January 4, 2013 Strathmore Times

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Strathmores municipal leader is proud of the
towns accomplishments in 2012 and looks for-
ward to the future.
Its been a challenging year, but weve gotten
a lot accomplished, said Strathmore Mayor Steve
Grajczyk. He refers to a lot of little things that
probably go unnoticed, like pathways and curbs,
and pulling down barbed wire fences along the
highway. He believes thats increased the commu-
nitys curb appeal, and says, Im a big believer in
... making our community look good, including
parks and green spaces. Weve got tremendous
park staff. Theyre keeping things up and tidy and
really looking good.
Grajczyk has also worked hard to bring in new
development and said, 2013 by all accounts
sounds like its going to be one tremendous year.
A 15-acre commercial development with some
notable large stores is coming in east of Wal-
Mart.
Four or fve residential subdivisions...are ready
to go right now and some of them are hopefully
going to be moving some dirt in the spring, said
Grajczyk. Weve got a lot of industrial develop-
ment on its way this year looking east across
the highway, theres an industrial mud company
in there now. Thats what Im focusing on, get-
ting a lot of industry here for 2013-14.
The mayor would like to bring in more industry
to keep taxes down, but acknowledges its a chal-
lenge.
Its a chicken-and-egg story. Do we get resi-
dents in here frst to get the industry here for jobs
or vice-versa? Do we get the industry here and
then call in the residential? asks Grajczyk. Were
going to make that happen. Im going to keep
working on that ... until the very end of my term
and I plan on running again.
Keep my taxes down and plowing roads in
wintertime are the concerns Mayor Grajczyk
hears most often. We try our best to maintain the
roads and walkways, said Grajczyk. Were doing
the best we can with the resources we have on
hand, and that sometimes doesnt satisfy every-
body. We have to remind the public we live in a
northern climate and sometimes we have to en-
dure and live with what weve got. Its always a
diffcult problem.
He reminds residents, we cant do everything.
We cant keep the taxes down and give everybody
all the amenities they desire. (For instance) a new
arena is badly needed and were working towards
that Id like to be able to give them everything,
but its all tax dollars.
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The UFA Bisons honoured their long-time general manager Neil Glionna prior to their
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on hand to make the presentation to Glionna, who volunteered with the organization for
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Grajczyk is pleased to
work with the Western
Irrigation District, whom
he calls tremendous cor-
porate citizens. He says,
Were working with
them closely in manag-
ing our stormwater ... to
be good stewards of our
environment.
In 2013, the new Strath-
more Family and Commu-
nity Support Services will
begin serving Strathmore.
Were certainly going
to look after everybody in
the community, said Gra-
jczyk. That includes rural
people and especially
the older folks.
Mayor Grajczyk said he
is proud to serve the com-
munity of Strathmore.
As the mayor, I fnd
working with the people
a real pleasure. Theres
a lot of positive people
in this community a
lot of service clubs do a
tremendous amount of
work, and I enjoy work-
ing with them and the
public. Its a joy to work
with council and adminis-
tration and the citizens of
Strathmore.
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presented the Com-
munity Crisis Soci-
ety with a cheque for
$25,000 to help with
upgrades to the se-
curity system. Bruce
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West Wheatland 4-H Show and Sale says
tHank you
Coby Thiessen
Hiltona Holdings
Erin Warrack
Town of Strathmore
Jake Warrack
Agro Equipment
Jared Lausen
Cleveland Ventures
Jordan Kobsar
Desert Sales Inc.
Maria Kooistra
Gregory, Harriman & Associates
Michael Brewin
TERA Environmental
Ryan Lausen
Chinook Credit Union
Sabrina Kooistra
Gold Key Insurance Ltd.
Cole Johnson
TD Drilling
Colten Stewart
Grays Ltd.
Jared Farmer
High Performance Coatings
Wyatt Matile
Myers Bale Hauling
James Farmer
Riobow Drillng
Blake Wenstrom
Bruce Farms
Christian Seeley
DynAgra
Darren Newell
Evergreen Equipment
Hailey Kenney
Bow Slope Shipping Association
Jack Sherman
RC Heavy Truck
Jared Burke
Hiway Service Drumheller
Julia Newell
Strathmore Motor Products
Leah Dahm
D-Alta Mechanical/Draught Horse Bar & Grill
Mark Kathol
Rockyford Agencies/ATB
Megan Sharpley
New Way Irrigation
Nathan Dahm
MNP Drumheller
Neav Sharpley
Wenstrom Ag
Reece Kenney
Tri West Agro
Teia Dahm
Riverside Packers
Will Kathol
Western Chev Olds Drumheller
William Sharpley
Mervs Mechanical
Supreme
reserve Steer
Samuel Kathol
Richardson Pioneer Supreme Grand Sheep
Dustin Wolfs Getz & Associates
Supreme reserve Sheep
Alannah McAuley Crowfoot Ag. Solutions
Supreme
Grand Steer
Taylor Elder
Kal Tire Strathmore
Cheadles charity steer
The Cheadle 4-H Club, with the support of Bruce Farms and Encana, sold their charity steer at
the West Wheatland Show & Sale June 9 in Rockyford. The charity steer, which raised over
$7,000, is in support of Encanas Race Against Hunger and the Wheatland County Food Bank.
It was originally purchased by TERA Environmental Consultants and then re-donated and sold
again to Pure Country Meats. Members who took part in the project were Michael Brewin
(back, l-r), Erin Warrack, Jake Warrack, Jared Lausen (middle,l-r), Ryan Lausen,
Jordan Kobsar, Coby Thiessen, Maria Kooistra (front,l-r) and Sabrina Kooistra.
Photo courtesy of Patti Brewin
June 22, 2012 Strathmore TimeS Page 13
Sale says
tHank you
Sarah Wolfs (wether)
Standard Spray
Sarah Wolfs (ewe)
Gates Agencies
Dustin Wolfs (ewe)
Napa Auto Parts
TeddiAnn Skibsted (wether)
Evergreen Equipment
TeddiAnn Skibsted (ewe)
Laura Dale
EricaLynn Skibsted (ewe)
Evergreen Equipment
EricaLynn Skibsted (wether)
Cals Construction
Grace Heuver (wether)
Gregory, Harriman & Associates
Nicole Ellis (ewe)
Home Hardware
Nicole Ellis (wether)
Standard Spray
Dale Palsson (ewe)
Eagle Lake Turf Farms
Kelsey Kathol (wether)
Sparkys Part Services
Nolan Kathol (wether)
D-Alta Mechanical
Nolan Kathol (ewe)
Joe Hermanson
Landon Hebbes (wether)
Rocking Horse Energy Services
Breana Seeley (wether)
Pro-Water Conditioning
Adelle Ellis (ewe)
Wellness Within Centre
Breana Seeley (ewe)
Hymas Farms
Adelle Ellis (wether)
Western Chevrolet Olds
Cassidy Reinhardt (ewe)
C&P Grenier Trucking
Cassidy Reinhardt (wether)
Rockyford Hotel
Grace Heuver (Breeding Ewe)
Breeding Ewes are not sold
Supreme Grand Sheep
Dustin Wolfs Getz & Associates
Supreme reserve Sheep
Alannah McAuley Crowfoot Ag. Solutions
Charity Lamb
Grace Heuver took care of this years
charity lamb, with all proceeds
going to the Hope Community Cov-
enant Church Haiti Relief Fund. Eagle
Lake Nurseries (shown here with club
members) purchased the lamb for
$18.50/lb and then donated it back into
the ring to be sold again. Tri West Agro
then purchased the lamb for $15.50/lb.
Thank You to other sponsors: Strathmore Times, Encana, Safeway, AltaLink, Sobeys Strathmore, Rockyford Lions, Rattray Reclamation, Gator Bobcat Services,
Standard Lions, UFA, Rick and Helen Zachariassen, Rocky Ridge Land and Cattle, Rockyford Ag Society, Strathmore AG Society, Standard Ag Society, Strathmore Golf
Course, Newell Livestock Hauling, Sturgeon River Ranch, Reinhardt Lamb, Bar Box Farm and Ranch, Getz and Assoc., Strathmore Vet Clinic, Standard Spray, Dynagra,
Rosebud Lions, Bruce Farms, Rosebud Dinner Theatre, Landmark Feeds, Shane Pallesen, Conterra Industries, Draught Horse Bar and Grill, Wheatland County
Lending a helping hand
Luigi Vescarelli (l-r) of Encana presents Paul Kathol with
a generous donation for the 2012 West Wheatland 4-H
Show & Sale to cover the members sales expenses.
Photo courtesy of Tara Kathol
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The Strathmore Lions donated
$25,000 to the Community Crisis Soci-
ety Shelter to help them upgrade their
security system. The funds came from
various fundraising events the Lions
host, and from the food booth they set
up during Canada Day and the Strath-
more Stampede.
The Crisis Society submitted an infor-
mal application and made a presenta-
tion to the Lions about their need. The
members then put it to a vote to decide
who, out the sometimes four to fve ap-
plicants a month, will be granted the
donation.
The Lions have helped us over the
years, said Executive Director for the
Society Karen Pease.
Our funding from the government
doesnt cover all the expenses.
The replacement is almost done and
staff are excited to have the new state
of the art system fully operational. The
advanced security system is a necessity
for the shelter as they can often deal
with high-risk cases and client and staff
safety is the number on priority
The community has always been sup-
portive of the shelters cause, and it is
through donations and that support that
they have been able to offer the help to
those in need. The annual dinner and
auction held every November also helps
the society provide some of the neces-
sities not covered by the government.
Pease said the community, which ex-
tends through all of Wheatland County
and Drumheller, open up their hearts
for the shelters cause, something they
are extremely grateful for.
Were very grateful for that. It means
so much to our residents and theyre
touched by the support of the commu-
nity as well, said Pease.
Each year over 400 women and chil-
dren walk through the shelters doors
looking for help.
Lions give shelter extra security
Despite the chilly air approximately 120 peo-
ple visited the Celebration of Lights Christmas
park on Dec. 24. Santa was available for pic-
tures and there was plenty of hot chocolate to
help keep the patrons warm.
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You are going to start noticing that
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Sagewood is currently constructing
phase 2 of their seniors community.
The exciting expansion will offer more
care for seniors, and will be completed
in the fall of 2013.
Amir Rajani, Sagewoods general
manager, says that the expansion will
be really good for both residents and
the community.
Phase 1, which is currently what
Sagewood offers, has 102 rooms split
up into 40 Supportive Living level 4
(SL4) rooms, 20 Supportive Living Lev-
el 4 Dementia (SL4D) rooms, and 42
independent living suites.
In Phase 1, more than 80 per cent of
the people were from Strathmore, so
they got to come back to their com-
munity, said Rajani. With the expan-
sion, more seniors will get the ability
to come to Sagewood and experience
the community of Strathmore.
Phase 2 will be a three story building
with 35 rooms on each foor. These 105
rooms will be split into several groups:
35 of the rooms will be SL4, 35 will be
SL4D, and the other 35 will offer long
term care.
Of course there is a need for it in
this region, Rajani said of the expan-
sion, which is a collaborative effort
between AgeCare and Alberta Health
Services.
There are many benefts to moving
into a residence such as Sagewood.
Rajani explains that seniors live with
structure and all of their needs are as-
sessed and taken care of, including
medication and diet.
With the addition of Phase 2, Sage-
wood will also be introducing an adult
day support program, where seniors
can drop-in for the day and have activi-
ties with residents and other drop-ins.
In addition to this program, Sagewood
will be able to offer a childrens day-
care.
Sagewoodafter the second phase,
will have independent residence, SL4,
SL4D and long term care, so three or
four different kinds of people with dif-
ferent needs will be in the same com-
munity, Rajani explains. This is benef-
cial for couples with different needs,
who can be placed together, or even
for existing residents whose health
care needs may change since they can
stay in the same community.
Sagewood doesnt decide who moves
into their residences, instead seniors
must apply through Alberta Health
Services where their needs will be as-
sessed and matched to vacant beds in
the system.
For more information please visit
http://www.agecare.ca/sagewood-
strathmore.html.
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Representatives from Encana met
with Wheatland Council to share excit-
ing news about production initiatives
in 2013.
Wheatland County falls within En-
canas Clearwater development bound-
aries.
The oil and gas commodity focus
is changing, said Larry Marshall, En-
cana Community Relations advisor. In
2012-2013, we will see acceleration in
oil and liquid rich natural gas develop-
ment.
Encana has been moving to develop
partnerships with several corporations
to maximize their opportunities.
Canada is rich in natural resources,
but does not always bring capital to the
table, so joint ventures help balance
that, said Marshall
In 2012, Mitsubishi Corporation
worked with Encana to secure land in
northeast British Columbia, and this
month Encana announced a $ 2.18 bil-
lion dollar contract with PetroChina for
development in Two Hill County.
In the spring of 2012, Encana an-
nounced Toyota Tsusho Wheatland
Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho
Corporation, signed a deal to acquire a
32.5 percent royalty interest in gas pro-
duction, from 5,500 existing and 1,500
newly drilled coal bed methane wells.
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releases . Under the agreement, Encana
is the operator and a joint committee
of Encana/Toyota oversees operations,
direction, and development. Jana King,
Encana team leader for Clearwater
South, said Toyota Tsusho provided 52
million dollars in 2012 and an addition-
al designation of 80 million for 2013, to
develop wells in the Clearwater region.
These wells are located along the east
edge of Horseshoe Canyon near Drum-
heller. Horseshoe Canyon is a popular
tourist site and a well-known deposi-
tory for dinosaur fossils. King said that
the 2011 tsunami in Japan has left the
Japanese with energy shortages and
they need to build infrastructure to re-
cover. The Japanese government has
supported the partnerships with Cana-
dian companies, as part of the rebuild-
ing process. King said that Toyota Tsu-
sho has similar values when it comes
to doing things right, safety and envi-
ronmental concerns.
Marshall said that since natural gas
prices are down, more deep well drill-
ing would occur for oil and liquid gas
development, bringing balance for in-
vestment portfolios.
With developments, our county resi-
dents will notice more activity this year.
There will be more rig activity and oil
donkeys pumping to storage tanks.
Truck traffc will increase to take oil
and gas products for processing. Coun-
cillors asked if a partnership could be
developed regarding dust control and
road improvements, considering the
increased activity would cause prob-
lems. Marshall said there could be dis-
cussions and possibly a committee to
develop solutions surrounding the is-
sues.
There will be more fenced wellheads
and well sites appearing in farm felds,
but farmers will have to be more care-
ful with machinery around high-pres-
sure well sites. King said Encana will
do everything they can to minimize the
development footprint for landowners.
Encana develops partnerships
Sagewoods Phase 2 set to open in 2013
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The next regular council
meeting will be
on January 16th, 2013.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Town of Strathmore is presently seeking enthusiastic volun-
teers to join the Board of Directors for the Strathmore Meals on
Wheels program. This group meets quarterly for one hour each
time. If you are interested in participating, please contact David
Coates at the Town Offce (403) 934-3133 or
send your Volunteer application to:
David Coates - Strathmore FCSS Program Coordinator
Town of Strathmore
680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J1
Ph.: 403-934-3133. Applications available at the Town Offce
or visit our website: www.strathmore.ca
STRATHMORE FCSS GRANT APPLICATION

We are pleased to be able to provide you with the Strathmore FCSS
Grant Application package. All projects must meet the requirements in
the Grant Application, and of the Provincial FCSS Mandate, and
will be reviewed by January 31, 2013.
Please note that our offce will be closed over the Christmas Holidays,
December 24 to January 2, 2013.
Grant Application forms can be picked up at the Town of Strathmore
Municipal Offces at 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, or, we can email
the Application to you and it can then be completed on your PC.
We invite you to return completed application forms by: fax or email, or
you can drop them off at the Town offce.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the
following address below.
Please return Grant Applications to:
Strathmore FCSS Coordinator,
680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1
FCSS@strathmore.ca Phone: 403-934-3133 ext. 244
Fax: 403-901-1476
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Books. Author: Paul Sonsteby, Local author, high school teacher and family man.
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Available at Town of Strathmore Municipal Offce, 680 Westchester Road
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SNOW CLEARING UPDATE
Citizens may notice some changes in how snow plowing/removal
is completed from previous years. As per Councils revised Winter
Street Maintenance Policy in 2011, snow plowing and then removal
(as required) will be initiated in the following sequence:
1. Essential services access
2. Priority 1 routes arterial routes
3. Priority 2 routes collector routes
4. School zones
5. Areas where traffc fow is impeded
6. Town parking lots
Attention will be given to removal of snow from the central
business district roadways after priority roadways have been
plowed. Wherever possible, the Town will take reasonable steps to
notify citizens of snow clearing efforts, by placing signs when
clearing/removal is to occur.
Accumulated snow in front of private driveways and entrances
caused by Town plowing is the responsibility of the owner
to remove and will only be removed by the Town when:
1. Natural fow of storm water is blocked
2. In the event that the road or boulevard exceeds snow
storage capacity
For more information, please refer to the Winter Street Mainte-
nance Policy on the Towns website at Strathmore.ca
under Bylaws.
We thank citizens for their patience and cooperation
during winter operations.
TAX INFORMATION
If you wish to enrol in the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) for
2013 and are not currently on the payment plan, the Town requires
your application by January 2, 2013 as the Town Offce will be
closed from December 24 through January 1, 2013.
If you are on the TIPP please note the January 2013 Tax Installment
Plan Payment will be debited on January 7, 2013.
In accordance with the Town Bylaw #11-23 all taxes remaining
unpaid after January 6th, a 9% penalty will be applied to the total
outstanding tax balance on January 7, 2013.
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Pat Fule
Fule for Thought
I was talking recently to a former student of mine,
named Katie. At frst, I was thrilled to hear that she
and her father Brian had helped me hit 40 readers!
However, I had some suspicions, and sure enough,
after the column is read, it is also used to line the bot-
tom of their parrots cage! If there is ANYTHING to
keep a person from getting cocky, this is it! The par-
rots name is Steve-O, and Id like to think he doesnt
crap on the columns he DOESNT like! NOBODY
needs a bird who thinks hes a critic! Katie was telling
me that parrots have the mind/personality of a fve
year old, and it got me thinking of my own childhood.
When I was about 10, my brother Gary (you re-
member him, we hid on him in the Banff theatre, he
rafted on a raw sewage pond?). Anyway, my brother
had a bad fall from a tree and was sent to the Chil-
drens Hospital. My parents and I would drive in for
regular visits, and this is how I met Stacey. Stacey was
a girl from the Stoney Nation, and she had been hor-
ribly burned in a house fre. I had never seen scarring
and twisted, burnt skin like poor Stacey. Any part of
skin showing was wrapped in a tight stocking-like
material. I later learned that this wrap was to reduce
the scarring and help her recover. It must have been
painful, because she cried and screamed through all
of our visits. My brother had befriended her. I often
stood, scared, watching as he talked and helped her
(even for a few minutes), forget her pain. When Gary
was discharged, I never learned what happened to
Stacey. I like to think that she made it, and shes had a
good life. Thats the thought I keep, that shes healthy,
in no pain, and got to be a grown-up.
Years later, when I was in high school, I briefy
came to know a girl named Sam. She was very pretty,
had long blonde hair, and played on our high school
volleyball team. She was also missing her left hand.
In Volleyball, she would cradle the ball and toss it to
serve, hit with her intact hand, and could even set by
having her wrist even with the fngers of the other
hand! One hot Saturday, Sam invited us to her par-
ents place. They ran a motel, and my friend and I got
to use the pool with her and her friend. It was fne
until my friend swam by Sam with his right hand as
normal, but he made a fst with his left hand! I was
furious; he was mocking the fact that Sam was miss-
ing her left hand! I dont know if she noticed this, or
if she put on a brave face. When I got him alone, I
ripped into him and told him what a butt he was. He
had NO remorse, he was SO self-centered that what
HE thought was hilarious was also her problem to
deal with SHE needed to lighten up! My friendship
with this jerk died a slow death, and Im glad.
I got my own taste of cruelty in my Grade 12 year. I
have come to learn that words can defnitely hurt, as
I still feel the sting of this, 34 years later. It was Mar.
17, 1978, and my Physics teacher said to the class that,
its Pats day its St. Patricks Day.
Another one of my friends in the crowded class-
room piped up with, yeah, its Acne Boys special
day!!
I was mortifed I had battled acne for years, and
this guy just pointed it out to everyone in the class!
Im sure I fushed with anger, and I couldnt wait to
get out of there! This guy wanted to be a comic, and
crack a cruel joke at MY expense! I never forgot this,
and years later (at our ten reunion), I made sure I re-
minded him of that day, and his comment. He didnt
even REMEMBER it! He humiliated me with one sen-
tence and it wasnt even a big deal to him! Sometimes
words can scar just as much as a physical act ex-
cept these marks are hidden from the others. Even
now, I remember those words the pain is no longer
there, but the memory lingers.
We all go through happy and sad events in our lives.
We also struggle with our own imperfections. Our so-
ciety places so much value on appearance. Did you
know that some of the most popular graduation gifts
for girls in the U.S. are breast implants? These girls
who havent even matured into women are trying to
look like what they think are the perfect females! We
have lost the ability to accept our frailties and imper-
fections in ourselves, but ESPECIALLY in others. Some
people sit back and judge, based on appearance. We
all search for perfection in appearance, something
we cannot achieve. I wait for the day when we dont
even notice our imperfections, that people can always
feel good about themselves, no matter what. NO one
should be scare to go out because they may be a bit
heavy, or their skin isnt perfect, or theyre not as mus-
cular as they want Life is too short to live, judging
each other.
(Fule for Thought is a slice of life humourous col-
umn that appears in the Strathmore Times, written
by long-time resident, town councillor, high school
teacher, coach, husband and father of two Pat Fule.
If you would like to get in touch with Pat, you can
send him an e-mail at Pat.fule@shaw.ca)
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I delivered eight pails of cookie dough to a hospital
employee at the Strathmore Hospital on Dec. 21. It
seems that I inadvertently put the cookie dough into
the wrong truck. It was a black Chevy ton, I believe
a Silverado, that was parked in the southern most lane
of parking, third stall from the west in the top parking
lot of the hospital.
If these cookie dough pails have been found, it
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to the rightful owner. These pails were bought as a
fundraiser to help my son go on a school trip, this
person generously supported my son only to have me
mess up in putting them in the wrong truck. Please
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Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Crow-
foot, is pleased to announce that the New Year will
bring some welcomed new tax relief. Sorenson
says, specifcally, in 2013, all Canadians will able
to add an additional $500 in the popular Tax Free
Savings Account (TFSA). This will mean that the
overall annual tax-free savings contribution limit
for TFSAs will grow to $5,500.
Since the Harper Government introduced TFSAs
in 2009, Canadians have been able to earn tax-
free investment income on contributions of up to
$5,000 per year. All Canadians - from students to
young families to seniors - can save tax-free in-
come through a range of investment products. TF-
SAs have become increasingly popular, with ap-
proximately 8.2 million Canadians having opened
an account and roughly 2.5 million Canadians con-
tributing the maximum amount in 2011.
I regularly remind us all in our riding of Crow-
foot to open up a TFSA, says Sorenson. Increas-
New Year - new tax relief
ing the TFSA contribution limit is great news to start off 2013
as it keeps more of Canadians hard-earned dollars in their
pocket - where it belongs. This is another example of our
Conservative Governments low-tax agenda that has already
resulted in over $3,100 in yearly tax savings for the average
Canadian family.
Some of the features that have made the TFSA a popu-
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bution room is carried forward and accumulates for future
years; funds can be withdrawn at any time for any purpose;
and, income earned in a TFSA does not affect anyones eligi-
bility for federal income-tested benefts and credits.
Laureen F. Guenther
Times Contributor
MP Kevin Sorenson is proud to serve the people
of Crowfoot riding, especially during an optimistic
2012.
I have found a strong work ethic, a
sense of caring and humbleness, in ev-
ery corner of our riding, he says. We
are optimistic, thankful and always up
for a challenge!
Sorenson says hes blessed that his
constituents care about federal politi-
cal issues and do not hesitate to make
their views known. We have Alberta
know-how and we want to share it for
the betterment of our nation, he says.
I appreciate being able to quote my
constituents in debates. While we dont
always get our way, I consider it my duty to en-
sure that we have our say!
He says he can always count on the municipal
leaders, volunteers and other community mem-
bers to do the necessary hard work.
Passage of the budget was the governments
major accomplishment in 2012. Sorenson says it
includes many measures that Parliament has been
unable to act upon during the minority Parliament
years. For example, one project one review will
have signifcant effects. Investors will now have
a measure of certainty as proposals will now be
able to go forward (or not) based on real facts
and fgures.
With a majority Parliament, Sorenson says, the
Government of Canada is now in a position to
provide strong leadership, allowing them to pass
over 40 pieces of legislation, including tackling el-
der abuse, placing MP Pensions in line
with private sector plans, measures to
assist mega trials, eliminating the long-
gun registry, copyright and food safety.
He was honoured to speak in support
of the Pooled Registered Retirement
Pension Plan, which, he says, will ben-
eft Crowfoot constituents more than
any other single Bill we have passed.
Sorenson fnds it an ongoing chal-
lenge to work with the Offcial Op-
position and the procedural stalling
tactics they resort to. (For example) no
one knows how much the F-35 (plane) will cost
the numbers have been changing throughout
the process of developing this never built before
plane, he says. There is no hiding the fgures.
He also feels the Opposition protests unneces-
sarily about the budget bill.
In the worst economic times in memory, would
our federal government not have a very detailed
and large budget bill? Our government is working
hard to help provide Canadian workers and their
families with jobs and economic growth.
Continued on Page 10
Laureen F. Guenther
Times Contributor
People have asked me what the best part of the
job is, said new Strathmore-Brooks MLA Jason
Hale. I have to say meeting all the good people in
our area. We have some very good industry, weve
got the hospitals, we have some great schools. Its
actually a great experience and a great place to rep-
resent.
His familys presence at his swearing-in, and set-
ting up constituency offces were 2012
highlights for Hale. Then he had a busy
fall session, responding to the govern-
ments proposed bills.
As Energy Critic, he suggested thirteen
amendments to the Responsible Energy
Development Act, and hes pleased that
some amendments, targeted to protect
property owners rights, passed, along
with Bill 8, which removed Cabinets
power to decide locations of power
transmission lines.
Weve defnitely had some positive
impact, he said.
Hes also glad they were able to pass a
revised Education Act.
I made quite a few calls to the local school
boards, and everybody, and the Catholic school
board to see if they were pleased with the new act,
he said. They were, so I supported it.
Hes also pleased hospitals are replacing pre-
packaged meals with home-cooked food.
Wed been advocating for that for the past year,
said Hale.
Outside the legislature, Hale worked hard to re-
open the XL Foods plant.
That was a huge issue for our area, he says.
The cattle producers were really getting hit hard
also, not having a place to sell their beef to
plus it was a very tough time for the 2,200 work-
ers in Brooks.
He was impressed by the communitys response.
The schools were providing breakfasts and
lunches for the students, said Hale. And the com-
munity got behind the food bank, and other...cloth-
ing drives.
He was also impressed that many people joined
forces to resolve the issue, as he hosted meetings
with federal, provincial and community leaders.
We spent countless hours working to help the
workers and the beef producers to get that plant
back going, Hale said. We talked about the
cattle industry and what we need to do and how
we can make sure the issue hopefully never hap-
pens again.
On a lighter side, Hale had some fun with Mo-
vember.
Ive never had a moustache before,
so it wasnt too enjoyable, but it was for
a good cause, admitted Hale.
He and other MLAs raised several
thousand dollars for prostate cancer re-
search.
For spring session, Hale looks forward
to bringing forward an alternative bud-
get, showing how to balance a budget
by cutting the wasteful spending.
He and other Wildrose MLAs want
to show when you spend wisely, that
you can still get the money needed to
the front-line workers, and the priority
infrastructure needs, schools and hospi-
tals.
Hale says Strathmore Hospital specifcally, with
one of the busiest rural emergency rooms in Al-
berta, needs better facilities.
There defnitely has to be some upgrading done
to the emergency department there, said Hale. We
have such a great staff. It just makes it tough work-
ing under those conditions.
In 2013, Hales family life will change a little as
his oldest son graduates from high school and his
younger son fnishes Grade 8. But his goal as MLA
remains to continue serving our communities and
do the best I can for my family and everyone
elses.
His priority is insuring their voices are heard.
The constituents are the ones that voted me in. Im
here to work for them. I look forward to serving
them in the government.
Hale encourages constituents to contact him any
time at Strathmore.brooks@assembly.ab.ca or 403-
934-4400.
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Shannon LeCLair
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For the past 30 years, on the last day
of classes before the Christmas break,
students at Crowther Memorial Junior
High School could be found dancing
the afternoon away in the gym.
Its awesome the kids get all dressed
up. They do get excited, they wont
admit it, but they get excited about
dance, said 1994 Grade 9 Jive cham-
pion Tom Janzen.
Janzen has come back to his home-
town to teach in his former school and
said its great to see the tradition still
carrying on.
Its just a really neat tradition, said
Janzen.
During the month of December the
entire school learns four dances in
three weeks: a foxtrot, waltz, two step
and jive. Then, on the fnal day of class-
es, the students show off their newly
formed talents, hoping to win either
frst, second or third place for their
Grade.
The secret behind Janzens medal-
winning dance was I made sure that
I picked a nice small girl that I could
fip easy, because if you could do fips
it wows the judges.
The students dressed up for the
dance. Following the dance were pic-
tures with Santa. Any money raised
from the pictures with Santa is put into
a pool to donate to a local family in
need of help during the holiday season.
The Strathmore Lions presented the Commu-
nity Crisis Society with a cheque for $750 on
Dec. 19. every year the Lions have an annual
Grey Cup pool that members buy into. After-
wards the money is split three ways, going
to the Wheatland Food Bank, the Strathmore
and District Christmas Hamper Society and
the Crisis Shelter. Crisis Society executive Di-
rector Karen Pease and Lions President Don
Geiger.
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On Dec. 19 three volunteers for the Childrens
Joy Foundation of Canada spread a little Christ-
mas cheer while asking for support. The women,
melissa Dela Cruz, left, Liza Jacob, middle, and
Reign Lee stopped in to different business singing
Christmas carols. The money they raised will be
used to help food victims in the Philippines.
Travelling carolers
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Once again this year, ms. Tan-
ya and ms. Reid, from Strath-
more & District Playschool,
asked the parents to make a
donation to Healthy Families in
lieu of teachers gifts. Parents
and kids were very generous
and flled a huge box with toys,
clothes, puzzles and books.
Thank you to everyone for
helping to make the holidays a
little brighter for some families.
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why not reach out and bring that person to your
home for dinner. It will make you both feel
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One of the most common resolutions people
make for the New Year is to lose weight and to
exercise regularly. Ironically, the latter certainly
does help the weight-loss goal. Regular exercise
is like taking a pill thats good for many ail-
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heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes and
insomnia. Its never too late to start an exercise
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prevalent at this time of year. There are many
reasons for it but sometimes it just the lack of
light during the short days of winter. Ask our
pharmacists about light therapy. Often simply
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daily can help banish the blues.
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Seed cleaning money
Sharon McLeay
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On Dec. 18, 2012, the bylaw to bor-
row money for the Seed Cleaning plant
was carried by council. Advertisement
in the local paper appears the follow-
ing week, so anyone with objections
to the action can petition the council.
Review of the petition will occur in the
New Year.
Gleichen cemetery
News that Alberta Infrastructure
may have funding available that would
help clean up the Gleichen cemetery
was brought before council, and coun-
cillors approved a motion for staff to
come up with an estimate of work
needed for Evantide 1 and 2, and for-
ward it to the province.
It is a refection upon the county by
the people who see it, said Council-
lor Sauve. We should do our best to
improve its appearance.
The county will do maintenance on
the site. Previously, the county ap-
proved county funds for the regenera-
tion of the site.
rosebud sani-station
A request was made to have a sani-
station dumpsite for RV trailers in the
area. The suggestion was made that a
partnership with the High Eagle RV
Park might be negotiated. However,
it was noted that other areas such as
the golf course and Severn Dam camp-
ing could beneft from access to such
a site.
All sorts of questions would need
to be asked, prior to the development
of this, but it would be quite an as-
set to the region, said Councillor Glen
Koester.
Councillor Alice Booth commented
that it would be useful to tourists visit-
ing in the region, and with more tour-
ist traffc, it is needed. She suggested
that Community Enhancement Funds
could be a funding mechanism.
Council asked Public Works to do a
location and cost feasibility study on
the development of the sani-station.
Waste to enerGy partnership
The Southern Alberta Energy-from-
Waste Association (SAEWA), a coali-
tion of 14 waste authorities repre-
senting 72 municipalities (including
Wheatland County), is looking to im-
plement technology to recover energy
from non-recyclable waste materials,
and reducing reliance on landflls. It
has received the frst of three grants.
The $ 233,700 will be used for a proj-
ect development plan that will include
a suggestion for a site location.
Councilor Ben Armstrong noted it is
erroneous that some people think it
will reduce recycling income gained at
other sites. The SAEWA website www.
saewa.ca shows it will use many prod-
ucts not currently handled by some of
the smaller sites and there is no cur-
rent shortage of waste materials.
Fire Guardians appointed
Council appointed two fre guardians
to fll vacant positions. Ron Hansworth
and Curt Emde will stand as guardians
in their areas, until reappointments
are done county-wide, in 2013.
Gleichen Fire
A fre at Danny Sauves home in
Gleichen was contained mostly to the
attic due to the quick response of local
emergency crews.
The Gleichen RCMP was frst on the
scene, followed closely by Gleichen
Fire. No one was hurt in the fre, but
the ambulance stayed on scene to sup-
port the fre department. Fortis Elec-
tricity sent a bucket truck, in case they
could be of assistance. The garage
attic showed major damage, but the
main foor where Sauves tools were
kept had only minor damage.
We are so fortunate to have 911
said Councillor Ken Sauve. The sys-
tem works and everyone did a real
professional job.
county shares services
The new WFCSS offce being set up
in the County building requires tele-
phone services. If the county were to
renegotiate their TELUS contract, over
a 5-year contract, to include the offce
phones, the WFCSS service could real-
ize a savings of $9,500. It would be a
cost neutral action for the county.
It would be a Win-Win for every-
one, said CAO, Jennifer Deak.
County councillors unanimously ap-
proved the action.
emerGency disaster plan traininG
proGram
Councillors were asked to consult
with residents in their divisions re-
garding interested emergency event
volunteers for county disaster plan
responses. An upcoming training ses-
sion will help the area volunteers re-
spond and coordinate their efforts in
the feld with operation headquarters.
The list of names will go to training
organizers, so they can contact in-
terested parties with training session
details. The request was deferred to
the frst meeting in January, when ev-
eryone was back from holiday excur-
sions.
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and Happy
New Year from
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October - The new Strathmore High School, along with the Civic Centre
and Strathmore and District Agricultural Society offces, offcially opened its
doors, although school classes had started there in the fall.
Mr. Gary Reagan was the principal. The facility, strongly pushed for by
Superintendant McKinnon, was one of the few joint facilities in Alberta.
Part of the King Edward Hotel
Building was a barbershop and a
pool hall. The King Edward Hotel
had a modern lighting plant,
a well in the basement, and a
sewage system that drained itself
into the pond in the park. Many
swimmers began to complain of
getting the itch.
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Christmas turkey supper
held for entire student
body, staff, volunteers
Manny EvErEtt
Times Contributor
The kids of Standard School got to celebrate the season
earlier than others as they were treated to a fantastically
catered complete turkey supper by the senior foods class.
The students in the class came up with their own pro-
posal for the supper and spearheaded the event under the
supervision of their teacher Mrs. Phillips. The turkeys were
purchased from the recycling money collected throughout
the year by the Grade 3 & 4 students.
The junior foods classes from Grades 7-9 made all the
squares and cookies for the dessert at the end of the big
meal. The Grade 1 & 2 classes (with some help from their
Grade 9 buddies) decorated the gym and the table clothes
with Christmas cheer. Marlene Goebel, one of the moms,
volunteered her time to Phillips, to help in the kitchen and
make sure that things ran smoothly.
The students started lunch with the Kindergarten class
frst. The meal was served buffet style. As the older stu-
dents came in they were all encouraged to mix and mingle
and sit with the kids in the younger grades.
It was a heart-warming event that saw the bonding spirit
of family with all the students and staff participating. Mrs.
Amy Van Vliet (Associate Principal) addressed the crowd
and shared the thoughts of some of the students about
Why Standard School is a great place to be.
Senior students
from Standard
school cooked
a turkey dinner
for the entire
student body
and staff on
Dec. 20. Teigan
Dufour help-
ing Grade 3
student Sydni
Sundgaard with
carrots.
Manny Everett
Photo
Some of the younger kids wrote that they were thankful
for the new playground equipment, for recess, gym and art.
The older students responses included the fact that they
felt safe at a smaller school and that they knew that teach-
ers and other students were always looking out for them.
Of course, this response came out of the recent tragedy in
Connecticut. Other students were thankful for small class
sizes and fantastic teachers and being able to take options
such as Foods and Woodworking.
The senior foods class who prepared and cleaned up af-
ter the meal did a great job and it was a successful event.
Mrs. Smith said, well have to look at doing this again as
the atmosphere alone has made it a great success. The kids
are united in a positive environment and are able to shine
in something other than academics.
The following students were recognized for their hard
work and dedication to making the event happen: Evinn
Beck, Clint Bryant, Johnny Carpenter, Shawn Chudyk,
Chanelle Daw, Warren Duckchief, Teigan Dufour, Dessiree
Garner, Travis Gauthier, Lyndsay Goebel, Devon Kathol,
Brandon Larsen, and Jarrett Schalin.
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This September, for example, Sorenson an-
nounced federal funding for The Open Door in
Camrose, and he calls it a success.
This effort has helped families, he says, and
we are all hopeful that it will continue.
Then in November, Sorenson announced an
invitation for broad input on shaping social pol-
icy.
We have a society to continue to design the
way Canadians want, he says. Our Conserva-
tive government is asking communities to state
their needs. We need to pioneer how we are
going to deliver social services, health services,
community services, seniors services, youth ser-
vices, etc. We are asking: who has good ideas on
how we can do this better?
For 2013, Sorensons single greatest concern is
the U.S. economic situation.
The U.S. is our largest trading partner by far,
he points out. If there is a further downturn in
the American economy, Canadians will be affect-
ed, including people in our own constituency.
Our Conservative government has to main-
tain our economic position, Sorenson says. We
are well-positioned if economic recovery sets
in in Europe and the U.S., but he assures that
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is prepared if
the global economy doesnt improve.
Sorenson is confdent the governments low-
tax, family-friendly policies are serving our con-
stituents well. There is the opportunity for hard
work to lead to prosperity for young families in
many sectors of our local economy.
As 2013 begins, Sorenson reminds us to be
grateful for all the blessings we enjoy, especial-
ly at Christmas time. We are celebrating the birth
of our spiritual Saviour and we have much to
celebrate with our loved ones and friends. This
year, in the aftermath of the Connecticut massa-
cre, we will all hug our children even tighter all
the best from my family to yours!
Sorenson optimistic for New Year
Christmas
concerts
wrap up
Top left: Wheatland
elementary School
celebrated Christmas
with an afternoon and
evening performance
on Dec. 20. The grade
six students showed
off their extraordinary
musical skills. Top:
Brentwood elemen-
tary School is known
for their student body
choir, and once again
they proved how wonderful they are. The last of
the school Concerts took place on Dec.20 at 7
p.m. Left: The Grade 3 class at Carseland ele-
mentary School enjoyed their turn on stage sing-
ing and doing the actions to Christmas Spice at
their Christmas Concert on Wednesday, Dec 19.
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through ads
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
With the cost of playing sports increasing almost annu-
ally, Strathmore High School (SHS) has found a way to help
offset some of the operational costs, which will defect back
to the students. Since the beginning of December people
may have noticed the new signs adorning the fence that
surrounds the feld at the school. The signs are a part of a
new advertising program.
The costs of running these programs is getting more and
more expensive and of course the cost of doing that just
gets defected more and more to the kids that are in it.
Were always worried in a school that not all the kids take
part because of the cost involved in it, said SHS Associate
Principal Kyle Larson.
The intent of this is it is our business community helping
kids but hopefully its us helping the business community
as well.
Larson said for students to play basketball at the school
it costs about $250 per student. Then there are travelling
costs and the extras associated with that.
During the last school year a committee was formed to
fgure out how to generate revenue, and to help offset
some of the costs to the students who participate in school
sports. The idea was raised to approach the business com-
munity about advertising on the fence and see what the
response was.
In the fall there were letters sent out with some of the stu-
dents to distribute to businesses around town to see what
sort of interest could be generated in the proposal. The kids
delivered the letters, since ultimately the initiative is meant
to beneft them.
Chinook Credit Union was the frst to approach the
school, and have been supportive of the initiative. Larson
said the hope is that people will feel the advertising has
been a beneft for them and will want to continue on with
it.
Its been a very favourable response from the business
community in town and weve had lots of interest. Now its
just a matter of keeping it going and working with the busi-
nesses that are interested, said Larson.
Whatever we bring in is a beneft to the kids and hope-
fully we can generate enough funds to really help out with
the programs.
The business buys a 4x8 piece that fts between the posts.
Its a one-year contract and the business is responsible for
getting their ad produced. There are about 50 spots avail-
able in total, costing $500 per year to lease.
Mario Prusina Photo
Larry Betts (left) Branch manager for Chinook Credit Union and Strathmore
High School Associate Principal Kyle Larson proudly show off the frst sign
to be displayed as part of the new advertising program.
Sharon McLeay Photo
WFCSS Coordinator, Lynn Walker, invites anyone
needing warm coats for themselves or their chil-
dren, to come to the offce (located next to the
Strathmore Library) and take the items for free.
The program concludes Jan. 31.
WFCSS helps the community
stay warm this winter
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Come out and support your local Strathmore Wheatland Kings
Saturday, January 5
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The Wheatland Kings improved to 9-3 on home ice with a 4-1 win over Cochrane on Dec. 22 at the
Strathmore Family Centre. The Kings have 11 games remaining, seven of which are on home ice. Ac-
cording to head coach Doug Murphy, those games will be pivotal to see where the team fnishes the
season in the South Division standings.
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Bisons up and down season
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
After a horrible start to the season,
going 3-7 in October, the UFA Bisons
had an outstanding November, com-
piling a 6-1 record.
It seemed like the team turned a
corner and were climbing the stand-
ings in the AMHL South Division.
Unfortunately, a possible trend has
formed, as the local triple-A midget
team went 2-5-2 in regular season
play during the month of December.
I think that means were on track
to have a good January and a good
March, thats right where we want to
be, right? asked Bisons head coach
j anuary 4 , 2 0 1 3
sports
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
Despite their .500 record, the Wheat-
land Kings are just six points away
from second place in the Heritage Ju-
nior B Hockey League South Division.
And while the two teams ahead of
them in the standings have games in
hand, the Kings feel if they can get on
a bit of a roll in the New Year, they can
capture the coveted frst-round bye in
the playoffs.
In order to achieve that, the Kings
will have to remain hot on home ice,
where they boast a 9-3 record, in the
remaining seven games at the Strath-
more Family Centre.
That will defnitely help us out
(playing at home), said Kings head
coach Doug Murphy of the remaining
11 league games. After the (Christmas
break), the next two league games are
both home games, so that should help
us out a lot.
While the Kings started the season
playing more often on the road, they
are looking forward to playing in front
of the home crowd during the stretch
drive. Even in the three home defeats,
the Kings lost two of them by one goal.
Big ice (is one reason) for our suc-
cess, said Murphy. It gives a lot of
teams that dont have the speed and
skill a lot of diffculty. (Opposing)
goaltenders to some extent have issues
with different angles on the bigger ice.
While the Kings started the season
playing well on the road too, they are
in the midst of a seven game losing
streak away from the Family Centre.
That has resulted in the teams me-
diocre 13-13-1 record at the Christmas
break.
(Our record) is much lower than we
wanted it to be, said the coach. Were
going to have to go on a tear here at
the backend of the year to get it closer
to where we want it to be.
However, despite their record, the
Kings have seen a lot of good things in
the frst 27 games of the season. Even
in the 10 road losses, fve of them were
by one goal.
A lot of really good things have
happened, said Murphy of his sea-
son. Weve got some real good depth,
weve got some guys that are stepping
up with the number of injuries weve
got and theyre starting to contrib-
ute. Thats certainly good to see. (Its
tough) when you have guys like (Ross)
Fox and (Rylan) Muenchrath out of the
line up. Theyre pretty big shoes to fll.
Wheatland will resume their regular
season on Jan. 5 when they host Coal-
dale (8 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
Kings defending their turf
Jeremy Friesen after the teams last
regular season game of 2012. Thats
an interesting (trend), but weve
been through a lot, there is no ques-
tion about that. In October, we went
through some challenges with our
goaltending and then Richard (Palm-
er) came in and solidifed that for us
in November. Then we ran into a sim-
ilar issue with another goalie, so its
(been) peaks and valleys.
We just need to stay healthy, get ev-
eryone back in and buy into the pro-
gram. We need to fnalize our roster
and have fun again.
The Bisons entered the fnal week-
end of action on a three game losing
streak, before earning a 3-0 win on
Dec. 19 in Calgary against the North-
stars.
Unfortunately, the Bisons closed out
2012 with a pair of home losses, fall-
ing 3-2 against Sherwood Park on Dec.
21, before suffering a 4-1 loss to the
Calgary Buffaloes the following day.
After playing most of their games
on the road to start the season, the
Bisons played six home games at
the Strathmore Family Centre in the
month of December. However, af-
ter winning the frst one early in the
month, the team has lost their last fve
home games.
I think well have to play on the
small ice over there, said Friesen,
nodding to the direction of the blue
arena. It should be a place where we
are hard to play against and we took
our foot off of that.
If you get a lead at home, youre
going to be okay, but we always seem
to get down and try and play catch up.
Its getting tiresome and its tough to
do. We need to fnd a way to get those
early leads. When we were successful,
thats what we (were doing) scoring
on the frst shift or the frst fve min-
utes.
When we get back after the Macs,
we just need to get back to basics
and focus on the little details sim-
ple things like d-zone coverage, your
breakout, transitions things like
that.
After the Christmas break and an ap-
pearance at the Macs Midget Hockey
Tournament, the Bisons will get back
to league action Jan. 12-13 when they
head on the road to face Lethbridge
and the SSAC Athletics.
The Herd will return home Jan. 19
(5:15 p.m.) when they host Lethbridge
and Jan. 20 (2 p.m.) against the Cal-
gary Flames.
The UFA Bisons capped off the 2012 portion of their regular season with a 4-1 loss to the Calgary
Buffaloes on Dec. 22 at the Strathmore Family Centre. After a dismal October and December, the
team is optimistic heading into January.
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Mario Prusina
Times Editor
It is a date the Wheatland Braves have circled on their
calendars for a really long time Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m. at the
Strathmore Family Centre.
That is the day that two super heavyweights in SCAHL
peewee ranks will do battle for the frst time this season.
The Braves, who lead the North Division with a 21-1-0
record, will tangle with the South Division leading Okotoks
Oilers, who boast an equally impressive 19-1-1 record, for
the ultimate bragging rights in the league.
I expect a well-coached, speedy, cohesive team, said
Braves bench boss Keith Klemmensen. We will be tested,
there is no doubt about it. We have three practices leading
up to that game and were going to implement a few more
things (into our game) that might be helpful.
Not only will the Braves tangle with the top team in the
South that weekend, but the third-ranked Foothills Bisons,
who Klemmensen praised as a well-coached, high-octane
team. Wheatland will host Foothills the following day (Jan.
5, 6 p.m.) in Hussar.
Despite having the top winning percentage in the league,
Klemmensen refused to appoint his team the best in the
league.
He pointed to the fact that his team has discipline issues
that may come back to haunt them if they are not careful.
He said teams are too good not to make you pay if you take
a stupid penalty or if a player is suspended.
Meanwhile, the Braves capped off 2012 with a 12-game
winning streak, including a 5-2 win over Bow Valley (the
only team to beat the Braves this year) on Dec. 21 in Hus-
sar. Wheatland then hammered Airdrie 9-1 on Dec. 23 at the
Strathmore Family Centre to cap off 2012.
Warriors tied up
The Wheatland Warriors fnished 2012 with a 3-3 draw
versus the Airdrie Lightning on Dec. 22 on the road.
The local double-A bantam team, which is currently in
second place in the South Division with a 13-5-4 record,
will travel to Cochrane to take on Bow Valley on Jan. 5
(2:30 p.m.), before hosting Innisfail the following day (4:30
p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre.
Chiefs on tear
The Wheatland Chiefs closed out 2012 with a three-game
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
The Wheatland Kings were
representing Canada on a small-
er scale when they hosted the
Czech and German U17 National
teams Dec. 26-27 at the Strath-
more Family Centre.
The two squads were in Cal-
gary to take part in the 2013
World Sport School Challenge
and each played an exhibition
game against the local junior-b
team.
It was fun, said Kings head
coach Doug Murphy of the
games. We dont like to lose,
but its an extremely good ex-
perience, a really good learning
experience. There were a lot of
good teaching points we can
take from the games.
There are a lot of technical
points that weve been trying to
impress on the guys that (they)
saw in action. They can see what
were talking about.
The Kings opened the pair
of games with a 5-1 loss to the
Czechs on Boxing Day. Despite
allowing three third period
goals, the game was much clos-
er than the score indicates.
When we were going well, I
think we matched their speed,
explained Murphy. As soon as
we started to fade a bit, then we
got in trouble. We werent get-
ting back, we werent picking up
our man, the gap control disap-
peared quickly. They are a very
quick, good skating team Ive
never seen a team that passes
like that either.
According to goaltender Rich-
ie Hubbell, who was between
the pipes for the frst game, it
was an experience of a lifetime.
It was a lot of fun, smiled
the netminder. Playing an inter-
national team was a good expe-
rience. Theyre fast and skilled
and more of a possession team.
We had our calendars circled
since we found out we were
playing these exhibition games.
The Kings closed out the pair
of games with a 6-3 loss to Ger-
many on Dec. 27.
It was another really good
game, fast hockey, said Mur-
phy of the German squad. The
difference is they buried on
their chances and we got posts
and crossbars. They are highly
skilled and you cant make a
mistake. These guys play excep-
tionally good positional hockey,
so they take the middle of the
ice away from you, they take the
passing lanes.
Battle of the heavyweights
Kings honoured to represent Canada
Doug Taylor Photos
The Wheatland Kings host the Czech Republic and the German U17 national teams Dec. 26-27 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
Despite losing both games, it was a great learning experience for the team according to head coach Doug murphy.
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Wesley Seibel, of Carseland, Alberta was born on
October 5, 1937 in Gouldtown, Saskatchewan
and passed away at Strathmore, Alberta on
December 19, 2012. He was very well liked and
helped his parents on the family farm before
moving to the east for a while. He soon realized
that he wanted to come back west where his
love for trucking was to be his lifes work. The
two trucking companies he enjoyed working for
were Dan Meaney trucking and Remwan. His
affection for his children, brothers and sisters was
unconditional. He was a wonderful, kind, loving
husband and so caring towards his grandchildren
and great grandchildren. Wes had a real
enjoyment of riding horses, fshing, quadding and
had such fun doing this with his son-in-law and
friend Floyd Campbell. The last three years were
very diffcult and Wes had many health struggles
which he took on so bravely to the end. He will be
missed by everyone who knew him and forever
remembered and loved by his loving wife Ursula;
son Justin Seibel (Michelle), Brandi Seibel and
Kathy (Floyd) Campbell; grandchildren Alexandria,
Josh, Nickolaus, Eva, Jennifer (Andrew) Lee,
and Misty-Kay (Jeremy) Guynn; Five great
grandchildren; and siblings Leo (Mazie) Seibel of
Mosse Jaw, SK, Caroline (Bob) Meyers of Warsaw,
ON, Erna Wiebe of Gouldtown, SK, Roy (Bev)
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SaSkatoon ContaCtS vS UFa BiSonS
DeC. 26 @ Father DaviD BaUer
The UFA Bisons battled back from a two-goal third period
defcit to earn a 4-4 draw versus the Saskatoon Bobcats to
open the 2012 Macs Midget Hockey Tournament.
After the Bisons came out to a 2-0 lead, the Bobcats scored
four unanswered goals and looked to have the game wrapped
up late in the third period.
However, a late goal with 59 seconds left earned the Bisons
one point in Pool 5.
The frst period was a little bit of a feeling out process,
said Bisons head coach Jeremy Friesen. I liked the way we
started, taking the two-goal lead. They started backing us off
with their speed game and we had to make adjustments in the
third and played desperate hockey and got a lucky bounce at
the end.
Our third period bought us another day and another op-
portunity if we do what we need to do the rest of the way,
then well set ourselves up for a pretty neat opportunity.
Matt Forchuk opened the scoring early in the frst period
when he converted a pass from Markson Bechtold and Con-
nor McCallum. Brody Vallette gave the Bisons a two-goal lead
when he converted a feed from Connor Boyd and Mackenzie
Bauer.
Boyd pulled the Bisons to within one midway through the
third, before Bechtolds late heroics (credited to Mark Ner-
land) evened the game.
I just saw it and tried to funnel it to the net and luckily it
hit a stick and went in, said Bechtold, who was named the Bi-
sons player of the game. I got it, but it was defnitely a lucky
one. It wasnt pretty, but well take it.
Bisons all tied up early
at Macs
mario Prusina Photo
Carolina Jr.
hUrriCaneS
vS UFa BiSonS
DeC. 27 @ Max
Bell Centre
More late game
heroics salvaged the
point for the UFA Bi-
sons.
After falling behind
4-1 going into the
third period, the UFA
Bisons scored three
unanswered goals,
including the tying
marker in the fnal
Doug taylor Photo
minute to earn a 4-4 draw.
That was a huge point for us, said Bisons general manager
Wayne Hansen. A loss there and youre in real trouble. You
know, the one thing about our guys is they dont quit. They
continue to work and they continue to fnd a way.
At the end of the day, their hard work paid off.
Mason McCarty was a hero of the day, scoring the tying goal
late in the third period. The slick forward also added a key
assist in the tie. Jake Dube, Kurt Fraser and Mackenzie Bauer
each added a goal for the Bisons, who honoured long-time
manager Neil Glionna prior to their feature game.
Glionna spent 16 years with the club and was instrumental
in making the Bisons one of the best organizations in the
AMHL.
I dont even know where to start with that one, said Han-
sen when asked about Glionna. There were quite a few peo-
ple at the ceremony today who were there in the early days
and they talk about how the organization has changed. Almost
all of that for the good and a lot of that is attributed to Neil.
He has taken this program from its infancy when he started
to one of the premier midget (organizations) in Western
Canada.
Due to New Years deadlines, the games after Dec. 29 at the
Macs Midget Hockey Tournament were not available as of
press time. A full recap will be provided in the Jan. 11 issue of
the Strathmore Times.
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333-8411
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850-4593
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361-0390
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874-6486
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852-5923
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325-3860
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934-1097
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875-4166
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901-9143
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Large Lot
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excellent revenue
property - renters want
to stay
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investment
oPPortunity
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MlS c3534232
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aztec real estate
Backing onto Griffith Woods!
This stunning home has so
much to offer with all the
upgrades you would ever want!
Call today for a viewing!
tHis luxury Home in
Prestigious Discovery
riDge may be For you!
$1,095,000
call Sheila
MlS c3543352
call Sheila
Beautiful 5 bdr home in Cambria.
You will love all the room in this house
for your family! The home boasts a
large kitchen with loads of cabinets,
island, stainless steel appliances, gas
stove, etc with patio doors leading out to
the deck and lovely back yard.
5 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room, dining
area, huge family room, loads of
storage areas, pellet burning fireplace,
gas hookup for barbeque, hot tub
hook up and so much more!
$308,000!
MlS c3535651
Hayley
Poirier
403
934-5533
MlS c3547939
3 bdrm bi-level in the
quiet community of Green
Meadow, on large lot, all
new windows and
shingles. $230,450.
call debbie
increDible
Potential
acreage
Custom built 6 bedroom
home, Two revenue suites
4 car garage
Perfect for two families
$729,000
MlS c3548152
call ron
1 Bed, 1 Bath, West
Views, Fireplace,
Underground Parking,
Storage and Great
Amenities!
Backing onto Soccer
Field, 3 Bed, 2 Bath,
and Covered Deck!
call chantale
call chantale
MlS c3539457
Quick Possession!
aDult living conDo
For $149,900!!!
aDult living in
beautiFul gateD
community!!!
westlake conDo
$219,900
2 story condo in
Westlake Glen,
3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths,
low condo fees,
perfect for anyone
call Shauna
$274,900
959 sq ft 2
bedroom bungalow
cute and cozy, on 3
Acres just south of
Standard
call debbie
c3538611
investment?
First time
buyer?
only two
leFt
call la Shaun
Located right in the Hamlet
of Cluny this Land equals
just about 1 Acre with
services to the property line!
Perfect place to build or
even move a home on!
call hayley
$191,900
SUPeR affordable living
in Strathmore 3 bedr
property. Master has
ensuite & walkin closet.
5 appliances.
This place is clean
and ready now!
Buying or Selling I Can Help!
Chantale Hill 403-325-3860
call chantale
looking For a FresH start
in tHe new year?
MlS c3547601
call tracy
MlS c3537367
remoDelleD conDo,
sHows amazing
$149,900
Perfect maintenance free living with
everything you need! Underground
heated parking, air condition,
games room, exercise area and so
much more! Totally refinished one
bedroomshowvery well comes
with all appliances and more!
renovateD &
sPotless!
$187,400
1206 sq.ft.
3 bdrms, 1 bath
new maple kitchen
Too many upgrades
to mention
call Shauna
call la Shaun
maintenance Free
liFe wHat more can
you ask For s168,900!
Amazing floor plan with
2 bedrooms Bright kitchen with
doors to large deck!
Comes with 6 appliances,
in-suite laundry and storage
and 1 parking stall!
call debbie
6-50 Foot lots on
one title $36,000
small town
beauty! $159,900
1894 sq.ft. bungalow
3+1 bdrms
Lots of upgrades
25x36 detached
garage
call Shauna
call Sheila
call robert & taMara
a bungalow
For cHristmas!
$265,000
Price reDuceD
MlS c3535601
backs onto
greensPace!
$324,000
Beautiful family home
3 bdrms, 2 baths
2 years new!
Quick possession
possible
call Shauna
Live in Rockyford in this
beautiful 5 bedroom home.
Wide open floor plan,
1850 sq ft plus a fully
developed basement.
Huge kitchen, infloor heat
and so much more.
close commute to
stratHmore & calgary
$314,900
PerFect conDo
Beautiful 3 bedroom
condo. Fully developed
basement. Single garage.
Many upgrades
incl. A/C, fireplace,
maple cabinets, laminate
flooring. $229,000
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 MlS c3543927
call ron
call la Shaun
acreage witH
stunning
bungalow anD
sHort commute
This private surrounded by trees and
backs to creek Acreage is Stunning
inside and out! open in concept with
soaring vaulted ceilings and a decor like
no other! owners have taking care of
home, up dating every year! A must see!
seller's
motivateD
call ron
Lovely 2 storey home
Fully restored
newer heated double
garage
Beautiful condition
$179,900
MlS c3528218
call tracy
Beautiful Strathmore
Lakes estates, 3 Bedroom
Bungalow, very bright
open kitchen/livingroom..
Hardwood floors...
Wind Screened Deck!!!
Call Tracy 403-901-9143
we can HelP
you FinD
your Dream Home!
Almost 3 acres,
Priced as
Land Value only!
call chantale
HanDyman sPecial
in gleicHen
$99,900!
call Sheila
This charming home is
awaiting for you. Good sized
kitchen, eating area and
living room. 2 Bedrooms, 2
baths, family room with bar
area. Beautiful yard with
mature landscaping.
looking Fora investment
ProPerty ora Home to live
in inairDrie? $274,900
your
cHristmas
giFt
stoP renting!
1150 sq ft with full
basement. Upgrades
are numerous.
a Day at tHe
track...
or every Day!
Own your own horse track on
an 80 Acre parcel.
Barn/Indoor Riding Arena/
Paddocks
PLUS HUGE BUNGALOW!
call la Shaun
branD new sHow
suite witH your own
Private yarD
$168,900!
All on one floor, this 2 bedroom
condo comes with 6 appliances
one parking stall and your own
fenced yard! Walking distance to
all amenities and parks! MlS c3547472
Over 1500 Sq Ft
Full Basement
Across From Park!
Quiet
cul De sac
Fully Developed 2 Storey
Large Pie Lot with
BONUSES
Granite/Hardwood/Loft
s
o
l
D
s
o
l
D
c
/s
MlS c3537921
MlS c3547312
MlS c3537367
call hayley
$209,900!
Renovated UP/down
legal duplex HUGe
potential for
Revenue and loaded
with new new new
Live up,rent down.
call hayley
new listing
hoMe for the
holidayS!
Magnificent 4 bedr home w/
loft, media rm,home gym,
den, hot tub, granite,
hardwood vaulted ceilings
and many bells and whistles
(Santa would be impressed)
$422,900
call hayley
Wanted- a
neW FaMily
For this great fully
dev home on huge
1/4acre yard .
Langdon $339,900
PriceD reDuceD
$339,900
This 1500+ sq ft fully
developed bungalow has 3
completely new bathrooms,
granite, total of 4 bedrooms and
a chefs dream for a kitchen,
central a/c, double attached
garage and RV Parking in rear
with alley access.
c3543367
s
o
l
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new Price
MlS c3537643
Located in popular
evergreen, executive fully
developed walkout with
over 1800 sq ft of living
space, 4 bedrooms plus a
bonus room.
call debbie
Price reDuceD
$487,900!
s
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As the new Year has arrived all of us here
at Aztec would like to take this time to say
THANK YOU!
All of us here at Aztec have truly been blessed
in every way by this community we call home.
HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
RAM
WE ARE
HOME
OF THE
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$
14,8481
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2009 dodge Caliber SXT Sport
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CVT Automatic, Alloys, Cruise,
Keyless Entry, All Power
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$
92
OAC
$
11,848
Stk# 1321434A
2008 Ford F-150 LariaT CreW Cab
OR
V8, Automatic, Bed Liner, Cruise,
Heated Leather Seats, Panoramic
Sunroof, Rear Sliding Windows,
Running Boards, Tow Package
$
178
OAC
$
19,848
Stk# 1221377A
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SrT8
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Heated Seats, Luxury Group, Power
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Blue Tooth, Cruise, Navigation
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$
491
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$
72,888
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2011 Ford escape XLT
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Power Door Locks/Seats/
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114
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$
16,894
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78
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$
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Traction Control,
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177
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$
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2008 Saab 9-5 aero
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Low kms, Safety
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system, Leather-
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turbocharged
2.3-liter
four-cylinder
automatic engine
$
123
OAC
$
13,848
OR
2012 Chrysler 300 S
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Trimmed Sport Bucket Seats, 5.7L, V8 HEMI,
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Adaptive
Speed Control,8.4 Touch Screen Display
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242
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