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New seniors’
lodge design pays
tribute to history
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A design concept for a new sen-

iors’ housing facility in Strathmore has
Water leak fixed drawn mainly positive responses, fol-
lowing an online information session.
COVID-19 Update The new multi-story facility, pro-
in Strathmore & posed to replace Wheatland Lodge, fea-
Wheatland County tures a design paying homage to the
(as of May 18, 2021) area’s agricultural history and culture.
Berry Architecture + Associates, the
994 Cases firm responsible for designing the
73 Active | 903 Recovered building, presented the concept during
18 Deaths an online information session held on
May 13. The design incorporates feed-
Wheatland back the firm received through numer-
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“We wanted to make sure that the
people from the lodge could reach
downtown Strathmore, as well as
downtown Strathmore could reach out
to the lodge,” he said. “I want to see
that connection – that’s how we break
down the isolation.”
Berry added the location allows the
new building to be close to medical
services, shopping and walking trails,
and prevents it from being alone “on
an island.”
“We want to provide the public con-
nection, but still maintain their priva-
Look on Page 2 for cy,” he said.
Town of Strathmore The building design features three
Municipal Notices connected blocks and pays tribute to
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Westridge Road Parking Notice:
Regular Council Meeting: Starting May 25 to August 31, on-street parking is not permitted on the south
June 2 at 7:00pm side of Westmount Drive between Westmount Road and Westlake Mews. This
is needed to assist with large truck deliveries to Westridge Road businesses
during the construction along Westridge Road,
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New chamber directors bring
new perspectives
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Com-
merce (SWCC) has added new directors who will
be working to help drive business, from Strath-
more’s downtown to neighbouring communities
throughout the county.
The chamber elected its directors during the
chamber’s annual general meeting on April 29. Five
new directors were elected: Michelle Boussard (as-
sociate, Chinook Financial), Heather Dougall (real-
tor, Royal LePage), Kyle Geeraert, (owner, Origins
Brewery), B.J. Janzen (owner, Rosebud Country
Inn) and Elisa Maxwell (owner, Hidden Secrets).
They join three current directors: Berniece Bland,
Rebecca Cummings and Markus Lehmann.
SWCC was strategic in selecting these new direc-
tors, said Hayley Poirier, who is now acting chair
after having served as chair for the past two years.
Three of the new directors – Geereart, Janzen and
Dougall – are based in Wheatland County, so they
were brought on board to strengthen the cham-
ber’s connections to the county and its businesses.
“We really liked the idea of having three new
Councillor investigation report
to be released
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The results of an investigation into a Strathmore
town councillor’s alleged breach of the town’s
councillor code of conduct will be made public in
the near future.
Councillor Denise Peterson allegedly breached
the Town of Strathmore’s councillor code of con-
duct, prompting the town to retain third-party
consultant Strategic Steps Inc., at a cost just under
$15,000.
According to Ian McCormack, president of
Strategic Steps, the nature of what was assessed
throughout the investigation is subjective.
“Much of what we have seen through this entire
process seems to be a matter of perception, and
that seems to be continuing to this point as well
– that different people have different perspectives
on what we’ve written here in digital black and
white,” he said.
During the town’s committee of the whole meet-
ing on May 12, Peterson said there could be dis-
agreement on the recommendations made in the
report.
“I understand that I have a lot of familiarity with
investigations around code of conduct, and I un-
Strathmore Times top contender
for newspaper awards
The Strathmore Times has been announced as
a finalist in two categories in this year’s Alberta
Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) 2020
awards.
The Times is a finalist in the 2020 award of ex-
cellence competition that judges each submission
of writing, reporting and editorial, as well as ad-
vertising and design, and a sales special section.
A photograph by reporter Sean Feagan is also a
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directors who will be bringing to the table voices
more in line with Wheatland County,” said Poirier.
The chamber is also developing relationships
with county development officers and councillors,
as well as representatives from area villages and
hamlets, to further understand and drive business
throughout the county, she explained.
The other two new directors, Boussard and Max-
well, are based in Strathmore’s central business
district, and so will provide insights on what is-
sues enterprises there are facing. “Downtown busi-
nesses always need each other,” she said.
Three new committees have been formed, each
with a different focus.
The commerce committee will focus on member-
ships and driving business, the events committee
will be working to coordinate events and “getting
the word out,” and the governance committee will
focus on how the organization operates, explained
Poirier.
SWCC hopes to build on work by other groups
helping to develop agrotourism opportunities in
Strathmore and Wheatland County. “There’s really
so many things percolating right now in our area
that just need to come together.”
derstand how they work, but I don’t think that
that’s the understanding of at least two members
of this council,” she said. “I think that some clarity
is going to be required around exactly what the
report from the recommendations are asking me
to do. I think that I am very clear on that. I think
the investigator has also made it very clear. But I
don’t think the council is clear.”
Councillor Bob Sobol proposed a motion for
Peterson to issue an apology. But Councillor Tari
Cockx said that should not be done until the re-
port is released.
“It doesn’t make sense for Councillor Peterson to
do anything now, when the public doesn’t know
what happened,” she said.
Yet the motion passed 5-2, with Cockx and Coun-
cillor Jason Montgomery voting in opposition.
Councillor Lorraine Bauer moved to have action
taken regarding other recommendations of the
report. These included placing emphasis on re-
spectful workplace policies during future council
orientations, ensuring social media policy is clear
to all council members, and updating the town’s
procedure bylaw, code of conduct and respectful
workplace policy. The specific nature of these rec-
ommendations will be made clear when the report
is released to the public.
finalist in the photo awards competition.
The awards ceremony is usually presented and
announced at the yearly AWNA convention. Due
to COVID-19, the awards will move to an online
presentation format – separate from the online
AWNA convention – with a tentative date set for
May 28.
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Pass the Salt
DON’T QUIT GETTING UP
I read this story about baby
giraffes.
The first thing to emerge at the
birth of a giraffe is the baby
giraffe’s front hooves and head.
A few minutes later the plucky
newborn is hurled forth, falls 10
feet, and lands on its back. Within
seconds, he rolls to an upright
position with his legs tucked
under his body. From this position
he considers the world for the
first time and shakes off fluid from
his eyes and ears.
The mother giraffe lowers her
head long enough to take a quick
look. Then she positions herself
directly over her calf. She waits
for about a minute, and then she
does the most unreasonable
thing. She swings her long leg
outward and kicks her baby, so
that it is sent sprawling head over
heels.
When it doesn’t get up, the violent
process is repeated over and
over again. The struggle to rise
is momentous. As the baby calf
grows tired, the mother kicks it
again to stimulate its efforts …
finally, the calf stands for the first
time on its wobbly legs.
Then the mother giraffe does
the most remarkable thing. She
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.
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STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 1-888-506-1066 ext. 101
Pastor: Donald Wright
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
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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
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
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Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
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kicks it off its feet again. Why?
She wants it to remember how it
got up. In the wild, baby giraffes
must be able to get up as quickly
as possible and stay with the
herd, where there is safety. Lions,
hyenas, and leopards all enjoy
young giraffes, and they’d get
it too if the mother didn’t teach
her calf to get up quickly and get
with it.
The lesson she is teaching is this:
never mind how hard you fall,
always remember to pick yourself
up and get back on your feet.
I’ve thought about the birth of
the giraffe many times. I can see
its parallel in my own life. There
have been many times when it
seemed that I had just stood up
after a trial, only to be knocked
down again by the next. It was
God helping me to remember how
it was that I got up, urging me
always to walk with Him, in His
shadow, under His care.
Don’t quit getting up. There is
safety when we keep going and
stand together. We can do all
things through Christ who gives
us strength – Philippians 4:13.
That includes getting through the
covid.
Pastor Elizabeth Karp
Harvest Healing Centre Church
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
Weekly online services available
www.hope-community.ca
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 9 am & 11 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”
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
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Sundays 10 am
Joine in person or online
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Lodge
design
showcased
Continued from Page 1
Common spaces in the new facility
include covered exterior patios, family
kitchen areas for events such as birth-
A conceptual rendering of the new seniors’ living facility to replace Wheat-
land Lodge. day and anniversary parties, and a pub
offering pool and darts. Indoor fitness
is also a priority for the new building,
BBB Tip: Shopping for your including stairwells designed to offer a
home garden safe way for residents to exercise.
The structure is being built to include
Gardening season is finally here! You may be envisioning all the herbs, flowers, and vegetables you’ll groupings of residents in “neighbour-
harvest at the end of the season. But you’ll need to put in hard work – not to mention money – to
make your dream garden a reality.
hooods.” These areas will each support
around a dozen residents and will fea-
To make a success of your garden and stay on budget, BBB recommends the following tips:
ture small kitchens, dining areas and
MAKE A SUCCESS OF YOUR GARDEN other shared spaces. “We’re develop-
ing micro-communities that have their
own little features into their individual
neighbourhooods,” said Berry.
Resident rooms are being designed to
offer comfort and privacy, with kitch-
Plan ahead. If you are starting a garden from scratch, think carefully about what kind of plants you enettes, accessible washrooms and
want to cultivate and where they will thrive best in your yard.
private bedroom areas. “They are not
Research garden centres and landscaping companies. Before you head out to buy the supplies you
need for your garden, find a reputable business to purchase from.
home-like structures – they are homes,’
he said.
Ask for advice. Plant nurseries usually have knowledgeable staff to help you out with your
The new building will have full Wi-Fi
gardening questions.
connectivity.
Know what you are buying. It’s a good idea to ask garden center staff if plants were grown locally
or in a greenhouse somewhere else. “So, you’ll always be able to get hold
Inspect plants before you purchase. When you find the perfect plant for your garden, take a closer of your mom and dad or grandma and
look. grandpa, because there will be Wi-Fi
Find out when and how to fertilize. Garden center experts can help you determine when and how to throughout the entire facility,” said Ber-
fertilize if you are just starting out.
ry.
Understand plant return policies. Return policies vary from store to store, so get to know store Development is ongoing for the hos-
policies before making any major purchases.
pice space in the building, which is be-
Weigh the pros and cons of buying clearance plants. You may find a great deal on end-of-the-
season plants but inspect them closely before taking them home. ing done for Wheatland and Area Hos-
pice Society (WAHS), the other partner
For more information go to bbb.org
in the project. Hospice rooms will offer
*Trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus used under license.
comfortable furniture for families, in-
cluding for overnight stays. The hos-
Thought for pice will have a separate entrance but
the Week will still be connected to the building.
~
Even though WAHS and Wheatland
Housing Management Body will contin-
Men who play
ue to exist as separate entities together
together on the project, they will be effective-
become ly operating as one, said Berry. “It’s an
competitive; outstanding partnership that has been
but men who created.”
go to war
together
become
brothers.
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The new Station Gar-

den will build upon
Strathmore Commu-
nities in Bloom’s first
community garden,
the Garden of Eat’n.
Sean Feagan Photo

New community garden sprouting up

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore residents will have a new
opportunity to develop their green
thumbs, as Strathmore Communities in
Bloom is developing plans for a new
community garden next to Lambert
Centre.
The garden is being called the Station
Community Gardens, as it is located at
the original site of the Canadian Pacific
Railway (CPR) station in Strathmore.
This site recognizes the history of CPR
railway stations, which often featured
gardens to demonstrate the fertility and
potential of each surrounding locale.
The project, which will feature six
raised garden beds in the greenspace
just east of Lambert Centre, is being
funded by about $10,000 from two
community grants. The first is $5,000
Alberta Health. The remainder of the
funding is from the COVID-19 Com-
munity Roots Program, an initiative by
Alberta Blue Cross.
“Both grants support the social, men-
tal, emotional and physical well-being
of Albertans,” said Rob Pirie, Strath-
more Communities in Bloom (CIB)
president. The applications for these
grants were supported by the Town of
Strathmore.
The project will help how CIB judg-
es Strathmore and will build upon the
work the organization completed in de-
veloping its other community garden in
Strathmore, the Garden of Eat’n, locat-
ed at the Hope Community Covenant
Church.
“This will be part of the environment
part of the review process by encour-
aging people to look at growing their
own food,” noted Pirie.
can get something going this year, that
would be a great step forward,” he said.
The gardens will provide space for
community groups and organizations
to work together and offer program-
ming outside. Strathmore CIB has been
in discussion with The Happy Gang, the
Strathmore Municipal Library, Strath-
more FCSS and the town’s Indigenous
liaison to develop programming at the
garden.
The hope is to offer programming to
a diverse group of Strathmore residents,
including youth and seniors. This will
provide residents opportunities to en-
hance their mental and physical health
and gardening skills, share cultural and
Indigenous knowledge, and learn envi-
ronmental stewardship.
The location of the garden once fea-
tured bocce courts, so town adminis-
tration will be looking to build bocce
New connections
Construction crews were busy building a new
pathway in the greenspace east of Centre St. on
May 17, which will extend Strathmore’s pathway
network.
Sean Feagan Photo
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from Community Choosewell, a pro- Planning for the garden is still under- courts in a different location in town,
gram managed by Alberta Parks and way and Pirie hopes to have the beds said Donna McCallum, the town’s op-
Recreation Association and funded by in place sometime this summer. “If we erations manager.

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SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Food trucks hosted by the Strath-
more and District Agricultural Society
is helping the society during its time of
lost revenue because of COVID-19 re-
strictions – but it’s also causing dissent.
Over the past week, area residents
protested on social media that these
food trucks could hurt local restau-
rants, when in-person dining is pro-
hibited under public health measures.
According to Ryan Schmidt, the ag
society’s CEO and general manager,
the society was approached by a group
of food trucks wanting to rent space
at the Strathmore ag grounds to host
some events there. He said hosting the
food trucks helps generate funds for
the non-profit ag society that also has
lost revenue because of COVID-19.
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certainly wasn’t intended to cause any
offence or to harm local restaurants.”
The organization is “completely ded-
icated” to supporting local businesses
and contractors, said Schmidt. “We al-
ways buy local whenever a contrac-
tor’s services are available in the town
or the county.”
The ag society hosts many events
each year, including the Strathmore
Stampede, amateur and youth rodeos,
barrel racing events, drive-in movies
and concerts.
“All of these drive immense amounts
of visitors to our town and into our
hotels and restaurants, and we always
seek to support them,” noted Schmidt,
adding the organization also reinvests
its revenues into community facilities
and programming, including its base-
ball diamonds and campground rental
facilities.
“As an agricultural society, we place
a huge priority on supporting local
businesses and groups,” said Schmidt.
“But there’s definitely times when we
support initiatives that include groups
from around our wonderful province.”
time are allowed in the arena and they
must be distanced from one another.
Schmidt is confident these measures
will be effective.
“We feel we can do it in a very safe
manner, especially given the large
amount of space we have and the very
limited number of people who will be
competing,” he said.
The event is being held to support
youth in rodeo by offering them an op-
portunity to practice their skills. “This is
a non-profit event for us,” said Schmidt.
“It’s really important for these kids to
just be able to complete their season.”
The event is part of Division 1 of the
AHSRA, which includes high school-
aged competitors from across southern
Alberta. The Strathmore event features
a long list of the typical rodeo competi-
tions, including types of pole bending,
roping and wrestling.
AHSRA high school rodeo finals will
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Community works together to fix water leak
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
When Rockyford’s water supply was
disrupted by a leak in the distribution
system, a group of locals rolled up their
sleeves and worked together to fix the
problem.
The leak happened on May 3, leaving
Rockyford without water and causing a
boil water advisory to be issued by Al-
berta Health Services. It took 10 hours
for the leak to be isolated and the prob-
lem resolved.
The Village of Rockyford has a con-
tract with Wheatland Regional Corpora-
tion (WRC) to provide the service and
operations of the water distribution
system in the village. WRC’s system
monitors normal daily usage, capacity
and other parameters. When water con-
sumption increased from around one to
two litres per second to five to six li-
tres per second, the alarm of a potential
leak was raised, explained Rockyford
Mayor Darcy Burke.
Rockyford’s municipal office was then
notified, and crews were dispatched to
find the leak, but it took time to iso-
late it. One of the contractors working
on site happened to look through a
window of an unoccupied commercial
property, and noticed water pooling in-
side. After investigation, the leak was
found inside the building.
The Village of Rockyford is about
halfway complete with a 10-year capital
FCSS tackles homelessness and isolation
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore FCSS has undertaken
three projects to address housing inse-
curity and isolation among Strathmore
residents.
The projects were funded fully or in
part by external grant funding focused
on resilience during COVID-19.
2020 HOUSING AND SERVICE
PROVISION ESTIMATION PROJECT
The 2020 Housing and Service Pro-
vision Estimation Project was a survey
initiative conducted in partnership with
the Rural Development Network to as-
sess the needs of residents, with a fo-
cus on housing and support to increase
housing security. Strathmore was one
of 24 communities that participated.
The project, funded by the federal
government, builds upon a similar pilot
project conducted in 2018. The results
of this study, as presented in 2018 Al-
berta Rural Homelessness Report, show
about half of respondents from Strath-
more said their housing situation was
unstable, that they could easily lose
their housing, or were unsure whether
their housing was stable. Respondents
said lack of money, unaffordable rent
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cluding water distribution. Issues with
the village’s aging underground infra-
structure is a challenge, but this is not
unique among Alberta municipalities,
said Burke.
“We ended up with a water main
break outside the scope of what we’re
working on, but municipalities have
these breaks through the winter months
and in the spring when the frost is hap-
pening, so it’s not uncommon,” he said.
“The problem with ours was just the
difficulty locating it and then working
with a line that did not have shutoff
valves.”
The community, including residents,
village and WRC staff, and contractors
working locally, worked together to fix
the problem. “At the end of the day, it
was pretty humbling to see people step-
ping forward to help us,” said Burke.
Kevin and Amber Link also helped the
situation by supplying potable water
with a water truck.
“That’s what happens when commu-
nities get into an emergency situation,
and that’s what it was in Rockyford, an
emergency situation – you see folks
really step forward to help through
the process,” said Burke, who added
he thanks residents for their patience
throughout the ordeal which saw the
village without water for the longest
time in its history.
A debriefing of the event was held
during the Rockyford village council
or mortgage, mental health structures,
medical conditions and job loss were
the most common factors affecting the
living situation of respondents.
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year infrastructure upgrade to replace deep ser-
vices, which could help avoid future leaks.
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meeting on May 12. This was done to
consider the effectiveness of the re-
sponse and how future efforts might be
improved. One area to be focused on is
communication, said Burke.
“While I believe our municipality per-
formed very well in the communication
part, there’s always room for improve-
ment,” he noted.
The Village of Rockyford is currently
exploring options to increase its com-
munication ability to community resi-
dents in emergency situations. One
option is Buoyant, a digital platform
linking online services.
The strength of Rockyford’s response
to the emergency was how many agen-
cies were able to work together to solve
the problem, said Burke. “We all had a
common goal, and we came up with a
plan to get the issue resolved.”
programs were supported by the Ru-
ral Development Network and federal
Reaching Home funding. With this
funding, Strathmore FCSS could offer
expanded delivery of an array of ser-
vices, which helped over 240 families,
including finding housing for 18 fami-
lies.
Continued on Page 9
Strathmore RCMP are reminding
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
following several thefts from vehicles.
- Locking your vehicle doors is a
quick and simple way to help
prevent this crime.
- Hide loose change inside the vehicle
where it can’t easily be seen and take
all items of any value with you when
leaving your car.
- Never leave your vehicle running
unattended.
Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help
do their part by ensuring their property
is properly locked.
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Dragon-boating is becoming a very
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Strathmore CIB launches yard
recognition program
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
Strathmore Communities in Bloom
has been working behind the scenes
over the winter to create a program that
will celebrate, recognize and encourage
Strathmore residents in their efforts to
care for their yards.
Through its new yard recognition
program, five residential yards will be
recognized weekly for tidiness, floral
displays, landscaping and/or its posi-
tive environmental impact. Positive
environmental impact could include
rainwater harvesting systems, drought
tolerant plants, pollinator friendly
plants, water conservation measures,
community engagement elements, ur-
ban farm gardens or food forests.
The competition takes place between the yard for one week. Those selected
June 15 to Sept. 15. will then be asked to choose another
Each yard that is chosen to display deserving yard to display the sign for
a recognition sign for a week will be the next week in a “pass it on” fash-
entered into a draw for one of five ion. Each time the sign changes loca-
$100 cash prizes awarded in September tion, the (new recipient) homeowner
2021. contacts CIB to provide their contact
Communities in Bloom (CIB) com- information and confirm participation.
mittee members will select the first five This will enter them into the draw
yards and a sign will be displayed in and help CIB keep track of where the
Protecting Albertans
LEELA SHARON AHEER
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
When the COVID-19 pandemic started over a year ago, no
one knew what the future held. But thanks to the tireless
efforts of innovative medical experts, we are now rolling
out safe, reliable vaccines to protect Albertans. We also see
how fast we have been able to turn the page on vaccine
production and deployment in only a year. Not only have
we guaranteed the efficacy and safety of these vaccines that
are available globally, but we have also been able to distrib-
ute these vaccines en masse. And distribution started at the
end of 2020, a year earlier than our previous best estimates.
As of today, Alberta’s government has administered more
than two million vaccines. This is fantastic news, and I am
encouraged that these numbers will be far higher by the
time this article is published.
Over the past year, Alberta has confirmed a total of
211,836 COVID-19 cases (as of May 10), with 184,719 peo-
ple recovering (May 10). As daunting as that total of case
numbers may be, the total recovery means that 87.2 per
cent of total cases have recovered at this point.
Alberta’s vaccine rollout prioritized protecting seniors
and our most vulnerable. This strategy has worked overall
as 76 per cent of seniors aged 75 and older are fully immu-
nized. We began our rollout targeting health-care workers,
respiratory therapists and staff in long-term care homes.
We planned to protect those who can help our most vulner-
able by quickly transitioning to first responders and seniors
aged 75 and up.
As a result, on May 10, some visiting restrictions in congre-
gate living facilities across Alberta were eased. This means
that each resident can identify up to four designated fam-
ily or support people as visitors. Supporting our seniors is
extremely important right now, and I am happy that we can
ease these restrictions and I am looking forward to the near
future when we can ease restrictions more substantially.
Additionally, we are seeing record enrolment in our vac-
cine program now that we have opened up appointments
for everyone age 12 and older. Our province opened vac-
cines to young people faster than any other province, all
while protecting seniors and our most vulnerable. This is
something we can all be proud of.
FCSS programs
Conitnued from Page 7
KEEP IN TOUCH
The third program is helping to reduce social isolation
of seniors and vulnerable residents through a volunteer-
based program offering companionship through telephone
calls. This program, created through a partnership between
Wheatland FCSS and Strathmore FCSS with the support of
May 21, 2021 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9
signs are.
Homeowners are encouraged to
take a picture of the sign in their yard
and email it to cibstrathmore@gmail.
com to be shared on Strathmore CIB
Facebook page; those who share their
photos will be entered to win one of
six prize packages from Scotts Canada.
This secondary draw will take place in
the middle of August.
As I said before, hope is on the horizon. We have come so
far over the past year, and we are light-years beyond where
we thought we would be in early 2020. Alberta’s vaccine
rollout is now available to nearly every Albertan. We have
consistently been in the top ranks for vaccinations admin-
istered since they became available last December. We are
almost at the end of this, and I am encouraged to see how
far we have come.
On a personal note, I am so grateful to live in Alberta
and Canada. I know I say that all the time, but for context,
I have personally lost four of my own loved ones to this
horrible virus in India. Like many of you, I am frustrated,
I am overwhelmed, and I am desperate to see my friends
and family, to be there for them. My cousin who passed this
week was only 40, healthy, had a beautiful family and was
taken in mere days. Please take care of each other. This is
in so many ways a crossroads and we are the only ones that
can turn this around, keep each other safe and healthy, and
open up our world again.
Alberta is the first province in Western Canada to offer
rapid antigen testing kits to all chambers of commerce
provincewide to help identify pre-symptomatic and asymp-
tomatic cases and isolate them early. This program allows
Alberta businesses to work directly with local chamber
staff. Interested businesses and not-for-profit organizations
can apply to receive rapid testing kits directly from their
local chamber of commerce. A chamber membership is not
required.
Finally, we are launching the Stabilize Live Music Grant
program to help rebuild and reopen live experiences once
public health guidelines allow. Grants of $1,500 will help
musicians and other live music professionals prepare for
a return to live performances. Grants up to $25,000 for
for-profit music venues will support innovative projects to
help Alberta’s music industry adapt and relaunch. Alberta’s
government is partnering with Alberta Music, which will
administer the grant. Eligible live music professionals and
businesses can apply through the association’s website,
starting May 17, until all funds are awarded.
As always, we 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)
Volunteer Lethbridge, promotes a sense of purpose for vol-
unteers and participants, mental wellness, and improved
access to support and resources.
The program will start to be offered during Seniors’ Week,
which starts June 7.
Strathmore FCSS will be seeking both seniors who would
like the added connection, as well as volunteers who are
interested in helping.
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Obituary
WAGLER,
Patricia Eileen
It is with great sadness that we an-
nounce the passing of Patricia Wagler,
after a brave fight with Cancer at the
age of 64 years.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jake of 30
years; two daughters, Shawna (Darryl) and Debbie
(Kyle); two grandsons, Lincoln and Gus; two sisters,
Pamela and Penny (Jim); half-brother, Walter (Ju-
liette); three step-brothers, Bob (Nicole), Jack (Nor-
een), Berk (Marlene); two step-sisters, Dawn Marie
(Tom) and Kat (Sean); as well as many siblings-in-
law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Patricia was predeceased by her father, George;
mother, Eileen; and step-father, Gordie.
Patricia was born in Cranbrook, B.C. on September
19th, 1956. She moved to Vancouver in 1976 and
settled in Alberta in 1989 after she met her husband,
Jake. They moved to Strathmore in 1992 where they
raised their family. Patricia loved life to the fullest.
She loved gardening, nurturing her rabbits and cats,
as well as visiting with her friends.
Patricia will be greatly missed by all her family and
friends.
Due to the ongoing Covid restrictions, a memorial
service will be held at a later date.
To send condolences, please visit Patricia’s obituary
at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Obituary
WARNER, Shirley
May 12, 1929 – May 6, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we an-
nounce the passing of our mother,
Shirley Aldora Warner at the age of
91 years. Shirley was born in Bassano, Alberta to
Edward and Alma Grace Martin. She grew up on
the Martin Family Farm in Makepeace, Alberta and
went to school in Makepeace and Cluny. She met and
married Neal Warner of Gleichen, and they farmed
in the Gleichen area until they retired to Strathmore
in 1998. She was a member of Eastern Star, on the
Meadowbrook Hall Board and was Postmistress for
many years, in Gleichen. She had a lifelong passion
for curling, family gatherings, her grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Shirley will be lovingly remem-
bered by her children, Derry Warner, Wendy (Jim) Re-
imer and Brad (Jane) Warner; her grandchildren, Tyler
(Courtney) Reimer, Danielle (Corey) Barney, Kace,
Trent and Joel (Katrina) Warner; and her great grand-
children, Gemma, Si, Isla, Sunny and Rocco. She will
also be sadly missed by numerous family members
and dear friends. Shirley was predeceased by her
husband, Neal and her sisters, Mildred Sandquist,
Helen Arrison-Sandquist and Beverley Martin. A Cel-
ebration of Shirley’s Life will be announced at a fu-
ture date. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral
Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired,
Memorial Donations in Shirley’s honor may be made
directly to the Wheatland Hospice Society at www.
wheatlandhospice.ca; or at Box 2154, Strathmore,
Alberta, T1P 1K2; or to The Bassano Cemetery, Box
299, Bassano, Alberta, T0J 0B0. Condolences may be
sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and
Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red
Deer. 403.340.4040.
MEMORIAM
A Loving Tribute
Always
here with
us
Love
always,
Ian, Emily
& Daryl
Dylan Bradley Penna
January 24, 2000 - May 23, 2015
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our sad loss of JOEL.
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and Dozer Operators
Must provide own PPE • Re-Applications Welcome
Please email resume to admin@romerenviro.ca
or fax 403-362-6280
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HEATED CANOLA buying
ROW POLLED HEREFORDS CERTIFIED SEED. - WHEAT
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ably priced. Call Allan Row, OATS – AC Juniper, AC Mor- oats, barley, wheat & peas
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– Amisk, Busby, Cerveza,
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Maverick, Sundre. Very Early
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ish Canola, Spring Triticale.
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403-934-5589 Rental. 1-888-483-8789.
HELP WANTED
WELLNESS FACILITATOR
A Community Collaborative of 11 agencies/committees have joined
together to address the need to support young people transitioning to
adulthood. Emerging adults (15-24 years) have experienced intense
disruption in pursuing goals due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This job
opportunity is to instill hope and help reduce possible negative mental
health impacts such as anxiety, stress, and depression. The Wellness
Facilitator will build a self-help learning environment for individuals based
on wellness, resilience, empowerment, skill building and career goals.
The position requires flexible hours which could include evenings, and
occasional weekends and must value the team approach to accomplish a
wide variety of tasks such as, but not limited to:
• Educate, facilitate, coordinate, and promote the delivery of
self-help session content in person or through online platforms in
collaboration with community agencies.
• Provide mental health resources and supports to individuals needing
to learn new skills and coping strategies including problem-solving
and decision making.
• Assist in developing positive relationships with community
organizations and other sectors through partner development,
public engagement, connections between public and private
sectors.
• Work with community agencies and new initiatives to increase
access to services and to build a network of care.
• Facilitate social connection through attending community meetings,
providing information, supporting referrals, and community
collaboration.
Skills Required:
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and community engagement skills.
• Experience working individually and in a group setting.
• Strong communication skills; public speaking and knowledge of
community resources an asset; competent computer presentation
skills for in person or virtual.
• Highly effective organizational and time management skill.
• A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation is required.
• Diploma in related fields such as mental health, addictions, social
work, education, nursing, and/or human services.
This grant funded position is from June 7, 2021 to February 4, 2022 -
34 weeks; 25 hours a week; salary range of $24 - $26 and based on
experience and education, no benefits.
Application deadline is Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with resumes emailed to:
May Rostecki-Budzey e-mail: gomrb@telus.net
Growing Families Society (fiscal agent)
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1H8 403-361-7216
Thank you for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ROMER ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. provides:
Reclamation / Remediation • Gravel, Sand, Fill, Topsoil and Sawdust
Lease Preparation & Clean-up • Rig Matting Delivery / Rental
Gravel Truck Services, Boiler Services
Road Construction and Maintenance
Dozer, Track Hoe, Back Hoe & Skid Steer Services
30 MARTIN WAY - BROOKS, AB
and are looking for:
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Apartments for Rent bdrm. ½ month rent free
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for Rent
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Call Keli 403-324-2944. General Contracting
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Upcoming Meetings In adherence with Alberta Health Services’

Until further notice, Council and committee meetings will be held
via teleconference, including:
June 8: MPC Meeting upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
June 1: Council Meeting
June 15: 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 is Accepting Applications for

2021 Election Nominations
Dust Control
Nomination period closes:
Sep. 20, 2021, at 12 p.m.
Calcium Chloride Deadlines: June 11 for late-June application*
Nominations for Councillors will be accepted by
Oiling Deadline: July 9, 2021 (Oiling begins late-July)
September 20, 2021. Prospective candidates

*Applications of dust control are weather permitting.

Further information on nomination requirements are available at:
Prices, application forms, and additional information can be found wheatlandcounty.ca/municipal-election.
at https://wheatlandcounty.ca/documents/dustcontrol/

Landowners wishing to hay Wheatland County Right-Of-Ways

2166 or Gay.Mowat@wheatlandcounty.ca

Public No�ce of Land Sale

Municipal
Government Act

on by Council August 24, 2021.

The lands are legally described as:

Parcel A
ALL THAT PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL ROAD ALLOWANCE 66 FEET IN WIDTH NOT NOW REQUIRED
FOR PUBLIC USE ADJOINING THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SECTION 28 IN TOWNSHIP 22 RANGE
23 WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA AND LYING WITHIN THE
PRODUCTION ACROSS SAID ROAD ALLOWANCE OF THE LIMITS OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC
RAILWAY COMPANY’S RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF WAY IS SHOWN ON A PLAN FILED IN THE
LAND TITLES OFFICE FOR THE SOUTH ALBERTA LAND REGISTRATION DISTRICT AS RY11 EXCEPTING
THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

Parcel B
MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 23 TOWNSHIP 22 SECTION 28 THAT PORTION OF THE WEST HALF WHICH
LIES NORTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTH EAST LIMIT OF THE RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY ON PLAN RY11
AND SOUTH WESTERLY OF THE SOUTH WESTERLY LIMIT OF FIRST AVENUE ON PLAN STOBART
396X AND EXTENDING FROM THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID HALF SECTION TO THE NORTH
WESTERLY LIMIT OF SAID FIRST AVENUE
CONTAINING:
QUARTER SECTION HECTARES ACRES MORE OR LESS
NORTH WEST 0.299 0.71
SOUTH WEST 2.87 7.1
EXCEPTING THEREOUT:
PLAN NUMBER HECTARES ACRES MORE OR LESS
ROADWAY 4656BM 0.113 0.28
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
Development Permit Application Fee Deferral
Parcel C
In support of existing and new enterpreneurs affected by ALL THAT PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL ROAD ALLOWANCE EAST OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 29 IN TOWNSHIP 22 RANGE 23 WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN, LYING BETWEEN THE
the COVID 19 Pandemic, County Council passed a motion to NORTH EASTERLY LIMIT OF THE RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF WAY IS SHOWN ON
re-instate the fee deferral initiative which was in effect during PLAN RY11 AND THE PRODUCTION NORTH WESTERLY ACROSS SAID ROAD ALLOWANCE OF THE
SOUTH WESTERLY LIMIT OF FIRST AVENUE AS SAID AVENUE IS SHOWN ON PLAN 396X EXCEPTING
2020. THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

Parcel D
Effective May 4, 2021 Wheatland County is offering to PLAN RY11
THE RAILWAY
defer payment for business-related Development Permit CONTAINING 6.07 HECTARES (15 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: THE ROADWAY
applications until December 31, 2021. Once this time period has ON PLAN 4656BM CONTAINING 0.121 HECTARES (0.30 OF AN ACRE) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING
THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
ended, a formal follow-up reminder letter will be sent to the
applicant to submit the payment or to arrange a mutually
agreed upon payment plan. Alberta during regular business hours. Inquiries may be directed to Robin Glasier, Land
Agent 403-361-2015

Address: 242006 Range Rd 243, Wheatland County, AB T1P 2C4 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
www.wheatlandcounty.ca
@wheatlandcounty