March 3, 2026 Camrose Booster

Brittney Potts, Chad Treleaven and Jody St. Onge have a bit of fun in bringing exposure to this year's Centra Cam Bowl-A-Thon by showing off the 2026 commemorative t-shirt.

For 29 years, a Bowl-A-Thon, presented by Centra Cam and widely supported by the community at large, has yielded magical results when it comes to opportunities for clients of this Vocational Training Association This year, every dollar raised will be directed to offset Programming Transportation Expenses A goal of $29,500 has been established Sponsor sheets for your cash, cheque or etransfer have been strategically placed at cooperative businesses around Camrose, and all Centra Cam clients and staff will gratefully accept your pledge as well Alternatively, send your Bowl-AThon donation direct to billpayments@ centracam.ca Tabb Lanes will host 18 challenge teams/90 bowlers participating in this popular annual activity on Friday, March 13

Gymnasts go to 2026 Alberta Winter Games

recently participated

By Nadine Leming

Lacey Adloff, Mckenna Adloff, Raina Johnston and Brooklyn McNabb are four gymnasts from the Camrose Academy of Gymnastics who competed in the 2026 Alberta Winter Games. They competed in December at the Pine Valley Gymnastics Resort in Tawatinaw, AB, in order to qualify for the games.

Lacey said, “I placed top four in the all around, so I got to go to the winter games.” Her sister Mckenna placed third in the all around to secure her spot, both girls are in Level 6 while their fellow gymnasts, Raina and Brooklyn are a little higher in Level 7. Lacey and Mckenna had a total of eight athletes in their level with another five athletes competing in Level 7 at the qualifiers in Tawatinaw, so the competition was tight.

Coach Nancy Luttrell explained, “There are two different team competitions at the games, one for the Level 6 and one for the Level 7.” Nancy was named the coach of the Level 7 team, but was also on the floor to help coach the Level 6 girls. She is an experienced coach having gone to the Alberta Winter Games several times before.

Nancy explained that the four athletes from Camrose trained between 10 to 15 hours a week that included one day in Wetaskiwin. She added, “They have spent several years competing. This year they had the experience to be equipped to do all the requirements and therefore made the team.”

Nancy prepared the girls a little bit as far as what the girls could ex-

pect at the games like the opening ceremonies, which were held in Bonnyville over the Family Day weekend, but she was excited to have the girls experience and enjoy the games.

Prior to the games, Lacey commented, “I’m excited to compete and meet new people.” Meanwhile her sister Mckenna added, “I’m excited to compete and for the opening ceremonies.” Raina remarked, “I’m excited to compete and be with my teammates.”

Nancy conveyed, “I like it when they (the athletes) go and compete. It’s exciting to see them do well. This will be the top 32 competitors from across the province and there’s no separate age groups competing for three medals and then the top team. I’m excited about their prospects for the team competition.” She continued by saying, “I want to show that Central Alberta (Zone 4) is able to compete against Edmonton and Calgary.”

Day one of the games included individual top all round athletes competing in all four events. Their scores would be tallied to find the medal winners in the all round. The girls participated in the team competition on the first day of the games in hopes the top eight in each event will qualify on day two.

The girls have all returned from the games having achieved success. Both Zone 4 teams performed well throughout the weekend with both the Level 6 and Level 7 teams placing fourth in the competition. Lacey and Mckenna in Level 6 as well as Brooklyn and

Raina in Level 7 hit their routines.

After the Level 7 competition was completed, Raina ended up in a threeway tie for second place all around. After the tiebreaking protocol was completed, Raina walked away with the silver medal for the all around due to her expertise on the vault where she received the high score of 9.75.

Mckenna qualified in the top eight girls out of 32 competitors for her performance during the balance beam finals for Level 7. Her performance on the beam was remarkable with her outstanding routine that won her a bronze medal.

Raina qualified in vault, beam and floor exercise in the Level 7 finals and was competing in a group of 30 girls from across Alberta. She also hit her routine on the beam but unfortunately was shut out of winning a medal.

Raina saw tremendous improvement moving up from an eighth place tie to winning a gold medal with her routine on floor exercise. She had another amazing finish on the Level 7 final event in vault that earned her a silver medal.

Lacey and Brooklyn also saw successes at the games as well with Lacey placing 12th on vault in level six while Brooklyn placed 14th on beam in Level 7.

All four of the girls enjoyed their time at the Alberta Winter Games while representing Camrose. They did our community proud with their performances.

“Don’t Worry!!”

My daughter and sonin-law like to take a winter break. For several years they’ve gone to Arizona. This year, the U.S. didn’t feel safe. They decided to visit Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Here’s what unfolded.

Sunday, February 26

email from my daughter.

“There is a situation in Puerto Vallarta. The government arrested (maybe killed?) a cartel head guy and now the area is in a Code Red due to deliberate fires, car bombings and gunfire. Airport is closed, stores are shuttered, events cancelled, people told to stay inside.”

“We were at a sports bar (yes, on Sunday morning) watching the Canada/U.S. gold medal hockey game when the announcement came. They locked the doors and told us to shelter there, which we did for about 45 minutes. Then they wanted to release their staff, so we were out on the street.

“Banded together with some other Canadians and walked about 20 minutes to our hotel – very cautiously. We were not in danger and we are now safe and sound in our resort.

“We have submitted our location to the Government of Canada Travellers website,  just as an extra precaution.

“Most people seem to think this will be short lived. We are scheduled to fly home Thursday. I will keep you posted.”

She closed with two words:

“Don’t worry!!”

Oh sure. “Code Red, deliberate fires, car bombings, gunfire, closed airport, shuttered stores, events cancelled, people told to stay inside” – but don’t worry.

I flashed back to one of my grandmothers. When she was concerned about something and others tried to reassure her, she would say, “Well I worry,” as if that settled everything. Some family members joked that the rest of our family members didn’t ever have to worry about anything, because Grandma was managing the worry function.

This week, I became the Grandma who worried. ***

Tuesday, February 24 email from my daughter:

“Good morning!

“It was a quiet 24 hours, with no violence that we are aware of. International flights are resuming today and the airline website currently indicates our flight will be leaving on schedule tomorrow. Hope that remains true!

“We will forfeit our planned excursions and not go far from the resort area until it’s time to head to the airport. Two more days of lounging by the pool in the hot sun. Sigh.

“Many staff were unable to get to work yesterday, but transit is operating again so that will help. Hopefully food deliveries will also resume. Not sure how many days of supplies the resort keeps on hand...

“Everything is subject to change, of course, but right now all is well for us.

“I will stay in touch.”

Whew! I could stop prowling around online for “Mexico” and “Puerto Vallarta.” ***

The phrase, “shelter in place” became an irritation for my daughter and son-in-law. They had planned, while they were in Mexico, to do many things. None of them included hanging around their hotel. This is NOT the holiday they imagined.

Their last few days in Mexico, they were able to see a few sights. But they – and I! – were happy when they left Mexico and landed safely in Edmonton. ***

The past week, it’s occurred to me that of North America’s three countries, Canada is the only one that feels safe. I am hugely grateful that “safety” for most of us, most of the time, is not something we worry about. We never have masked and armed government agents or cartel members yanking us from our cars or homes. Once again, I’m grateful to be in Canada. ***

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

TH E FINE PR IN T: The Camrose

AISH

After working 20 enjoyable and rewarding years driving handicapped bus with City Transit, I felt that I had a front row seat observing the plight of AISH recipients in Alberta.

Recent decisions made by our government make me wonder why is there such a lack of empathy towards the disabled and handicapped community. I suppose until someone is affected by a situation it is easy to look away. Federal government recently gave AISH recipients $200 a month and Alberta government promptly lowered AISH by $200.

How can anyone survive on only $1,940 a month? or the $1,740 the government plans on lowering it to? An AISH recipient I recently spoke with had her rent raised from $287 a month to $570, an increase of $283. Where are the defensless, unfortunate souls supposed to find this money?

Ron

Opinion

Henschell, Edmonton

Donald J. Trump notwithstanding one’s feelings, Canadians DO owe him a debt of gratitude for awakening our politicians and our collective Canadian psyche from decades of slumber, expediency and complacency. Since World War II, Canada has enjoyed living under the umbrella of U.S. military protection with NATO and NORAD and has relied upon Canadian non-valueadded exports to the U.S. and elsewhere to maintain a comfortable standard of living.

Growing up on a small farm on the prairies, “being a good neighbour” was a maxim that everyone lived by for a sense of community and a necessity for mutual survival. Sadly, that basic principle has gone by the wayside across North America. In Canadian politics, there is a growing sense of regional selfishness and alienation within our national fabric.

Hopefully, PM Carney can restore Canadian pride and sense of unity in Canadian politicians and citizens alike to put aside political partisanship, regional complaints and engender a sense of cooperation to tackle decades long issues.

So…WHY is Canada on its back foot? Robert Bothwell, a historian who specializes in post1945 Canadian history, cites a multitude of poor business decisions, a failure to support research and development in applied technology, questionable short-term policies by governing Liberal and Conservative administrations who focused upon national expediency and re-electability rather than long term sustainability.

Canadians should no longer rely upon our U.S. neighbours to exhibit “neighbourliness” and respect our sovereignty; PM Carney’s focus upon east-west initiatives must replace historical northsouth priorities. It is timely to re-evaluate military alliances, defence spending, imports, value added exports, supply chains, energy sources, environmental protection, a

national electrical grid, transportation, maritime sovereignty, seaports, selfsufficiency in energy supplies, investment in R&D, review taxation guidelines for foreign and domestic investments, and reducing the power of oligopolies’ control as a means of making life more affordable for Canadians.

Prioritizing and solving some of these historical issues will result in short term pain but it is important to think “outside the box” and it is critical for Premiers to get in harness and pull in the direction of national interest for the sake of children/grandchildren.

Finally, it is ironic that a controversy surrounding a bridge named for Gordie Howe (whose rough “elbows” style of play) fits with the playbook for an “elbows up” stance in U.S.Canada relations.

Lynn Clark, Camrose

Response to no longer receiving flyers I have extremely missed the flyers from all the businesses. As a senior citizen, I am not on the computer to check, however, I have heard other complaints from people on the computer commenting they also miss the paper flyers. I only receive Co-op and Canadian Tire and, as a result, that is what I tend to support. I would like to support other businesses, but without their flyers I don’t bother going in. Thank you, Booster, I look forward to it every week, great job!

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• The Write to Lear n Program received $4,120 from the Battle River Community Foundation to attend the Inter national Women and Literacy Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Community Foundation Director Vivianne Grue presented the grant to Project Coordinator Deborah Morgan. Also on hand for the presentation were Assistant Coordinator Laurie Kehler, Alice Kneeland, Barb MacTavish and Sharron Szott

• The Camrose Electric Ice Skating Team won the bronze medal at the Wester n Canadian Synchronized Skating Championship in Selkirk, Manitoba. Team Manager Cheryl Pilger said the team’s Manitoba perfor mances were its best ever. The 14-member team now has a chance to compete in the Canadian Festival Synchronized Skating Competition in Regina. Spots in the Canadian competition are restricted to the top six teams in each category at the Wester n Canadians. Lisa Carlson coaches the team

• Centra Cam clients and staff received help from ladies in the Camrose and District Senior Centre Quilting Room in making quilts for the Emergency Clothing Depot Centra Cam clients Donna Badry, Samantha West and Melanie Trussler, with client development staff members Nicole Slowski and Sandra Makokis were coached by Jean Trautman, Quilting Room Coordinator

• Ted Rommings, a Grade Six student at Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School in Camrose, was one of three Alberta winners in a Provincial Education Week Essay Contest As a winner, he and a teacher of his choice will be guests at a dinner in the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton. After spending the night there, the day’s activities will feature a tour of the Provincial Museum, lunch at La Ronde and a meeting with Lieutenant Gover nor Ralph Steinhauer, Premier Peter Lougheed and Minister of Education Julian Koziak. Ted is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rommings.

• Five generations of the same family attended a party at the home of Mrs. Ella McClarty of Camrose. Guests included Mrs. Tilda Prestlien, age 96, a resident of Bethany Home in Camrose. Her granddaughter Mrs. Jean Bridge of Coronation, her daughter Mrs. Ella McClarty, her great-granddaughter, Mrs. Debbie Elliott of Coronation and her greatgreat-granddaughter, Sherri Lynn Elliott

• For mer Camrosian Ken Broadfoot was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of Business Development by for mer resident of Ohaton, Bob Dowling, Minister of Alberta Business Development and Tourism. Mr Broadfoot was selected from among more than 175 applicants for the position.

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Going for gold

Every four years, we spend our spare time watching as much winter Olympics as possible and this year was no exception. We enjoyed it so much, in fact, that we watched some figure skating we had missed, two days after the closing ceremonies for Milano Cortina 2026.

When the Olympic Games first start up, it gives me a thrill of excitement –the best of the best in their sport, coming together from around the world, to compete and see who comes out on top. There were 93 countries represented, uniting diverse nations through sport. We gathered in our living room to watch ski jumping, speed skating, big air, figure skating, freestyle skiing, bobsleigh, luge, curling and biathlon. We discussed the sports at length from our couch, including this important topic: what Olympic event would you do? I decided that I didn’t want to do anything that involved being too high or too fast or that risked death or serious injury. That left … curling, though I could probably throw my back out doing that too. Hmm, if we were in mixed doubles curling then my husband and I could compete together! We could even get small matching Olympic ring tattoos. (My husband disagreed that this was the sport for us, so my Olympic dreams have been dashed.)

The more we watched an event, the more we became experts on that sport. We commented on landings, precision and speed. I wondered what it would be like if an average person was included in each race, just to give us a better understanding of just how skilled the athletes are.

There’s always funny moments at the Olympics too, like the pet wolfdog who got loose from a local yard and went for a run on the trail at the women’s team cross country free sprint qualification event. The dog even sprinted down the final straight with the skiers; spectators thought a wolf had wondered onto the course. He was quickly caught and returned to his family, with footage of the dog joining the race going around the world. There were epic crashes and injuries like American alpine ski racer Lindsay Vonn who broke her leg and had to be lifted by helicopter from the slope during the women’s downhill event.

And then came the men’s hockey final, what seemed to be the main event. Half of my family woke up in the wee hours of the morning to watch who would be victorious between Canada and the U.S. in their bid for Olympic gold. It turns out that silver is a shockingly devastating medal to receive. I can understand why silver gets such a bad rap in most sports; after all, you typically have to lose to receive silver. Some athletes would maybe even prefer to receive a bronze instead, because at least you win bronze. However, a silver medal at the Olympic Games, where you have bested countless other skilled athletes, is surely a tremendous accomplishment. Maybe with time, grieving gold becomes celebrating silver, but it’s hard to have one of those “stop crying and smile” moments while the cameras are rolling, as the Canadians experienced.

Then the U.S. men’s hockey team did something I wasn’t expecting – they brought out the #13 jersey of late NHL player Johnny Gaudreau as well as his two young children onto the ice, to share in the Olympic moment. Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, also a hockey player, were killed in August 2024 when they were struck by a vehicle while they were cycling on the eve of their sister’s wedding. Their parents, widows and children were in the stands watching. Now that’s devastating.

We saw more than one cringe-worthy interview where athletes were asked about how it felt to be disqualified, or to place fourth, or to have had their Olympic dreams shattered. It feels horrible, that’s how it feels. We wished that some of the athletes had a bit more time to process their loss before being asked to talk about the experience (though I know the media were just doing their jobs).

Not everyone who qualifies to represent their country came home victorious, and at times it was hard to watch such highs and lows of emotion. For some, just getting to compete was living their Olympic dream, no matter how they placed. Dreams were both made and crushed, and we can’t wait to watch these winter sports again in another four years.

Tumbler Ridge

The Tumbler Ridge shooting is a tragedy. This devastating act of violence must feel especially destabilizing in a small community where people expect familiarity and routine. But such a violent and sudden event unsettles more than those directly affected. It draws national attention and challenges the entire nation’s sense of social order and safety. As Canadians process this event, it is important to examine what the evidence says about gun violence in this country.

Public mass shootings in Canada are rare. Statistics Canada data show that firearm-related homicides represent a small portion of overall violent crime, and that they are typically concentrated in specific social contexts. The pattern of gun violence in Canada typically involves targeted incidents, including gang-related disputes, interpersonal conflicts, and domestic violence situations. Random public shootings in small communities are statistical outliers.

This distinction matters. Highly publicized tragedies can distort risk perception, what social psychologists refer to as the availability heuristic. Basically, the more shocking and emotionally charged an event, the more commonplace people assume it to be. Yet shockingness does not equal prevalence. When one examines national homicide rates over time, Canada’s overall levels of lethal violence have remained low by international standards, especially when compared to countries with higher rates of gun ownership and weaker gun regulations.

The statistics on the demographic distribution of violent victimization across Canada further demonstrate why what happened at Tumbler Ridge is not representative of everyday risk. Victimization is not randomly distributed across the population. The typical Canadian going about daily life, especially in small, low-crime communities like Camrose, faces an extraordinarily low probability of being killed in a public shooting.

By contrast, young men, individuals involved in criminal networks, and those in high-conflict domestic environments face disproportionately higher risks. National data also show that Indigenous people and some racialized communities experience significantly higher rates of violent victimization. This overrepresentation reflects structural factors at play, such as poverty, intergenerational trauma, and systemic inequality and marginalization. Violence in Canada clusters where vulnerability is concentrated.

Nevertheless, we cannot be complacent. Every gun death represents a serious failure at personal, social, and institutional levels. It is important that our public policy be guided by evidence rather than reactive fear. The data does not support the conclusion that Canada is experiencing an epidemic of random public shootings, nor does it suggest that Canadians are routinely exposed to such events.

If anything, the broader criminological insight is that the comparatively lower prevalence of firearms and their relatively strong regulation mitigate the scale of firearm violence in Canada. Research consistently shows that where firearm availability increases, so too does lethality. Just look to the United States which has high rates of gun ownership and weak gun regulation, and, consequently, the highest number of firearm fatalities in the developed world.

Indeed, Canada’s low levels of gun violence have much to do with its well-developed gun control framework. Firearm ownership in Canada is regulated through licensing requirements, background checks, safety training, systems of traceability, and restrictions on certain classes of weapons, such as assault style firearms with sustained rapid-fire capability. While no regulatory system is perfect, there is convincing comparative evidence that shows that this type of stricter firearm regulation is associated with lower rates of firearm homicide and fewer high-casualty events.

Canadians are feeling grief and concern over what occurred in Tumbler Ridge. But they can take reassurance from the evidence. Statistically speaking, the odds of the average Canadian becoming a victim of a public mass shooting remain exceedingly small. This tragedy is an anomaly, not a trend.

The appropriate response, then, is neither neglect nor panic. It is thoughtful reflection, continued investment in evidence-based policy, and a commitment to developing the institutional safeguards that have, by international comparison, helped keep such events thankfully rare.

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World Day of Prayer at St. Andrew’s

By Nadine Leming

World Day of Prayer is a global movement that focuses on informed prayer and action. This annual event has Christians from around the world unite on the same day to pray for issues affecting women and girls. This international movement recognizes the hopes and concerns through thoughtful, intentional prayer. On March 6, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church will be hosting a special service at 1:30 p.m.

This year, the service will focus on issues faced by women and girls in Nigeria. This western African nation has a rich heritage and a diverse ecosystem, yet they face many challenges that include poverty, systemic oppression, religious persecution, gender discrimination, abuse and educational opportunities.

Nigeria has made great strides in other fields such as the financial sector and trade, education and healthcare, women and girls still face challenges.

Maternal and child health is an area that requires a lot more attention. Nigeria has one of the most critical pregnancy related mortality rates for mothers and children in the world.

World Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 120 countries. This year it starts in Samoa as prayers in over 90 different languages travel across the globe in a wave of support for Nigerian women and girls.

The community is invited to join the congregation at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church for this special service. For more information, go to www.wdpcanada.ca

Augustana Pride We ek

Made possible due to a grant from the City of Camrose

Darrin Hagen: “History is Now” LGBTQIA+ Histo ry

Monday, March 9, 7-9 pm

Beading Pride with Sinew & Thread

Thursday, March 12 , 12 noon-1:30 pm

Janis Ir win, ML A Q&A

Friday, March 13, 12 noon-1:30 pm

All events are free and will be held at Augustana Forum Building. For more info and to register for Beading Pride, check out camrosepride.c a

Augustana Student Art Showcase

By Adan Shaikh Students

at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus will open the doors to the 2026 Student Art Show on March 20, inviting the community to enjoy a wide range of creative work. The exhibit takes place downstairs in the Ravine Studio Building and begins at 4 p.m., with a wonderful reception running until 8 p.m. The show continues on March 21 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., giving visitors another opportunity to explore the display over the weekend.

Bachelor of Fine Arts student Evelyn Cheung is organizing this year’s event and expects to feature approximately 100 pieces. The exhibition will include works from a variety of disciplines and class levels, reflecting the range of talent across the campus.

“We are bringing back awards this year as well. There will be about eight or ten $500 scholarships, funded by the Fine Arts and Humanities department,” said Cheung. The awards will be based on merit and judged by Julian Forrest, professor of Fine Arts at Augustana Campus.

Cheung noted that the addition of more senior-level art classes has resulted in an increase in larger, more developed pieces. “We have introduced more senior art classes this year, which yields a lot of the larger pieces so I am really excited, if not 100 works, I am expecting more sophisticated pieces,” she said.

The show offers students an opportunity to share their work publicly and receive feedback. Cheung said there are limited chances for students to exhibit their pieces during the academic year and hopes to see more opportu-

Exciting Shows at the Lougheed Centre

nities created in the future. Guests can utilize this as an opportunity to purchase the beautiful artwork or even learn more about the programs and courses available at Augustana.

“I think art is so overlooked and it is so important to a lot of students because, believe it or not, the majority of students who enter the show aren’t art majors. They’re some of the best artists too, like computer science majors or biology and they will make this really incredible piece

Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Evelyn Cheung with her piece “Unconscious Disaster”. The third-year Bachelor of Fine Arts student is organizing this year’s Student Art Show and hopes this event will highlight the artistic talents as well as the wonderful art programs at Augustana.

of art and forget about it for the rest of their degree,” she said.

Cheung added that the exhibition highlights the arts programming at Augustana, demonstrating that the campus supports both the sciences and the fine arts. Community members, students and faculty are encouraged to attend and connect with the artists behind the work.

For more information, contact Cheung at evelyn4@ ualberta.ca

Chamber Awards of Excellence

By Adan Shaikh

The Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards of Excellence Gala on February 21 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition, bringing together local business owners and community leaders for an evening of celebration and recognition. This year’s Mardi Gras theme added a festive touch, with masks and feathers that set the tone for a lively evening.

The evening opened with greetings from master of ceremonies Stephen Kambeitz, who noted that more than 150 businesses were nominated this year, marking one of the highest nomination counts in the history of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce.

“To me that says that we have a very strong and diverse business community in the Camrose area. It also tells me that we mutually support each other in those business endeavours,” said Kambeitz.

Chamber president Jennifer Fossen and executive director Aaron Morris thanked guests and business owners for their continued commitment to strengthening and growing the local business community. “Tonight is a celebration, a celebration of innovation, hard work and community pride. It is about recognizing not just the winners, but every single nominee here tonight,” said Fossen. “Running a business is no easy task. It takes long hours, tough decisions and daily effort to manage the challenges that come with operating, but it is also incredibly rewarding especially in communities like Camrose,” she added.

Awards were presented in 14 categories, recognizing local businesses for their impact on the economy through creativity and customer service. Following the ceremony, guests were treated to an exhilarating performance by The Grande Dueling Pianos, accompanied by signature cocktails to conclude the evening.

celebrate local businesses

Legacy Business of the Year award was presented to Hauser Home Hardware. The Camrose Chamber of Commerce board members presented the award to the Hausers. From left, Chamber board members Tova Olson, Grace Boden, Darrelynn Fair, Danny Drisdelle and Wade Cummings; recipients of the award Angie and Rob Hauser; and Chamber board members Shane Weibel and Ashar LaGrange. The couple also announced that they will be retiring from the business and hope that the new owners of the store will continue to serve the Camrose community with the same dedication that they did.

By Adan Shaikh

Cornelius de Koning owns a meticulously restored 1964 Mercury Marauder. “I bought it from a friend of mine in 1976, who bought it new in Lethbridge in 1964,” de Koning said.

At the time, the car showed its age, but de Koning saw potential in its “razor-edge” grille and distinctive fastback roofline. His vision eventually became reality about 16 years ago, when he decided to completely redo the vehicle.

Fixing it up involved a complete teardown, from the interior to the engine bay and body panels. The original interior was removed, cleaned, replaced, and renewed with extra attention. “Getting the interior done up right was the most challenging part,” he shared.

Originally, the Marauder was powered by a 352 cubic inch V8 engine equipped with a two-barrel carburetor. During the restoration, de Koning upgraded the powertrain to a larger 390 cubic inch V8 with a four-barrel carburetor, providing increased horsepower and torque while keeping the performance character of the vehicle.

The upgraded engine delivers strong acceleration and highway cruising capa-

Cornelius de Koning and his wife

bility, paired with a three speed automatic CruiseO-Matic transmission.

Introduced by Ford in the late 1950s, even today the Cruise-O-Matic is known for smooth shifting and durability. In the Maraud-

FUN FACTS

Despite weighing close to 4,000 pounds, the Marauder could reach 96 kilometres and hour in 7.1 seconds with the 330-horsepower 390 engine. The car was designed for NASCAR, with many models featuring checkered flag emblems on the fenders.

While nearly 13,000 units were produced in 1964, finding a well-preserved, original model today is quite rare.

The 1964 Marauder was available in several models, including the Montclair, Monterey and Park Lane.

Cornelius de Koning owns a 1964 Mercury Marauder

er, it provides seamless power delivery across all driving conditions, making the car equally suited for cruising and highway driving.

“It can do 120 miles an hour and is in great shape,” de Koning said.

The body was taken to Rosetown, Saskatchewan, to be painted. “I tore the body apart and hauled it out there and they painted it and I hauled it back,” he shared. The paint was updated to the factory colour in which the Marauder was originally purchased, a light turquoise blue.

The colour highlights the car’s character and long profile. The distinctive design was created to have a blend of luxury and racing-inspired styling. Originally designed for NASCAR, the Marauder took home five NASCAR wins, and several USAC wins in the 1964 racing series.

For the last 16 years, de Koning’s Marauder has had an adventurous life,

from being featured in videos to trips all over North America, the vehicle never really just sits in the garage.

“Somebody did a video for the internet on it once. It has been to Vegas and the West Coast,” de Koning said.

The car remains a source of pride for de Koning, reflecting the hard work and attention to detail he put into building it.

Tamara

Saufert and Kim

Kelly’s

final call for Jake Saufert Memorial Ice Fishing Derby

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On February 21, 160 participants followed Tamara Saufert and Kim Kelly’s invitation to enjoy the final Ice Fishing event to remember and celebrate the life of their son, Jake, at Brownlows Landing, Gull Lake.

For the past ten years, this Derby has brought together friends, family, and fellow anglers to share stories, laughter, and love for the outdoors – just as Jake would have wanted it.

Whether the entrants joined for the first time or had already engaged themselves in the fishing

event since its beginning, everyone was welcome to be part in this meaningful final chapter.

With this 10th Annual Derby, Tamara and Kim created another unforgettable get-together for all ages. Not to be forgotten the time-consuming and hard work the two and their helpers poured into its organization. A million Chapeaux! Even the sky showed its appreciation and sent glittering sunshine onto the angling crowd on the frozen lake.

This celebration will most certainly be remembered fondly by all for many years to come.

Camrose Animal Shelter requests land from City Council

By Adan Shaikh

The Camrose & Area

Animal Shelter Society is asking the City of Camrose for a parcel of land to build a new shelter to replace its current facility.

The request was presented to council during the February 23 committee of the whole meeting, where shelter manager, Matt McKeil and board director, Debbie Cherkas outlined the challenges they face operating out of a small, retrofitted building that no longer meets the organization’s needs or modern animal welfare standards.

“The Camrose & Area Animal Shelter Society is asking for the City of Camrose to donate/allocate

a parcel of land for us to build a new shelter on. We are asking for you to give us a three year deadline to do our fundraising. If at the end of the three years we have raised $400,000 we would ask the city for a one year extension to raise the final $100,000 necessary before we start the build. If at the end of the three years we have not raised $400,000 the land would revert back to the city. The shelter would not start building until we have raised half a million dollars,” said Cherkas. According to the presentation, the existing space limits intake capacity, restricts quarantine and medical treatment areas,

and hampers staff and volunteer workflow.

“The land we require would be for an engineered steel building with a 5,000 sq. ft. footprint and we need enough land for 30 dog runs, plus land for dog training grounds, a parking lot for 10 vehicles and land for a future veterinary clinic. The estimated total area that we require would be greater than 16,700 sq. ft.,” explained Cherkas. She shared the approximate cost of $625,000.

Council discussed the request and administration was directed to explore potential land options and report back with recommendations at a future meeting.

ÉCCHS March athletics update

By Nadine Leming

The

École Camrose Composite

High School (ÉCCHS) Trojans basketball regular season has officially wrapped up, turning the focus towards the playoffs.

The grade nine girls’ team had a great developmental season playing with determination and grit that did not lead to a berth in the playoffs. Their coaches are very proud of the effort, hard work and commitment of the girls on the team. Coach Ty and coach Erin were also tirelessly diligent in leading the girls in a way that was greatly appreciated.

Finishing third place in the league, the grade nine boys’ team capped off a spectacular season by heading to the post-season. They travelled to Tofield, February 27 and 28 for the regional championships.

The junior and senior varsity teams have also concluded their regular seasons, motivated to move forward in the playoffs. Both the girls’ and boys’ junior varsity are excited to turn some heads in zone championships. Trojan pride will be on full display as they compete March 6 and 7.

The senior boys ended the season on a high note with a solid third place finish in the league. During the regular season, they exhibited high action play and determination. They get rolling in the playoffs hosting their first game on March 4.

With an outstanding performance this season, the senior girls’ team finished first overall in the regular season. They have laid the groundwork for what should be a memorable playoff run. The team received a bye for the first round of the postseason and will host their first game on March 9.

With basketball winding down with the playoffs at hand, the ÉCCHS Trojans are preparing for another exciting badminton season. Drop-in sessions will begin the first week of March. This will give athletes the chance to step back onto the court and prepare to re-establish their skills prior to the team selection.

Official tryouts for Trojan badminton will take place before spring break with sessions to help determine this season’s high caliber team. The school is looking forward to another solid and successful season of badminton on the courts.

Diane Nancy Shields

Diane Nancy Shields (Moffatt) passed away tragically on February 24, 2026, at the age of 70 years. She was born in Edmonton on January 28, 1956.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband Doug; son Stephen (Jennifer); daughter Nancy (Katie); sister Sandra; brother Doug (Wendy); grandson Jaxsen; granddaughters Emily (Mathew) and Hannah; great-granddaughters Oaklynn and Lylah; great-grandson Stetson; grandcat Baggie; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was predeceased by her mother and father Stephen and Rita Moffatt; brother Fred; nephew Barrey; sister-in-law Jo-Ann; and mother-in-law Jane.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel, Camrose, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

In loving memory of Violet French 1935 ~ 1996

You are dearly missed and never forgotten.

– Cheryl, Doug, Laurie, Sandy, Sharon, Dianne

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Henry Reinhart

Henry Reinhart of Camrose, AB (formerly Provost, AB), passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a brief illness at the age of 82 years. Henry was born on June 28, 1943, to Peter and Bergetta Reinhart. He grew up on the family farm at Provost. Henry loved sports and had a strong work ethic. He had many jobs over the years, but was especially known by his customers by owning Henry’s Shell Bulk. A job change to the oilfield brought them to Camrose in 1989. He spent the last 14 working years as a courtesy driver and enjoyed meeting and visiting with his many customers.

Henry loved time with his family and friends whether it was hunting, fishing, playing cards, dancing and golfing! We will miss his smile, sense of humour and stories he loved to tell!

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Marlene; daughter Rhonda (Myron) Feser and their children Justin (Megan) and Scott (Tianna); daughter Leanne and her children Ali and Erica Greenshields; and great-grandkids, Brooks and Bree. He also leaves behind his siblings Mervin, Donna (Leo) Schroh and Rena (Chris) Weinkauf; his in-laws Ed Rehman, Rita and Janet Reinhart, Beatrice (Pius) Boser, George (Zena) Deibert, Yvonne Deibert, Marie (Bruce) Worke, Patricia (Roger) Stennes, Charles (Marie) Deibert, Judy Deibert, Lois (Duane) Clark and Cindy (Ken) Gardner; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Bergetta (Clayton) Bowler and Peter; siblings Muriel, Larry and Lyle; sister-in-law Eileen; and parents-in-law George (Minnie) Deibert.

A memorial service will be held later in the spring.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit 2 or the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center.

January 22, 1953 ~ March 6, 2022

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

We miss you more and more each day.

Honour your depa rted fr iend or relative

A.

Garry Ernest Reuther

October 25, 1942 ~ February 21, 2026

Garry Ernest Reuther of Heisler, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 83 years.

No formal service will be held.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com

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“Dedicated service since 1906”

In loving memory of Robert “Bob” Fitzgerald who passed away on March 1, 2024

Two years have passed, yet you are remembered every day. Time moves on, but the love and memories we hold remain forever in our hearts

Always loved, always missed. – Lynda and family

rough the years…

Henry Daniel Simonson

May 17, 1935 ~ February 26, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our dear father and beloved husband, Henry Daniel Simonson. Henry is survived by his daughters Caroline and Andree (Mark); his son Eric; his sister Kaye (Garth); and his brother Arne. Henry was predeceased by his loving wife Maurine; his parents Simon and Agnes; and his brother Parnell.

Henry married Maurine in 1962, in Burlington, Vermont. Throughout his life, he worked in the aircraft industry and for the Government of Canada. In retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the Strathcona Food Bank and at his church.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Camrose, officiated by Rev. Don Hennig.

We thank the palliative care unit at St. Mary’s Hospital for the excellent care Henry received. In lieu of flowers, please remember him by supporting the Simonson Education Fund through the Battle River Community Foundation, or consider a donation to your local food bank.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

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In loving memory of Arthur “Art” Adam

February 26, 1930 ~ February 20, 2022

In Our Hearts

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, your hand we cannot touch. Still, we have so many memories of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part, Forever in our hearts.

Love Erna Adam and family

Linda Ruth Polei

May 28, 1946 ~ February 22, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Linda Ruth Polei, who died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on February 22, 2026, at the age of 79.

She is survived by her children Paul (Jessica), Michelle (Marco) Dias and Ryan; and grandchildren Justin (Wyndi), Tyler, Sam, Brooklyn and Dylan. She is also survived by her brothers and sister Delmer, Dolores (Ed), Carvel (Dale) and Rick; and numerous nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by her husband Gerald; parents Richard and Ruth; and sister-in-law Laurelle (Skaret).

Linda was born on May 28, 1946, to Richard and Ruth Skaret and raised near Armena. She obtained her teacher’s degree, taught and subbed for a few years before devoting her life to her children and family.

On May 20, 1967, Linda married her college sweetheart and soulmate, Gerry. Their love and devotion to each other was something to be admired. In 1971, 1973 and 1976, she welcomed her three children, who were the most important part of her life. Linda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed road trips, the mountains, nature, birds and photography and, most of all, loved being with family. She will be missed deeply and lovingly by family, friends and all who knew her.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Scandia Lutheran Church, Armena, officiated by Rev. Mike Harmon.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital with a special thank you to all the wonderful nurses on the palliative care unit.

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Members-at-large recognized by City of Camrose

By Adan Shaikh

Mayor PJ Stasko and Camrose City Council held a recognition service for the members-at-large serving on the City of Camrose commissions and committees. During the ceremony members whose terms concluded in December 2025 were thanked for their time and dedication and received certificates of recognition.

“Council recognizes the valuable contributions of all the members-at-large who’ve dedicated their time and expertise,” said Malcolm Boyd, City manager. “Their services played a vital role in municipal decision-making, aligning the city’s strategic focus, particularly in terms of increasing engagement with staff assistance,” he added.

Members recognized at the ceremony included:

• Blain Fowler –Camrose Airport Commission

• Barry Graham –Camrose Airport Commission

• Carole-May Coty –Camrose Arts Council Board

• Stacey Beach –

Camrose Arts Council Board

• Larry Cantelo –

Camrose Environmental

Sustainability Advisory Committee

• Allison McPherson –

Camrose Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee

• Rick Myers –

Camrose Police Commission

• Lee Katchur –

Camrose Police Commission

• Margaret Holliston –

Camrose Public Library Board

• Peter Hamm –

Camrose Public Library Board

• Naomi Finseth –

Camrose Public Library Board

• Deanna Mason –

Heritage Advisory Committee

• Gerald Caron –

Municipal Planning Advisory Committee

• Jon Hironaka –Recreation Advisory Committee

From left, front row: Lee Katchur, Rick Myers, Larry Cantelo,

Carole-May Coty, Deanna Mason, Stacey Beach, Gerald Caron and Jon

Missing from the photo were recipients Blain Fowler, Barry Graham, Allison McPherson, Margaret Holliston, Peter Hamm and Naomi Finseth.

By Nadine Leming

Cooking with flare

By Nadine Leming

The Camrose and Area Learning Centre (CALC) is an organization that meets the learning needs for adults in our community at a foundational level. Their staff meets each learner in a way that is welcoming and non-judgmental.

Linda Olson coordinates English classes for all learning levels, helping students to feel confident as they increase their ability to communicate in a new language.

As part of her programming, she created a fun way for people learning English to come together and practice their new skills, while having the opportunity to share a bit of their culture with the community through cooking.

Six sessions of their international cooking class were held at St. Francis Xavier Church. Ron Baier, executive director at CALC said, “We would like to thank St. Francis Xavier Church for the generosity in providing the space for our international cooking classes.”

He continued, “Without this support, we would not have been able to offer this opportunity to our students.”

At one class Chef Sameer from Monte Carlo restaurant shared his Indian culture and food. He led the participants in his personal recipes for Naan bread, Tapioca Fritters, Butter Chicken and Chicken Biryani. Each ingredient he used was fresh, even making butter by hand.

CALC would like to thank the restaurant for sharing their chef for this class. The aroma coming from the kitchen was absolutely amazing.

Linda said, “Sharing our different foods and cultures is a great opportunity for making connections between newcomers and our community. Every cooking class features food from a different country: Japan, Morocco, India, Mexico, Ethiopia and Ukraine! We had a great time!”

For more information on CALC and the programs they offer, go to www.camroselearning.com

Local skiers at winter games

This past Family Day weekend, there were many local athletes aged 11 to 16 competing in the 2026 Alberta Winter Games.

The goal of this event is to promote youth development and community spirit with sports ranging from archery to wrestling.

Camrose had a group of young skiers in Bonnyville that included Marielle Lunty and Ella Nelson.

Ella started skiing at a young age, following in the footsteps of her older siblings. Her dad Steve said, “All three of our kids have taken ski lessons at the Ski Club in Camrose. In Ella’s case, she was very young when she started skiing with a soother in her mouth.”

Ella just turned 14 and competed in the U15 group for the games where she went up against 15-year-old racers where the competition was harder than competing in her usual U14 races.

Ella finished 10th in sprint and 17th in distance. As a team, Zone 4 finished in fourth place in the relay. One of Ella’s favourite memories from the games was the opening ceremony, commenting on how fun it was. Ella added, “We watched a couple of other sports too.”

Ella said, “It was really fun, you get to meet a lot of new people from all sorts of different sports.” The experience for Ella was a little different from other races she’s used to and she beat some girls whom she’s never beaten before.

Her dad Steve said, “My wife and I think she had the best races she’s had all season.”

One of her proudest accomplishments inski-

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ing was winning bronze the last time she went to the Alberta Winter Games in grade six. She medalled bronze in the skate sprint and her team also received a bronze in team sprints.

Ella also wanted to give a shout out to her favourite coach Graeme Thain for all his hard work.

Marielle also had a positive experience at the Alberta Winter Games. She enjoyed the opening ceremony and the fun entertainment

activities lined up for the athletes with her teammates. She also talked about how she enjoyed hanging out with other kids from Zone 4.

This was Marielle’s first time competing at the games, commenting, “I really liked the relay event that had two girls and two boys racing on the team.” She was very excited about experiencing the games and only a little nervous about what to expect in the athletes’ village.

Although she didn’t come home with a medal, Marielle had a couple of personal best times, one in the skate technical and distance event as well as in classic skiing event.

A highlight of the weekend for her was the athletes’ entertainment night. It was an opportunity for Marielle to connect with all the athletes competing in all the different sports.

For Marielle’s parents, this was a special experience as they were able to cheer on both of their daughters at the games.

Her dad Brendan said, “The whole atmosphere overall was really cool. It’s such a celebratory atmosphere. They (the athletes) are encouraged to participate and make friends, which is a good thing.”

Overall, both Ella and Marielle came back with great experiences of the Alberta Winter Games. They have created memories and made friendships that will last for years to come.

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HEISLER ELKS SAUSAGE BREAKFAST – Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m. to noon. Heisler Community Cultural Centre. Adults $15, 6-12 years $8, 5 and under free.

HEISLER ELKS HAM BINGO – Monday, March 16, Heisler Community Cultural Centre. 15 games for $5. Door prizes on advance tickets. Bonanza to follow. Doors open 6:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.

CAMROSE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH – Easter Sale on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 am to noon at “The Little White Church by the Lake” 5304-48A Avenue. Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Nalysnyky, Borsch, Easter breads, baked goods, other Ukrainian goodies and more. Please bring your own bags. Sponsored by Camrose UCC, Round Hill UCC and UCWL.

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Council takes action to defend residents on AISH

By Adan Shaikh

Camrose City council has unanimously approved a letter of support urging the Government of Alberta to pause the changes coming to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) this summer.

At the regular council meeting on February 23, AISH recipient and resident of Camrose Connor Fleck utilized the public commentary section of the meeting to urge the Mayor and Council to write a letter of support to the Government of Alberta. “AISH is not extra money, it is money people need to live when they cannot work because of disability,” said Fleck. “I am asking council to speak up for disabled residents. Please support stable and fair AISH funding, please support local programs that help people who are struggling and please include disabled people when you make plans on housing, affordability and accessibility,” he added.

With the implementation of the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) all AISH recipients will be automatically switched ADAP. Only severely handicapped individuals will qualify for AISH moving forward, but will require reassessment.

With this motion Camrose has joined a growing list of municipalities advocating for greater consultation and transparency about AISH and similar action has been taken by the City of Edmonton on January 28. The motion was brought forward on behalf of the Camrose Interagency Group, who also submitted a letter of support backing the City’s advocacy efforts.

The Camrose Interagency, in a letter to the council, cited widespread confusion and anxiety among clients currently receiving AISH, noting fears of income loss, increased administrative burden, and limited access to medical professionals needed to complete reassessments.

The approved advocacy letter will be sent to the provincial government in the coming days.

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND

The following fa rm la nd is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the rest rictions, reservations and non-fina ncia l obligations in the existing Certif icates of Title:

FIRST PA RCEL:

TH E SOUT H WEST QUARTER OF SE CT ION THIRT EEN (13)

TOWNSH IP FORTY FOUR (4 4)

RA NGE SEVENT EEN (17)

WEST OF TH E FOURTH MERI DI AN

CONTAINI NG 64.7 HECTAR ES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

EXCEPTING THER EOUT:

0.815 HECTAR ES (2.01 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOW N

ON ROAD PLAN 8921491

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS

SECOND PA RCEL:

TH E SOUT H EAST QUARTER OF SE CT ION THIRT EEN (13)

TOWNSH IP FORTY FOUR (4 4)

RA NGE SEVENT EEN (17)

WEST OF TH E FOURTH MERI DI AN

CONTAINI NG 64.7 HECTAR ES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

EXCEPTING THER EOUT:

0.814 HECTAR ES (2.01 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOW N

ON ROAD PLAN 8921491

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS

Tenders will be entertained for one or more pa rcels. Tenders will not be opened in public. Conditiona l tenders will not be accepted

The highest or any tender will not necessar ily be accepted The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Tenders are to be subm itted in sealed envelopes ma rked “MCTAV ISH

TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number, wh ich pa rcel is being bid on, and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “A nd reassen Borth” for 3% of tender pr ice and must be delivered before 12:0 0 noon on Ma rch 20 2026, to Andreassen Borth, Ba rr isters and Solicitors, #200, 4870 -51 St reet, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, At tention: Ki rk Laird.

The tender pr ice does not include GST; the successf ul tenderer must pay GST to the Vendor based on the entire pu rchase price or provide GST number and GST Indemnity on or before the closing date

The ta xes will be adjusted as of noon on the closing date

There is cu rrently an an nual payment for a pipeline th rough the la nd. The most recent payment received was in approximately August, 2025, in the amount of $10, 26 4. The Vendor shall retain any pipeline payments received prior to closing date The Vendor ma kes no representations as to whet her such payments shall continue, but any payments received on or after the closing date shall belong to any successf ul pu rchaser. There shall be no adjust ment for the pipeline payment, wh ether it is received by the Vendor or by a successf ul pu rchaser.

The Fi rst Pa rcel cu rrently contains approximately 93 arable acres, 54 acres of past ure, and 11 acres of wasteland/slough The Second Pa rcel cu rrently contains approximately 119 arable acres, 33 acres of past ure, and 6 acres of wasteland/slough

The ba la nce of the pu rchase price shall be paid to Andreassen

Borth on or before April 17, 2026 Tenders are ir revocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successf ul tenderer do es not complete the pu rchase after acceptance of that tender, thei r deposit shall be forfeited. Deposits received from unsuccessf ul tenderer s will be returned to them by mail

For further information about the la nd, please call Helen McTavish at 780- 679-0457. For questions regarding the tender process, call Ki rk Laird at Andreassen Borth 780- 672-3181

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of BERNICE CAROLINE STEIL, late of Camrose, Alber ta, who died on November 28, 2025.

If you have a claim against t his estate, you must f ile your claim by April 2, 2026, and provide details of your claim with ERIC BARSTAD 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of ELIZ ABE TH MARG ARE T ROSE JACOBSON, late of Camrose, Alber ta, who died on April 20, 2025.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 2, 2026, and provide details of your claim with ERIC BARSTAD of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

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

I

NVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND

The following fa rm la nd is hereby of fered for sale or lease by tender, as set out in th is invitation, subject to the rest rictions, reservations and non-fina ncia l obligations in the existing Certif icates of Title:

PA RCEL 1:

MERI DI AN 4 RA NGE 21 TOWNSH IP 43 SECT ION 24 QUARTER SOUT H WEST

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS

AR EA: 64.7 HECTAR ES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

PA RCEL 2:

TH E SOUT H EAST QUARTER OF SE CT ION TW EN TY THREE (23), TOWNSH IP FORTY THREE (43)

RA NGE TW EN TY ON E (21), WEST OF TH E FOURTH MERI DI AN, CONTAINI NG 64.7 HECTAR ES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, EXCEPTING THER EOUT:

A) 2. 83 HECTAR ES (7 ACRES) MORE OR LESS FOR RIGH T OF WAY OF TH E GR AN D TRUN K PACI FIC BR ANCH LI NES RAILWAY AS SHOW N ON RAILWAY PLAN 3978Z

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS

PA RCEL 3: ALL TH AT PORT ION OF TH E NORT H EAST QUARTER OF SE CT ION TW EN TY THREE (23), TOWNSH IP FORTY THREE (43), RA NGE TW EN TY ON E (21), WEST OF TH E FOURTH MERI DI AN, WH ICH LI ES NORT H AN D EAST OF TH E NORT H EAST ER LY LIMI T OF RAILWAY PLAN 3978Z; CONTAINI NG 63.6 HECTAR ES (157.2 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THER EOUT:

A) 0. 392 HECTAR ES (0.97 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, AS SHOW N ON ROAD PLAN 1046T

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS

Tenders will be entertained for sale on ly for pa rcel 1. Tenders will be entertained for sale or lease for pa rcel 2 and pa rcel 3, with such lease commencing in 2026 The Vendor has received County approval to subdivide the northern 80 acres of Pa rcel 3. Tenders for Pa rcel 3 must be either for the lease of the sout hern 77 acres of Pa rcel 3, or for the pu rchase of the sout hern 77 acres of Pa rcel 3.

The Vendor currently receives an an nual gas well su rface lease payment of approximately $410 0 for Pa rcel 2. The Vendor ma kes no representation as to whet her these payments will continue Tenders will be entertained for one or more pa rcels. Tenders will not be opened in public. Conditiona l tenders will not be accepted The highest or any tender will not necessar ily be accepted The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Tenders are to be subm itted in sealed envelopes ma rked “LENTZ TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth. Tenders for lease do not require a deposit. Tenders for sale shall include the tenderer’s GST number, wh ich pa rcel is being bid on, and shall be accompanied by a cheque made payable to “A nd reassen Borth” for 3% of tender pr ice and must be delivered before 12:0 0 noon on Ma rch, 27, 2026, to Andreassen Borth, Ba rr isters and Solicitors, #200, 4870 -51 St reet, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, At tention: Ki rk Laird.

The tender pr ice does not include GST; the successf ul tenderer must pay GST to the Vendor based on the entire pu rchase price or provide GST number and GST Indemnity on or before the closing date

On a completed sale, ta xes will be adjusted as of noon on the closing date The Vendor currently receives surface lease payments for Pa rcel 2. The Vendor ma kes no representation as to whet her such payments shall continue. Please contact the Vendor for more information about these su rface lease payments

On a completed sale, the ba la nce of the pu rchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before April 17, 2026, with the exception of the sale of Pa rcel 3, wh ich shall be completed 4 weeks after regist ration of the subdivision of Pa rcel 3 by the Vendor Tenders are ir revocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successf ul tenderer do es not complete the pu rchase after acceptance of that tender, thei r deposit shall be forfeited. Deposits received from unsuccessf ul tenderer s will be returned to them by mail

For further information about the la nd, please call Rodney Lentz at 1-780-988-9133. For questions regarding the tender process, call Ki rk Laird at Andreassen Borth 780- 672-3181

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of CARL A MARIE THOMPSON, who died on November 6, 2025.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by Friday, April 3, 2026, with IAN W. SMITH, KC, at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

CARGILL LIMITED

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC TION AND ENHANCEMENT AC T

NOTICE OF DECISION

In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Cargill Limited, Winnipeg has applied to Environment and Protected Areas for an amendment to an existing approval 326695-01-00. The operation is located at East 1/2 of Section 24 Township 046 Range 20 West of the 4th Meridian.

The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act may provide you a right of appeal against this decision to the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board. You should note that there are strict time lines for filing an appeal dependent on the t ype of appeal. If you choose to appeal this decision, please contact :

Office of the Registrar of Appeals

The Environmental Appeals Board 3rd Floor, 10011-109 Street EDMONTON, AB T5J 3S8

Telephone: 780-427-6207

Fax: 780-427-4693

A Notice of Appeal must be submit ted within 30 days of the date of this notice. Please quote Application No. 011-00326694.

The Public Notice of this application will also be posted on the Department’s website at ht tps:// avw.alber ta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx.

Copies of the approval application can be obtained from: Sean Sheedy

Telephone: 780-678-3813

Email: sean_sheedy@cargill.com

Camrose Minor Soccer

By Nadine Leming

The U17/19 girls’ soccer team won silver in their Sherwood Park U19 league recently. The game was tied at three at the end of regulation forcing a shoot-out with the opposition scoring to take gold.

The girls held their own in a highly competitive game against the team winning gold. They now move on to represent the Central Alberta Soccer Association in Provincials.

Minor soccer also saw two U13 teams qualify for Provincials as well. The U13 girls Wightman and U13 boys Schmidt/ Bowman will represent the Central Alberta Soccer Association.

The girls saw three victories while the boys had four straight wins. Both teams

battled hard with the girls bringing home the gold and the boys securing the bronze medal.

Provincials this year will be held in Edmonton, March 13 to 15.

Soccer is more than just a sport, it’s an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. It unites and empowers players. It also guides and equips players fostering that sense of community.

Regardless if you are a player, coach, referee, volunteer, or sideline cheerleader, you play an essential part that grows from a local grassroots level all the way up to elite competition. This is what makes the Camrose and District Soccer Association a wonderful organization.

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Deaths

Donald Williams of Tofield, passed away January 25, at 86 years of age.

Jerry Jerome Bergstrom of Camrose, passed away February 1, at 86 years of age.

Garry Ernest Reuther of Heisler, passed away February 21, at 83 years of age.

Linda Ruth Polei of Camrose, passed away

February 22, at 79 years of age.

Diane Nancy Shields (Moffatt) passed away February 24, at 70 years of age.

Ervine Kading of Tofield, passed away February 24, at 83 years of age.

Henry Daniel Simonson of Camrose, passed away on February 26, at 90 years of age.

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BRCF supports Special Olympics

Submitted by Laura Young

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose. According to Carol Wideman, Past Chair of Special Olympics AlbertaCamrose, “The support we receive from the Battle River Community Foundation is greatly appreciated and makes a significant difference in the lives of Special Olympics AlbertaCamrose athletes.”

Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose has a strong adult activity program that includes 5-pin bowling at Tabb Lanes, swimming at the Camrose Aquatic Centre, and gym activities at Sparling School. The funds provided by the Foundation will go towards the greater development of opportunities for younger children, including the Young Athletes program, for kids 2-6, and the FUNdamentals program for kids aged 7-12.

The funds provided to Special Olympics AlbertaCamrose will directly support program delivery, volunteer development, and outreach. This includes: the purchase of soft play equipment; the training of volunteers and coaches in early childhood development; creating take home kits for families to reinforce learning and physical activity at home; and hosting “Family Play Days” to celebrate inclusion and raise awareness of programming for youth.

Special Olympics

Submitted

Kevin Gurr, past chair of the Battle River Community Foundation board, presents the cheque to Dawn Pollock, Chairperson of Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose. From left are Darby Marriott, an Augustana student volunteer, and Johnathan, a Special Olympics bowler. From right are Makaya Bentley-Ohman, an Augustana student volunteer and Keith, a Special Olympics bowler.

Canada, the national organization, states on its website its mission, which is to be “…dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through sport.” The complementary vision, “… that sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities all across Canada,” is a sentiment shared by Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose.

The grant for Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose is provided by the Kevin and Allyson Gurr 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.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Multi-level condo near Augustana

By Adan Shaikh

This beautifully maintained multilevel condo offers comfortable living in the Augustana neighbourhood, directly across from Jubilee Park and just a short walk to downtown.

Built in 1997, the 1,106 sq. ft. home features an open-concept layout. Natural light fills the space through the large windows and balcony overlooking the park, offering a peaceful spot to unwind. Two large bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide flexibility and privacy. The master bedroom features a walk-through closet leading to a private three-piece en suite, and the second

Donnelle Millang Wally Wrubleski

bedroom is ideally located near the main four-piece bathroom, perfect for having guests over.

With in-suite laundry, extra storage and central air-conditioning, this property is equipped for year-round comfort. Outside, a titled garage just steps from the unit provides secure parking. The well-cared-for building offers a welcoming sense of community, complete with an elevator, fitness centre, party room and a guest suite for visiting family or friends, making this a truly appealing place to call home. Located at 207, 4625-50 Street this home is priced at $315,000.

Editor’s note: This beautiful home sold within just 10 days of going on the market! For more great listings, contact Donnelle or Wally at:

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

Wally: 780-781-7323

Kids today will never know…

• what it was like to take a whole bunch of photos on your Instamatic camera and then having to wait several weeks to find out that they were garbage

• the excitement of seeing your teacher roll a movie projector into the classroom.

• the satisfaction of slamming the phone down when you hang up on someone who annoyed you

• there used to be a phone number you could call just to get the correct time.

• the one jar of Noxema (replaced by today 's serums, moisturizers and gels) and the belief that if it burned, it was working.

• if you missed a T V show, you just missed it. Forever

• the pain of accidentally recording over a VHS tape.

• the high stakes adrenaline of running to the bathroom during a commercial break, with the beckoning call of a sibling screaming "It 's ONNNN!!" to send you hurdling over furniture to get back to your favourite show just in time

• the Friday night ritual of going to the video shop to rent a movie to watch over the weekend

• the rage of finding ou t the last person who rented that movie was too lazy to rewind it.

• the anticipation of waiting for your favourite song to be played on the Top 20 so you could record it o the radio onto a blank cassette tape.

• the pain of having the tape with that favourite song on it get eaten by your cassette player

• the excitement of waking up at 7 a.m. on Saturday, pouring a mixing bowl full of cereal and binge watching hours of car toons all morning

• calling your friend on a landline and having to talk to their mother until your friend came to the phone

• when white bread was still good for you and no one knew what gluten was

• the anxiet y over having enough Aqua Net to make sure your bangs would stand straight up for the whole day.

• being allowed to actually eat the bir thday cake after someone blew all over it.

• actually earning the rips and holes in jeans instead of buying them already there.

• when the only GPS available was the road map in the glove compar tment (and it ne ver got folded back the same way twice).

• watching Hockey Night In Canada on a black and white T V that got four channels thanks to the aluminum foil twisted around its rabbit ears

• when a hashtag was called a pound sign (and before that, it was used for Tic-Tac-Toe).

• when rolling your eyes was considered talking back

• having a random question but never ever finding out the answer because Google was not invented yet.

• when $200 in groceries filled the entire trunk of a car instead of two bags in the passenger seat.

• writing the rough draft of an essay and then having to rewrite it a second time neatly BY HAND

• when teachers passed out repor t cards in brown paper envelopes with hand-written paragraphs abou t the student's per formance in each class.

• the acrid smell of a home perm kit and the pain of the pink plastic rods twisted tightly into your hair.

• when parents used to send kids to school with no water bottle, no phone and no snacks, and somehow the y would survive until the end of the day

• when t yping class was an actual subject in school ... on a t ypewriter. And you were taught to put two spaces after a sentence.

• when paper bags were said to destroy the world and plastic was going to save us all

• the fun of calling up strangers and asking if their refrigerator was running, followed by, "You better go catch it!"

• having to get up o a velvet rust and orange floral couch and walk through eight feet of shag carpet just to change the channel.