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Town ends
membership with
Canadian Badlands
JOHN WATSON
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Having repeatedly not seen a benefit in

Stampede quarantine supporting the organization, the Town of
Strathmore has voted to no longer be a part
COVID-19 Update of the Canadian Badlands.
in Strathmore & A recommendation to decline the opportu-
Wheatland County nity to provide financial support and contin-
(as of June 8, 2021) ue membership within the Badlands was put
forward during the regular council meeting
1018 Cases on June 2.
12 Active | 987 Recovered Upon voting in favour of the recommenda-
19 Deaths tion, town administration was also directed
to prepare a letter to Canadian Badlands Ltd.
Wheatland notifying them of the decision.
LIQUOR DISCOUNTER Mayor Pat Fule said during his time on
town council, membership has not been a
Alberta
worthwhile investment and the money could
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better signage for quite a while to show we
were part of the Badlands and it took a while
for that to happen.”
One of the primary incentives for maintain-
ing membership with the Canadian Badlands
was to attract tourism into the area – some-
thing that was sorely lacking for Strathmore.
Fule suggested that when tourists think of
the Badlands, they think more to the Drum-
heller area instead.
Councillor Lorraine Bauer had put forward
a motion to council asking them to wait three
months on their decision to allow the Bad-
lands to prepare a presentation, and poten-
Look on Page 6 for tially persuade the town to stay.
Town of Strathmore
Municipal Notices
“They are really looking to do things a lit-
tle bit differently, and I was just hoping that
Standard sheep club show
Phoenyx Martens brushes his sheep, Spot. The Standard 4-H Sheep Club held their annual
Contact Us Today! Strathmore would wait until we had a pres- achievement day show at the Standard Ag Grounds on June 5. The members only, AHS ap-
entation before pulling out,” she explained. “I proved, event featured club members showing their lamb projects they’ve been raising for the
403.934.5589 see it as (losing an) opportunity for collabo- past few months to be judged based on the lamb itself, showmanship and grooming. Generally,
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ties that are remaining in the Badlands.”
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Town of Strathmore Community Page

Regular Council Meeting: Happy Seniors' Week!
June 16 at 7:00pm

JUKEBOX
Sign up for Summer Camps Today!! Seniors Week June 7 - 13
Request a song and a short message for
Register online at strathmore.perfectmind.com or by calling our a special senior to be played during
team at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre (403-361- Seniors Week on 104.5 MORE Country.
2121).
Listen during the morning show
Camp Dates: from 9 - 10 daily during Seniors
July 5 – 9 - In it to Win it Week to hear some requests!
July 12 – 16 - Animal Kingdom
Requests can be made:
(although we will try our best, we do not
July 19 – 23 - Mad Scientists Date: Starting May 25 guarantee that all requests will be played)
July 26 – 30 - Let's Make a Splash! Time: Between 6 - 10 am
August 3 – 6 - Sports of All Sorts
August 9 – 13 - Buggin' Out How: Call or Text (preferred)
August 16 – 20 - Down on the Farm 403-902-1111
August 23 – 27 - Let's Make a Splash... Again!

Once you've completed your online registration head to our website strathmore.
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completed and handed in before the day your child starts camp. Send completed
documents to djensen@strathmore.ca. Need to pick up or drop off documents in
person? Call 403-361-2121 to make an appointment.
Borea Contruction Job Fair: June 13 &14 Kinsmen Park
Register at https://forms.strathmore.ca/Borea-Construction-Job-Fair
June Paving
We are working hard to maintain and improve our roads. This summer we are
excited to announce the up coming road paving projects around town. Please
follow signage in the area. Pedestrian access along the route will remain. If
possible, please use an alternate route. If unavoidable, please be cautious,
reduce your speed and follow traffic controllers to ensure safety. Thank you for
your patience. For questions contact infrastructure@strathmore.ca
Paving will occur in the following areas:
• George Freeman Trail – Starting at Archie Klaiber Trail and heading North
until the divided lanes end.
• Thistle Way including Thornburn Place, Tuffy’s Haven and Thistle Bay.
• Centennial Drive and Centre Street Intersection – Continuing South down
Centre Street

Lions Splash Park!!

The Lions Spray Park is open for the 2021 season. Capacity currently sits at 40
people. We’ve calculated this capacity based on needs for physical distancing and
other COVID-19 precautions. Our staff will be on site to help monitor attendance.
We’re closely monitoring the staged approach to reopening by the provincial
government. Our goal is to increase the capacity to 100 people when the province
moves into Stage 2. Stay tuned for updates. We want everyone to have a safe,
fun summer. Welcome back to the Lions Spray Park! Lions Spray Park open daily
10am – 6pm.
Strathmore Farmers Market this Friday!
Westridge Road Come on down to the Kinsmen Park Pavilion Friday, June 11 to shop local!
Every Friday from 3pm to 6:30pm our pavillion will be hosting the Strathmore
Parking Notice: Farmers Market! Please follow posted area signage for parking.
May 25 to August 31, on-street parking is not
permitted on the south 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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Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer,

MLA
Chestermere-Strathmore

403-962-0126
Principal Kyle Chestermere.Strathmore@
Larson presents assembly.ab.ca
the award to
recipient Luke MAILING ADDRESS:
Schramm.
Lorenzo Gavilan
PO Box 2527,
Vargas Photo Strathmore, AB

Strathmore schools present

T1P 0H3

Governor General’s Medal

LORENZO GAVILAN VARGAS Principal of SHS Kyle Larson had high praise for
Times Reporter Schramm.
“He’s been super committed and super dedicat-
Strathmore High School and Holy Cross Colle- ed to his academics and to his academic success,
giate each awarded one of their students with the but what makes Luke special is that he’s equally
Governor General’s Academic Medal. dedicated to all of our extracurricular stuff that’s
The historic award was created in 1873 by the gone on here,” said Larson. “He was so involved
Earl of Dufferin, then Governor General of Can- with sports and being a part of the culture of our
ada. school.”
The medal is given to the student who gradu- Schramm is planning on taking a diverse set of
ates with the highest average. classes at McGill University in the fall, as he is
Strathmore High School (SHS) has awarded a unsure as to what subject to major in.
student every year since the 1987-88 school year, “I don’t have to decide until after my first year.
and Holy Cross Collegiate (HCC) first handed out I’ve got a couple ideas,” he said. “I’m kind of just
the award in 2007. going to take it as it comes and see what interests
The recipient from Strathmore High School, me the most as I’m there.”
Luke Schramm, was surprised when he heard the The recipient of the award from HCC is David
news. Klassen. Principal Lavern Evans described him as
“It was pretty unexpected. I didn’t really think a hardworking, determined student.
that there were any awards that I could be con- “Very polite, respectful (and) he goes about his
tacted about a year after graduating, but it was business. He’s always had great attendances here.
cool to get called back about an achievement re- He’s always working hard, always asking lots of
lating to my efforts in high school,” he said. questions.”

Dramatic changes to continuing

care system on the horizon
JOHN WATSON “Not only will it set a new bar in Canada, it will go a very
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter long way to eliminating the fear that many of us have of one
day needing care ourselves.”
Residents of continuing care facilities Facilities such as Wheatland Lodge, Meadowlark Care
across Alberta may experience quality Home and AgeCare Sagewood in Strathmore are all licensed
of life changes over the course of the by the Alberta government as supportive living facilities.
next several months. Continued on Page 4
Minister of Health Tyler Shandro an-
nounced a total of 42 recommendations
have been put forward to improve qual-
ity of life at facility-based continuing
care with a goal of “modernizing and
transforming” the system.
The recommendations come follow-
ing a review of the current system,
which began at the end of 2019.
According to Richard Gotfried, MLA
for Calgary-Fish Creek and chair of the
review panel, over 7,000 Albertans re-
sponded to the review and provided
feedback about the current system.
“The recommendations in this unusu-
ally forward report will be transforma-
tive for Alberta’s facility-based continu-
ing care system and importantly for the
care of older Albertans who need des-
ignated supportive living and long-term

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Cluny fire hall to close permanently

The former Cluny fire chief officially
resigned on Jan. 20, 2020, stating he
and his detachment were no longer in-
terested or committed as volunteers to
JOHN WATSON unable or uninterested in volunteering to keep the station maintaining services.
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter operational. Bourgon added several meetings
“Over the years, people retire, people move, and unfortu- were scheduled in 2021 in an attempt
Wheatland County council has decided to close the doors
of the Cluny fire hall for good due to a lack of volunteers
stepping up to man the facility.
Pass the Salt
nately it wasn’t sustainable and the community wasn’t able
to maintain it. This is the reality of it. We need to move for-
ward and ensure (residents are) protected.”
to recruit new volunteers, but by the
end of April, no results were yielded.
According to the Fire Underwriters
Regional Fire Chief Michael Bourgon spoke to county DON’T QUIT
County GETTING UP
administration kicks been
has since it off itsdirected
feet again. toWhy? imple- Survey, Cluny is currently listed as hav-
council June 1, with a recommendation to permanently ment the emergency services strategy She wants forit tothe
remember
Gleichen how itFire ing no fire protection. Closing the local
close the station, which has been out of operation since I read this story
Department about
with baby
secondary got up. Infrom
coverage the wild,thebaby giraffesFire
Hussar fire hall will have no effect on the rates
January. giraffes.
Department. must be able to get up as quickly residents pay for insurance premiums.
“The volunteers, they weren’t able to commit. Unfortu- The first thingto
According to emerge
Bourgon, at thethe Gleichen
as possibleand and stay with the
Hussar fire de- For the purposes of insurance, Bour-
nately, there just isn’t the same amount of volunteers that birth of a giraffe
partments is the baby
are fully capable of herd, where theretois safety.
responding incidents Lions, in gon added the Cluny detachment was
there was a decade ago,” said Bourgon. giraffe’s front hooves and head. hyenas,
Cluny just as handily as the local detachment once did. and leopards all enjoy not a recognized fire department.
Though Bourgon was not present in the area 10 years A few
In minutes
2019, thelater the plucky
Cluny fire hall young
was giraffes,
closedandbythey’d get
Wheatland The reallocation of materials and re-
ago, he said that to his understanding, the station used to newbornfire
County’s is hurled forth, falls
services 10
division it tooto
due if the mother didn’t
workplace teach and
health sources from the Cluny fire hall will be
have a very strong volunteer base and a strong fire depart- feet, and
safety lands on its back. Within
concerns. her calf to get up quickly and get discussed at the fire council committee
seconds, he rolls to an upright
The hall was subsequently reopened with it. in early 2020 with meeting on Aug. 5.
ment.
position with his legs tucked The lesson she is teaching is this:
He estimated that over the years commitments and de- adequate volunteers to effectively operate the detachment. Wheatland County administration
under his body. From this position never mind how hard you fall,
mographics changed, and the new generation was simply In June 2020, an operational meeting was held with the has been directed to prepare a plan for
he considers the world for the always remember to pick yourself
Cluny fire chief, with numerous similar meetings held there- the consolidation and is to report back
first time and shakes off fluid from up and get back on your feet.
after. County fire services foundI’ve
his eyes and ears.
inconsistencies in response
thought about the birth of to council during the 2022 budget de-
times, training and legal
The mother giraffe lowers her documents.
the giraffe many times. I can see liberations.
head long enough to take a quick its parallel in my own life. There

Town ends Badlands agreement

look. Then she positions herself have been many times when it
directly over her calf. She waits seemed that I had just stood up
Unit D, for about a minute, and then she after a trial, only to be knocked
202 Canal Court, does the most unreasonable down again by the next. It was
Continued from Page 1 really going to be looking at perhaps
Strathmore, AB thing. She swings her long leg God helping me to remember how
rebranding and expanding what the
outward and kicks her baby, so it was that I got up, urging me
If
thatcouncil had elected
it is sent sprawling to support
head over always tothe motion,
walk with Him,the
in Hisdelay Badlands could be, to our neck of the
403.934.6044 would
heels. have caused the decisionshadow, to beundermade Hisafter
care. the 2022 woods.”
prowatersystems budget
When itdeliberations.
doesn’t get up, theThe decision
violent to getting
Don’t quit withdraw lends
up. There is the Fule said he thinks there would be
town $7,575.68 to rededicate
process is repeated over and to other uses.
safety when we keep going and more benefit to instead work closely
@gmail.com Bauer said asstruggle
she has sat on the Canadian Badlands with Wheatland County, Siksika Nation
over again. The to rise stand together. We can do allboard
of isdirectors
momentous. forAsthe pastcalf
the baby year, she is personally
things through Christdisappointed
who gives and various villages in the area on pro-
bygrows
the decision, but will
tired, the mother kickscontinue
it to support
us strength council
– Philippians in hav-
4:13. jects and to promote tourism.
Water Softeners, Iron Filters ingagain
made it.
to stimulate its efforts … That includes getting through the
& Drinking Water Systems finally, the
“They calf standsBadlands)
(Canadian for the first arecovid.
really looking to do things
time onbit
a little
Then have
won’t
its wobbly legs. she noted. “I’m worried that we just
differently,”
the mother the giraffe does
opportunity Pastor
to be Elizabeth
a part of Karp
a group that is
Changes to continuing
Thought for
the most remarkable thing. She Harvest Healing Centre Church care system
Continued from Page 3
the Week
~ STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH HOPE COMMUNITY
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 COVENANT CHURCH Meadowlark and Wheatland Lodge,
The only way Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424 however, are privately owned and op-
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda Pastor: Heidi Wiebe erated facilities that are not contracted
a person could All services and gatherings are Weekly online services available with the Alberta government, do not
cancelled until further notice. www.hope-community.ca
experience www.strathmorefullgospel.com
fall under the “continuing care” spec-
trum and will not be affected by the
FAILURE, BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
recommendations or any changes.
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY 105 Main St. Carseland
is by giving ADVENTIST CHURCH 403-991-6143 Shandro said in a statement the rec-
Meeting in the Lutheran Church Pastor: Kevin Enns ommendations put forward in the 217-
up; and stop 112 Lakeside Blvd. 1-888-506-1066 ext. 101 office@bowriveralliance.com page final report suggest methods to
Pastor: Donald Wright Broadcasting services on make continuing care better and safer
trying. Services held every Saturday church Facebook page.
within the province.
Sabbath School: 10 AM www.bowriveralliance.com
“We’ll now move forward with an
Worship Service: 11 AM
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC action plan, including new continu-
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
donald816@hotmail.com Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym ing care legislation, to strengthen and
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore modernize our continuing care sys-
403-934-2641 tem.”
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly
(1 PET. 2:9) A point Shandro wished to highlight
Masses:
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore is the expectation for the updated con-
Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 9 am & 11 am
403-714-2283 tinuing care system to have learned
Pastor: Sunday Adeola www.sacredhc.ca
from the experiences of the COVID-19
Will be offering online services ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN pandemic, and phase-out ward rooms
until further notice. 103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649
www.rccgstrathmore.com within facilities.
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
Instead, the intended replacement is
Rev. Malcolm Kern
STRATHMORE UNITED Sunday worship online at for rooms to be completely private to
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue facebook.com/strathmoreanglican individuals or couples. Further, start-
403-934-3025 “Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ” ing July 1, 2021, continuing care facili-
Rev. Pamela Scott ties will no longer admit residents into
In-person services and gatherings are LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN shared rooms that already house two
cancelled until further notice. 112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374 residents.
Online services available at Pastor: Dawn Nelson
www.smoreuc.com All worship services and gatherings are
The report also projects an estimated
The office will be open part time. closed until further notice. increase in demand for continuing care
The office will be open part time. services by 62 per cent by 2030.
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ! As of September 2020, Strathmore
102 Canal Gardens was listed as one of 31 Alberta commu-
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171 STRATHMORE ALLIANCE nities most in need of continuing care
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp 325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
spaces. The criteria for being listed in-
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe cluded health-care utilization, current
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm Associate Pastor: John Duerksen and projected supply and demand, and
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time Sundays 10 am local demographics.
of worship Joine in person or online Shandro added he intends to imple-

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www.strathmorealliance.com ment 21 of the 42 recommendations
within the next several months and re-
turn with an action plan to follow up

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Strathmore library hosts summer reading program
LORENZO GAVILAN VARGAS
Times Reporter
To help combat the recent decline
of literacy, the Strathmore Municipal
Library has decided to hold a reading
program for the summer.
According to coordinator Shayla
Kopp, the program will consist of eight
different age groups spanning from
kindergarten to Grade 7, as well as a
program for teens aged 13-17. The
groups will be split into three different
one hour-long sessions. These will take
place once a week, with the whole pro-
Kinsmen Lake water safe
for current uses
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Despite some contamination in Kins-
men Lake, levels are safe for residents
based on current recreational uses,
according to a report by the Town of
Strathmore.
During the April 21 town council
meeting, Councillor Densie Peterson
requested an inquiry into the findings
of past water and soil testing in and
around Kinsmen Lake. In response, a
report regarding soil and water quality
in Kinsmen Lake was included in the
May 17 town council agenda package.
The town conducted a study of the
sediment and surface water of Kins-
men Lake in 2018, known as the As-
sessment of Human Ecological Health
Impacts Report. This testing identified
petroleum hydrocarbons and volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) present
in the stormwater pond, but at levels
below health guidelines for drinking
water. Arsenic levels were above those
recommended for the consumption of
fish, however.
Some surface water samples exceed-
ed guideline levels for alkalinity, alu-
minum, iron, mercury and zinc. Aside
from alkalinity, these exceedances were
found in only one of 10 samples. Sedi-
ment samples showed elevated levels
of seven metals in some locations.
Overall, these contaminants were not
considered harmful to humans, accord-
ing to the report. Above-guideline lev-
els for aquatic life were not consistent
throughout the lake.
An environmental site assessment
(ESA) was also conducted on Kinsmen
Lake prior to the construction of the
new town office in 2019. This report
showed some contaminants of concern
gram spanning a total of six weeks.
The team of coordinators of the pro-
gram are Kopp, Nickia Wheeler and
Karissa Carlson. Through this program,
they plan on fighting the recent decline
of literacy.
“We’re going to make sure that we
promote literacy and have kids contin-
ue to read throughout the summer so
that their reading ability doesn’t con-
tinue to decline,” said Wheeler.
They plan on promoting literacy
through different means. The program
will be held outside, giving kids the
chance to participate in activities while
in the area, including petroleum hy-
drocarbons, VOCs, nitrate and nitrites,
herbicides and pesticides. These com-
pounds being present are consistent
with the site previously featuring an
Esso bulk plant, fertilizer distribution
facility and grain elevator.
A recommendation of the ESA was
to conduct soil sample testing during
construction of the building, which
was conducted separately for each
stockpile. The result of this testing was
“good” with only some material need-
ing to be disposed of at an industrial
landfill, according to the report. The
town installed new water and storm
infrastructure as part of the building
project, which will reportedly minimize
the chance contaminants will migrate
into Kinsmen Lake or the town’s water
system.
Kinsmen Lake was dredged in the fall
of 2019 to remove sediment from the
north side of the lake. Materials were
hauled to a landfill, without being test-
ed first.
The waters of the lake were tested
again in October 2020, which showed
an increase in arsenic levels and alka-
linity, and some changes in metal con-
centrations, both up and down. How-
ever, the results in relation to drinking
water quality and aquatic health had
not changed compared to the 2018 re-
port.
Town administration concludes wa-
ter quality in Kinsmen Lake is of no
concern, based on the use restrictions
there, namely limited recreational use,
and catch-and-release fishing. Even if
there was unintentional contact or in-
gestion of the water, there would be no
immediate concerns. Administration is
recommending regular testing of the
lake every three to five years.
June 11, 2021 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 5
being encouraged to read.
“We’re trying to do it in a fun way
because not all kids enjoy reading and
trying to promote that can be difficult,
so we’re trying to engage them through
different activities.” Carlson said.
Added Wheeler: “We aren’t really do-
ing classroom time. It’s more fun games
and activities.”
At the end of the program, there will
be prizes for those who read the most
in each age group and prizes for whole
groups.
“We have a reading log, so the kids
and the teams keep track of how much
they read. In each age group, whoever
has read the most gets a prize, and for
the teams this year we’re doing a Min-
ute to Win It tournament,” said Kopp.
“Right now we’ve got a whole bunch
of books and a whole bunch of board
games coming in. We have a chocolate
gift basket, we have a family pass, Lazy
Coordinators Shayla Kopp, Nickia Wheeler, Ka-
Day Rafting in Calgary donated a six rissa Carlson
Lorenzo Gavilan Vargas Photo
person pass for a family to go rafting
down the river in Calgary, so we got
lots of cool stuff.”
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Strathmore RCMP are reminding A lesson

residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
following several thefts on the
from vehicles. lake
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instructs Crowther
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prevent this crime. dents in a canoe as
- Hide loose change inside the they race their piers
across Kinsmen Lake,
vehicle where it can’t easily be seen
on June 8.
and take all items of any value with
John Watson Photo
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Town supports quarantine of NAME employees

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The Town of Strathmore will endorse North
America Midway Entertainment employees quar-
antining on the Strathmore Agricultural Society’s
grounds prior to the start of the Calgary Stam-
pede. The town has agreed to help provide em-
ployees with menus and resources that will pro-
mote local businesses during their stay.
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JOHN WATSON
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Strathmore has opted to
endorse the quarantine of North Ameri-
can Midway Entertainment (NAME) em-
ployees on the Strathmore and District
Agricultural Society grounds prior to
the Calgary Stampede.
The ag society sent a delegation to
town council on June 2 to request their
support and approval of the idea.
Society CEO Ryan Schmidt said the
town’s role in supporting the ag society
will not be extensive, but is neverthe-
less important.
“The town is going to work on gath-
ering information on menus and prod-
ucts available, and then we’ll make that
information available to the midway
Strathmore, AB
employees so that they can access those
services,” said Schmidt. “For example,
there’s some restaurants in town that
everybody knows like Subway or Mc-
Donalds, and I’m sure some people or-
der from there, but we also want them
to know about other, smaller local busi-
nesses that maybe they wouldn’t other-
wise know.”
Mayor Pat Fule said he believes the
quarantine to be a perfect opportunity
to generate significant extra cashflow
into the town, particularly towards the
local businesses they aim to support.
“This is a time, I think, to move for-
ward and to find a way to support the
many businesses in our town who
have struggled,” he said. “This is a way,
I think, to almost have a step into an
economic recovery while still protect-
ing the health and safety of our resi-
dents and the people who are in the
quarantine situation.”
Though NAME must still acquire
approval to enter the country from
the Canada Border Services Agency,
Schmidt said he’s optimistic they will
be allowed to enter the country.
“If (Canada Border Services Agency)
grants approval, we’re ready and will-
ing and happy to welcome the employ-
ees of North American Midway Enter-
tainment.”
Schmidt added his optimism is backed
by six letters of reference vouching for
NAME and its employees as a respon-
sible business, and as being fully coop-
erative with quarantine restrictions.
For residents who may be skeptical
about the quarantine, Schmidt stressed
that none of the NAME staff would be
allowed to leave their quarantine zone,
which would be under constant secu-
rity, with only one access point.
“The measures in place here are very
strict. If you think of the reality that
there’s 20,000 people that pass through
Strathmore on the highway every day,
stopping at all kinds of businesses and
services,” he said. “In this case, what we
have is 250 people who will be brought
to the (ag society) grounds and essen-
tially locked in a field for 14 days.”
NAME employees will be required
to have been tested negative for CO-
VID-19 at the border before entering
Canada, will be moved directly to the
quarantine zone without being allowed
to stop prior, and must submit regular
COVID-19 test results through the du-
ration of their stay in Strathmore.
An idea was expressed during the
council meeting if COVID-19 vaccina-
tions would be made available locally
to NAME employees during their stay.
Schmidt said he is not aware of any fur-
ther details surrounding the idea, nor if
it is viable.

Indigenous-owned business
sharing its culture
LORENZO GAVILAN VARGAS
Times Reporter
In addition to its success with ship-
ping orders around the world, the main
goal for Boy Chief Trading Post remains
to share Indigenous culture and uplift
Indigenous creators.
The business, located 30 minutes
southeast of Strathmore on the Sik-
sika Nation Reserve, consists of a gas
station and the Trading Post, both of
which have been owned and managed
by Mona Royal and her husband Darryl
McDonald since 2001.
“We wanted to offer our community
business that you don’t have to run to
Strathmore for, like fuel or munchies,”
said Royal. “We wanted to do some-
thing for our community, because we
do a lot of donating and a lot of giving
back. We wanted to be able to also em-
ploy our own people.”
The motivation to give back to their
community is directly inspired by the
store’s namesake, Boy Chief himself,
who is Royal’s great grandfather. At
one point, Boy Chief owned one of the
largest ranches in southern Alberta and
was considered a wealthy aristocrat by
non-native standards due to the amount
of land he owned.
“He was one of the few that was al-
Chamber may offer COVID-19
rapid testing kits
JOHN WATSON
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber
of Commerce is looking into the viabil-
ity of introducing rapid COVID-19 test-
ing into the town, and how it might be
implemented.
Chair of the Strathmore Wheatland
Chamber of Commerce (SWCC), Hayley
Poirier, said the primary concern with
attempting to implement the program
is having enough manpower to do so
efficiently.
“It is a multi-step program to get
(rapid testing) with a lot of responsibil-
ity interwoven into it. Because we are
a volunteer board, we’re going to have
to make sure that we know what we’re
getting ourselves into to actually have
the testing here,” she explained.
If the program is introduced through
the chamber, employers and service
providers will be able to apply to re-
ceive free rapid test kits. The program
would be available to any public, pri-
vate or non-profit employer with an ap-
proved COVID-19 screening program.
As of April 2021, the province also no
longer required a health care profes-
sional to oversee rapid screenings.
Poirier added potential concerns
from the board include more than just
distributing the tests.
“It’s not just giving the test itself,
but we actually have to manage who’s
(which companies) getting the tests,
June 11, 2021 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 7
Boy Chief Trading Post (left photo) and the attached gas station. Mona Royal (right photo) and her
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ease and success. She attributes this to
having larger staff who are able to ad-
ministrate the program full time.
“The major chambers are able to
manage this one; they have the man-
power and the full-time staff to be able
to manage administrating what is a
pretty big task,” said Poirier. “(For) the
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sure that we know what we’re doing
and that we can manage it well.”
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FOR DONNA ARRISON – VULCAN, ALBERTA
ONLINE/TIMED Strathmore ag society announces
AUCTION biggest Stampede yet
JOHN WATSON Schmidt cited that over the course of the
SAT, JUNE 12 - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter four-day event, roughly 40,000 people
will pass though the gates of the fair-

TUES, JUNE 15
SELLING: 4 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
IN THE TOWN OF VULCAN, AB.
Lyle - 403-633-2222 All lots are Zoned Residential – R-1.
Terms and Conditions for Arrison Real Estate Auction
• 2019 Town of Vulcan Assessed Values:
° 218 3 Street North – $25,700 ° 214 3 Street North – $25,700
° 402 3 Avenue North – $26,300 °418 3 Avenue North – $26,500
• $5000 non-refundable deposit payable to Magnuson Realty Ltd. Trust
Account is required for each lot with the balance due in 30 days and
possession to pass upon full payment.
• Closing date upon full payment or by July 15, 2021
• Solicitor for the seller is Kevin A. Beattie of Sully Chapman
Beattie LLP, #202 4825 47th Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1R3
DERRICK & JULIE ANNABLE
- CARMANGAY, ALTA
After having to cancel the annual
event in 2020, the Strathmore and Dis-
trict Agricultural Society is excited to
announce the return of the Strathmore
Stampede for the August long weekend.
Strathmore ag society General Man-
ager and CEO, Ryan Schmidt, said he
intends to make the event bigger and
Frank McIne WE ACCEPT INTERACT,
VISA & MASTERCARD better than ever to celebrate not only
nly Auctions being able to host again, but being able
“Selling is our bus
iness, Box 839 • Vu
lcan, Alberta
Ltd to bring people together.
our only business” T0L 2B0
“We really wanted to do something
More information: Stacey 403-485-2440 to celebrate the relaunch of Strathmore
www.mcinenly.com
Stampede. Especially after not being
able to go last year, we wanted some-
thing really exciting,” he explained.
In addition to the rodeo, chuckwagon
races and running with the bulls com-
grounds.
Additionally, the Strathmore Stam-
pede attracts approximately $4 million
in revenue for the town and surround-
ing region.
“It spreads out from restaurants, to
hotels, to all kinds of suppliers. We’re
purchasing hay, we’re purchasing straw
bales, requiring feed for animals, we’re
buying supplies for the fair, it’s endless,”
noted Schmidt. “I can tell by the early
ticket sales numbers that we’re heading
towards one of the greatest Strathmore
Stampedes we’ve had. People are so
hungry to get out and participate in the
event.”
He added over 400 volunteers will be
helping to keep the stampede running

ONLINE/TIMED
mon to prior stampedes, Schmidt said smoothly.
UNRESERVED there will be two additional keynote With so many people in one place,

AUCTION
FARM, HAYING & events to look forward to this year. Schmidt said he wanted to reassure the
“It is Friday Night Lights, a concert by public he and his team are working with
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Gord Bamford, as well as an extremely Alberta Health Services (AHS) to keep

JUNE 18 - 21
SELLING: JD 4555 TRACTOR, JD 4640
TRACTOR, JD 568 MEGA WIDE PLUS ROUND
BALER, 2015 CROPMASTER HAY RAKE, JD 14′
MOCO 945 DISCBINE, 2003 GMC 2500 HD BALE
TRUCK, 2013 16′ LOGAN COACH BUMPER PULL
ALUMINUM STOCK TRAILER, POLARIS RANGER
This Auction is Online/Timed Auction with a Soft Close.
570EFI SIDE BY SIDE, YAMAHA DT 250 MOTOR
BIKE, YAMAHA GI GOLF CART, 2010 CHEV
CAMARO 2SS, PULL TYPE POST POUNDER
W/HONDA 160 GC MOTOR, CALF TABLE, ROUND
BALE FEEDER, PLUS SO MUCH MORE!
Viewing & Pick Up Directions:
LOCATION – McInenly Auctions – Vulcan Lot –
“Selling is our bus
From Vulcan Go 8 Kms (5 Mi) West on Hwy 534
to 253029 Hwy 534. Owners: Derrick & Julie Annable
Please contact Stacey at 403-485-2440 for more info.
View Full Listing with Catalogue at
www.mcinenly.com
Frank McIne
nly Auctions
iness,
our only business”
large fireworks show that’s part of the
ticket and will be presented by Heckya,”
he said. “We were able to secure Gord
Bamford to be here and Gord’s music
is Alberta through-and-through. I think
he’d just fit right in with our crowd at
the Strathmore Stampede and it’s going
to be pretty much the biggest concert
that Strathmore has ever had.”
Schmidt added the fireworks won’t
be your average “run-of-the-mill” show
– boasting the display to be something
WE ACCEPT INTERACT, nobody is going to want to miss. Also
VISA & MASTERCARD
returning is the midway on the fair-
grounds.
Box 839 • Vu
lcan, Alberta
Ltd
T0L 2B0 Based on prior years of operation,
people safe and maintain any protocols
that must be in place. “We certainly have
everybody’s safety top of mind and will
be taking whatever precautions we can
to keep people safe; we’ll be in consul-
tation with AHS about that.”
This year’s event run from July 30 to
Aug 2. Standard show tickets are $45
with additional options available, with
everything up for grabs through the
Strathmore Stampede website.
“It’s not just about Strathmore Stam-
pede, it’s also a community celebration
… it’s really a place for people to come
together, especially after being forced to
be apart for so long.”

Library virtual event for

SUMMER WHEAT COUNTRY
CONSIGNMENT National Indigenous Peoples Day
MACHINERY & ONLINE/TIMED LORENZO GAVILAN VARGAS The event will consist of speakers

AUCTION
Times Reporter sharing stories, along with a talking
circle where people may share their
EQUIPMENT The Strathmore Municipal Library thoughts.

JUNE 19 - 22, 2021

is hosting a virtual meeting with three The talking circle will “follow the
speakers in an open talking circle on three speakers,” noted Nischuk. “It’s an
SELLING: HARVEST EQUIPMENT, TRACTORS, SEEDING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT, MOTORHOME AND June 21, National Indigenous Peoples opportunity for people to share what-
HOLIDAY TRAILER, TRACTOR TRUCK, HAYING EQUIPMENT, GRAIN AUGERS, TANK TRAILER, Day. ever’s on their mind about education or
STOCK TRAILER, VEHICLES, OFF ROAD MOTOR BIKE, MISC. EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK & ARENA The event was set up by Tammy about their reflections on the event and
EQUIPMENT, ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY & COLLECTIBLES, YARD & GARDEN EQUIPMENT, TREES, Nischuk, literary practitioner at the li- how the speaker’s words might have
SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT, ESTATE OF BILL MOYNIHAN SADDLES, COLLECTABLES & TACK, brary. Through this event she hopes to impacted them, or share their personal
PLUS SO MUCH MORE! encourage people to listen. stories. It’s a time for the community to
EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS: “I think that Indigenous peoples have come together and just have an opportu-
Vulcan Lot – From Vulcan Go 8 Kms (5 Mi) West on Hwy an incredible wealth of knowledge, and nity to share discussion in a safe space.”
534 to 253029 Hwy 534
Bow City Lot – Call Grant 403-501-9707 that there’s a lot to be learned in our The speakers invited to the event
Strathmore Lot - FM Trailer World 244051 Range Road 245 community and personally, from other include Astokomii Smith, Indigenous
We Are Accepting Consignments at all Locations
individuals. I think we have to encour- liaison with the Town of Strathmore;
Frank McIne
WE ACCEPT INTERACT,
This Auction is Online/Timed Auction with a Soft Close. VISA & MASTERCARD age discussions that matter in our com- Michael Emery, speaker and mountain
Please contact Stacey at 403-485-2440 for more info.
nly Auctions munity; and in order to form educated climber; and Sandra Lamouche, writer
View Full Listing with Catalogue at “Selling is our bus
iness, Box 839 • Vu
lcan, Alberta
Ltd opinions, you have to have conversa- and TEDx speaker.
www.mcinenly.com our only business” T0L 2B0
tions with multiple points of view,” said Registration is available on the library
Nischuk. website (strathmorelibrary.ca).
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Thanks to local businesses

LEELA SHARON AHEER
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
I wanted to give a huge shout-out
to Tina at No Frills, and Heather Da-
vis from Edgefield Co-op for their con-
tributions of feminine hygiene prod-
ucts and gift certificates donated to
the Strathmore Overnight Shelter, The
Strathmore Women’s Shelter and the
Wheatland Food Bank, Strathmore. I
was honoured to visit these locations
and chat with the amazing women who
run these organizations and to be able
to highlight their work. Thank you to
everyone who participated in our chal-
lenge to raise awareness around period
poverty and to add to the conversation
about healthy feminine hygiene.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Residential schools
To the Editor
(A statement by Harvest Healing Centre
Church on the discovery of a mass grave
of 215 children at the former Kamloops In-
dian Residential School, on the Tk’emlúps
te Secwepemc territory.)
For the last 500 years the relationship
between North American Indigenous peo-
I will now move on to some issues
that I believe need some attention, and
I would like to start by apologizing. I,
as an Albertan, want to apologize to
my First Nations sisters and brothers
for the historical wrongs, the death, de-
spair, sexual assault and destruction of
their beautiful culture, traditions, and
who they are as people at the hands
of our governments and our churches.
This type of assimilation and destruc-
tion was and is cultural genocide, and
as we mourn the deaths of the 215 little
ones tossed into unmarked graves, we
know that more will be found.
I am committed to helping our First
Nations families in the search for their
missing loved ones. This will take a
long time, and we need to work with
onto reserves and establishing residential
schools to educate them into the lifeways
of Euro Canadians and, at the same time,
taking away anything and everything In-
digenous.
The Harvest Healing Centre Church
knows the sad and regretful outcomes of
the Indian Residential Schools and wish
the nations to find out what is needed
and the path forward. It is time for ac-
tion, and it is time to listen. It is ap-
palling that this was going on until
1996, the year my first son was born.
The thought that the state or the church
could have taken that sweet child out
of my arms leaves me in heaps of tears.
I am inconsolable just at the thought.
This is a reality that most of us, myself
included, have never faced.
These deplorable acts are not to be
debated. Sir John A. Macdonald and
Hector-Louis Langevin, among oth-
ers, were architects of the residential
schools where children died because
of disease, neglect and beatings. This
must be part of the history taught.
Changing the names of schools and
educating people about these atrocities
is not “cancel culture.” Cancel culture is
what has happened to our First Nations
by not acknowledging these atrocities
and those responsible. This is a turning
point in our province and our country
where we can truly start the process of
healing, and I am honoured to stand
with my First Nation sisters and broth-
ers as we navigate our future.
My second apology goes to all Alber-
tans who saw pictures of some min-
isters, staff and the Premier having a
Pick up the June 25 edition of
TIMES
STRATHMORE
meal together on the rooftop patio of
the federal building (Sky Palace). I am
confused and, like you, extremely hurt,
and I’m so sorry for any pain, anger or
frustration this may have caused you.
All of us make mistakes, but this one is
a big one, and I am truly sorry. You’ve
had to manoeuvre, pivot and adapt to
the rules put in place by our govern-
ment. I can only imagine how disap-
pointed you must be.
Our leadership should sincerely apol-
ogize. I want you to know that I have
diligently followed the rules right along-
side all of you as we fight COVID and
try and put it in our rear-view mirror.
Please continue to wear your masks,
wash your hands, keep your distance,
and should you choose, please get
your vaccination. AHS statistics show
that the vast majority of hospitaliza-
tions and deaths from COVID since the
beginning of the year are people who
have not been vaccinated. We will be
through this soon if we can just hang
on a little longer.
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 Cul-
ture and Multiculturalism)

ples and the European newcomers have

largely revolved around the stories, jus-
to make it clear that this was not God’s
plan or His heart. God’s heart is for unity the Strathmore Times
tifications and assumptions by the new-
comers. Those stories, justifications and
and the Harvest Church has been work-
ing alongside and with our First Nations
directly from your mailbox!
assumptions of how the European new- neighbours towards that very goal, help-
comers came to claim the territories of ing each other and learning from one Enjoy reading in this Regular newspaper
North American Indigenous nations mani- another. Harvest Healing Centre Church special delivered pickup locations
fest themselves through notions of superi- has had the privilege of welcoming elder issue: will still be
ority, manifest destiny and the disapprov- Vincent Yellow Old Woman as one of our available June
ing notions of non-Christians. In Canada, pastors and has enjoyed immensely his
- 2021 Graduation 25 along with
these have resulted in notions of discovery wisdom and ministry. Special mailbox delivery
doctrines, terra nullius, Indian Act, treaties Our goal is to work in partnership with - Wheatland County to Strathmore and
Wheatland County
that are largely ignored, and the residen- Siksika Nation and other surrounding In- Connector mailboxes.
tial school era as bases for the relation- digenous communities in easing some of
ship between the Euro colonizers and In- the dark Canadian history arising out of

digenous nations of Canada. There have
been opportunities to reconcile the rela-
tionship in the form of inquiries, commis-
sions, court cases and numerous studies.
Class of
the Indian Residential School era. Harvest
Healing Centre Church takes the challenge
from the Truth and Reconciliation Com-
mission seriously. The institutional ances-

The latest attempt at reconciliation is the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission that
tabled its report in 2015. In the Report,
there were 94 calls to action, addressing
the legacy, and towards reconciliation.
As media coverage and awareness of the
discovery of the remains of 215 children at
a former residential school in Kamloops,
B.C. on Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc First Na-
tion gains national attention, the Harvest
Healing Centre Church shares the pain
and grief of the families and survivors who
have lived with the aftermath of the Indian
Residential School (IRS) system including
the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc First Nation
and other First Nations across Canada.
When light shines into darkness, truth
begins to unfold. The Bible says the truth
will set you free. As the horror of this
genocide continues to unfold, truth and
testimony must be recorded and spoken
and must never be forgotten so that future
generations will never have to experience
this kind of terror.
As we reflect on the tragedy at Kam-
loops, B.C., the Harvest Healing Centre
Church acknowledges that June is Nation-
al Indigenous History Month and that the
church pastors, pastor Elizabeth Karp, and
pastor elder Vincent Yellow Old Woman,
former chief of Siksika Nation, will dedi-
cate in each Sunday service a theme to the
history, culture and languages of Indige-
nous peoples as our way to acknowledge
and educate ourselves on the original
owners of our nation’s land.
This troubling discovery is a reminder
of Canada’s devastating history of Indian
Residential Schools that were instituted
to accomplish a total de-culturing of First
2021
tors of our modern-day churches may well
have been involved in educating the very
politicians who enacted the legislation
and policies of the residential school era;
the Indian agents and bureaucrats who
implemented the legislation and policies; Hats Off
to the
and the missionaries and lay people who
actually did the teaching in the residen-
tial schools. With this in mind, Harvest
Healing Centre Church will do everything
within its church mission to bring about
healing and reconciliation.
Class of
2 Chronicles 7:14 says that, “if my peo-
ple, who are called by my name, will hum- 2021
ble themselves and pray and seek my face
and turn from their wicked ways, then I
will hear from heaven and heal their land.”
Right now, I feel this applies to us. The
church and government need to humble
themselves and pray and turn from the
wicked things that were done, so God can
heal this land belonging first to the Indig-
enous people. It’s time for the land to be
redeemed and a process of restoration to
begin. First Nations are the gatekeepers to
our land as they were here first. We need The Strathmore Times
to honour them and stop trying to change
their culture into ours. We will do much will be publishing this
better to sit at their feet and learn, rather Special Section on
than try to change them.
God weeps with these precious people Friday, June 25, 2021
and the horrible injustice that has been
committed. He says He will comfort the
Deadline: June 15, 2021
broken hearted and cover them under the Be a part of congratulating
shadow of His wings. The kind of “church”
or organizations that have been involved
the Grads of 2021!
in this atrocity is not a reflection of who
Call Rose 403.934.5589
He is. The Indigenous people and culture
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Nations peoples. This was all aimed at Pastor Elizabeth Karp
fulfilling John A. MacDonald’s and other Pastor Vincent Yellow Old Woman
colonialist’s national plan which includ- Harvest Healing Centre Church, STRATHMORE
ed rounding up of First Nations peoples Strathmore
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Donald
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bylaw postponed December 2, 1933 MUSTANG

JOHN WATSON
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Strathmore voted to
delay the second and third readings
of a currently proposed bylaw that, if
passed, would prohibit the local prac-
tise of conversion therapy.
Motioned by councillor Jason Mont-
gomery, the delay was approved in
order to give administration more
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time to include additional informa-
tion to the bylaw, which would more
clearly define its restrictions.
“I had asked for additional defini-
tions of conversion therapy to be in-
cluded for consideration, because I
SALE
life was also enriched through the companionship of Quarters, 24 ft Alum Stock
Wilfred Sharman, and later by Camille Haegebaert. Trailer, 16 ft T/A Dump Trailer, operating in the Village of Standard
The private graveside service for Donald Schatkoski Buffalo Squeeze, Tub & Alley, for 50+ years.
will be on Saturday June 19 at 11:00am at Memory Kubota 1100 UTV, Honda ATV,
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Equip., Lumber, ETC. See
We are currently seeking an
Memorial donations in memory of Donald may be Wildflower experienced, licensed
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Level II
felt it was important for council to be given to the Canadian Cancer Society.
able to compare what other organiza- Warren’s Funeral Home were entrusted with the ar- Road com; 1-800-371-6963.

tions are using, so that we can ensure
we are picking one that is effective
and will have the least amount of un-
intended negative consequences as
possible,” said Montgomery.
Town council originally directed
rangements. For further information call 306-773-
Sat., June 12
8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at
www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your
sympathy on the family tribute wall.
9am - 3 pm
HELP WANTED
WATER-WELL DRILLER with Insurance
Broker
Drilling Rig for Contract work
Sun., June 13 with established company.
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administration to draft the bylaw on

- ton. Excellent earnings. Year-
with 3-5 years’ experience in
round work. Phone 780-918-
Feb. 5, 2020. Through the bylaw, the Furniture & 2527. Farm & Personal Lines.
business practise of conversion ther- Household items
apy would be prohibited, and a fine
BIRTHDAY THANK YOU Wheatland Taxi
We are looking for a self-motivated
would be introduced for those adver- FOR SALE is looking for
tising or offering conversion therapy. ~ Thank You ~ BLANKET THE PROVINCE DRIVERS person to work in a team
environment focused on service
Following two rounds of collecting Class 4 required.
Happy Sincere gratitude with a classified ad. Only
$269 (based on 25 words Also looking for a and targeted growth.
public feedback, administration was is expressed to our
directed to prepare the bylaw by the Birthday friends and family or less). Reach almost 90 night-time driver
weekly newspapers. Call 4 evenings/week.
end of January 2021. The bylaw was for their love and NOW for details. 1-800-282- For more information or to apply
Call 705-321-8322
sent to council by the committee of support following 6903 Ext 225; www.awna. between interested, qualified candidates
the whole in April. the passing of com. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mayor Pat Fule said due to the sen- Gerald Hein. Please email resume should contact Brett Gates at
sitive nature of the bylaw, it’s some- Sonya, Mateo, Ron, TRAINING to wheatlandtaxi@ brettgates@gatesagencies.com
thing that needs to be properly con- Kelly, Marsha, Landon gmail.com
sidered before allowing it to move GET YOUR MESSAGE SEEN
and Hayley
forward. ACROSS Alberta. The Blan- TENDER
“It’s controversial and it hits people Mila ket Classifieds or Value Ads
reach over 600,000 Alberta
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spected.” ders, etc. People are increas- NE-14-19-20-W4M, 160 ACRES MORE OR LESS
The Town of Strathmore would be
the tenth municipality in Alberta to
ingly staying home and rely
on their local newspapers for
SE-14-19-20-W4M, 160 ACRES MORE OR LESS
pass a bylaw prohibiting conversion information. KEEP people in LYING SOUTH WEST OF CLUNY AND NORTH EAST
the loop with our 90 Weekly
therapy. In drafting the bylaw, Fule
Community Newspapers.
OF MILO. WAS CULTIVATED IN THE PAST;
said council looked to major munici- Call THIS NEWSPAPER now NOW IN GRASS
palities such as Calgary and Edmon- or  email classifieds@awna.
ton, opting to follow their example. com  for details. 1-800-
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Montgomery added he had heard Feeeither or both quarters.
causing TROUBLE WALK-
ING or DRESSING? The Dis-
$19/tree
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• Hole Drilled • Bark accompanied by a deposit
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ability Tax Credit allows for
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prepared that I will be introducing
at the upcoming meeting,” he said. “I
certainly support the idea of protect-
ing the vulnerable from harm, and it
is important to me that we get this
right.”
Montgomery explained he does not
believe the bylaw would have a dra-
matic impact on Strathmore residents,
as there are no currently known local
services offering conversion therapy.
The bylaw will return to council on
June 16 to receive second and poten-
tially third reading.
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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 15: Council Meeting
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prompted. Agenda packages can be found on our website.
recommendations, front office staff will limit the number
of visitors in the front lobby of the administration office to
upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday,
from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the exception of statutory
holidays. The Public Works and ASB shops will remain
closed to the public for the foreseeable future.

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