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curfew to curb
COVID-19 spread
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

In response to the ongoing outbreak of COV-

ID-19, a curfew has been instated on Siksika Nation.
Bucking bulls The first case of COVID-19 on Siksika Nation was
reported on June 11. The numbers have grown since
COVID-19 Update then, with 21 known COVID positive cases there as
of July 2, Chief Ouray Crowfoot announced during
in Strathmore & a video address posted to Facebook on that day.
Wheatland County The total number of Siksika Nation members im-
(as of July 7, 2020) pacted by the outbreak is much higher, however,
as 258 members are under “active investigative and
26 Cases daily follow-up” as of July 1.
8 Active | 18 Recovered “This number has more than quadrupled in the
0 Deaths last three days,” said Crowfoot during the address.
Siksika’s Health Services team identified five new
unrelated case clusters within the last 12 days (as of
July 2), said Crowfoot.
“Each new case cluster makes it more and more
challenging to contact trace and isolate individuals
fast enough to contain the spread,” he said, adding
the risk of community transmission on Siksika Na-
tion remains high.
In response to the outbreak, Siksika Nation an-
nounced health measures to reduce the spread of
the virus, including limiting non-essential travel be-
tween Siksika Nation and surrounding cities, limit-
ing gatherings, and having workplaces, programs
and services adopt virtual meetings for regular
business when possible.
Then, at the general council meeting of Siksika
Nation of Chief and Council on July 3, a motion
was passed to institute a daily curfew that will be
in effect from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, until further
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Strathmore RCMP
to increase in number
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore RCMP detachment has been
earmarked for funding to fill one new officer po-
sition, as part of the province’s 2020-21 police
funding model for the Alberta RCMP.
Currently, the Strathmore RCMP detachment is
comprised of 22 constables, four corporals, one
sergeant and one staff sergeant.
Besides the Strathmore position, the Alber-
ta government is funding dozens of additional
RCMP positions in other areas of the province,
mainly to help address rural crime.
The announcement on July 2 stated the initia-
tive provides funding for 76 new police officers
and 57 new civilian support positions in rural
communities across Alberta.
The funding is a response to rural Albertans
asking for action against rural crime, said Doug
Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor Gen-
eral, in a statement. “Putting more boots on the
ground in rural Alberta will help protect residents
and ensure they feel safe in their communities,”
he said.
The RCMP employs an integrated service de-
livery model, meaning individual detachments
are supported by centralized officers, specialized
units and civilian support positions.
According to the RCMP, 46 positions have been
filled to increase rural policing levels and im-
prove rural crime reduction efforts, including 25
frontline police positions in Alberta rural com-
munities, 18 centralized police officer positions,
and three civilian support positions providing ad-
ministrative and program support.
The resources were allocated based on a work-
load analysis for each detachment that consid-
ered travel time, call volume, the type of crimes
in each area, the duration of investigations, de-
tachment time and time available for proactive
policing, including strategic patrols, community
engagement, school outreach and attending com-
munity events.
The funding will support 10 new positions in
the call back unit (CBU), which manages lower
priority calls that do not require direct police at-
tendance. Cited examples include stolen prop-
erty, minor motor vehicle accidents, “gas-n’dash”,
and general inquiries. The CBU, based in Calgary
and Edmonton, allows frontline members to fo-
cus on higher priority calls, emergencies and pro-
active policing, according to the RCMP.
Also funded are two new positions within the
“K” member operational support section, which
provides oversight, guidance and monitoring of
high-risk incidents, events in progress and multi-
jurisdictional events.
The funding supports six positions in special-
ized units, including three positions in provincial
child advocacy centres, for investigations relating
to offences against children and youth, and three
positions in the south emergency response team,
which works to resolve high-risk situations.
The newly funded civilian positions include
fours positions for the offender management
program, which identifies high-impact offenders
and provides them with a “collaborative support
system including police, justice, mental health,
social services and addictions support.” Also in-
cluded are four community engagement and out-
reach specialist positions that work with rural
crime watch and citizen patrol groups in an effort
to reduce rural crime.
REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS
~ Rockyford
Friendship Centre
JOHN GODSMAN
Times Contributor
In February 1972, a group of women got together to dis-
cuss the organization of a club for senior citizens in Rocky-
ford. This group eventually became the backbone of the club,
which was founded by volunteers and funded by donations.
Initially, meetings were held in member’s homes, and they
would meet every month to organize the different activities.
Soon there were sufficient members for the club to orga-
nize outings to places like Heritage Park and the Calgary
Zoo, bus trips to Banff, etc.
In October 1973, the old Babe Fuller restaurant, barber
shop and pool hall was purchased by the club for $1. Simon
Roppel loaned a considerable amount of money to permit
renovations to get under way.
The official opening date of the Rockyford Friendship Cen-
tre took place on Oct. 2, 1974 at-tended by Gordon Taylor,
MLA and Stan Schumacher, MP and many other dignitaries.
As time went by and membership increased, visits were ex-
changed with seniors clubs from Strathmore, Trochu, Three
Hills and Calgary.
Entertainment in the form of card parties, bingo, shuffle-
board and pool is enjoyed by the members. On Tuesday af-
ternoons, ladies meet at the club for crafts and quilting, and
once a month they serve soup to members. Physical fitness
programs are available during the winter months.

KEEPING
WHEATLAND SAFE
Please be advised that the Wheatland County Administration Office re-opened
to the public on July 6, 2020. While the office doors themselves will remain
locked, the public will be allowed into the building with assistance from the
front office staff. In adherence with Alberta Health Services’ recommendations,
front office staff will limit the number of visitors in the front lobby to upkeep
the health and safety of everyone in the building. Office hours will remain the
same, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the exception of
statutory holidays.

651955
YEARS
- 2020
The Public Works and ASB shops will remain closed to the public for the
foreseeable future.

Residents are encouraged to apply and pay for services and permits online,
schevvdule meetings in advance, and contact staff via phone and email.
Upcoming Meetings
Council Chambers will remain closed and members of the public may join
Until further notice, regularly scheduled Council
and committee meetings will be held via meetings using the current telecommuting process in place, in adherence
teleconference. To join, call the number noted with the Municipal Government Act section 199.
below at the scheduled start time, and enter the
PIN when prompted: Further details and updates regarding Wheatland County’s response to
COVID-19 can be found at https://wheatlandcounty.ca/covid19.
July 14 at 9 AM: MPC Meeting
Phone: 403-768-1708 PIN: 64324
wheatlandcounty.ca
Agenda packages can be found on our website.

Address: 242006 Range Rd 243 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mail: Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J6
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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@wheatlandcounty
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Library reopening in phases Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA

Chestermere-Strathmore
SEAN FEAGAN main doorway.
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two public computers have been relocated to
the fireplace area and two tables have been set STRATHMORE OFFICE:
The Strathmore Municipal Library is reopening up for WiFi device use. However, computer ses- Meetings by appointment
one chapter at a time. sions will be limited to 30 minutes, and the use of
The library’s three-phase reopening following public computers for gaming and entertainment 403-962-0126
shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is un- will be prohibited until further notice. Comput- Chestermere.Strathmore@
derway. ers will be sanitized after each use. Headphones assembly.ab.ca
Phase 1 of the reopening started June 23, with are no longer available to borrow.
limited hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, The library is resuming printing, copying, MAILING ADDRESS:
Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 scanning and faxing services, with staff assist- PO Box 2527,
p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The library is ing patrons with whatever is needed. Addition- Strathmore, AB
offering an hour exclusively for vulnerable and ally, wireless printing will be available for lap- T1P 0H3
senior patrons from 10 to 11 a.m. each morn- top users. A new email printing service is being
ing it is open. The library is closed Sundays and provided, where a document can be emailed to
Mondays. smorelibrary@gmail.com with instructions (co-
One of the biggest changes visitors will no- lour, double- or single-sided) and staff will pro-
tice is limited in-person access to the building, vide a printed version at the counter or by curb-
explained Carmen Erison, assistant director of side pickup.
library services. The curbside pickup book service is ongoing
“What that means is that the public is actually but has been moved to the north side doors fac-
restricted to just the lobby area off the library ing the library parking lot. “You can go to our
and they can’t access the main collection of the website and to the curbside form, just fill out
library,” she said. “That’s mainly to help us with whatever you’re looking for, and we can have
the increase in daily sanitization that we need that all repackaged and ready to go for you,” said
to do.” Erison. “Then you simply just come pick it up.”
However, the library is employing extra staff The outdoor book drop, located to the left of
who will go into the main stacks and retrieve the building’s main doors, will be open 24/7.
requested materials, said Erison. There is also a All items, except for kits, are to be returned to
small selection of items available in the lobby the outdoor drop location, after which they are
area for browsing. quarantined for three days.
Under this policy, the library is not a gathering The library continues to offer free member-
space at this time, said Erison. ships, which are good until the end of the sum-
“As much as we really miss everyone and miss mer, said Erison.
everybody coming to the library, it’s more of a Phase 2 of the library relaunch will see a re-
come to the library, access what you need and turn to regular hours and full public access to
then move on (situation),” she said. the building. Some public gatherings will be per-
The library is being described as a “mask mitted, but the restriction on large public gath-
friendly zone,” with face masks provided upon erings will remain. Under Phase 3, large events
request. The number of patrons in the building and public gatherings will be permitted, and in-
is being limited, with line-up space marked out- person events and programming will resume.
side for physical distancing. Library staff have The timeline of the other phases of opening
implemented extensive cleaning and disinfect- remains undetermined, and is dependent on cur-
ing protocols in accordance with AHS guide- rent public health and safety precautions, said
lines. Several sanitation stations are provided Erison. “We’re going day-by-day, like most places
throughout the library, including one within the these days.”

New grant to help

businesses relaunch
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The province is providing a new grant to offer
financial assistance to job creators hurt by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The small and medium enterprise relaunch
grant provides funding to Alberta businesses, co-
operatives and non-profit organizations of 500 or
fewer employees that closed or were restricted
because of public health orders and had revenue
losses of at least 50 per cent due to the pandemic.
Eligible organizations can apply for 15 per cent
of their pre-COVID-19 revenue, up to a maximum
of $5,000 in funding. The funds can be used to
offset reopening costs, including those associ-
ated with implementing preventative measures
such as physical barriers, personal protective
equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies, as well
as rent, employee wages and inventory replace-
ment.
Organizations that have received funds from
any other sources, including insurance, are not
eligible, except if from several government as-
sistance programs. Non-profit organizations that
receive funding from various government pro-
grams are also ineligible.
The province’s webpage for the program (al-
berta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx) provides a
detailed overview of project details, eligibility
requirements and application instructions, with
a link to an extensive program guidelines docu-
ment. Applicants must create a user account and
log into the online application portal to complete
and submit the online application package.
The total budget of the program is $200 million.
The initial application intake for the program
for businesses in the Strathmore and Wheatland
region began on June 30, and is now open un-
til Aug. 31, or four weeks following the start of
Phase 3 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy, whichever
is later.

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Times CORRECTION
In the “Student citizenship award winners making an impact”
story in the July 3 issue of the Strathmore Times, Jackson
Proust was incorrectly identified as being a student at Sacred
Heart Academy. In fact, Proust is a student at
George Freeman School.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

IDENTIFY AND AVOID Pass the Salt

PAVING SCAMS
Drive-thru for pancakes
WHY DID SARAH LAUGH?
The question in the title is one
to reveal who this guest truly
is – the Lord, something neither
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Strathmore
by God Lions
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nor Abraham by donation in the Strathmore Centre parking lot for Canada Day
had any
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reason hot pancakes
to suspect up to thatto vehicles of people celebrating the holiday.
point.
become more prevalent during second Sunday after Pentecost. And then the passage uses that Adelle Ellis Photo
the spring and summer months. Abraham has extended generous revelation as a segue to a far more

AA is here to help
Here are a few red flags that hospitality to three strangers, one important question, “Is anything
consumers can look for to avoid of whom announces that by this too wonderful for the Lord?” – a
time next year, Sarah, childless question which demands the
falling for paving/driveway
and well past menopause, will answer, “No!”
repair scams. SEANgiveFEAGAN
birth to a son. Overhearing Here, as elsewhere in Genesis, its impact depends on factors such as
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Alcohol can become a problem when
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finding themselves God who does the more negative consequences arise from
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censuring her for it – certain that will summarize later in Romans 4.
needed to complete each wherever possible use either five Canadians staying at home more because of the pandemic they are facing and the lives they live.
they know her laughter to be of a In a time when life seems
project. Rarely will they have cheque or credit card so there reported an increase in the amount
cynical, disbelieving sort – indeed
and frequency of their al- However, factors to consider in deter-
constrained and turned upside
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an affront to God. But the passage cited lack
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For to consume alcohol the province addiction can be challenging for indi-
three chapters later, God able to separate us from the love
himself guidelines”
provides “low-risk drinking to minimize risks as- viduals and their families, judgment-free
joins in Sarah’s laughter when the of God in Christ Jesus. Indeed,
sociated with consuming alcohol. Men are recommended to help is available. The province provides
child whose name is laughter is “Is anything too wonderful for the
limit their alcohol consumption to three drinks a day and 15 three 24-hour hotlines for advice and
Thought for indeed born. Whatever her reason,
drinks a laughter
week, while
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only to should stop at two drinks a day referral to services, including the Addic-
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Kern, Priest
St. Michael & All considered
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tions Helpline (1-866-332-2322), Health
safe Link (8-1-1) and the Mental Health Help
Is it varies by person,
the passage uses the asquestion
alcohol can Anglican
affect people
Church differently, and
Line (1-877-303-2642).
possible to Supports for alcoholism include re-
sources such as books, videos or infor-
view life BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC mation sessions, inpatient and outpa-
105 Main St. Carseland Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
tient treatment programs, counselling
with an 403-934-9337 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
and self-help programs.
Pastor: Kevin Enns 403-934-2641
eternal office@bowriveralliance.com Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki Some people have found success ad-
Broadcasting services on Suspended mass services. dressing addiction through Alcoholics
perspective? church Facebook page. Anonymous (AA), a self-help program
www.bowriveralliance.com ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
103 - 227 3rd Ave. providing group meetings and peer-to-
587-727-0649 peer supports. AA also provides a 24-
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com hour hotline (403-777-1212) connecting
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Rev. Malcolm Kern callers with other members.
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
All services are cancelled until further notice
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ” Details about AA meetings in the Cal-
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen gary region, including Strathmore, can
Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde HOPE COMMUNITY be found online (https://calgaryaa.org/
Cancelled all operations and services COVENANT CHURCH
until further notice. meetings/). While the Strathmore meet-
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
www.strathmorealliance.com Pastor: Heidi Wiebe ings (12x12 Group, New Life Group,
In person services have been cancelled. Highway People and Sunset Discussion
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY Preschool cancelled. Group) are temporarily cancelled due
(1 PET. 2:9) Online services available. to the pandemic, physical meetings are
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore www.hope-community.ca
available in Calgary, and a range of on-
403-714-2283
STRATHMORE UNITED line meetings are offered via Zoom, the
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue digital meeting platform. AA also pro-
Will be offering online services
403-934-3025
until further notice. vides a smartphone app called Meeting
Rev. Pamela Scott
www.rccgstrathmore.com
All worship services and gatherings Guide that can help direct people to
cancelled until further notice. meetings.
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN Phone messages checked weekly.

RCMP locate two

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Pastor: Dawn Nelson HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
All worship services and gatherings are 102 Canal Gardens

closed until further notice.
The office will be open part time.
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956
missing teens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Worship Sundays 10:30 am JANET KANTERS
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm Times Editor
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
Two Strathmore teenagers, previous-
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH ly reported as missing, have both been

YOUR AD COULD
Pastor: Donald Pierre
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 located and are safe.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer Sierra Black Kettle, 15, was report-
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
ed missing on March 11 after having

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Worship Service: 11 AM All services and gatherings are
www.strathmoreadventist.ca cancelled until further notice. last been seen in the parking lot of No
donald816@hotmail.com www.strathmorefullgospel.com Frills in Strathmore. Meanwhile, Gino
Wiszniowski, 16, was reported missing
by his family on June 19.

CALL 403-934-5589
On July 6, Strathmore RCMP reported
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60 Maplewood Drive | Bishop Justin Hansen | jbhansen2@gmail.com July 7, Strathmore RCMP reported Black
403-983-2746 | LDS.org | Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m.
Kettle’s well-being was confirmed.

Bull riding jackpot
The Alberta government’s Stage 2 COVID-19 relaunch strategy now allows for 200 people maximum
for audience type community outdoor events. Despite these restrictions, Wilson Rodeo from Gleichen
was able to successfully host a bull riding jackpot at Coulee Creek Farms outside of Cluny on July 4.
A tough pen of bulls put all but two of the 22 riders in the dirt. Two more events are planned for Aug.
1 and Aug. 29.
Applications sought for RCMP
youth advisory committee
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
Applications for the RCMP National
Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC) are
now being accepted. Any Canadian
resident between the ages of 13 and 21
can apply to be part of the committee.
The RCMP NYAC brings together up
to 100 youth from across Canada to
discuss important issues that they face
in their respective communities. The
committee provides valuable input to
RCMP policies, programs and strate-
gies.
Split into two age groups (13-17 and
18-21), members meet on moderated,
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Online library programs
keeping kids reading
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore Municipal Library is
providing online programming to help
kids and teens keep the pages and
wheels turning throughout the sum-
mer.
The Summer Reading Program has
been held by the library for years, but
this summer, it is being held online.
The program includes book readings,
crafts and activities. There are four age
groups for the program: ages three to
five, kindergarten and Grade 1, Grades
2 to 4, and Grades 5 to 7, with each
group getting their own digital class-
room.
LITerary Teens is a similar program,
for ages 13 to 19, being held by the
library over Zoom and Google Class-
room. The program runs from July 10
to Aug. 14. Weekly themes for LITerary
Teens include biographies, coming-of-
age, poetry, fantasy, mystery and ad-
venture.
“It’s supposed to be a hangout ses-
sion for teenagers on Fridays at 2
p.m.,” said Nickia Wheeler, LITerary
Teens program coordinator. “We will
play games, get to meet each other and
talk about books a little bit.”
The programs will help kids continue
reading throughout the summer, which
could impact scholastic success during
the upcoming school year, said Shayla
Kopp, a summer reading program co-
ordinator alongside Morgan Bahan.
“Reading is super vital to being a suc-
cessful person,” said Kopp. “It’s sum-
mer – lots of kids don’t read as much
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those skills still, and you’ve actually
built upon them.”
Those interested in the programs can
enrol on the library’s website. There is
no fee to enrol, but a $5 donation is
encouraged. Participants must also reg-
ister a gmail account to access Google
Classroom.
On Fridays, there is unregistered pro-
gramming through the library’s Face-
book page, either as a live Facebook
event or a prerecorded video. The first
unregistered event will be on July 10
featuring seed planting in egg cups.
“Anybody in the community can take
part in that,” said Kopp. “They get to
pick the seeds they want, and then all
that can be picked up at the library.”
Holding the events online should be
no barrier to the success of the pro-
gram, said Kopp. “Kids are super tech
involved now, so I don’t think it’s a
hard transition for the kids to make.”
However, the activities are designed
to give parents and kids a bit of a
screen break, she added. “We’re mak-
ing DIY sundials, so once you watch
the video, there’s written instructions,
so you can print those out and take all
that outside and don’t need to do it in
front of the computer.”
Under the programs, there are three
reading challenges in which partici-
pants can compete, with prizes. For
LITerary Teens, the challenges include
speed reading, most time spent read-
ing and reading outside one’s comfort
zone.
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get a prize after logging their minutes
throughout the summer,” said Wheeler.
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Starting on July 13, free non-medical
masks will be back at A&W, McDon-
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across Alberta.
In June, 20 million masks were dis-
tributed through these restaurant part-
ners, as well as within municipalities,
long-term care facilities, First Nations
and Metis Settlements, and other orga-
nizations.
Alberta is the only province in Cana-
da to offer free masks. The initiative is
a key part of Alberta’s relaunch strate-
gy to safely reopen the economy while
protecting Albertans from COVID-19.
In addition to the masks being resup-
plied to restaurant partner locations,
the government is also providing more
masks to municipalities without easy
access to a restaurant partner location,
First Nations and Metis Settlements,
places of worship, seniors organiza-
tions and independent living facilities,
long-term care and supportive living
facilities, women’s shelters, homeless
shelters and street outreach programs,
and other organizations that have high-
lighted a need for masks.
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datory in Alberta, some businesses are
either urging or requiring mask use.
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International student program:
different origins, shared opportunities
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It was an interesting year for Golden
Hills Schools Division’s International
program. A total of 140 students from
19 countries attended five schools in
Strathmore and area in 2019-20, but
with the onset of the pandemic, most
of these students left before the school
year ended to travel home.
However, several international stu-
dents remained in Strathmore. In late
June, the Strathmore Times spoke with
five of those remaining – all students
at Strathmore High School – who were
billeting with local families. The stu-
dents all said that by coming to Strath-
more from abroad to study, they gained
knowledge and experiences that will
last a lifetime.
Coming to Canada was trouble free,
they said.
“It was a very smooth ride,” said
Lestyn Lobo, 18, a Grade 12 student
who enrolled in the program with his
brother, Leon, 16, who is in Grade 11.
“The flight journey was amazing and
there were no problems with immigra-
tion,” said Lestyn.
The wide-open spaces surrounding
Strathmore was a surprise to Vincent
Dallmer-Zerbe, 16, who is in Grade 10
and is from Hamburg, Germany.
“In Germany, you just see cities and
houses,” he said.
Anna Sobolieva, 16, who is in Grade
10 and is from Kiev, Ukraine, agreed.
“The sky is extremely different here,”
she said. “Every sunset is just amazing.”
The students were inspired by the
will-to-do of the people in Strathmore.
“They are so independent – they go
forward with the opportunity to create
anything,” said Leon. “In our community,
you rely on a mechanic, a carpenter or a
plumber, when something breaks. These
people do it themselves, which gives me
motivation – it makes me want to learn.”
The students also had a chance to ex-
plore other parts of Alberta during their
time here.
Upneet Kaur, 17, who is in Grade 12
and is from Mumbai, India, enjoyed vis-
iting Calgary to go shopping at its malls
and to engage in sports there, including
bowling and skiing. Banff was “really
beautiful,” she said. “You can be there
all day, walking around – Lake Louise
was very beautiful.”
The students stayed at “homestays”
with local residents who acted as host
families. Dallmer-Zerbe and the Lobo
brothers stayed with one family, while
Kaur and Sobolieva stayed with another.
Their time at the homestay has been
“amazing,” said Leon.
“They really want to know about us.
They allow us to cook our own food, so
they can try it,” he said.
“You get to learn more about Canadi-
ans and how they live their life by living
in a homestay,” added Lestyn.
The program also gave the students a
chance to engage with nature.
“We are city people,” said Lestyn. “But
here, we did things like camping trips,
and riding on a side-by-side.”
The students noticed how the wildlife
here is different from that of their home
countries. “There are a lot of squirrels
everywhere,” said Lestyn.
But they were less impressed by the
skunk living under the deck of their
homestay, which sprayed their host’s
dog. “They are just terrible creatures,”
said Leon.
During the pandemic, the student’s
learning went online, and learning digi-
tal platforms was a new experience for
Kaur.
“You do most of the work digitally,” she said. “Back home,
even for the 30-page assignments we had to do, we did them
all by hand. You get to learn more about technology, which
you need to do in this modern world.”
The students all said they enjoyed their practical elective
classes. “You get very different classes here – fabrication,
woodworking, or you can go into computer stuff too,” said
Dallmer-Zerbe.
Leon embraced drama class. “I’ve done three plays during
my time here – we don’t get the chance to do that back in the
Middle East.”
Lestyn, meanwhile, learned many skills from the hands-on
woodworking class. “I love the shop,” he said. “We built a
shed last year, and built picnic tables, cabinets and chairs.”
They were also involved in extracurricular activities. For
example, Dallmer-Zerbe played on Strathmore High School’s
football team, while Leon played on the curling team, earning
the most improved player award.
The students were involved in the school’s Net Zero Pro-
gram, an initiative to install solar panels at the school. “It’s
pretty amazing, because you get to do something for the com-
munity,” said Leon.
“It’s something that when you are coming to Canada, they
really want you to do,” he added. “When you apply for schol-
arships or grant money, they want you to do something for
the community – you can’t just stay and be an introvert and
focus on academics.”
Leon made a presentation about the program to Strathmore
town council, which “really encouraged” his public speaking
ability, he said.
The international program’s greatest offering was the op-
portunity it gave to improve English skills, said Kaur. “One
of the biggest differences when I go back will be my accent,
because you speak English all the time, so you improve your
speaking skills,” she said.
Dallmer-Zerbe agreed. “Living around English-speaking
people really makes a big difference in your skills,” he said.
The program broadened Sobolieva’s perspectives. “The pro-
gram makes you open-minded, and it makes you a different
person because the mentality here is so different from another
continent,” she said, adding she is “changing for good,” and is
planning on continuing education in Canada towards a career
as a medical examiner.
Kaur is looking to enroll at SAIT in Calgary in the business
administration program, and is set towards a career as a char-
tered professional accountant.
“I am planning, hopefully, to live the rest of my life in Can-
ada,” she said.
Dallmer-Zerbe does not have concrete plans for his future
and is “going to let life happen,” he said. He plans on complet-
ing high school in Germany and continue his education there.
Meanwhile, the Lobo brothers both want to become pilots,
with Lestyn having accepted an offer to continue his educa-
tion at the University of New Brunswick.
The Golden Hills International program started in 2004.
Since 2007, it has hosted 2,603 students from 51 countries.
July 10, 2020 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 7
Vincent Dallmer-Zerbe (l-r), brothers Leon and Lestyn Lobo, Anna Sobolieva
and Upneet Kaur, five students studying in Strathmore as participants in the
Golden Hills School Division’s International Program.
Sean Feagan Photo
Students are placed in one of 18 GHSD schools in eight com-
munities, based on the academic and option courses they are
looking for.
What happens for the 2020-21 school year is still up in the
air, according to GHSD superintendent Bevan Daverne. In an
interview in early May, Daverne said many international stu-
dents will still want to come and study here.
“But we do not know what the international travel rules will
be, and we don’t know what it will be like for students com-
ing into Canada,” said Daverne.
Going forward, the school board will continue being “very
careful” with risk associated with the virus, he noted.
“As we get closer to September, obviously we are going to
follow whatever Alberta Health regulations are in place, to
make sure it’s safe not only for students coming in, but of
course, safe for our own students and staff and families in the
area,” he said.
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Drive-in
Movie
On July 1, the Town of Strath-
more and the Strathmore
and District Ag Society pre-
sented a COVID-19 compli-
ant drive-in movie at the Ag
grounds. Dr. Doolittle was the
feature movie and those who
attended were parked 18 feet
apart and urged to remain in
their vehicles throughout the
movie.
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Community
enhancement at the
Lakes of Muirfield
Lakes of Muirfield Community Improve-
ment Committee has worked over the
past year to line the entrance to the com-
munity with a series of 12 beautiful plant-
ers, thanks to funding from the HOA and
a grant from Wheatland County’s Com-
munity Enhancement Program. The Lakes
of Muirfield in Lyalta is located about eight
kilometres north of Highway 1 on Range
Road 264. The community boasts a golf
course and The Mercantile at Muirfield, the
local grocery, liquor store and cafe.
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Warhammer Tournament at HOB’s
HOB’s Hobbies hosted 16 Warhammer players from across southern Alberta to play three intense
rounds of the fantasy Age of Sigmar version of the tabletop wargame, using miniatures built from
highly-detailed models. The major game event resulted in five winners, Drew Peterson, Paul Ting, Jeff
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Rosebud plants for the future
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor
Thanks to a collaboration between
Wheatland County, Rosebud Lions
Club, Rosebud Community Enhance-
ment Society and Rosebud community
members, Rosebud is being adorned
with flower planters and will add ma-
ture trees to the hamlet this year.
cause we’re planning for the future, be-
cause we’re (still) going to be around.
It feels like a pretty hopeful thing to be
a part of.”
Stanley Riegel, president of Rosebud
Lions Club, said a tree-planting project
is also uniquely timely for the Lions, in
honour of their international centen-
nial.
“A national goal was set (by Lions

Wanderer
Rosebud Community Enhancement
Society (RCES) received a $5,000 grant
from Wheatland County while Rosebud
Widelite Fifth Lions Club donated $1,000. RCES also
invited community members to spon-
Wheel Travel sor the planting project for a total of
$3,000.
Trailer The majority of the funds will be
used to purchase trees and planting
materials. A small portion went toward
(2003) the purchase of flowers. RCES is coor-
dinating the project.
The grant from Wheatland County
and donation from Rosebud Lions are
“amazing” and “incredibly generous,”
said Elly Krogman, a RCES representa-
tive. Joining those funds with commu-
nity sponsorships, she said, makes the
planting a community project.
Five trembling aspen and five pon-
derosa pines will be planted this Sep-
tember, creating a “mini-forest” beside
Sleeps eight including bunk beds, kitchen table, sofa bed and master bed. Bath- Rosebud’s picnic shelter, Krogman said.
room has tub/shower with removable shower head and kitchen has dual sinks. Twenty additional mature trees and
shrubs will be planted in other strategic
Fresh water cap. Tons of storage inside and out. Lightly used and kept very clean,
locations throughout the community.
properly winterized and sanitized each year. Less than 3,000 km with brand new Planting trees “is really good to do in
mattress (paid over $1,500). Plumbing, water heater, heating and refrigeration all this uncertain time in our community,”
in working order. Tows and sets up very easily and quickly and great for a young Krogman said. “With (Rosebud) Theatre
family. $8,000 OBO. Call 403-830-3545 (not producing plays during the pan-
demic), we’re going to plant trees be-
clubs) to plant 100,000 trees across
Canada and to create a centennial proj-
ect in each community where Lions are
present,” Riegel said. “Rosebud Com-
munity Enhancement Society had plans
to plant trees in 2020. When the Lions
centennial project was announced I
asked the Lions Club if they would like
to partner with RCES to make this hap-
pen.”
The 30 trees are the first phase of
a multi-year tree-planting project de-
signed by Jonny Hamm, a landscape ar-
chitecture graduate student at Universi-
ty of Calgary, who grew up in Rosebud.
“I first got motivated to plant trees
in Rosebud years ago when I started
reading about all the benefits that trees
provide,” Hamm said. “Things like mod-
erating the temperature, calming traffic,
reducing noise, increasing birds and
biodiversity, storm water management,
not to mention raising property values.
“Rosebud has been lucky to have this
incredible name and location,” added
Hamm. “I used that in my design by
including a lot of flowering trees like
crab-apples, so that when people come
into town the name really seems to fit,
(so) you feel like you’ve entered a gar-
den in the valley.”
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CLASSIFIEDS
The ABCs of psychology:
TIMES

P is for post pandemic
RACHEL DUNDAS, R PSYCH, CPT
Times Contributor
Wow. What was that? It feels like
coming out of quarantine is the end of
a spring storm. The rain has stopped
pouring, the sun is starting to poke
through the clouds and life is begin-
ning to resume its natural rhythm. The
stranglehold of COVID and the up-
heaval of our lives feels like a blur.
For many of us, we are ready to move
forward and face a new day. For a large
percentage of others, though, difficul-
ties with focus, emotional regulation,
productivity and substance use (which
very likely increased during this period
of forced isolation) will linger.
For an even larger percentage, some
combination of both of the above will
persist, depending on the stresses of
the day. Alas, even professionals and
government workers are not immune
to the impact of COVID.
Psychologists expect many will
struggle to adjust for the foreseeable
future. Upheaval is disruptive in any-
one’s life, and even more difficult for
individuals and families who experi-
ence added barriers. These additional
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
challenges are many. Whether caring
for aging parents, keeping children
happy at home, managing financially
in a stalled economy or dealing with
pandemic related anxiety, we are likely
in for a few blizzards this winter.
Do you want to have a say in what
mental health and adjustment supports
the people in the rural communities
east of Calgary need in COVID’s wake?
If so, we want to hear from you. Send
your suggestions to communityneeds@
wheatlandcountycounselling.com.
Please be sure to include your commu-
nity in your email.
For now, know that struggling is
both normal and expected, and it will
show more for those of us who have
more poorly developed coping skills
or added stressors in their lives. Stay
tuned for free offerings from Wheat-
land County Counselling for helping
pick up the pieces left behind by the
storm.
Rachel Dundas, R Psych, CPT is a
Registered Psychologist, Certified Play
Therapist and the Executive Director
of Wheatland County Counselling in
Strathmore and Drumheller. Visit www.
wheatlandcountycounselling.com.
most of her life in the hills north of Hussar.
Kooter can definitely be described as a character.
She made an impression wherever she roamed.
Kooter was vibrant, magnetic, opinionated, fun, hu-
Obituary
BADDER, Barbara Ann (nee Bowerbank)
February 20, 1940 - June 24, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Ann Badder of Strath-
more, AB. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. At the age of 80 yrs, Barb was still a very active and
vibrant woman. Although she faced many adversities throughout her life, no matter what she
would figure out a way to move forward. Always doing what was best for her children, even when it was difficult
for herself.
Barb was born and raised in southern, Ontario. After the passing of her father (Fredrick Arthur Bowerbank) and
illness of her mother (Leona Lorena Brooks), she became part of a blended family and caregiver to many of her
younger siblings. Soon after, Barb married to start a family of her own. Although she truly loved all of her children,
still very young, Barb remarried and had another child and left Ontario. She eventually settled out west in 1979.
Anyone to have ever known Barb also knew how much she loved all of her grandkids and great-grandkids (being
born over three generations). She was a nurturer through and through and loved them all unconditionally. For
them, she was always willing to sacrifice anything to put a smile on their face. Barb made many friends wherever
she went and would help them out any way she could. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and
friend; She will be dearly missed by many and in our hearts and memories forever.
Barb is survived by her son Leslie Badder (Penny), granddaughters Caila and Breanne, of Strathmore, AB. Her
daughters Barb Rakowski, and Penny Miller, granddaughters Beverly, Chelsie, Shanice, and Shandy. Her great-
grandchildren Austin, Cameron, Francis, and Olivia. Her son Ed Rakowski (Donna), all of Ontario. Her sister Con-
nie, and brother Reg. Sister Marianne, and brothers David, Billy, and Charlie (Becky). She was predeceased by her
son Larry Rakowski, infant son Charley, infant daughter Judy, grandson Geoff, and Brother Ron.
At Barbara’s request, no formal service will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined. Messages of condolence
may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.
Obituary Obituary
KAISER, KOESTER, Esther
Kooter July 2, 1928 to
(Kimberly Helen) July 1, 2020
Kooter was born September 6, 1980, It is with great sadness we an-
and left us June 24, 2020. She lived nounce the sudden passing of
our Mom, Esther Koester, on July 1, 2020 just one day
shy of her 92nd birthday. Esther was predeceased by
her husband Richard (Dick) in 2013, their first born
son Brian (1951) and her 2 sons-in-law Bill Shyman-

Beautiful fireworks
To the Editor
What a beautiful display of fireworks the
other night. Just another reason why I’m
so happy to call Strathmore “my home.”
Thanks – they were absolutely amazing,
In a recent survey of adults 18+ living in communities of
less than 100,000 population on the prairies, the majority
of the respondents across all measured sectors said
morous, deep, loyal and helpful. She was capable,
willing to try new things, traditional, generous and an
original thinker. She played by her own rules, and
and I appreciate that it was brought for us
definitely did it her way.
all to enjoy. Thank you! Kooter was a country kid and loved the beauty and
openness that surrounded her. She was adept with
Beth Taylor cows and loved spending time with her children tend-
Strathmore ing them. She would see an opportunity, and blast
through obstacles to bring it to fruition. She was
passionate about the land and spent hours learning
about and studying its intricacies. She was an early
adopter, she loved new ideas and better ways of do-
ing things. Kooter loved music, her dogs, great food,
and coffee. Her friends enjoyed thoughtful advice,
an ear that would listen and understand, many deep-
ski (2010) and Dwayne Marshman (2012). She leaves
behind her much loved and ever-growing family. Her
5 Children and 13 grandchildren: Glenn (Lois) their
4 children: Brenda (Paul), Terryll (Mykella), Ian (Na-
tasha) and Robin (Jon). Dianne Shymanski and her
3 children: Carrie (Greg), Lorelee and Tracy (Duncan).
Mary Marshman and her 3 children: Kathy (Lance),
Craig and Kim (Ben). Robert (Jacqueline) and their
3 children: Ronnie (Jayne), Darcy (Megan) and Ju-
lie (Grant). Last but not least, Karen (Rob). Plus her
19 Great-Grandchildren, her sister Irena Hagel and
brother Albert (Millie) Krenzel. Countless nieces,
nephews and the best neighbours ever Larry & Vickey
Cook. Mom sorely missed Dad these past 7 years, but
she did amazing! She quickly learned that she was

FOOD, GROCERY OR bring tears to your eyes-belly laughs, and a genuine more than capable of managing her household and
willingness to contribute however she could. She even mastered FaceTime on her Smartphone. She
thought win-win, and had a steel trap of a memory. diligently did her mile a day on her treadmill and went

LIQUOR ADS Kooter’s career was in the agricultural realm. She

worked at a feed lot, auction mart, as a hired hand,
to weekly fitness classes. The garden she planted
every year benefited her kids and her neighbours.

IN PRINTED COMMUNITY was an auctioneer, as a grain farmer with Craig, as

a rancher, equipment dealer, trade show expert, im-
Mom took great pride in keeping her house & yard
looking immaculate. She still drove right up to her

NEWSPAPERS
porter and consultant for her own business,-7-Qual-
ity Ranch Supply and finally as a territory (BC to
Manitoba) representative for RIO Nutrition. She could
are MORE LIKELY to identify a niche and jump right in. She used each
last trip to Strathmore. Mom’s deep faith in God pro-
vided a sense of peace throughout her life. She was
an avid and faithful supporter and worshipper at St.
Rita’s Parish.

INSPIRE ACTION
stepping stone to learn more and grow her skills. She
always proved capable given the opportunity. She
was a big picture thinker and saw potential where
others saw problems. Kooter met many incredible
than ads in other platforms people with her work, and she grew these chance
encounters into deep friendships.
By far, the biggest blessing in Kooter’s life, in her
opinion, was her three children. She described them
like this: Belva is the mashed potatoes I could not live
without, Jack is the meat that sustains me and Mavie
is the gravy, that makes the meal complete.
She is survived by her children, Belva, Jack and
Mavie, her sister Kailee (Dallas) Dundas, nieces and
nephew Lena, Ellis and Corbin Dundas, mother Karen
Treacy, father Keith Klemmensen, grandmother Elaine
Klemmensen, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins. Kooter was predeceased by her husband
Craig Kaiser, brother Kody Klemmensen, and grand-
parents Jack and Frances Treacy and Arthur Klem-
mensen.
Kooter endured more than her fair share of heartache.
Luckily, she also sampled the very best life has to
offer.
A private Memorial Service will be held on Thursday,
July 9, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., which will be livestreamed
via the Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home website.
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the
Actions included seeking more information, visiting a arrangements.
store in person or online or making a purchase.
Mom and Dad loved to travel. They had taken nu-
merous cruises and a few overseas tours, but their
favourite was their 5th wheel trailer. Many winters
were spent in the sunny USA with friends, Odo
& Sharon, Eugene & Janis, Pete & Marie, Ralph &
Anne, Louie & Lillian to name just a few. Mom will be
fondly remembered for her baking (cinnamon buns)
and her constant knitting (dish cloths). She will be
dearly missed by family, friends and the Rockyford
community.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the
Doctors and Nursing staff at the Strathmore hospital
for their genuine care and concern for Mom.
A private family service will be held in Rockyford on
Friday July 10, 2020. The service will be videotaped
and access to viewing it will be attached to Esther’s
obituary following the service at www.wheatlandfu-
neralhome.ca
A community Celebration of Life will be held at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Rita’s
Parish (Box 130 Rockyford AB T0J 2R0) the Alberta
Heart and Stroke Foundation (200, 119 14 St. NW
Calgary AB T2N 1Z6 or www.heartandstroke.ca) or
the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (Box 2154
Strathmore AB T1P 1K2 or wheatlandhospice.ca).
To send condolences, please visit Esther’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

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PREVENTION, CONNECTION, SUPPORT
The Town of Strathmore is working to protect our community
and slow the spread of COVID-19. We are moving into stage two
of the Government of Alberta relaunch program.
For more COVID-19 information: Strathmore.ca
Questions? Email us at COVID@Strathmore.ca
Our updates will be posted every Monday. For more information on
COIVD-19 visit our trusted sources at www.AlbertaHealthServices.ca
and www.Alberta.ca
Recreation Relaunch
Maintenance work and upgrades have continued at Town of Strathmore
recreation facilities. Reopening plans for the Strathmore Aquatic Centre and
Strathmore Family Centre will be announced mid July as well as an update on the
Lions Splash Park repairs. Please visit our website strathmore.ca/COVID19/ or
watch the Mayor's weekly Facebook Live update, every Thursday at 1pm. You can
also sign up to receive our weekly newsletter via email.
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The Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre is host to summer camps this July
and August. The public will not have access to this facility, only those enrolled in
a summer camp program.

COVID-19 Testing is Available for You TOWN OF

All Albertans can now seek testing for COVID-19, even if you don’t
have symptoms. This expanded testing will help to trace the spread of STRATHMORE
the virus to control potential hotspots. For information on testing visit:
https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-testing-in-alberta.aspx SUMMER CAMPS!
COVID-19 Cases in our Area Camps run four days a week, 9am-5pm
Camp dates are as follows:
AHS has provided a separate area specifically for Town of Strathmore July 20-July 23 (Outdoor Adventures theme)
information on their interactive map. Click the ‘Geospatial’ tab to see July 27-July 30 (Rockin' the 80's theme)
August 4-August 7 (Mad Science theme)
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Reopening of Municipal Offices to the Public Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre

The Town of Strathmore has encouraged residents and businesses to access

services by telephone and internet since our offices closed to the public in March.
We are now prepared to safely welcome the public back into Town Offices. Changes
have been made to help ensure physical distancing and hand-sanitizing stations
are available.
The reception counter at Town Office and Family and Community Support Services
(FCSS) offices are now open during regular hours which are 8:30am – 4:30pm,
Monday – Friday.
Town Offices Planning and Development services will be available in person by
appointment, with limited walk-in availability. Email: development@strathmore.ca
Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt
Handi-Bus Services Resume Summer is here! Enjoy Summer with our Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt!
The Strathmore Handi-Bus Association is committed to a safe, reliable experience Every week, we'll post a new letter on our Facebook Page for everyone to
for those who rely on Handi-Bus transportation. The Board of Directors for the find around Town. Take a photo of any item that starts with that letter around
Association is pleased to announce that as of July 6, 2020, the Strathmore Handi- Town. Even things indoors will work.
Bus will resume service for all medical trips. Make sure to post the photo on Facebook using #StrathmoreScavengerHunt
and every week, a draw will be made from the entries. At the end of the
Safety precautions will be in place for clients and the driver. Only one client, with
contest, residents who have entered every week will be entered to win the
a companion if needed, will be accommodated per trip. All occupants must wear
grand prize!
face masks at all times. Drivers will be required to wear gloves, as well as a face
mask, if they are in direct contact with a client. The vehicle will also be sanitized
between every client trip. Aspen Commons Family
These safety precautions necessitate some limitations in availability due to vehicle Resource Network Family
capacity limitations. The Board of Directors has decided that a $10.00 surcharge Support
will be added to each booking (round-trip or one-way). We are excited to say that we have been
able to provide new programming starting Available
To reach our dispatcher call 403-934-3418. More information is available at mid July, with safety restrictions, of course.
Crisis Support - Childhood
Programming - Workshops & Training

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