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Walk for Freedom
rally in
Strathmore
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
A Walk for Freedom rally is taking place this
Saturday in Strathmore, to give people more in-
formation about their rights under current COV-
ID-19 rules and measures.
According to lawyer Katherine Kowalchuk, the
rally is in support of ensuring that people’s free-
doms and rights stay intact.
“It’s bigger than the anti-mask movement, it’s
bigger than the COVID movement, but it certainly
has been borne out of that,” she said. “It is all-en-
compassing because it involves the complete
eradication of what we believe is occurring here
in our province and in our country right now
with respect to our rights as sovereign citizens to
peacefully assemble, for instance, and also have
an alternative opinion with respect to the mask
mandate and the current lockdown situation.”
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$12.99 “First of all, it is to raise awareness. For in-
stance, what we hear from the government and
the media is that there’s a mask mandate. That’s
mandatory. However, both the city of Calgary
bylaw and the CMOH order 42-2020 both pro-
vide for exemptions,” she said. “But that narra-
tive is being taken out of the public discourse,
and so people are not sure what rules apply and
what rules don’t apply. Therefore, many people
who are asserting their mask exemption are be-
ing denied services and otherwise discriminated
against.”
Kowalchuk, who will be speaking at the rally
on Saturday, said the event will also help people
to understand that they “are sovereign beings and
that they have the right to determine what you
put on your face, what you don’t put on your
face, whether you can leave your house, etc.
A serving of gratitude
This is going to become much more important
depending on the vaccine rollout and how that
goes, and whether or not they make it manda- Jarrett Fawdry, site manager (centre) and Shayla Noel (right), a pre-triage screener, received
tory or if it’s subliminal through the mandatory meals at the Strathmore Hospital courtesy of the Calgary Health Foundation on Jan. 15.
requirements that private businesses implement Over 21,000 meals were delivered to health care workers in Calgary and 16 surrounding
with respect to the vaccine.” communities. See Page 5 for more coverage.
Continued on Page 4
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Physical Physical
Distancing Distancing

6 feet 2 meters

Town of Strathmore Community Page

Next Council Meeting
Regular Council Meeting Feburary 03 at 7:00pm

For Local COVID-19 Information

Strathmore.ca/COVID19

Offices Open Virtually

We have officially moved into the new Strathmore Municipal Building; our MARKETING COORDINATOR
physical offices are accessible by appointment only until further notice. Indoor Competition TOS2021-02
recreation facilities also remain closed until further notice.
Full-Time – Permanent (35 Hrs/Week)
The following facilities remain accessible by phone 8:30am-4:30pm.
PARKS OPERATOR - SEASONAL TERM POSITION
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Main Line: 403-934-3133 View the job description and apply at Strathmore.ca/careers
Municipal Enforcement: 403-361-2112
Residents needing to make payments can pay using the following methods:
• Residents can now make an appointment with the Town to make a payment.
Appointment time slots are 30 minutes and are available from 10-11:30am
and 1:30-4pm. To book an appointment with our service desk please call
Catherine Merrells at 403-934-3133 extension 423. COVID protocols apply.
Please wear a mask, sanitize and sign in on arrival.
• Mail your cheque payment or post-dated cheque to the Town of Strathmore,
PO Box 2280, 1 Parklane Dr, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2. Be sure to include
your bill stub or account number.
• A night drop box for cheque payments and post-dated cheques is available at
the old Town Office, 680 Westchester Road. Be sure to include your bill stub
or account number.
• Most banking institutions have the Town of Strathmore listed for making
payments via Internet and telephone banking. Please be sure to use all
the digits of your account number without the decimal point. Payments are
received and processed by the Town within two to three days.
• With My Strathmore, you can pay your utility bill online securely and
conveniently with Visa or MasterCard. If you do not already have an account,
you can request an account through strathmore.ca> My Strathmore. If you
require assistance, please call us at 403-361-2101.
• Credit card payments can also be processed over the phone.
- Utility payment, call Utilities at 403-361-2101 or email
utilities@strathmore.ca
- Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) Questions or Tax payment,
call 403-361-2114 or email tax@strathmore.ca
- Business license payment, call 403-934-3133, wait for the
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2021 ASSESSMENT NOTICES

The 2021 Property Assessment Notices were mailed January 14, 2021. Please
review your notice carefully, as it contains specific information and notice of
important deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your
assessment, please contact an assessor at the Town of Strathmore Office at 403-
934-3133 ext. 303
If you would like to appeal your assessment, a complaint may be registered with Do you have Government Issued Identification?
the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board, ARBclerk@Strathmore.ca. The final
date for complaints is March 23, 2021. All complaints must be submitted on the Government-issued identification (ID) is required to access many important
“Assessment Review Board Complaint” form, available at the Town Office or on services, including education, employment, housing, and government supports.
the Town website at https://strathmore.ca/en/residents/assessment.aspx. The If you or your family members need help obtaining ID, our office can help. ID may
complaint must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee, as listed on the be provided at no cost to those facing financial barriers. For more information
Assessment Notice. please contact the Strathmore FCSS office at 403-934-9090.

Please note that Property Tax Notices will be sent separately at a later date. Funding for this program has been provided by the Government of Canada’s
Remember that you cannot file a complaint about either the amount of taxes or Reaching Home program and is available until March 31, 2021.
the tax rates.

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Business license fees

reinstated in 2021
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Strathmore has reinstated license
fees for Strathmore-based businesses in 2021 af-
ter waiving them last year, but a rebate could be
enacted later in the year if needed.
Under the town’s business license bylaw, all
businesses are required to hold a valid business
license, costing a fee. But this fee was waived for
Strathmore-based businesses by town council in
February 2020 to attract new businesses to Strath-
more and support existing ones.
Whether the town should again waive fees for
local businesses in 2021 was discussed by town
council during the Jan. 13 committee of the
whole meeting. Mayor Pat Fule said he brought
the issue to the meeting after being contacted by
multiple residents concerned about the impact of
COVID-19 on businesses.
The 2021 to 2023 operating budget coun-
cil passed in November 2020 included about
$100,000 in revenue from business fees in 2021.
Therefore, if council was again to waive business
license fees, the town would need to either raise
property taxes or make a transfer from reserves
to offset the revenue loss, said Mel Tiede, the
town’s director of corporate services, during the
meeting.
Another consideration in the decision is that
the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce
(SWCC) is funded by licensing fees from SWCC-
member businesses, noted Councillor Bob Sobol.
The town has already billed more than $60,000
in business license fees this year, said Tiede. Ap-
proximately 80 businesses have already paid for
licenses.
Invoices for business fees are mailed out during
the first two weeks of December, with fees due
and payable by the last week in January of the
current calendar year. Councillor Melanie Corbi-
ell proposed extending the due date for business
licensing fees.
However, Doug Lagore, the town’s interim chief
administrative officer, recommended council stay
a decision for now.
“If we find that the businesses have to remain
shut down for a good portion of the year, we
could look at a rebate program sometime during
the year if there is a big impact,” he said. “But I
think it’s premature at this time. Let’s see what the
impact of COVID will be during the year, and deal
with it at a later time.”
Councillor Lorraine Bauer suggested business-
es challenged by the licensing fees could be ex-
empted on an individual basis. Council decided
to keep licensing fees in place for now, and the
presentation was accepted as information.

AHS launches public campaign:

Listen to Your Body
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor several months after they there for you and available to
first noticed warning symp- assist if you are experiencing
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has toms and their diagnosis is health concerns such as new
launched a public campaign to remind unfortunately more serious changes to your body,” says
Albertans to listen to their bodies, and than it could have been if it Dr. Linda Slocombe, senior
if something feels off, to book an ap- was caught earlier.” medical director, Primary
pointment to see their family doctor. When a select group of Health Care, AHS. “Primary
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Albertans were asked why care offices are screening pa-
pandemic, data has shown that people they may not seek medical tients for COVID-19 prior to
are not seeking care for serious health attention for changes to their appointments and are taking
concerns. The AHS campaign is target- bodies, the most common re- the necessary safety precau-
ing symptoms that may be linked to a sponses were that they were tions to protect patients and
cancer diagnosis such as changes to a afraid to contract COVID-19, staff. They are safe places
mole, blood in urine, a new or grow- and they didn’t want to take to seek care when needed.
ing lump, or unexplained weight loss resources away from those Please contact your doctor
or gain. who may need it more. and do not delay if you have
“Everyone wants to do the right thing “Your family doctor is health concerns.”
during the pandemic, and this should
include visiting a doctor if they have a
health concern,” said Alberta Minister
of Health, Tyler Shandro, who added
the province’s health system in Alberta
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Pass the Salt
FAITH IN GOD FOR 2021
When I thought of the many
changes that we have
experienced throughout
the last year, and the
affect Covid-19 has on all
of us even as we enter
this year, I was reminded
of the promises of God
that never change. The
Scripture says in Malachi
chapter 3 verse 6 that God
never changes. Likewise, in
describing the un-changing
nature of God the author
of the book of Hebrews in
chapter 13, verses 5 and
6 say that God “will never
leave us or forsake us”,
and that “Jesus Christ is
the same yesterday and
today, yes and forever.”
In chapter 11 of Hebrews
the author wrote about
the faith of many an Old
Testament character, and
by their examples it is clear
that they believed in the
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956
Pastor: Donald Pierre
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
donald816@hotmail.com
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore
403-714-2283
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
Will be offering online services
until further notice.
www.rccgstrathmore.com
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
In person services have resumed
Preschool cancelled.
Online services available.
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
In-person services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
Online services available at
www.smoreuc.com
The office will be open part time.
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
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promises of God, and that
God blessed them because
of their faith in Him.
Hebrews chapter 11 starts
out by saying, “Now faith
is the assurance of things
hoped for, the conviction of
things not seen.” It’s often
hard to believe by faith;
because faith calls us to
believe in what is beyond
obvious and observable
facts that we can see and
touch and understand. But
isn’t that exactly what faith
is? John R. Stott helps us
understand what faith looks
like with the words, “Faith
is a reasoning trust, a trust
which reckons thoughtfully
and confidently upon the
trustworthiness of God.”
We need that kind of faith
in God to carry us through
2021.
John Duerksen
Assoc. Pastor
Strathmore Alliance Church
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
105 Main St. Carseland
403-991-6143
Pastor: Kevin Enns
office@bowriveralliance.com
Broadcasting services on
church Facebook page.
www.bowriveralliance.com
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly
Masses: Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 10 am
www.sacredhc.ca
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
Rev. Malcolm Kern
Sunday worship online at
facebook.com/strathmoreanglican
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
All services and gatherings are
cancelled until further notice.
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
All worship services and gatherings are
closed until further notice.
The office will be open part time.
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
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Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Sundays 10 am
Joine in person or online
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Freedom rally this Saturday
Continued from Page 1
Kowalchuk said they also
hope to empower people.
“We want to empower peo-
ple to critically examine
what is happening right now
in terms of the obliteration
of our rights and freedoms.
And to critically look at the
information or the non-infor-
mation being provided at this
time by governments and
health authorities.”
Jesse Wilson, one of the
organizers of the Walk for
Freedom Strathmore rally,
maintains the event will be
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peaceful, and will simply of-
fer information that citizens
are not getting from main-
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es. Wilson has been to 12 of
the past 16 freedom walks in
Calgary over the past year,
and said the time was right to
take the movement outside
of big cities and into smaller
towns.
“We are fighting for literal-
ly every Canadian citizen in
this land, because we are pro
human rights,” he said. “We
are against the lockdowns,
we are against masks, we are
against everything that they
Thought for
the Week
~ The gist is, we’re pro human rights. If
Could we spend
our lives
wishing we could
do things we are
not gifted to do,
while ignoring
the things we
can do.
will not provide documentation as to
how they come about the lockdowns.”
Wilson, born and raised in Strathmore,
said he is bothered that everybody is
fear mongered about the mask. “In Cal-
gary, you can go anywhere you want
and say you are exempt because law-
yers have told everybody that this is
an infringement of our Canadian char-
ter of human rights (Canadian Char-
ter of Rights and Freedoms). Nobody
can tell you that you’re not allowed
in this building without putting a face
mask on. It’s an infringement of your
Canadian charter of human rights. But
for some reason, that’s null and void.
Everyone seems to have forgotten that
special document that keeps Canada a
special place.
“A lot of people want to call us an-
ti-maskers, pro-Trump or anti-lock-
down,” added Wilson. “That’s not true.
there is one person since March 20,
2020 who thinks one thing has felt off
or wrong or confusing or just said, ‘that
doesn’t make sense,’ then they should
come to this rally because you’ll get
very good information.”
Kowalchuk said the rally is meant to
provide hope to people, to show the
commitment of those who question the
rules and to provide “a sense of com-
munity to those who are going through
this, who want to oppose these meas-
ures but don’t know how.
“We know this has been devastating
for a lot of people, and we certainly feel
like the discussion needs to be had,”
said Kowalchuk. “Unfortunately, there’s
no opportunity for that; not even in the
provincial legislature are they debating
these issues, which is a huge concern to
our democracy.
“My message this weekend is for peo-
ple is to stop complying. We need to
stop complying because there’s more of
us than there is of them. We need to be
empowered to stand up for ourselves.”
The Walk for Freedom Strathmore ral-
ly takes place Jan. 23 at 1 p.m., at the
new town hall location in downtown
Strathmore.
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Appreciation for Strathmore health care workers

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Frontline health care workers in Strathmore had a bit of
extra time following their long shifts last week thanks to an
initiative to provide them with a free meal.
The meals were provided by the Calgary Health Founda-
tion, a charity that raises money for health care across the
City of Calgary and surrounding communities. The initiative,
called Feed the Frontline, started after the organization start-
ed to receive requests from the community for ways to show
gratitude to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandem-
ic, explained Valerie Ball, director of marketing, communica-
tions and community engagement with the organization.
“I think over the last couple of months, health care work-
ers have been tirelessly putting everything that they have
into providing care and fighting COVID-19 and ensuring that
we are taken well care of,” said Ball. “So, people just really
wanted a way to give back and give thanks.”
The meals, from Sunterra Market in Calgary, were offered
to staff members working in hospital and community health
centres, in Calgary and 16 surrounding communities, said
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Work in the hospital has been busy, but everyone can still
be seen, said Jarrett Fawdry, Strathmore Hospital site man-
ager. “COVID is an old hat now – with our enhanced infec-
tion prevention and control measures, we’re very comfort-
able inside with what we’re doing to protect our patients in
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Some COVID-19 restrictions eased, school reporting changes

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Alberta government has relaxed
some of the public health measures en-
acted in December to stop the spread
of COVID-19.
Despite these changes, Alberta’s case
numbers and hospitalizations remain
high, and continue to pose a threat to
healthcare system capacity, said Health
Minister Tyler Shandro, during a Jan. 14
government press conference.
“When we introduced new manda-
tory health measures in December, we
did so with a goal to limiting as much
in-person interaction as possible, and
the point was to minimize exposure
to the virus,” said Shandro. “Today, we
can’t entirely ease up on this goal, but
we can make small adjustments to pro-
vide Albertans with some limited activi-
ties.”
As of Jan. 18, outdoor social gather-
ings of up to 10 people are allowed.
Personal and wellness services are also
now allowed to reopen, by appoint-
ment only. This includes a variety of
businesses, including hair salons, bar-
ber shops, aesthetics, manicure and
pedicure businesses, reflexology, pierc-
ing and tattoo shops, among others.
Maximum funeral ceremony atten-
dance was increased to 20 people, but
funeral receptions are still prohibited.
Trends of the virus will be assessed
to determine if restrictions can be
eased further. “I want to stress to ev-
eryone that while we are actively look-
ing at what restrictions we are able to
ease, over the weeks ahead, in order to
make any further changes we need ev-
eryone’s cooperation to stay within the cases and for 10 or more cases, and the
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County continues with support

for STARS
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

After a busy year and with ongoing efforts to update its heli-
Strathmore RCMP are reminding copter fleet, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) has
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It received continuing support from Wheatland County.
following several thefts During the Jan. 12 Wheatland County council regular meet-
from vehicles. ing, a presentation about the organization’s operations in 2020
was provided by Glenda Farden, STARS major gift manager.
- Locking your vehicle doors is a STARS has been busy, as 2020 had the highest number of
quick and simple way to help calls over the last five years. The organization responded to
prevent this crime. 135 calls between 2016 and 2020, including 60 inter-facility STARS is currently upgrading its fleet to new Eurocopter H145 helicopters,
- Hide loose change inside the transfers from the Strathmore Hospital, and 28 scene calls providing improved avionics, better maneuverability, increased speed and
near Strathmore. The May long weekend is the busiest week- range. Nine new helicopters are being acquired, with three already in opera-
vehicle where it can’t easily be seen end of the year, but most missions occur between September tion. Photo Courtesy of STARS
and take all items of any value with and March.
you when leaving your car. Operations have been directly affected by the pandemic, duced administration costs by downsizing the number of staff
- Never leave your vehicle with about 13 per cent of missions being suspected or con- members across all its bases.
running unattended. firmed COVID-19 cases, said Farden. The organization has STARS is currently upgrading its helicopter fleet to the Air-
also seen a rise in stress-related types of missions, including bus H145, which provides safety upgrades, improved avion-
Strathmore RCMP ask residents to heart attacks, strokes and drug overdoses. ics, better maneuverability, and increased speed and range.
help do their part by ensuring their The pandemic has also affected the organization’s balance The organization is planning for nine new helicopters, cost-
sheets. STARS is experiencing a significant decrease in fund- ing about $13 million each. The total cost of the fleet renewal
property is properly locked.
ing across all areas, including government, said Farden. campaign is $135 million, of which about $14 million remains
The organization’s 10-year affiliation agreement with Alber- to be secured.
1-800-222-TIPS ta Health Services has expired. The organization received $9.1 Three H145s are now operational, with one each flying
million in government support from AHS in 2019 and funding from both Calgary and Saskatoon, and the third serving as
(1-800-222-8477) has been extended until September 2021 while the province backup. Two more have recently been delivered. The sixth
reviews health funding. and seventh will feature a five-bladed system, increasing lift
Fundraising has also taken a hit. The 2020 stars lottery did and load capacity.
not sell out and resulted in $1.2 million in lost revenue. The The organization is also deploying new portable ultrasound
calendar campaign is also down by more than half. machines. These allow medical personnel to assess such med-
“With COVID-19 still looming around us, most of STARS ical issues as collapsed lungs, trauma-related internal hemor-
fundraising events have been cancelled for the foreseeable rhaging, heart abnormalities or suspected heart failures.
403-934-5552 future,” said Farden, who added registration revenue is down Wheatland County made a three-year commitment in 2018
120 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore because of less certainty in the energy sector. for funding STARS by $2 per capita. The funding for 2021
There are some promising signs, however. The 2021 STARS equals $17,576. Following the presentation, council voted
lottery is now underway, and in its first week, outperformed in favour of a standing motion to continue this support rate
YOUR WEEKLY predictions. The organization has also seen a rise in individual within the annual budget, as a long-term pledge with no time
HEALTH ADVICE contributions. commitment.
Gord Morck Pharmacist “We are humbled that Albertans are continuing to stand by “Wheatland County is grateful for the critical emergency
our side,” said Farden. care and transport that STARS provides in Wheatland County,”
Capsule Comments
To deal with funding reductions, the organization has re- said Reeve Amber Link. “This service is particularly vital in
DECONGESTANT SPRAYS AND DROPS: Although not a true ad-
diction, nasal spray overuse can lead to damage to the membranes inside rural areas.”
the nose resulting in swelling and long-term stuffiness which of course Link said she and her family know firsthand the difference
can lead to further overuse. Many people use these sprays and drops
during the allergy season but their use for this purpose has declined over STARS makes. “Seventeen years ago, when our youngest son
the years since the steroid sprays and cromolyn products have become was an infant, we were relieved when STARS, with a spe-
available first on prescription and now OTC. Having been an allergy
sufferer since my teens, I was thrilled when the steroid sprays came on cialized neonatal team, was there for our critically ill baby,”
the market. They helped immensely. she said. “I would encourage residents who can, to consider
COSTS OF SMOKING: These numbers are based on a carton of cig-
arettes in Canada costing $100 or more so the $5000 number is on the STARS in their donation plans. Now more than ever financial
low side because in some areas a carton of cigarettes (200 cigarettes) support is needed.”
are as high as $140 and a pack may cost as much as $13. Talk about a
motivator for a comfortable retirement. If all that money was invested
every month, a young person would be a millionaire by the time he is
65. And he would still be alive to enjoy it! I was looking on a column
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County argues personal medical cannabis growers underregulated
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After complaints from its residents,
Wheatland County is confronting large,
personal medicinal cannabis growing
facilities that, unlike regulated commer-
cial facilities, operate without having to
notify the municipality.
Tom Ikert, Division 4 Councillor,
brought forth the issue after becoming
aware of a cannabis growing operation
close to his residence. “I went to the
county because the neighbours were
complaining about the smell,” he said.
At first Ikert was assured that no
growing facility exists in the area – the
county allows commercial cannabis
cultivation in the Wheatland Industrial
Park only – but he later determined the
facility was a personal medical cannabis
growing facility. A big one.
In November 2020, Wheatland County
published a white paper arguing there
is a regulatory gap for personal and me-
dicinal cannabis growing that is creat-
ing safety and environmental risks and
causing disputes among neighbours.
The white paper was sent to local MLAs,
Bow River MP Martin Shields, and Pre-
mier Jason Kenney.
Under Canada’s cannabis laws, the
federal government is responsible for
the rules for cannabis production and
processing, while provinces and territo-
ries are responsible for regulating distri-
bution and sale. While Alberta munici-
palities have the power to create land
use bylaws on where cannabis can be
grown, these apply to commercial en-
terprises only. Municipal policies and
land use regulations are not applicable
to personal cannabis production.
Under Health Canada’s Medicinal Use
of Cannabis application, individuals can
apply for a medicinal growing license.
The number of plants each license hold-
er is allowed is determined by a calcu-
lator tool that creates an output based
on the number of grams they are pre-
scribed daily. Up to 485 cannabis plants
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“Even if you don’t know what you’re
doing, that’s 1,000 pounds of weed you
can grow in a year if you’re using 500-
watt bulbs,” said Ikert. He added many
of these growers have brought three-
phase power onto the sites, which rais-
es questions as to whether the cannabis
grown is strictly for personal use as re-
stricted by law.
While the permit holder is expected to
meet local bylaws, regulations and safe-
ty code requirements, the application
and approval process does not require
confirmation that all municipal require-
ments have been met. The county is ar-
guing this has created a large regulatory
loophole, where large cannabis grow-
ing facilities can be active without be-
ing known or accountable to municipal
enforcement.
The problem is exacerbated by regu-
lations allowing a designated produc-
er to be registered by multiple permit
holders. Multiple (up to four) registra-
tions can be active at one same loca-
tion, meaning up to 1,940 plants can be
grown together.
“You can also congregate, in a sense,”
said Bow River MP Martin Shields.
“Three or four growers get together and
say, ‘let’s just roll with this one place,’”
he said. “Wheatland County is absolute-
ly right saying that if cannabis is being
grown as a congregated personal site,
municipalities have no clue what’s out
there.”
Many growers choose to make chang-
es to their homes or buildings that legal-
ly require an electrical, gas or building
permit. If they applied for a permit, it
would be reviewed for compliance with
the Alberta Building Code and the work
inspected by a safety codes officer, once
complete. But by not having to notify
municipalities, these growers may skip
the permit process and install new sys-
tems that are unsafe, the white paper
argues.
Without the requirement for proper
January 22, 2021 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 7
ventilation, there is potential for en-
vironmental health issues from home
cannabis growing, including air quality
and moisture concerns (e.g. mould), and
chemical exposure from use of herbi-
cides, pesticides and fungicides, it states.
Residents also have little recourse
when faced with nuisance issues from
a neighbouring facility, namely odours.
If the county is notified of a nuisance
growing facility that is not a known
commercial operation with a develop-
ment permit, the RCMP will be contact-
ed. However, if the occupant or owner
is found to have a license for medical
cannabis, the only option is to let the li-
cense holder know of the complaint and
work toward a voluntary solution.
These personal medical grow opera-
tions do not have to have the same se-
curity systems that commercial sites re-
quire, resulting in a higher potential for
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The resolution of the white paper is
for the Rural Municipalities of Alberta
(RMA) to collaborate with the Federa-
tion of Canadian Municipalities (FCM),
to advocate for Health Canada to ensure
municipal compliance for all personal
medical cannabis production facilities
for existing license holders and prior to
approval for all future applications.
Reeve Amber Link presented the pa-
per to the RMA District 2: Central direc-
tors, who supported the resolution. It
will go forward to the RMA District 2
spring meeting on Feb. 5. If the resolu-
tion receives support at that meeting, it
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Upcoming Meetings In adherence with Alberta Health Services’

Until further notice, Council and committee meetings will be held recommendations, front office staff will limit the number
via teleconference, including: of visitors in the front lobby of the administration office to
February 2: Council Meeting upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
February 9: MPC Meeting Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday,
February 16: Council Meeting from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the exception of statutory
holidays. The Public Works and ASB shops will remain
To join the call, dial 403-917-1764 and enter the PIN 47001 when closed to the public for the foreseeable future.
prompted. Agenda packages can be found on our website.

Wheatland County Invites Applications for 2021 Community

Enhancement Funding
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and other community enhancement facilities and resources and has established
the Community Enhancement Fund to provide financial support for such venues Applications and Guidelines for the Community Enhancement Fund are
and activities. The Community Enhancement Fund provides grant funding from available at the Wheatland County Office and on the County website:
Wheatland County to enhance, promote, and support groups and organizations www.wheatlandcounty.ca/cerb.
that bring a broad range of enjoyment, benefit, beautification, recreation,
entertainment, participation, and enhancement projects to Wheatland County. The Deadline:
program is intended to invest tax payer dollars annually to support recreational,
cultural and other community activities, facilities, and resources that are utilized by Applications must be post marked on or before January 31, 2021.
Wheatland County residents.
Please note that eligibility for 2021 funding is dependent on filing all previous
For more information please contact Jessica Salmon at 403-361-2021 or funding reports with Wheatland County by January 31, 2021.
jessica.salmon@wheatlandcounty.ca.

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Thank you for shopping local

LEELA SHARON AHEER
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Can you believe the winds this week?
Wow! I have grown up in this commun-
ity, and I have had my share of tram-
polines and sheds come flying through
my back yard during the many storms
we have had in our prairie home. It is
a part of having the privilege of living
with chinooks and all the accompany-
ing weather.
I wanted to start by thanking every-
one who has been shopping locally.
Even in this horrible situation, busi-
nesses are opening and in typical Al-
berta style, folks are resilient and are
willing to take a chance to be entre-
preneurial and understand the markets
in their communities. I also want to
thank all of you who reached out to me
about businesses that needed to open,
and about other issues surrounding
the shutdown of sports and other ac-
tivities. We need to work together be-
cause each one of us is responsible in
stopping the spread of the virus; espe-
cially with new more infectious strains
making their way to our province. To
our friends and families who have
lost loved ones, our love and deepest
condolences to you. Please know that
your community is here for you.
I want to talk about a great project
that is happening just outside of Strath-
more. You may have heard that Capital
Power recently purchased Strathmore
Solar. They are in the midst of com-
pleting their engineering designs and
will start construction in April of 2021.
That means they could be operating as
soon as 2022. We are so proud that this
company has decided to become part
of the Strathmore community. As well,
Capital Power has “executed a 25-year
power purchase agreement for all the
energy and renewable energy cred-
its that are generated by Strathmore
Solar” (Capital Power). Capital Power
is responsible for nearly 2,600 mega-
watts of power across the province.
To understand how much that is, one
megawatt is equal to one million watts.
One megawatt of power can supply
power to hundreds of family-sized
homes. A large city like New York will
use up to 11 billion watt-hours per
day. It is wonderful to see companies
like Capital Power developing incred-
ible renewable resources right along-
side their resource stewardship in
their conventional power plants. This
combination of thermal and renewable
energy will include 1240 megawatts
of renewable energy. Capital Power’s
goal is to be net carbon neutral before
2050 and move its Genesee facility
to utilize 100 percent natural gas in
2023. You may have heard of carbon
capture as well. The Genesee Carbon
Conversion Centre plans to capture
carbon emissions and transform them
into carbon nanotubes which have
many applications, including replacing
energy intensive products in manufac-
turing of cement, steel and aluminum
that will increase the strength of these
materials, and reduce pollutants and
emissions. I am very excited about this
project, and I look forward to seeing
our community benefit. Alberta’s gov-
ernment has been a major proponent
of energy in our province, and I am
thrilled to see progress in this sector.
Thank you again, Capital Power, for
choosing our community for this pro-
ject, the Town of Strathmore, and all
the proponents for working together
to make life better for our constituents.
Many of you have written to us
about teachers’ benefits and the recent
ministerial order that is a temporary
solution to the investment manage-
ment agreement until the two parties
– Alberta Teacher’s Retirement Fund
(ATRF) and AIMCo (Alberta Invest-
ment Management Corporation) – can
reach an agreement. As you may know,
in November 2019, Bill 22 passed and
made AIMCo the investment fund
manager for the ATRF. To be absolute-
ly clear, this ministerial order will not
impact the teachers member’s pension
benefits. It is secure and the ATRF still
manages the pension plan. There has
not been an agreement reached and
the deadline for that agreement is
months overdue. This ministerial or-
der is to make sure that the pension
plan remains appropriately managed
until the ATRF and AIMCo can come to
an agreement and would no longer be
in effect once that is reached. I hope
this relieves some of the concerns that
have been relayed to our office. We are
honoured you have taken the time to
reach out.
Lastly, I would like to update you on
the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in
our province. As of Jan. 16, 2021, Al-
berta has administered 81,561 doses of
the COVID-19 vaccine. That means Al-
berta leads all major provinces in Can-
ada, with approximately 97 percent of
the vaccines we have received having
been delivered, and 1,841 per 100,000
people vaccinated. I would like to ex-
tend a big thank you to all the staff
helping get these vaccines to every
health care worker and vulnerable Al-
bertan who wants one.
As always, I love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect
for Chestermere-Strathmore, Minister
of Status of Women and Minister of
Culture and Multiculturalism)

A busy start to 2021

MARTIN SHIELDS
Member of Parliament Bow River Riding
The year 2020 is finally behind us, and 2021
has been off to a busy start. From pandemic
lockdowns, vaccine distribution issues, to inter-
national events, the airwaves have been filled
with news about a wide variety of serious sub-
jects.
Over the past months, I’ve raised issues in Ot-
tawa like our resource industry, challenges facing
our agricultural sector, government spending,
guarding our basic Canadian freedoms and our
relationship with China. Many of these issues
continue to be front and centre in 2021, and I
will continue to stand up for them in the House
of Commons.
I have been in our riding since the House of
Commons rose for the winter adjournment in
December. Despite the lockdown measures, I’ve
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Aheer doing a good job
To the Editor
Per Mr. Bigras’s letter of last week (Do you believe
in your government? Jan. 15, 2021). He asked a num-
ber of open-ended questions and aired his grievance
about not receiving the answers he needed from our
MLA, Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer (not Sharon Aheer as
stated in his letter).
I have been a small business owner most of my
career in Calgary and now Chestermere, with little
time or interest in politics, as for the most part life
was pretty good for us in Alberta. As the fortunes of
our province have declined, we are all asking more
questions and rightfully expect leadership and guid-
ance from the various levels of government and the
officials that we have elected.
As a resident and business owner in the riding of
Chestermere-Strathmore, I met our MLA when she
chose to run for office at the time when the NDP took
power. I was impressed with the fact that she was en-
gaged and was appreciated for her work in the com-
munity where she has lived almost all of her life. As
an opposition MLA she proved to be a strong opposi-
tion voice to the NDP for our constituency. Those ob-
servations led me to join the Chestermere-Strathmore
Constituency Association board, and in that capacity,
I have learned more about the challenges facing those
that choose to become elected officials, and the frus-
trations of constituents.
During these difficult times we cannot help but be
critical of the actions of all levels of government. But
been able to visit locations across our riding and
hold discussions while respecting provincial
health guidelines.
I’ve heard concerns about various issues facing
our riding and our country, and I wanted to pro-
vide an update on what’s happening federally.
One of the most pressing matters we are deal-
ing with federally is vaccine importation and dis-
tribution. My Opposition colleagues and I have
pressed the government for months to be trans-
parent about when the vaccines would arrive
in Canada, and how they would be allocated to
the provinces. The Prime Minister and his gov-
ernment have been slow to offer any concrete
information over the past months. We are deeply
concerned about the slow pace at which vaccines
are being made available to those who want
them. When Parliament resumes sitting, we will
be fiercely holding the government to account on
this issue in the House of Commons.
at the end of the day, governments are made up of
citizens from our communities, all of whom do not
deserve to be characterized as power hungry and in-
terested only in their own self advancement. I can as-
sure the constituents of Chestermere-Strathmore that
from what I have witnessed first-hand, Minister Aheer
is fully engaged in her role as both our MLA and as
the Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of
Women. For Chestermere-Strathmore, she has been a
strong advocate for infrastructure, with Langdon fi-
nally about to see construction of a long-awaited new
high school and improvements to the Western Irriga-
tion (District) system coming thanks to a $815 mil-
lion investment in southern Alberta as announced in
October 2020.
Minister Aheer can be found regularly at events held
for our communities and in support of small business.
It is my firm belief that Minister Aheer works hard
for both our constituency and the province. In short,
there are lots of bad politicians out there, but here in
Chestermere-Strathmore we have a good one repre-
senting us in the Alberta Legislature.
Notwithstanding Mr. Bigras’s complaint with re-
spect to adequate addressing of his concerns, I en-
courage Chestermere-Strathmore constituents, that if
you have questions, comments or concerns, please
contact Minister Aheer’s Chestermere-Strathmore of-
fice at chestermere.strathmore@assembly.ab.ca.
John Kittler
Chestermere
The government also promised in their fall economic up-
date that loans would be available to those operating busi-
ness in highly impacted sectors, like tourism and hospital-
ity, hotels, arts and entertainment. Since then, businesses
still don’t know when they can apply, who will qualify or
when funding will come. Businesses can’t afford to wait
any longer – they deserve certainty and clarity from their
government on whether or not they will get the help they
so desperately need.
I also met recently with colleagues and newspaper in-
dustry experts to discuss something we don’t hear about as
often: the state of community newspapers in this country.
Weekly papers have been shrinking for years, and many
in our province are in dire need of support. These papers
are often the only way we receive news about what’s hap-
pening in our local communities, especially smaller ones.
They are an important service that we do not want to see
disappear forever.
I have advocated many times in Ottawa for solutions to
address the crisis some community newspapers are facing,
but we have not seen any real action from this govern-
ment to level the playing field for weekly papers. There are
a number of potential options to keep local newspapers
afloat, and my colleagues and I are considering them care-
fully. I would urge everyone to support their local papers as
much as possible, so that future generations can continue
to have access to quality local news about their hometown.
I can be reached by email at martin.shields@parl.gc.ca.
My Brooks office can be reached at 403-793-6775, and my
Strathmore office at 403-361-2980. Please don’t hesitate to
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Other medical conditions

solar farm
ROBINSON, RISDON, Jim causing TROUBLE WALK-
ING or DRESSING? The Dis-
Christine Anne Jim was the youngest son of William ability Tax Credit allows for
Oct. 7, 1949 – Jan. 7, 2021 (Bill) and Constance (Mae) Risdon. $3,000 yearly tax credit and
He spent most of his life in Strath-

but will
It is with great sorrow that the family of $30,000 lump sum refund.
Christine Robinson announces her passing on Thursday, more and began working in his dad’s Take advantage of this offer.
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January 7, 2021 at the Foothills Hospital, after her battle
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revisit issue
Christine was born in Calgary on October 7, 1949, the
first of three children to Alma and Bill Brandon. She is him to retire. In 2014 Jim moved to an elder assist-
ed-care facility in Calgary. CRIMINAL RECORD? Why
survived by her husband Keith Robinson; her brothers suffer employment/licensing
Skip (Cathie) Brandon, Neil (Ailsa) Brandon, sister Loretta Jim’s passion was music and often you would find
loss? Travel/business oppor-
(Don) White, her children Alan (Pat) Pederson, Lynn (Rich- him at the Strathmore Legion, family gatherings or
tunities? Be embarrassed?
ard) Wolfs and Keith’s children, Heather Robinson, Kelly at community events playing the piano; if you could Think: Criminal Pardon. US
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Anita) Robinson, Melanie Anderson, Kimberly (Chris) hum a few bars of any tune, Jim could play it! He entry waiver. Record purge.
Melby and Bill (Janet) Robinson. She is also survived by entertained staff and residents alike at Rocky View File destruction. Free con-
fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and nu- with his spontaneous piano concerts. sultation. 1-800-347-2540.
A land redesignation bylaw for a proposed solar Jim is survived by his sister Evelyn (Rita) and nu-
merous nieces and nephews. www.accesslegalmjf.com
farm in Wheatland County was rejected by Wheatland merous nieces and nephews and their children and
Christine enjoyed politics and loved serving on council
County council, but following a special meeting of until she became the mayor of Standard. She really loved grandchildren. GET YOUR MESSAGE SEEN
council, the project will be considered again during her many antique car tours with Keith and all the travel- He was predeceased by his father William and his ACROSS Alberta. The Blan-
the next council meeting at the latest. mother Constance, his brothers Robert (Bob), John ket Classifieds or Value Ads
ing experiences that they had together.
(Jack), George, his sisters Grace and Mary his neph- reach over 600,000 Alberta
During the Jan. 12 regular county council meeting, Because of her love of animals, in lieu of flowers please
ews Kenneth and Jeffery and his nieces Linda and readers weekly. Two options
council considered a motion to adopt second reading donate to the Cochrane Humane Society (cochranehu- starting at $269 or $995 to
mane.ca) under the name of Christine Robinson. Condo- Marie Anne.
of a bylaw to redesignate 160 acres for a proposed get your message out! Busi-
lences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www. The family would like to thank both the Rocky Ridge
20.1-megawatt commercial solar facility located east Retirement Home and Bow Crest Nursing Home for
ness changes, hiring, items
of Strathmore. The redesignation was necessary be- edenbrookcemetery.ca. for sale, cancellations, ten-
their compassion and care for Jim. ders, etc. People are increas-
cause the lands are currently agricultural, but as per Memorial contributions may be made to the Strath- ingly staying home and rely
the county’s land use bylaw, solar developments must more Legion. on their local newspapers for
be sited on lands designated as “energy district,” a cat-
egory added in 2019. Obituary information. KEEP people in
the loop with our 90 Weekly
However, the motion failed by a vote of 6-1, with Community Newspapers.
Reeve Amber Link the only councillor to vote in fa- SANSOME, Esther Call THIS NEWSPAPER now
vour of the motion. December 4, 1923 - January 12, 2021 MEMORIAM or  email classifieds@awna.
com  for details. 1-800-
Despite the council’s ruling, its hands may ultimate- We are sad to announce the passing of Esther Sansome, 282-6903, 780-434-8746
ly be tied because of provincial law. Section 619 of the beloved wife of the late Arthur Sansome of Winnipeg. X225. www.awna.com.
provincial Municipal Government Act (MGA) provides Esther will be remembered with love by her daughters,
that any approval granted by the AUC prevails over Carol of Namaka, Susan and her son Dennis (Corrine) of GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad
Winnipeg, grandchildren of Manitoba, and great grand- credit? Bills? Unemployed?
any statutory plan or land use bylaw. It also estab- children in Manitoba and BC. Need Money? We Lend! If
lishes that when a municipality receives a land use She was predeceased by her sons, Larry and Ronald. you own your own home -
bylaw amendment and the application is consistent Esther moved next to her daughter in Namaka in 2002. you qualify. Pioneer Accep-
with the AUC approval, the municipality must approve She was a great animal lover, and enjoyed all of the fos- tance Corp. Member BBB.
the application. ter dogs that Carol took in. She had 2 dogs, Norton and In Memory of our dear Mother and loving Brother 1-877-987-1420. www.pio-
neerwest.com.
The project received AUC approval on Sept. 25, Goldie, which she loved to talk about. They brought her Marie Casey Jan 21, 2017
great joy.
2020. Brian Carpenter Aug 16 2018
Prior to the council meeting, a public hearing for Esther was cremated, and a family gathering will take AUCTIONS
place at a later date. Donations may be made to any ani- Dearly missed by all 150 antique tractors, mu-
the bylaw was held via teleconference, during which
mal rescue of your choice. seum quality farm imple-
letters from several landowners opposed to the proj- To send condolences, please visit Esther’s obituary at
ect were read. However, Section 619(4) of the MGA www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca HELP WANTED ments, 2 visible gas pumps
and much more. Sat., Jan 30,
requires that the hearing not address matters already 9am. Live online @ schmal-
discussed during the AUC application review process, zauctions.com, Schmalz
which included many of the issues brought forward. Auctions, Prince Albert, SK.
Several of the councillors said during the meeting PL# 911509.
that despite the constraints of the MGA, they intended FULL-TIME HEAD CARETAKER
IN STRATHMORE HELP WANTED
to vote in opposition to the motion in principle.
“They (AUC) claim they figured what public inter- Obituary The Golden Hills School Division invites BLANKET THE PROVINCE
est is, but I don’t think so,” said Tom Ikert, Division 4 applications for the following position: Full-time with a classified ad. Only
Councillor. “We are asked to rubber stamp something WOLDUM, Head caretaker in Strathmore $269 (based on 25 words
that a bunch of unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats Dorothy Myrtle Please refer to our website www.ghsd75.ca or less). Reach 90 weekly
Dec. 8, 1928 – Jan. 10, 2021 newspapers. Call NOW for
say is fine – but this has been backdoored to us.” under Employment–Non-Teaching Opportunities–
details. 1-800-282-6903 Ext
Despite voting in favour of the bylaw, Link spoke Born on the farm North East of Strath- Facilities Positions for further information. 225; www.awna.com.
of the difficulty of that decision. “This is extremely more, Dorothy was the daughter of John and Dorothy B.
frustrating, because to a huge extent, the jurisdiction Molinnis.
She was predeceased by her husband, Heiran Woldum;
of municipal government has been subjugated by Sec-
sister, Jean Pallesen and brother, Neil Weaver.
tion 619 of the MGA,” she said during the meeting. Dorothy is survived by son, Ken (Hilda) Woldum; daugh-
The proponent, Dan Eaton, has appealed the coun- ter, Karen (Ken) Hornung; five grandchildren, Amy Wol-
ty’s decision to the Municipal Governing Board (MGB), dum (Ryan Keenan), Evan Woldum, Scott Woldum, Allen
an independent board established under the MGA that (Jodi) Hornung, Lynnette Hornung, and five great grand-
makes decisions about land planning and assessment
matters, according to his lawyer, Terri-Lee Oleniuk of
children, Eben, Bram and Otto Hornung and Ethan and
Madison Keenan.
Dorothy rode a horse the 5 kms to the one room Crow-
Nurse
Practitioner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
These appeals are costly, with some municipalities foot school for grades 1-9 and then attended Western
Canada High School in Calgary. Dorothy worked at Burns
paying upwards of $500,000 to participate in similar Foods until marrying Heiran in 1949 and moving to the
hearings, said Link. This includes legal costs and land Woldum farm West of Strathmore. In 1956 Heiran and
use planning when required. Dorothy moved home to the Molinnis farm where they
Primary Care
Given Section 619 of the MGA and related past deci- farmed until retirement. FTE: 0.2
sions, the likelihood the MGB would rule against the Dorothy loved to entertain and is especially remembered
council’s decision is near certain. “I cannot find any for the Boxing Day Open Houses attended by extended Location: Gleichen, AB
legal precedent where we would have any hope in family and long term friends. Dorothy was always very
taking that route,” she said. “I’m not willing to throw involved in community organizations, including the
Crowfoot Goodwill Club, Anglican Church Women’s Orga- The Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care (NP)
tax dollars at a losing fight. I am willing to fight the
province, but that has to be done through advocacy.”
nization, the Strathmore Hospital Auxiliary, and 4H. will work within a multidisciplinary care
Dorothy resided at Agecare Seton in Calgary for the last
An MGA hearing looks to be avoided, because dur- five years. The family would like to thank the caregivers team with the goal of optimal community
ing a special meeting of council held on Jan. 19, the at Agecare and the South Health Campus for their com- wellness.
potential repercussions of defeating the land designa- passionate care.
tion were discussed in a closed session, Link told the A family memorial will be held at a later date when Covid
Times in an email. Two resolutions were passed dur- conditions permit. If friends so desire, memorial dona-
ing this closed session: council directed administra- tions in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Strathmore
District Health Services Auxiliary 200 Brent Boulevard,
tion to prepare a direct control district for the project
Strathmore, AB T1P 1J9 or the charity of one’s choice.
at the earliest possible date (no later than March 2) To send condolences, please visit Dorothy’s obituary at
and bring a development permit application for con- www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca careers@crpcn.ca
sideration at the same meeting, and that administra-
tion request the applicant to provide a complete de-
velopment permit application no later than Jan. 22.
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