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A look into
health care
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
STIX
Now taking The Stix Restaurant & Lounge Invites you to
Spooky
(receipts will be mailed out in the new year)
Strathmore & District
Christmas Hamper Society
good time
SAFEblu
The Halloween Carnival held
at Holy Cross Collegiate
on Oct. 22 was a success.
People lined up to take a tour
of the haunted house, bob
for apples or take a swing
Fire & Safety at the piñata. The band stu-
ServiceS
dents who are planning a trip
to Disney in May put on the
carnival and they managed
LocALLy ownEd & opErAtEd to raise just over $1,800 to-
wards the trips. With the
Fire Extinguishers money raised from other New street named
Service & Inspections
fundraisers the band has
held so far this year, the cost The Town of Strathmore held a special ceremony Oct. 25, where they
Safety Supplies • defibrillators of the trip per student has officially named the old East Boundary Road the new George Freeman
been cut down drastically. Trail. Town councillors John Rempel and Earl Best hold the ceremonial
Safety training • consulting banner, while Freeman makes the special cut.
cor programs Shannon LeClair Photos Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
ISnet world
921B wheatland trail One school’s fundraiser covers budget for the year
403-934-9387 SHANNON LECLAIR things the school board doesn’t cover.
Behind the Golden Hills School division- South side of Hwy#1
Times Reporter “The money that the students raise
goes towards the field trips, and the
Times TIDBITS Once a year, at the beginning of bussing for the field trips, and we
Halloween is October 31 the year, Sacred Heart Academy, SHA, bring performing groups to the school
the last day of the Celtic calendar. It was originally a pagan holds their annual Spell ‘A’ Thon fund- and any faith development. So any-
holiday, honoring the dead. Halloween was referred to as raiser. It is the one big fundraiser held thing the school board doesn’t pay for
All Hallows Eve and dates back over 2000 years. that we can do extra, we use the mon-
each year to raise money to help with
ey for that,” said Jane Grill, mother of
two SHA children and a member of the
4 DAYS ONLY! October 27, 28, 29 & 30! parent council. All of the members of
the board have students in the school.
“It’s our way of helping out, of giv-
Pre Halloween
ing back and making it a great school,”
said Grill. The top spellers in each class were picked to win
an award and have their picture taken at the ‘Hall
CARPET SPECIAL
Each year students are awarded
of Fame.’ All students who received 100 per cent
prizes for their contribution and the
had their names put into a hat to be drawn for a
parents try to mix up how they are Nintendo DSI XL. Jerrin Hendricks (l) and Sheila
distributed to the kids. The assembly Cran, Grade 2 students, were called up to pick
to see how the school had done this out their prize at the awards ceremony.
LIMITED QUANTITIES year was held on Oct. 22. This was the Shannon LeClair Photo
first year where two big prizes were
BERBER PAPILIO
$110
given out. Prizes were awarded to the Students are given a list of words
top two students in each class. Joshua to practice at the beginning of the
Color Wallaby Cream Brown’s name was picked out of a hat year and depending on the grade
for students with 100 per cent on their and the words, the teachers will help
sq ft
spelling. Daniel Manderville raised the them practice different tricks to help
$110 BERBERColor
most money for the school this year them remember. Many of the students
MONTANA MORN when he raised $850. Both Mander-
ville and Brown won a Nintendo DSI
would go door to door asking their
neighbours for help raising funds.
Porcelain
sq ft XL. The 4W class raised $1,798, the most
Money donated to the school from in the school with their pizza party
$110
local businesses goes towards buying sponsored by Domino’s pizza.
BERBER WOVEN ELEGANCE the prizes for the students. The money Last year just over $14,000 was raised
raised by the students goes directly to- with the Spell ‘A’ Thon and this year
Color White Lightning wards the school fund. students beat that number by raising
sq ft
$16,516. The parent council is always
$110 TEXTURE
on a kind of pay-it-forward situation,
CARPET We’ll Make You so the money raised this year is for
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SHANNON LECLAIR opers working on the area behind
Walmart, east of the Ranch Estates,
Oct. 29 - Nov. 4
Times Reporter Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas,
were required to keep a percentage of Josh Brolin
The Strathmore Minor Soccer As- the property as green space. Someone Rating 13
on council had known the soccer as- (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
sociation has been looking forward
to their new professional sized fields sociation had been looking for a new
for months. Approximately three years area for their fields, and so it was of-
ago Strathmore Minor Soccer ap- fered to them. 8:00 pm Nightly, closed Mondays
proached the town looking for grants The new fields, roughly 80 yards by For Movie Listings 403-934-3057
and a field location. 100 yards, have transformed drasti- or visit our websites:
Originally they had found a loca- cally since the area was allocated for www.tribute.ca • www.alberta.com
tion at the agricultural society, in the the fields. The scraggly grass and un- 114 2nd Ave, Strathmore, AB
northwest corner. The location ended developed area is now beginning to
Video Gallery
up falling through, but the association look like the soccer field it is meant
was given access to another location to be. The two fields can also be split
where they have been working on get- into four smaller fields for the younger
ting the soccer field set up. Like with teams. The project required fundrais-
Dennis Klem stands at the new soccer fields,
any project, there have been a few ing and community support. The asso-
which are located behind Walmart and just east Across from No Frills
snags along the way. ciation fundraised to help cover costs, of the Ranch Estates. The fields will hopefully - The Old Movie Gallery
k
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“This summer and spring was pretty and there were funds put aside for be ready for play next June, but Klem said it de-
soccer field development. Klem said of th
ental
wet so that caused quite a bit of delays pends on the weather in the spring.
in getting the irrigation in so the irri- they will be using most of those funds Shannon LeClair Photo Movie
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gation just got finished here a couple
weeks ago,” said Dennis Klem, vice-
on the new field. They were also given
a grant, which helped cut down some portable bleachers and posts. Once the TOY VE
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TUESD
president of the association. of the costs. field becomes a little more established
“We’re excited to get it to this stage “We got a grant for about $106,000
that the town got for us through Mu-
permanent structures will be erected.
Though the field is almost ready, Klem
Horror Special
and to get a little bit of time for the Oct. 29-31
sod to get established here.” nicipal Sponsorship grants,” said Klem. predicts it won’t be played on until Tuesdays Just $1
Last October, the town and devel- For the first little while there will be next June. TWO FOR ONE for Gallery
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Raising awareness
and hope
SHANNON LECLAIR would benefit from one of the ther-
Times Reporter apy programs then they will have an
opportunity to take part, though gen-
Project Hope has been in Strath- erally it is students from kindergarten
more for approximately 15 years and to Grade 12. There are approximately
November is their awareness month. 50 to 60 kids a year involved with the
Two of the founding members of project.
Legion does good community deeds Project Hope had children with spe- Members try to do more promo-
cial needs and they felt there was a tion in November because it is a new
Top: Strathmore Ladies Auxiliary #10 of the Royal Canadian
need for more focused programs for school year and there are new ideas
Legion handed out over $31,000 worth of donations to the
Royal Canadian Legion #10, Strathmore Firefighters, Rural kids with special needs at the schools. coming in and they want to raise as
Firefighters, WADEMSA, Wheatland Foodbank, Handi-Bus It began in Westmount Elementary much awareness as they can during
Association and STARS. Shelly Gardner-Nevada (centre) with about five kids 15 years ago. the month. This year there will be art
was the donations coordinator. The project was such a success it has auctions with the artwork being dis-
Wanda Coldwell (l) was presented with the Palm Leaf Award continued to grow over the years and played at various businesses around
– the highest award given by the Royal Canadian Legion different types of therapy were added town.
Ladies Auxiliary – on Oct. 19. Coldwell, who received her to enhance the project for the kids. “It’s a piece of art that is done by
Life Membership Award in 1982 along with her Meritorious “It’s going well. It’s been a really one of the Project Hope art therapy
Service Award and 50 year pin in 2001, was presented the worthwhile project and the kids re- students, so its one of the students
Palm Leaf Award from 2010 District Commander Joan Gal- ally benefit from it and they enjoy it themselves that’s actually in the proj-
lant. Wanda’s husband, Jack, was also presented an Award too,” said Corinne Ball, a member of ect that paints or does whatever the
of Appreciation by Gallant. the board. art is and then donates it to us to auc-
Photos Courtesy of Lorna Fisher Project Hope is a group of people tion off,” said Ball.
who fundraise in the community to The pieces are really special be-
provide art therapy, music therapy cause they are one of kind pieces
and physical education therapy to done by the kids. They have auc-
students with special needs in the tioned off the art in the past at gala
schools. The project is completely auction, so they decided to try doing
community funded, and while it runs it during awareness month through
Natural
in conjunction with the school, the local businesses.
school system doesn’t provide fund- Project Hope will still be doing din-
ing. ner and an auction at the Gala but
donation “It’s any student that could benefit
from therapy that will help them with
instead of auction items they are go-
ing to get experience auctions. Ex-
made their social or cognitive skills or emo-
tional issues, so they have a wide va-
perience Hope theme. They plan to
auction off things like hot air balloon
The Natural Healing Connection held a showcase/fair this past Sunday at the Travelodge. Their mis- riety of special needs. All the kids are rides, or Luge rides at Canada Olym-
sion is to provide a Natural Healing Connection for all people in Strathmore and surrounding areas. different. It’s neat because then the pic Park. It’s not determined what ex-
This year all door admissions and gift basket raffle were donated to the Growing Families Society. programs are tailored to each kid as actly they plan to bring in, or who the
Margo Sevcik from Growing Families graciously accepted a cheque in the amount of $297 from well,” said Ball. guest speaker will be but the board
Cynthia Barnesky (right) and Jean Bizot (left), organizers of this year’s event. Sometimes if a child has been as- has a number of interesting ideas for
sessed and it’s determined the child this year’s gala.
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
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STRATHMORE
The Celebration of Lights Committee will be hosting the Christmas Parade this year.
We would like to build the Parade to be a fun event each year for our community.
The Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, November 27 starting at 5 pm. and follow a
parade route throughout downtown, then everyone can head to the Agricultural Grounds
for a Charity BBQ and entertainment will take place for the
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Royal Canadian Legion Strathmore Lions Club Strathmore Full Gospel Church Mark Your Calendars
For information regarding hall
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meets the first and third Thursday at the
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Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 Any Strathmore and Area familes that PROJECT HOPE – AGM
KIDERGY Play Group
meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore are homeschooling are invited to join November 23. 5pm at Golden Hills School Division office.
Meet every Friday from 9:30 - 11:30
Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at our Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.com/ For info call Corinne at 403-807-2965.
am at the Hope Covenant Church. $1
7 pm. New Members welcome. group/strathmorehsfams
per child, (snack is included). Contact FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY & DANCE
Call Greg 403-888-6155.
Tammy at 403-934-5887 for more info. Sunday, October 31, 2010 1-4pm at Strathmore Civic Centre.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch.
MOPS (Mother’s Of Preschoolers) $5/child, parents admitted free of charge
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Free Tree for all New Born Babies
All children must be accompanied by an adult
meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays Month. Featuring guest speakers. For Attention all infants – remind your We will host a dance, fun games and you can decorate your
9:30am – 11:30am at the more information call 403-934-4055. parents to register your birth so a tree own treat bag! Refreshments and game tickets will be available
Strathmore Alliance Church. can be planted commemorating your during the event
Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6. Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 meets birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth For more information call Trina at 403-901-0516.
For more information call Jennifer at the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 Forest in Strathmore. Registration Forms
403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. are available at the Town office, Chi- CHESTERMERE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE
Website: www.strathmore53.com nook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Saturday November 6, from 10 – 4pm at the Chestermere
Strathmore Photography Club. Communities in Bloom Project) Complex (201 West Chestermere Drive). Bring donations for
Photographers of all ages and skill Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mon- the food bank.
levels are welcome. For more days from 7 to 9 pm. at the Harvest Wild Rose Career &
Employment Services MESSY SUNDAY:
information and meeting dates call Healing Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in
- Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB, A WORSHIP SERVICE FOR ALL AGES
Gaylene at 403-901-2760 or email - Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome.
lgsmith@telusplanet.net every Tuesday from 9 to noon. October 31, 10:30 am at St Michael and All Angels Anglican
A Career Counsellor will share tips and Church. Celebrating God’s love through worship, music, craft
Strathmore FASD activities and more! For more information, call 403 934 3017
Strathmore District Health Parent Support Group tools to assist in your job search.
Please call 403-934-6488 or drop by or visit http://stmics.ning.com/
Services Auxiliary Meetings are held at the Strathmore United Church.
the fourth Monday of the month @ For more info call Pam @652-4776. 101, 331-3rd. Avenue. Gleichen and District Community Association
1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Bring your lunch and join us for a REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Regional Victim Small Business Brown Bag presentation on Nov. 11th @ the Community Centre. Doors open @ 9:30,
Strathmore Hospital. New members Services Society at Community Futures Wild Rose on Service @ 10:00. Re-dedication of the Field of Honour
welcome. For more info please call needs community members to be Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 1
403-934-4436 Advocates (volunteers). Training is pm. Weekly Topics. CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS; Toddle Inn Daycare
provided. Contact Victim Services The Community Crisis Shelter The Toddle Inn Day Care’s AGM is on November 16, 2010.
Strathmore & District Chamber through the RCMP Detachment at has several Board Member vacancies GLEICHEN AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY
of Commerce 403-934-6552 and is recruiting individuals who would ASSOCIATION presents an intimate evening of Wine tasting
meets the third Monday of the month like to apply for Board Membership. on Nov. 27th @ the Gleichen Community Centre. Doors open
@ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. Strathmore Country Gardens Club Interested individuals can call Karen @ 5:30, event starts @ 6:00 pm. Limited # of tickets available.
Check web page for meeting Meetings at least once per month. Pease at 403-934-6634. $20/ticket. Pre-order from the Association board or call 403-
location. For more information Tours, guest speakers, workshops and 734-0114
call 403-901-3175 or much more included in a membership. Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup,
www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com. $20 single, $30 family. Strathmore- meets every Thursday at 9:30 - 11:30 CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
countrygardens@yahoo.ca or visit our am. in the Strathmore United Church Sunday, December 5th, 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Come Fly With Us website www.icangarden.com/clubs/ Basement. For more information call Everyone Welcome! Vendor tables available for $10 each. Call
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. CountryGGC/ Tammy at 403-983-7284 or Ali at 403- the Legion at 403-934-5119 for more information.
Meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the 934-2089. $1 per child
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
blue building and Quonset on the Strathmore Caregiver Support Group Strathmore Youth Exceptional Do you have a special event, Christmas concert, Craft sale
Ag grounds. Boys & Girls welcome This is an opportunity for caregivers to Service Award Society or festive Christmas event? Please submit your information to
between 12 & 19 years. Call Joanna find support and benefit from interac- - If you would like to recognize a us by each Monday and we will include it on our Christmas
Howard at 403-983-5796 for more tion with others in a similar situation. youth who has demonstrated an act of Calendar. The Calendar will be published on December 3,
information. For more information or to register call courage, citizenship and community 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2010. Call 403-934-5589 or email tracey@
Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176. contribution, call 403-901-4254 strathmoretimes.com
Meals on Wheels
is available in Strathmore. The Hope Bridges Society Adult Competitive Volleyball STRATHMORE AND DISTRICT
For information or to obtain this service Board meetings held the third at Crowther Memorial Junior High in CHRISTMAS HAMPER SOCIETY
please contact Wheatland FCSS at Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. the gym every Wednesday from 7-9 pm Meetings - Mondays at Wheatland FCSS, 85 Lakeside Blvd at
403-934-5335. at #3-236-3rd. Avenue. Please visit our Contact is Lavern Lein 403-934-4646. 7 pm; November 8, December 6, January 10, 2011; Saturday
website at www.hopebridges.ca or November 13, is Kick off for the campaign. (this is when all
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly the Wheatland Food Bank boxes are changed to Christmas
Sunday School for All Ages: contact us at info@hopebridges.ca. Want to Lose Those Unwanted Hamper); November 15 to December 16 is when our lines are
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Pounds?? Need support to reach your open for applications for a hamper, call 934-2266.
Christian Education opportunities Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife goal? We are here for you! We meet
for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Association (Your local fish & game every Thursday at 6:30 pm @ the Angli- 2nd Annual ROBBIE BURNS DINNER
Mornings. All are Welcome! For more club). Meetings – 2nd Thursday every can Church. Sponsored by Strathmore No. 53 and Gleichen No. 36 Ma-
information please call Margo Sevick month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Contact Melissa @ 403-901-1566 or sonic Lodges in the Civic Centre, Saturday January 22, 2011.
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TO GOLF COURSE!
developed • Located across from Greenspace
. spectacular View!
. Built in 2002
• Backs onto Golf Course • 3 Bedrooms plus Bonus
MLS C3419876 . $775,000 Room • Oh the Views! Must See
MLS C3443841 MLS C3414942
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN CALL SHEILA GREAT END UNIT CALL RON
$289,900
CALL ROBERT & TAMARA FULLY DEVELOPED 3 ACRES $489,000
TOWNHOUSE!
C/S C/S
$234,500
C/S
This 2 storey 1022 sq ft home Beautiful Five Bedroom
• Well Maintained and
has New Carpet! Fully fenced Country Home
back yard, 3 bedrooms, Great Location
• Double Attached Garage/ 3 acres, landscaped, fenced.
VALUE PLUS - 4 BEDROOM HOME
2 baths, Large open kitchen
with maple cabinets and black
appliances, eating area, good
3 Large Bedrooms Double garage CUL DE SAC LOCATION
• Balcony/BBQ Gasline/Washer
sized living area with cozy /Dryer Included!
Call Ron Kaechele CLOSE TO SCHOOL
fireplace. The basement is
•First Home? MLS C3404923 403-934-1097
MLS C3442064
waiting for your development.
$174,900
MLS C3446442 Great Opportunity... HARDWOODS- FIREPLACE- ATT GARAGE
TOTALLY RENOVATED, FULLY DEVELOPED, FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHEILA FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA CALL RON AFFORDABLE CONDO
QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD $219,900! $163,900
This awesome bungalow is a must see, neutral Beautiful two bedroom
FREE MARKET
SOLD
condo. Five appliances,
decor 2+1 bedrooms plus office 2 full baths fireplace, balconey.
upgraded finished like new inside and out!
On large lot 60x120 and detached garage with
Two parking stalls
Call Ron Kaechele
EVALUATIONS
MLS C3407637 403-934-1097
extra parking at back! Call for list!
CALL LA SHAUN
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! CALL RON FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL NONIE
WHY RENT WHEN YOU
CAN OWN AT THIS
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HOME BACKING ONTO CANAL $409,900 MLS C3406738 27 ACRES
This gorgeous fully loaded 1799 sq ft home is just what you are looking Raw land ready to develop
PRICE $154,900
One level condo with
for! Fully developed 2 storey features 4 bedrooms, huge master with
spacious 5 pc ensuite and walkin closet, 3 more bathrooms, den, dining FRIENDLY GATED COMMUNITY into country acreage.
Paved access
2 bedrooms, one bath.
Open concept with
room, Large kitchen and eating area open to a beautiful living area with
digital fireplace and laundry room. Fully developed basement with
Beautiful Home with Deck and Garage Gas revenue
Good building sites
bright windows. bedroom, family room with 3 sided fireplace, office area and wetbar with and Backing Onto Greenspace all for Cal Ron Kaechele
5 appliances and fridge and bathroom. Airconditioning, underground sprinklers, storage
$119,900
JUST
MLS C3430083 window coverings! shed and SO MUCH MORE! MLS C3436129 403-934-1097
LISTED
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA CALL ROBERT & TAMARA
MLS C3440756 MLS C3435929
1816 SQ FT FOR $154,900! AZTEC REAL ESTATE AGENTS $289,900
• 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths • Oversized
Heated Garage • Newer Fence and
ALL DO FREE FULLY DEVELOPED 5 BEDROOM HOME
VAULTS-HARDWOODS- FIREPLACE
C/S
Windows • Lots of Mature Trees
MLS C3433647
MARKET EVALUATIONS PICTURE PERFECT
AMAZING HOME, AMAZING PRICE CALL ROBERT & TAMARA COZY BUNGALOW CALL NONIE FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL NONIE
$405,900! EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE! $139,900 $239,900
Fully finished Totally upgrades with hardwood, $264,900! • 3 lots and Good Well
NEW !! APPLIANCES
INCLUDED
granite, and more. 3+2 bedrooms, • Commuting Distance
3 full baths in floor heat, high efficiency heating! • Big 1506Sq Ft Bungalow to Calgary UPGRADED MAPLE
Landscaped and fenced with view of country side! • Mature Trees and Double Garage • 2 or 3 Bedrooms and OPEN DESIGN
Awesome family home! Heated Workshop
• Quiet Location and Close to Amenities FIREPLACE- WALKOUT
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LA SHAUN FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL ROBERT & TAMARA FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL NONIE
$217,500
ADULT LIVING- MAIN FLOOR
SOLD
TITLED PARKING- UPGRADES
MLS C3442983
FIREPLACE- 2 BEDROOMS- 2 BATHROOMS
LOOK NO MORE 3 ACRES+ MLS C3447044
HOME AND 3 CAR GARAGE MLS C3436680
CALL NONIE
BUY A BUNGALOW $339,900
Easy commute to Strathmore and Calgary, escape
from the city!South West of strathmore this home is OWN ME $179,900 CAMBRIDGE GLEN $437,900 $159,900
fenced and cross fenced for the horses. Home has • Many upgrades have been completed • 3 +1 Bedroom /3 Bath ONE OF A KIND- CUSTOM BUILT
3 bedrooms 2 full baths open concept with vaulted • 3 bedrooms plus a family room • Fully Developed with Office GRANITE-HARDWOODS- FIREPLACE RENTING ?? WHY ??
ceilings and addition added with large family room. FRONTS ONTO PARK
Oversize 3 car garage, horse shelter, and large • Fully landscaped lots of trees • Heated Double Garage FULLY DEVELOPED- 4 BEDROOMS
shed! Shows owners pride inside and out! • Oversized single detached garage • Backs onto Greenspace UPGRADES...UPGRADES...UPGRADES... 2 BEDROOMS - IMMACULATE
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403-934-5533
Nonie Chantelle Ron Shauna Tracy Lorna
Hall Hill Kaechele Kenworthy Larsen Phibbs
403-934-3382 403-325-3860 403-934-1097 403-934-5533 403-934-5533 403-874-7660
CALL TRACY CHARACTER HOME CALL SHAUNA GORGEOUS ACREAGE CALL LORNA CALL LORNA FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LORNA
WITH CLASS 11.9 ACRES
- $650,000 JUST LISTED
1270 square foot 2 storey
located in a quiet 1728 sq.ft. walkout $288,000 $125,000
community on a quiet bungalow on 5 acres
street. New windows new Located South of Industrial House & 100 ft lot
siding and new flooring Langdon rezoned west in Rockyford.
plus an oversized heated Double attached garage
of Strathmore Lots of trees.
2 car garage! $219,000 28'x40' heated shop Possession immediate!
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL TRACY CALL SHAUNA CALL LORNA CALL LORNA
20 ACRES NEAR FOR THE PERFECTIONIST! ITS ALL HERE! YOU MAY NEVER SEE THIS AGAIN!
STRATHMORE $289,900 REDUCED! $349,900
$329,000 Executive 1915 2 1/2 storey home. Multi color
SOLD
Hard to find 20 acres
of raw land 2008 RAISED BUNGALOW Loads of oak. hardwoods. 4 bedrooms on second floor. 2
Less than 10 minutes GLEAMING HARDWOODS 5 bdrms, 3 baths. bedrooms or bonus area on third. 12.4 treed
South of Strathmore MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY Cambridge Glen
FINISHED DOUBLE
beautiful acres in park like setting. Irrigation,
Irrigatation access
Perfect building site FRONT ATT GARAGE location. good well and so much to offer!
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL LORNA CALL LORNA $419,900 CALL LORNA
113 HILLVALE 47 ACRES 4.77 acres near BRAND NEW
Located across from Greenspace Langdon. BUNGALOW
Adjacent to $349,900
Backs onto Golf Course Carseland.
1400 sq ft
Over 1400 sq ft.
bungalow. Double
3 Bedrooms plus Bonus Room Subdivision potential & single garage. View of the country.
or great investment.
Oh the Views! Must See Mountain views. Hardwoods.
CALL SHAUNA RANCH ESTATES CALL LORNA CALL LORNA HAY HORSE CALL LORNA
LUXURY LIVING SLASHED! BEAUTIFUL
COUNTRY CHARM - $369,900 LOVERS!
C/S
$155,000 2 STOREY
SOLD
$189,900
$689,444
Gorgeous 1739 sq ft of 3 acres south of Eagle Lake Tons of friendly people! 9.65 acres. Minutes to Great Hillview
upgraded living.
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.
Immaculate bungalow Guest Suite! Great second Langdon. 10 minutes to location. Backs on
floor location!
24'x10' covered deck 3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths SW deck with views.
Calgary. Riding arena green space.
with lighting. Priced at $324,900
Single detached garage. Fenced & cross fenced for horses Newly decorated. 5 stall barn ++
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL SHAUNA UPGRADED CONDO CALL LORNA CALL LORNA SPACIOUS SPLIT! CALL LORNA
PRICE REDUCTION $319,900
$195,000 NOW $137,500 RANCH ESTATES!
SOLD
Dynamic open plan.
3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths
Granite countertops,
Beautiful offset, 3 4 bdrms, 3 baths. $92,900
glass tile backsplash bedrooms, 2 full Heated double Huge country kitchen.
New flooring & plumbing fixtures baths, soccer garage. Fully fenced Backs on soccer field.
Located across from park field at rear. & landscaped. Retire here!
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL LORNA CHESTERMERE FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL LORNA CALL LORNA
NIGHTINGALE ACREAGE BEAUTY!
JUST LISTED! $249,000
$624,900 CHESTERMERE
SOLD
$624,900
$359,900 1845 sq ft, spiral
OUTSTANDING CUSTOM MAILOT HOME By the lake,
3 acres 10 minutes to Strathmore. staircase to lower,
Renovated 1128 sq.ft. home. 9' ceilings in 2 bedrooms,
fully dev. lower. Spiral staircase. Elevator.
new basement. Double detached garage It's custom! attached single garage
Fully dev. lower level. Located in
CALL SHAUNA HILLVIEW ESTATES CALL LORNA BRAND NEW Rainbow Falls, Chestermere. CALL LORNA
GARDENER'S PARADISE $356,000 1845 sq ft of luxury!
120 ACRES!
$469,900
1420 sq ft
Over 2500 sq.ft. of
luxury living space
IN ROCKYFORD $179,900 bungalow, Granite countertops.
Upgraded home across from park Hiway frontage. Cultivated land.
Upgrades galore!
2+2 bdrms, 2 full baths. Original hardwood
3 bedrooms, Pacific Ash hardwoods.
3+1 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths 2 baths, Surface rights income.
Large pie lot floors. Single detached garage hardwoods And so much more!
CALL SHAUNA 18.96 ACRES NEAR CALL SHAUNA BEAUTIFUL LYALTA CALL LORNA FORECLOSURE CALL LORNA CALL LORNA
LANGDON $449,900 ACREAGE $575,000 $245,000 FABULOUS! STEAL THIS!
Custom built home on $347,900
Located off of Boundary
Road. Quiet cul-de-sac
2.99 acres
1200+ sq ft
bungalow, Cambridge Glen location. $189,900
1 mile from Lakes of Backs on park.
Older home, barn & fully developed Totally redone, 3
Muirfield Golf Course 5 bedrooms, 3 baths.
garage Heated double attached lower, bedrooms, 2 baths,
New shingles, gorgeous yard & hot tub
Fenced and cross fenced garage, 64'x40' shop good condition sod & stucco!
FEATURE PROPERTY - CALL SHAUNA CALL SHAUNA RANCH ESTATES CALL LORNA 40+ LIVING CALL LORNA CRYSTAL RIDGE CALL LORNA
$89,900 $249,900 CONDO
$159,900 DON'T
SOLD
Gated adult living
SOLD
Well kept bungalow.
community. 3 bdrms,
2 full baths.
Front attached 2 bedrooms & MISS OUT!
Open concept. garage. cozy fireplace. 1720 sq ft new
Large deck to 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Views of golf bungalow. Maple
relax on. Green space at side. course. throughout. Hardwoods.
CALL SHAUNA CRYSTAL RIDGE CALL LORNA FOR THE CALL LORNA 3.09 ACRES & CALL LORNA
CONDO - $169,900 SNOWBIRDS!
HOME TO BE MOVED - $109,900 SMALL SHOP 4.22
SOLD
2 bedroom condo with
SOLD
A BEAUTIFUL GATED
Irrigation for Garden
1440 sq.ft. mobile home panoramic view. Looks
onto environmental
COMMUNITY
Shop for your Hobby ACRES
Built in 2006 OVERSIZED SINGLE
preserve. GARAGE
Or just country Pole shed.
3 bdrms, 2 full baths Oak throughout JUST LIKE NEW IN AND living!! 40 gal well.
12'x54' deck included Corner fireplace OUT. $149,500 $274,900. 1/2 mile to pavement.
CALL SHAUNA WESTLAKE CONDO CALL LORNA CALL LORNA UNIVERSITY CALL LORNA BUY YOURSELF CALL LORNA
C/S
A HOME &
$224,900
JUST LISTED! $249,000 TIME!
BUSINESS!
MAIN FLOOR
OLD
3 bedrms, 2 1/2 baths LAMBERT
2Sbedrooms,
Duplex - Doverglen.
Maple kitchen By the lake, Suite up & down.
3200 sq ft
commercial building.
$173,000
Gas Fireplace Large unit. Walk in
Partially finished All applainces. Fully Last use a pub.
Living at rear. shower. Great kitchen.
basement attached single garage fenced. $254,721. Priced at $249,900 South patio.
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track in the city, in Calgary so I go ber 2010 Inside Motocross Magazine.
One Strathmore area resident has there quite a bit.” Even though he is quickly becoming
been working at making his dreams This past season Petruska also be- a top rider, he has had his share of in-
come true and was recently awarded gan racing in some of the National Pro juries that seem to go hand in hand
the Top Award for the Western Ca- Races. During the Canadian Motocross with the sport.
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ing when he was twelve. “Last year was my last year as ama- In the summer he is on his bike four
“My dad bought me a bike when I teur and I’ll be pro next year,” said Pe- to six times a week and during the
was six, and we started out just rid- truska. winter he is in the gym every day to
ing out in the mountains, then I went Recently Petruska made headlines in keep in shape. “I want to race AMA Su-
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HIGH POINT FOR INDIDUAL CLASSES
SHOW – PLEASURE & VERSATILITY
Teaching the Eden way
HANNAH CARLSON NORMA NELSON The Eden Workshop, held by Debbie Wakelam, owner of Meadowlark Care Home, was a success and
AUTUMN DESJARDINS SHOW – EQUITATION saw the community well represented by the variety of residents in attendance. The speaker Cheryl
BECKY DRIVER MISTY WRIGHT George, Eden Alternative Western Canada’s Regional Coordinator stated that the people who at-
MADELINE LAMB GYMKANA –BARRELS, POLE BENDING & tended were a very good cross-section of persons, each one having the power to influence and make
SARAH WOLFS VERSATILITY KERRI ROSS changes for the future betterment of all elders in the community. The Eden Alternative is a philosophy
JESSICA WRIGHT that has been effectively implemented in nursing homes and facilities around the world to eliminate
SENIOR OPEN boredom, loneliness and helplessness. Irene Boser (l), Mary Christie, Debbie Wakelam and Stan Chris-
BANTAM GYMKANA HIGH POINT SHOW KATRINA JANZEN
tie.
CHASE BOISJOLI RESERVE SHOW KAREN CARLSON Photo Courtesy of Debbie Wakelam
HANNAH CARLSON HIGH POINT GYMKANA LINDSEY NELSON
AUTUMN DESJARDINS RESERVE GYMKANA MANDY ROSS
BECKY DRIVER
MADELINE LAMB
STEPHANIE RED CROW
SAGE RUNNING RABBIT
HIGH POINT FOR INDIDUAL CLASSES
SHOW – PLEASURE, EQUITATION &
VERSATILITY KATRINA JANZEN
RCMP Briefs
SKYLAR RUNNING RABBIT GYMKANA –BARRELS
MARTINA VERGOUWEN MANDY ROSS MISCHIEF AT WHEATLAND charged with operating a intent, if any.
SARAH WOLFS GYMKANA - POLE BENDING & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL motor vehicle with equip- Anyone with informa-
JESSICA WRIGHT VERSATILITY LINDSEY NELSON On Oct. 16, at approxi- ment not in good working tion with regards to the
mately 10:30 p.m., the order contrary to the Alber- disposal of this material
PEE WEE CLASSIC SENIOR Wheatland Elementary ta Traffic Safety Act. at this site is requested
HIGH POINT SHOW CARLIE WELLS HIGH POINT SHOW LESLEY GREGORY School had a window bro- to contact the Strathmore
HIGH POINT GYMKANA DESTINY STEVENS RESERVE SHOW JOANN WILSON ken and graffiti written over EXPLOSIVES NEAR WELL SITE RCMP (403-934-3968) or
RESERVE GYMKANA HIGH POINT GYMKANA signs, poles, windows and On Wednesday, Oct. 20, Crimestoppers at 1-800-
CHEYENNE MCELHONE GERRY WILSON
walls. If you have any infor- at approximately 3:45 p.m. 222-TIPS (8477).
RESERVE GYMKANA
HIGH POINT FOR INDIDUAL CLASSES JOANN WILSON
mation regarding this crime a hunter reported suspect-
SHOW – PLEASURE, EQUITATION AND please contact Strathmore ed dynamite situated near DECEASED MAN IDENTIFIED
VERSATILITY: CARLIE WELLS HIGH POINT FOR INDIDUAL CLASSES RCMP at 403-934-3968 or a well site in the South On Oct. 24, Strathmore
GYMKANA –BARRELS & VERSATILITY SHOW – PLEASURE, EQUITATION & Crime Stoppers at 1-800- West portion of Rocky RCMP responded to a call
DESTINY STEVENS VERSATILITY LESLEY GREGORY 222-TIPS. View County. The well site that local hunters in the
GYMKANA –POLE BENDING GYMKANA – BARRELS, POLE BENDING & was shut down the com- Rockyford area had locat-
AMANDA MCELHONE VERSATILITY GERRY WILSON COLLISION WITH LOCAL pany involved. ed the body of a deceased
RESTAURANT The investigation by the male.
JUNIOR MOST IMPROVED YOUTH RIDER On Oct. 19, Strathmore Strathmore RCMP and the Strathmore RCMP can
HIGH POINT SHOW DAWN CARLSON BREANNE GREY RCMP responded to a RCMP Explosive Disposal now confirm that Barry
RESERVE SHOW BREANNE GREY
call in which a driver had Unit revealed the material Brown, age 47, a resident
MOST IMPROVED ADULT RIDER
HIGH POINT GYMKANA MARY ANNE POTTER collided with a local res- was not dynamite but what of the Strathmore and
SHELBY RUNNING RABBIT taurant. A motorist was appears to be old fireworks Rockyford areas was found
RESERVE GYMKANA BEST TURN OUT attempting to move his ve- which was not actively ex- deceased in a coulee just
DAWN CARLSON YOUTH – BREANNE GREY hicle and was experiencing plosive. The material ap- south of Rockyford.
ADULT – LESLEY GREGORY mechanical difficulties. As peared to be quite weath- While this matter is still
HIGH POINT FOR INDIDUAL CLASSES he applied more gas the ered and could have been under investigation, the
SHOW – PLEASURE, EQUITATION AND SPORTSMANSHIP vehicle suddenly engaged at the site for some time. investigation to this point
VERSATILITY DAWN CARLSON YOUTH – EDITH RATTAI MEMORIAL driving it backward into the Until the material had conducted with the assis-
GYMKANA –BARRELS & POLE BENDING SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY Southeast corner of Smi- been identified as non- tance of the Calgary RCMP
SHELBY RUNNING RABBIT JESSICA WRIGHT
ley’s restaurant causing explosive the well site was Forensic Identification
GYMKANA – VERSATILITY
JACQUELYNCARLSON ADULT – KELLY CHRISTIANSEN
substantial damage to the shut down to ensure safety Section and the Calgary
MEMORIAL SPORTSMANSHIP PLAQUE exterior. Neither the driver, of all concerned. Medical Examiner’s Of-
5-YR. OLD & UNDER HORSE JOANN WILSON passenger nor occupants Investigation continues fice indicates that Brown’s
HIGH POINT SHOW LORIE WAGENAAR of the restaurant were in- into who may have placed death was not criminal in
HIGH POINT GYMKANA KERRI ROSS CONGENIALITY jured. The driver has been this near the site and their nature.
BEA WINTER
HIGH POINT FOR INDIDUAL CLASSES
SHOW – PLEASURE, EQUITATION AND
VERSATILITY LORIE WAGENAAR
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showdown, the Bisons started off the road trip
According to UFA Bisons goaltender George with a 3-3 tie versus the Boston Pizza Rangers.
Merik, it’s never a good thing being between the Carson McCormick had a goal and an assist,
pipes of a high-scoring, wide-open, pond-hockey while Sam Johnson and Torrin White rounded up
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“Not too many goaltenders like to play in that “It feels great – we have a great bunch of guys
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had to do it,” laughed Merik, the following day right now that’s for sure - especially the coaches,”
after the Bisons 11-8 win over the Bobcats. “If said Merik.
it would have been 11-8 for them, I don’t know However, like the rest of the team, the Bisons
Welcomes how happy of a camper I would have been on the are sick and tired of leaving the extra point on
way home.” the table and hope to win both weekend games.
Dr. Tonya Coutts, Lucky for him, because of some high-scoring “It’s okay if you battle back and you tie them (to
RAc, DTCM firepower from the Bisons, he didn’t have to find earn the extra point), but we seem to be the one
Doctor of Traditional out about that feeling. in the lead position and we (give) it up to them,”
Chinese Medicine Luke Philp scored the hat-trick and added two said the third year Bison. “That’s not a good way
Registered Acupuncturist assists to lead the way for the Bisons, while Tor- to lose a point. We have to find a way to buckle
rin White and Shayne Gwinner each added a goal down that last 10 minutes of a third period and I
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Wheatland Lodge
5-0-1 Blackfalds Wranglers. Griffiths added a pair of helpers. pinned on his coat.
Goaltender Richie Hubbell, making According to Murphy, after a tough Morris was educated in the Ukraine and
his season debut for the Kings after a
stint in Junior A, was sensational for
Wheatland. The 18-year-old stopped 39
campaign last season, the Kings are fi-
nally playing to their potential.
“We’re certainly playing to the level
Canada until he was 14 years old. Then, from
1925-1935 young Morris, with his father Pete,
ran a mixed farm at Primula, AB. In 1936, Mor-
Thank You
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of 41 shots fired his way. we should be at,” said the coach. “Hav- ris bought a John Deere Implement Dealer- and supoort towards our Wheatland
“(Hubbell) turned in an unbelievable ship in Heinsburg, AB and married a pretty Lodge Annual Fall Tea!
ing veterans coming to (play) for us in
nurse, Agnes Chartier, in 1937. They had three
performance Saturday night,” said Mur- our third season makes a world of dif- • Canadian Tire
children Leona (1938), Robert (1939) and The-
phy. “That was some of the best goal- ference.” • Strathmore Co-op Store
resa (1941). The children were young when
tending (we’ve seen).” The Kings will look to cap off the the family bought a mixed grain/black Angus • Dairy Queen • Domino’s Pizza
Goaltender Korey Burne also sup- month with a pair of wins, as they travel cattle farm at Ellesworth, AB. Hard work and • Grand Fortune Chinese Buffet
plied the Kings with excellent goaltend- to Stettler on Oct. 29. Wheatland will re- wonderful neighbors lived here. • Home Hardware • M&M Meat Shops
ing on the road in Medicine Hat. Burne turn to the warm confines of the Strath- In 1956, the Kuziw’s sold the farm and bought • Strathmore Florist • McDonald’s
stopped 46 shots fired his way in the more Family Centre Oct. 30 (8 p.m.) their first hotel in Champion. Two years later • Pomper’s Auto
win. when they host the Airdrie Thunder. they sold it and bought the Beiseker Hotel. In • More Than Ice Cream
1963 they retired to Calgary, bought a home • PJ’s Appliance
Ice have electric weekend and bought and managed an apartment there.
Morris and Agnes eventually returned to
Champion for a year to re-establish the busi-
• Scrapbook Obseeion
• Roadhouse Restaurant • Wal-Mart
TAMI LEMOINE their goalie and at three seconds Strath- • Tim Horton’s
ness there. At the time they had to convert the • Strathmore Station Restaurant
U14A Ringette more scored to finish the game 5-2. The heating system from gas to coal and back to
Electric Ice were helped in their win by • Strathmore Value Drug Mart
gas again. While they were in Calgary, Mor-
The Electric Ice played their first Cal- affiliate players Hannah Wylie and Meg • The Red Carrot
ris and Agnes bought the King Edward Hotel
gary league game Saturday and the girls
proved to their family and friends that
Warrack and injured player and head
cheerleader Hannah Olson.
in Strathmore. This joint venture from 1963 to
1977 was with their son, Bob (& Carolyn) Kuz-
Another
they are indeed electric! It was an excit- Goals were scored by Gabi LeM- iw. At that time hotels in Strathmore closed at Great Success!
ing, fast paced game that could have oine (2), affiliate player Hannah Wylie, 11:00 p.m. and it was common for everyone to
gone either way at any point. Strath- Meghanne Uptigrove, and Morgan El- head to Calgary for Chinese Food after clos-
more took an early two goal lead but der. ing. The Kuziws ran this business for about 14
Calgary tied the game near the end of The Electric Ice had little time to years. Morris belonged to the Legion and the
rest as they played again Sunday night Strathmore people became the hub of their
the first period. Just before the buzzer
world.
sounded the Electric Ice pulled ahead against a very tough Bowview team.
In 1983, Morris and Agnes built a house in
and they started the second with a one Strathmore took the lead but Calgary
the Rutland area of Kelowna, B.C. and lived
goal lead. Calgary came out hard and did not let up. The score was tied near there for ten years. When that parcel of land
had several huge scoring opportunities the end of the second period when was sold to the United Church, Morris bought
but Brooke “Wally” McKenzie would not Bowview scored to finish the game 5-4. the house on Chichester Court. During this
be beat. The game was a nail-biter until Helping out the Electric Ice were af- time Morris and Agnes were involved with
the very end when Strathmore scored filiates Lauryn Eitzen and Tassia Rush- the musical ‘Melody Makers’. Morris enjoyed
at 25 seconds to go. Calgary pulled ford. politics and religion and he liked to argue
about both. His favorite pastimes were play-
ing Bridge or Canasta, gardening and spend-
Cross-town rivals square off ing time with his family. He was also active in
The Strathmore Spartans senior high school volleyball the Greek Orthodox Church.
team (l) hosted their cross-town counterpart, the Holy He will be remembered for his meticulous
Cross Colligate Hawks on Oct. 20 at Strathmore High work and his ordinary life –eating breakfast of
School. The Spartans edged the Hawks in straight sets. bacon and eggs, feeding the geese, drinking
The Spartans will now travel to Olds for a tourney this sweet and creamy cups of hot coffee, driv-
weekend, while the Hawks will host their annual tourna- ing his Cadillac or scooter and replanting cu-
ment Oct. 29-30. cumbers that his granddaughter ‘didn’t seed
Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
in hills’ . He was a good finishing carpenter
and always completed the projects that he
Later that evening (bottom photo) the Spartans took on started. He traveled to the Ukraine on many
Drumhller, winning in straight sets.
occasions, taking his two daughters there in
Mario Prusina Photo 2005. Together, Morris and Agnes also trav-
eled to Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and
to Hawaii many times.
Morris and Agnes were married for 52 years
–a wonderful accomplishment in itself. In ad-
dition to three children, Leona (Peter) Trach,
Robert (Carolyn) Kuziw and Theresa Versluys,
they had 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchil-
dren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Morris
passed away in Kelowna on October 12, 2010
at the age of 99 years. His Funeral Service
was held @Springfield Funeral Home Family
Center on Friday, October 15, 2010. His final
resting place is @St. Theresa’s Catholic Cem-
etery. The family is consoled by the presence
and kindness of others, especially those who
loved and cared for ‘grandpa’ during his life,
including his caregivers from Cottonwoods.
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