to progress to the Investment Advisor role.

This is a full-time permanent position.

For complete job posting details, please visit our website www.visioncu. ca/personal/aboutus/careers

The Person:

•Diploma in Office Administration preferred.

•Licensed Mutual Funds sales agent, or willing to obtain promptly

•Education in Business Administration or Business Management would be an asset.

•Experience of t wo years or more in office administration

•Ef fective business communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal, analytical problem solving and decisionmaking skills.

•Computer literate, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Compensation:

•Salar y range $45,000 to $55,000/annually

•Comprehensive benefits package.

SUBMIT RESUMÉ AND COVER LET TER TO:

Human Resources

Vision Credit Union Ltd.

Corporate Office 5007-51 Street Camrose, Alber ta T4V 1S6 Fax 780-679-0569 jobs@visioncu.ca

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Mail, fax, email or drop of f your ad copy • One item per ad – 10 word limit.

• Include the price of the item in your ad.

• Of fer excludes living things, except when offered for free. Individuals are able to place classified ads without charge provided message relates to a personal possession

Example: Girl’s bicycle, like new, $70. 555-555-5555 WRITE YOUR AD HERE:

CROP L AND LE ASE FOR TENDER

Check Camrose County website under current tenders for details and tender form for each agricultural lease.

Legal Land description: NE-8-49-19-W4

Located north of Kingman, along Rge Rd 194A

Approximately 9 acres

3 Year Term, 2026 – 2028

Sealed tenders marked “Kingman Land” will be accepted at Camrose County Administrative o ce, 3755- 43 Avenue, Camrose, AB until January 29, 2026, at 2 :30 p.m.

Questions, please call Camrose County Agricultural Services

Phone: 780-672-4765

Email: asb@county.camrose.ab.ca

Legal Land description: SE-14-44-21-W4

Located south of New Norway, East of Hwy 21 along Sec Hwy 609

Next to the West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill

Approximately 90 acres

3 Year Term, 2026-2028

Sealed tenders marked “WDML Crop Land” will be accepted at Camrose County Administrative o ce, 3755- 43 Avenue, Camrose, AB until January 29, 2026, at 2 :30 p.m.

Questions, please call Darren King at: 780-679-6519

Email: dking@county.camrose.ab.ca

West Drie d Meat Lake Re gional Solid Waste

The West Dried Meat Lake Re gional Solid Waste Au thority is preparing an application to renew the environmental approval for the West Dried Meat Lake Re gional Landfill, located at SW 14-4 4-21-W4, in Camrose County, Alber ta.

A Public Open House will be held to provide information abou t the landfill approval renewal and to give the public an oppor tunity to ask questions and provide comments

Date : Februar y 4, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 02 :00 p.m.

Location: 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8

Information presented at the Open House will include :

• Over view of the landfill and existing operations

• An over view of the proposed final landfill top-of-waste elevations and a model of the proposed final landform for the site

• Planned fu ture initiatives, including a compost facili ty and a deep well

• An over view of future landfill gas management, including the potential installation of a landfill gas flare

No immediate changes to landfill operations are proposed as par t of the approval renewal.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Open House. Written comments may also be submitted until Februar y 9, 2026.

For more information, please contact: West Dried Meat Lake Re gional Solid Waste Au thority

Attention: Darren K ing

Phone : 780-67 9-6519

Email : dking@county.camrose.ab.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of the late KATHERINE LORR AINE KVILL NELSON, of Camrose, Alber ta, who died on December 28, 2025.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by Februar y 26, 2026, and provide details of your claim with JON STOLEE of Farnham West Stolee Kambeit z LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

If you do not f ile by the date above, the estate proper ty can law fully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have

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Rural readers are asked to report missed deliveries and we will consult with your postmaster to ensure future deliveries.

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Co-op Good Buy Hunger Program

Camrose Neighbor Aid Food Bank received $18,253.68 from the

By Adan Shaikh

Wild Rose Co-op’s Good Buy Hunger program raised a total of $41,290.23 for their 2025 campaign. The funds and food bags are raised through the generosity of the Co-op members and the cooperation itself matches $15,000.

Members in Camrose contributed $10,753.68 to go towards feeding families and community. Killam members contributed $14,195.84 and Sedgewick Co-op members raised $1,340.71.

The funds have been donated to Flagstaff Food Bank and Camrose Neighbor Aid Food Bank. Flagstaff received $23,036.55 and $18,253.68 went to the Camrose Neighbor Aid Food Bank.

Submitted

The annual program ran from December 1 to 24 at all three Co-op food stores. The generosity of the community and the members aims to make the holidays cheerful for all families by providing food security. In 2025, food banks in the area noticed a sharp increase in the amount of families and individuals needing food supports.

Currently the Camrose Neighbor Aid Food Bank is providing food for 400 families a month, one of the highest number they have ever witnessed. Through the Good Buy Hunger campaign, they are able to meet the needs of their communities with confidence.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week

bungalow in Victoria Park

By Adan Shaikh

This charming Victoria Park bungalow is ideal for families looking to expand their space and comfort. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home immediately feels welcoming, opening into a bright entryway that leads to a cozy living room.

The kitchen offers generous cabinet and pantry space, with room for a designated dining area. Just past the eating area, a sun room provides a light-filled retreat, perfect for relaxing mornings, gardening, or summer entertaining. Main-floor living is even more convenient with three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a two-

Donnelle Millang Wally Wrubleski

piece en suite, and a spacious four-piece bathroom right down the hallway.

Downstairs, the fully developed basement adds to the living area. A large family room, an extra bedroom, and a three-piece bathroom makes it ideal for guests, teens, or a home office.

The backyard includes a storage shed and a double garage.

Located at 6207-54 Avenue and listed for $379,000, the home is close to Victoria Park and west side amenities, this home is perfect for families looking for space to grow in.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing, contact Donnelle or Wally at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Donnelle: 780-983-6636

Wally: 780-781-7323

Sick Humour

"I think I'm getting sick " – the most dreaded words a wife can hear from her husband

I'm not sure if my wife didn' t hear me say I was coming down with a cold or if she is ignoring me. I guess I'd better mention it another 43 times.

My husband and I both have the common cold. He has requested a priest and his family to be at his bedside. I' ll get right on that as soon as I finish the laundry, clean the kitchen and pick the kids up from school

Dear Sneeze , if you're gonna happen, then happen.

Don' t put a stupid look on my face and then just leave

My son asked me what I did on sick days when I was a kid, so I showed him an old episode of The Young and the Restless followed by The Price Is Right

My beautiful child : " Those are some great plans you've made for this week . It sure would be a shame if somebody sneezed in your face repeatedl y."

Somebody just called my phone, sneezed and then hung up. I'm getting really sick and tired of these cold calls.

This morning I coughed up a pawn, a bishop and a rook . I think I have a chess infection Yes, it was a really rough knight.

I just bought my husband a "Get Better Soon" card. He's actually not sick , I just think he could be better. All winter long:

Me : "Hmmm, am I sick ?"

My Body : "Maybe, but I'm not really sure."

If a man sneezes in the forest and no one is around to hear it , will he still act like he's going to die?

I was so close to winning the World's Most Congested Nose Competition, but , at the last minute , I blew it.

Me : "My husband has a cold. Do you have any of those euthanasia pills?"

Pharmacist : "Do you mean echinacea pills?"

Me : "No …"

I have the most loving wife. I just woke up from the most wonder ful sleep to find her holding a pillow over my face to protect me from catching her cold Me : [barely eats for several days because I have a stomach bug]

Scale : " You' ve gained two pounds."

Have kids they say. Then you'll be trapped forever in the never- ending c ycle of " just starting to get sick ", "sick " and " finally getting over being sick ."

Wife to husband: " Yes, I know the doctor said you should get plent y of rest to get rid of your cold … but that was nine years ago!"

My husband isn' t even sick anymore, but here we are, still are discussing his symptoms from last week.

My husband has a cold…

…so we are on Google Maps plotting the quickest route to get to the hospital.

…so I better rent a hospital bed and clear my calendar for the month

…so it look s like the nex t five to seven days of my life ar e going to be like an episode of Grey 's Anatomy.

…and apparently his symptoms are equivalent to when I delivered our baby without an epidural

…and it's like I have a family of 20 sick children

…so the whole family is required to stop what they are doing and su er alongside him until he star ts to feel better.

…so he Googled his symptoms of being drained, exhausted and having a headache. Turns out he has a case of Two Kids.