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DECEMBER 28, 2018

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Pag 3 Council approves


capital and
operating budget
for 2019-2021
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
Coffee with
constituents Strathmore town council has voted to
adopt the 2019 long-term financial plan,
the 2019-2023 capital budget and the
Page 6 2019-2021 operating budget.
Budget highlights include a total capital
budget of $11.8 million, a total balanced
operating budget of $37 million, a contri-
bution to reserves for long-term fiscal sus-
tainability and the introduction of a sen-
iors’ rebate program – focusing on fixed
and low-income home-owning residents
over the age of 65.
The capital budget includes the new
Celebrating Christmas town hall, infrastructure renewal and
Kinsmen Park enhancements, while the
operating budget includes the Strathmore
Motor Parks Sports Centre and increasing
public works coverage for snow manage-
ment.
According to the town, the budget was
created with considerations for continued
maintenance for infrastructure and the
need to contribute to reserves. The loss of
RE/MAX FIRST funding from the municipal sustainability
587-316-2000 initiative (MSI) is also estimated to have a
nearly $700,000 impact. In turn, council
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will hold an official grand opening in the beginning of January Fildebrandt greets constituents
with information about their opening. Celina Bell (l-r) and Mar- Leader of the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta and MLA for Strathmore-Brooks, For Movie Listings call 403-934-3057
garet Carlson show off some of the baked goods available for Derek Fildebrandt held his second meet-and-greet on Dec. 19 at Rocky’s Bakery in or go to www.joylandtheatre.com
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Fildebrandt looks forward to 2019


MIRIAM OSTERMANN “Needs and priorities of the community wax and wane over 403-983-2121 Serving
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Conservative Party of Alberta (FCP) and has Fildebrandt full “While it’s never going to be perfect, I’ve worked routinely
steam ahead for next year’s election with a bold statement with our seniors care facilities in Strathmore. For the most
about his vision for Alberta’s future. part, problems with the level of care that my office has ob-
“Entering 2018, I’d been leaning strongly toward just finish- served when I was first elected are significantly better. The
ing out my term and leaving politics to the career politicians. numbers of complaints coming in have massively dropped
That changed in the early spring when the Tories folded like off. So while we cannot declare mission accomplished on
a cheap tent (and) when the NDP brought in Bill 9. But the seniors care in Strathmore, I’m quite happy with a lot of the
improvements that have been made.”
big breaking point was when it became clear that the Trans
Mountain pipeline was just not getting built by either suck- Fildebrandt also stated the expansion of the Strathmore
Strathmore
ing up to Ottawa like the NDP does, or merely complaining
to Ottawa as the Tories do. There was really no party willing
Hospital emergency room to be among one of the biggest
victories this year.
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on equal treatment of Alberta in confederation. Failing that, door. This is a huge outstanding local issue for me that has
Fildebrandt stated he wants Albertans to have a direct say on not yet been resolved.
whether they are willing to accept the status quo or call for “The progress we’ve made is first determining that there is
independence. no compromise … two, the county is much more willing to
The announcement came after a year of challenges and take action than was the case previously. It’s been my com-
small victories. Besides focusing his energy on increasing mitment to all of the affected residents of Wheatland County
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NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING


FOR BYLAW NO. 2018-003 Building reserves and infrastructure
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 2014-002 Continued from Page 1 marginalized in our population, which are seniors
on fixed incomes who are greatly impacted by CPI
PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw 2018-003 is to consider an application While annual property taxes jumped to $2,546 and cost-of-living increases.”
to amend the text of Land Use Bylaw 2014-002. This text amendment will in 2018 from $2,439 in 2017, taxes took a nose- The 2019 budget adjustments also instigate a
bring the Land Use Bylaw into accordance with the recent revisions to dive in 2015 to $2,393, down from $2,529 the pre- 2019 hiring freeze – following any positions au-
the Municipal Government Act which require the following changes to
vious year, resulting in only a $17 dollar increase thorized in the budget – allocating an additional
be made:
from 2014 to 2018. $100,000 to reserves while retaining current ser-
1. The Development Authority shall issue a notice on “Complete”
or Incomplete” application, within 20 days of the submission in According to the town’s director of corpo- vice levels and incorporating a grant funding re-
accordance with the requirements of the Act. rate services, Mel Tiede, Strathmore faced some quest for the gymnastics club.
2. The mandated timeframe to appeal a development permit has budget pressures over the past few years that in- Councillor Bob Sobol also emphasized the
been extended from 14 days to 21 days. cluded new employment standard legislation, pay- council’s desire to create a more vibrant and active
ing more for overtime, continued RCMP cost in- community through enhanced community facili-
PRESENTATION: A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber, creases, new aquatic standard legislation and the ties and higher quality of services.
at Rockyford Village Office at 110 Main Street, Rockyford, AB, on Janu- Strathmore Motor Sports Centre operating costs “These were issues that were derived by us,
ary 9, 2019 commending at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear from any person – increases that total roughly $1 million in added were pushed by us and they all cost money, so this
claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw. The time limit of oral costs to the town. year a raise in the proposed tax increase comes as
presentations is subject to the direction of the Chairperson. When the long-term financial plan was discussed a result of many of these initiatives and especially
at the regular town council meeting on Dec. 19, as a result of the new sports centre,” said Sobol.
Persons wishing to submit a letter, petition or other communication council was informed the plan cites an infrastruc- “Our municipality’s goal is to increase our popu-
concerning these matters in advance of the Public Hearing, may do ture deficit of $44 million with $250 million in tan- lation, which in turn will attract more businesses
so provided they are legibly written. Submissions will be received up and industries in making our facilities operate in
gible capital assets, and that current replacement
to January 2, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Submissions should be addressed to:
costs for the Family Centre, Aquatic Centre and a more cost-effective manner. (And) also be able
Box 294, Rockyford, AB T0J 2R0. Please be advised that the personal
Civic Centre is estimated at close to $50 million. to put some money away for future enhancements
information in submissions made, is collected under the authority of the
Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section Councillor Denise Peterson said the $44 million or building equipment replacements, and to make
33(c) and subsequent versions of the Act. All submissions provided to infrastructure deficit is a result of failing to bolster sure that residents really do find our community
the Town Council will be publicly available, in accordance with Section the reserves and decisions that were made over as a place they want to live.”
40(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 20 years ago with the $30 million water treatment The 2019-2023 capital budget outlined admin-
plant and another $30 million by accessing water istration costs at $4.6 million, fire services and
DOCUMENTATION: A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected from Calgary. emergency services at $250,000, recreation at $2.2
by the public during regular office hours, from 8:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., “All those things, I think, should make this coun- million, common services at $1.3 million, roads to
Monday to Friday at 110 Main Street, Rockyford, AB. cil very mindful that the decisions that we make receive $931,600 and water at $1.3 million.
today are going to impact 20 years from now, and “While I do not like the idea of increasing taxes,
This notice is given pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal that’s why I’m so partial to making sure that we put it is important to build reserves so that we are not
Government Act. money into the reserves,” said Peterson. “When we leaving a big bill for the future to come up,” said
look at that $44 million infrastructure deficit, not Councillor Jason Montgomery.
First Publication: December 21, 2018 For more information, the budget breakdown
looking after that by putting money into reserves
Second Publication: December 28, 2018
could create a hugely painful tax hike in the fu- and a copy of the 2019 approved operating
ture if in the event of some infrastructure failure. budget, capital plan and long-term financial plan,
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wishing you a Happy HoliDAYS!


To the Editor the past week, to finally see if your new phone is
It’s very sad how in all the hustle and bustle of the charged, to finally run out to get the batteries you Unit D,
holiday season, we overlook such an important one. forgot for your kid’s noisy new Tonka truck (and then 202 Canal Court,
“Merry Christmas.” A bias sentiment that ignores later scotch tape to cover the speaker). It’s a time for Strathmore, AB
what “Happy Holidays” is all about: Two holidays to resolving to be nicer to people because you were such
celebrate in the coldest, dankest time of the year. a jerk in the insanity of December. It’s a time for exer-
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Fueling the Christmas spirit


To the Editor The miracle of hydrocarbons has made the wishes of
This Christmas, families across Canada exchanged countless Canadian children come true.
gifts. Everything from sweaters to cameras, fishing It has also kept them warm at night while they wait
lures to skis, shoes to basketballs, sunglasses to cell for the magic of Christmas morning. Oil, gas and fossil
phones. All these gifts have one thing in common: fuels make Christmas happen. You might say that the
they are made with petroleum products. luckiest child of all is the one who receives a lump of
They are transported to market with gasoline, die- coal in his or her stocking.
sel and jet fuel. The only part of their journey not fu- Sincerely,
elled by hydrocarbons is on the back of Santa’s sleigh Martin Shields
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Old idea with a new façade


To the Editor 5) Kinsmen Park was a gift entrusted to the Town of
The re-location of the town hall to Kinsmen Park… Strathmore 35 years ago. Since the first shovel broke
why? A few years back, the ball field at the south end ground in the 1980s the park has been beautifully
of the park was the target and rejected by Strathmore maintained and nurtured. The amphitheatre, courtesy
residents. Now we have an old idea with a new façade of the Kinsmen Club, and the Lion’s Club’s water park
to claim the northwest end of Kinsmen Park. are only two examples of many improvements along
An official said “only two people” have expressed the way and exciting new activity plans are in the
opposition. I guess this makes me three. After reading works.
the Mayor’s defense of reducing our park, I wish to 6) I believe residents want: a downtown that is en-
respond to Mayor Fule’s letter to the editor. ticing yet functional; a town hall that is accessible,
1) The current town hall has issues: old news. Sol- professional and modern; planned housing designed
id relocation ideas geared toward centralization and to last decades and beyond. We also want our parks,
downtown revitalization were rejected, and debating and Mayor, we will never have another like Kinsmen
decades of missed opportunities would be like beat- Park.
ing a dead fish with an old “anchor.” So, as we town folk are awakening to news of this
2) A Parklane and Lakeside two-story structure possible relocation, questions abound. What about
would bring 70-plus employees, elected officials, de- the current municipal office location? It’s free land,
velopers and others to this small corridor. Will they and there is lots of it to expand beyond the 22nd
go downtown to spend money and navigate traffic, century. With effort and imagination, all areas of town
narrowed streets and scant parking? Or will they just can be revitalized regardless of where the town an-
head to the box stores and restaurants away from the chors its building. Can Mayor Fule and council ex-
mounting clutter? plain what criteria was given to obtain a multimillion-
3) While the new town hall’s “footprint” is small, an dollar grant(s)? Does the grant restrict where to build?
added “plaza” and “boardwalk” will sprawl over the One question leads to another, but my main ques-
remaining west side: parking area, green space, path- tion is this: recent history has dictated that residents
way, to the lake. Safety concerns anyone? Curious, want to keep this park intact as a recreation site. Why,
have we been groomed for takeover by closing that then, put a place of business, any business in this
area for the past two summers’ use for construction park, without consulting the stakeholders (citizens of
equipment only? Rumour has it an apartment com- Strathmore) beforehand? We own that land. Our taxes
plex is to be built on the private lot between Hi Ho pay for its upkeep. How many people are unaware of
and Kinsmen Park. If true: more traffic; more noise; this plan? How many are afraid to challenge this plan?
more parking woes; less park. What official approved I have lived here for 27 years and this is only the sec-
zoning for that? ond time I have challenged our elected officials’ major
4) A coffee shop/concession in the town hall is a choices. I’m doing so because the park is important to
great idea albeit confusing. Another reason to avoid me and it’s the right thing to do. The majority rules,
downtown? A town hall that has it all including a view folks! Is Kinsmen Park important to you too?
for a few. Plans for the second-floor balcony overlook-
ing the lake, nice! The rest of us will at least have our Debbie G. Taylor
memories of the view. Strathmore

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Classic Christmas concert


Christmas comes to Wheatland École Brentwood Elementary School held their 39th annual Christmas Concert at the school on Dec. 20. Among other recitals, the
Friends and families packed Wheatland Elementary School gym for its an- concert featured individual performances from each of the school’s three choirs and one number with all of the choirs combined.
nual Christmas concert on Dec. 20. This year’s performance was titled Let It Doug Taylor Photo
Snow and classes from pre-kindergarten to Grade 6 sang classic winter and
Christmas songs, such as “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Classes 3A and

2018: A year in review


3B sang “My Ugly Christmas Sweater” while wearing their ugly Christmas
sweaters and added in some reindeer antlers and hand moves for special
effect.
Brady Grove Photo

with Mayor Fule


BRADY GROVE said Fule. “We have faith that they are going to be
Times Reporter able to do the right thing and be a solid partner
to the town.”
It was a busy first full year for Strathmore’s Going into 2019, the economy is a major fo-
town council led by Mayor Pat Fule. cus for the mayor. This includes a new plan that
The year saw numerous infrastructure projects includes hiring an economic development of-
completed along with challenges and backlash ficer to work with business groups such as the
that needed to be navigated through. Strathmore and District Chamber of Commerce
“We’ve had a very busy 2018 and we got a lot on how to improve and attract business and mar-
of projects done so we’re really happy,” said Fule. ket Strathmore.
George Freeman School saw its first students “We want to push the idea that this is an af-
walk through the doors in September and the ad- fordable place to live. It’s a small town feel with a
joining sports complex came closer to comple- lot of good amenities like a hospital, a very good
tion. Other projects completed this year included school system, and sporting venues like arenas,
the pavilion in Kinsmen Park which hosted mul- gyms and sports centres available here,” said Fule.
tiple events, radar signs and brighter crosswalks Fule was happy the town was able to secure a
around the school areas, added walkways near long-term lease of 320 acres of land known as the
What a show! George Freeman School and Strathmore Lakes, Pivot Fields for a solar farm – German company
Trinity Christian Academy hosted their annual Christmas concert on the eve- and ball diamond and soccer fields completed in Solar Krafte will generate clean energy and rev-
ning of Dec. 19 at the school. Hillview. enue for the Town of Strathmore. Construction is
Photo Courtesy of Stefan Dykema
As part of the downtown revitalization, Third set for June 2019 with an expected completion
Avenue renovations are almost complete with date of December 2019.
just a few areas needing to be fixed. Fule said Another building project on the horizon is the
he would like to see more signage on Highway 1 proposal to move the town office into the down-
to attract visitors to the downtown and Kinsmen town area which Fule said he hopes would help
Park, which he called a “real gem.” business in the area.
The household garbage pickup was also consid- One aspect of the town’s economic strategy will
ered a success by the mayor with plans to bring be to create two reserves of money in case eco-
in a recycling bin in the future. Fule praised the nomic uncertainty is created by a change in gov-
work of the town’s communications department ernment which can result in different funding for

Dubai Vinyl Plank for implementing a new program to get more in-
formation out to the public via Facebook and the
town website.
various programs.
“The town is taking a new approach – we are
trying to set aside money in the budget each year
- 2 colors (Palm Beach & Harbour Island)
There were some significant challenges for Fule to create lasting reserves of money,” said Fule.
vinyl plank - $2.75/sq.ft
and town council, too, specifically around the in- “We’re trying to look ahead four to five years
cash & carry (full cartons only).
tense winter with snow removal frustrating some from now and build up some money (so that)
There are 6 more exciting colors for $2.95/sq.ft. residents. Overall, Fule said they learned a lot in case we do lose some funding, we will have a
from the experience and operated well together. savings and reserve set up.”
5.5mm (0.5mm) x 5.83 “x 48” Synchrone Finish The town’s taxi industry saw a complete trans- One reserve will be used for infrastructure proj-
ects such as pipes below ground, and the sec-
Composite Stone (SPC) Flooring formation in the face of new town bylaw that re-
quires regular mechanical inspections on taxis, ond would be transferring leftover snow removal
with Integrated 1.5mm EVA Membrane
Tolerates conditions from + 60 ° C to -60 ° C and up to smoke-free vehicles and first aid training for driv- money into next year’s budget in case of a heavi-
60 ft. li. without transition molding. High resistance to ers. Debate took place throughout the commu- er snowfall this winter.
direct sunlight. 30-year residential guarantee. nity and the backlash from the companies was As 2018 comes to an end, Fule and town coun-
intense, resulting in the closing of taxi companies cil with begin their second full year together in
and the re-emergence of new ones to fill the void. 2019.
Phone: 403-934-4954
An ongoing challenge for Fule and council is “I hope that our Strathmore and area residents
the bad smell from the compost area at the Waste had a really good Christmas, and with their loved
Management recycle yard. Fule said the company ones, family and friends, and we wish them a
happy New Year,” said Fule. “A lot of projects got
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Shields sends out holiday greetings


to end 2018
MIRIAM OSTERMANN When looking towards 2019, Shields Alberta-type attitude; we just want to
Times Associate Editor addressed two issues his constituents work and take care of our families,”
continue to bring to his attention: the Shields said.
This year, the federal Bow River carbon tax and the creation of pipe- “We live in a great part of the world
riding has felt the impact of econom- lines – issues Shields vowed will be ad- and country and we want to make it Strathmore RCMP is
ic strain, rural crime, unpredictable dressed. work. A tremendous number of people investigating the Theft of a
weather, constructive partnerships and As 2018 comes to a close, Shields are volunteering in their communities Travel Trailer that took place on
controversial issues that Member of wants his constituents to enjoy the holi- and doing good things in their commu-
Parliament Martin Shields is eager to days and their communities. nities, and I have the honour and privi- December 2, 2018.
tackle in the new year. “I actually get to meet one-on-one or lege of seeing that in up to 60 com- The Trailer is described as a
Looking back, Shields emphasized in small groups with a lot of different munities in the riding. That, I think, is White Travelaire Rustler with
the burdens the agriculture and re- people in a lot of different communi- something I really am thankful I have
source sectors dealt with in 2018. The ties, and so what I see is a tremendous the opportunity to do.”
license plate Y91180 Alberta and
challenge of a lot of water and light the decals on it appear faded.
snow in the spring was aided with
good heat in the summer that helped If you have any information that
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with snow in September. However, community for your continued business
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prices and beef prices held steady, but
the riding faced challenges with trade your dreams come true in 2019.
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Now that marijuana has been legalized, many
tive changes with rural crime being ac- people may want to try it to treat certain medical
knowledged on a provincial level. conditions. If you do, tell your doctor and
“Has it been resolved? No, there’s still pharmacist what you are taking and how much and
some significant issues in rural crime, in what form. Marijuana may have an effect on other
but at least we believe that there’s a lot drugs you are taking and may increase or decrease
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and it got some traction because of it,” marijuana, choosing the oils or edibles may be the
Shields said. better choice. As with smoking tobacco, sucking
Despite challenges facing his riding, hot smoke into delicate lungs is not a good idea and
Shields also praised two partnerships can lead to complications in the future.
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Events

Address: 242006 Range Rd 243 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mail: Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J6 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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December 28, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9

Well Water Testing


Wheatland County is partnering with Alberta Health Services
 December 31, 2018 — Christmas Closure (Dec. 24 - Jan. 1): the
Administration Office, Public Works Shop, and Agricultural Service
(AHS) to encourage well-owners to get their water tested. Board shops are closed
 January 1, 2019 — New Years Day: the Administration Office, Public
Protect your family’s health, Works Shop, Agricultural Service Board Shop, and Waste Transfer Sites
have your well water tested today! are closed
 January 8, 2019 — Regular Council Meeting
Testing only takes four easy steps:
1. Pick-up a sampling bottle—from AHS or our office  January 9, 2019 — Agricultural Service Board (ASB)
2. Collect a sample—follow all instructions  January 15, 2019 — Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
3. Return the bottle to an approved drop off location—as  February 5, 2019 — Regular Council Meeting
indicated on the requisition forms  February 12, 2019 — Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
4. Wait for your results
 February 18, 2019 — Family Day: the Administration Office, Public
Works Shop, Agricultural Service Board Shop, and Waste Transfer Sites
Sampling bottles will be available for pick-up at the Wheatland County office are closed
starting in 2019. You can also pick-up a bottle from the Strathmore Health  February 19, 2019 — Regular Council Meeting
Centre at 650 Westchester Road.
Agenda packages and minutes are available on the website under Agendas and
Testing is free and will identify bacteria, chemicals, and trace metals. Minutes.
For more information about water sampling or results, contact:

 Alberta Health Services—Environmental Health at 403-943-2288

 Wheatland County’s Environmental Coordinator with any questions


at 403-361-2007 or Alyssa.Robb@wheatlandcounty.ca.
Wheatland County Flood Assistance
If you live in Wheatland County, and your home,
business or property was damaged by overland
IMPORTANT NOTICE flooding in spring 2018, you may be eligible to receive
Disaster Recovery Program funding from the Govern-
Building, electrical, gas, private sewage, and plumbing permit ment of Alberta.
fees will be increasing effective January 1, 2019.
The Disaster Recovery Program provides funding for
All applications filed on or after this date are subject to the new uninsurable property damage, loss and other expenses
incurred as the result of a natural disaster.
fee schedule.
You can submit your application online by going to
Please visit the safety codes page on our website or contact us aema.alberta.ca/disaster-recovery-programs.
to obtain a copy of the new fees.
Deadline to apply is January 2, 2019.

Development Permit Decisions Community Enhancement Funding


Notice is hereby given that the WHEATLAND COUNTY Municipal Planning Commis-
sion has approved or refused the following development permit applications on
Applications and Reports Now Available!
December 11, 2018:

 File: DP2017-167 What is the Community Enhancement Fund?


Approved with conditions
Legal: Plan 071 0284 (Lakes of Muirfield) The Community Enhancement Fund provides grant funding from
Proposal: Time extension for an additional eight (8) months on the 12 month
construction commencement. Wheatland County to enhance, promote, and support groups and
organizations that bring a broad range of enjoyment, benefit, beauti-
 File: DP2018-140 fication, recreation, entertainment, participation, and enhancement
Refused with reasons
Legal: NW 22-25-25-W4M (Plan 1312975; Block 1; Lot 1) projects to Wheatland County.
Proposal: To place accessory building (mobile trailer for storage) prior to
primary structure (dwelling) being constructed.

 File: DP2017-114
There are three categories for funding:
Approved with conditions
Legal: NW 7-27-21-W4M (Plan 5756AW; Lot 94, Rosebud) - Project-Based Grants
Proposal: Second extension of six months for DP2017-114 - Operating Grants
Any person who deems they may be affected by the issuance of the development - Library Base Grants
permit(s) may appeal to the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) 21
days after the date in which the written decision is given. Each Subdivision and
evelopment Appeal to the county must be accompanied by a $200.00 non- Grant applications and reporting forms are available on the website
refundable fee and an appeal application form, to be filed with the SDAB Clerk of under the boards and committees page.
Wheatland County at 242006 Range Road 243 or mailed to: Highway #1, RR #1,
Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1J6
Applications are due by January 31, 2019
Dated this 28 day of December 2018.

Address: 242006 Range Rd 243 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mail: Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J6 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

www.wheatlandcounty.ca
@wheatlandcounty
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Dress to impress Sign goes up


Sacred Heart Academy students Grade 1-6 came to school dressed wearing their unique holiday The sign for the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre made its way onto the new sports building
themed sweaters for Ugly Sweater Day on Dec. 21. Miriam Ostermann Photo on Dec. 20. Photo Courtesy of Clarence Kooistra

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REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS ~ Terry and Brenda Tower


JOHN GODSMAN
Times Contributor
dette, Minn. in 1901. They married in Calgary in 1920, and
Pass the Salt
had two daughters: Eileen (born 1922) and Frances (born TAKE STOCK TO TAKE STEP who comes into your life is either a
1924) As the year 2018 is moving towards blessing or a lesson. It is ‘dangerous’
The Tower family originates from Terry and Brenda (nee Hayes, born 1951) were married at closing, everyone is already thinking to be on a journey or trip with a co-
Hingham, a market town located in the or taking stock of the things they had traveller who is not going anywhere.
Gleichen United Church on Nov. 6, 1971 and have two chil- wished to achieve this year but are It is not a good decision to put one’s
county of Norfolk in southeast Eng- dren: Aerin (born 1974) and Curtis (born 1976). They took still pending while some are rushing life on ‘autopilot mode’ because
land. A number of fellow church-goers all their schooling in the Gleichen and Cluny area schools. towards meeting some deadlines crashing is not inevitable at the end.
sailed to Hingham, Mass. in the early of the things they had initiated the Be practical and conscious of your
Terry attended Mount Royal College (now Mount Royal Uni- processes of doing. In the real sense decisions, change for the better
1800s. versity) and SAIT before returning to Tower Farm in 1967. of it, if you take the stock of your life where necessary because it’s part of
Terry’s great-grandfather, Addison Brenda entered the nursing profession. Brenda’s parents are attainments for year 2018, you might the stock taking process. Think before
Sylvester Tower Sr., was born in 1836 Walter and Olive Hayes (see Remembering Our Roots, Vol. be left with surprises of the things you you act!
in Chenago County, N.Y., would have wished to do or achieve Be sensitive to the opportunities
1, page 90), whose farm but you didn’t take any practical steps around you and grab the ones that
and married Adeline Lough also celebrated 100 years towards achieving or actualizing them. suits your aspirations and dreams
from Elkhart, Ind. They had of farming in 2007. (Also However, as we journey to the new for the year. Remember, not all
10 children. In 1881, Adeline see history book - Cluny year 2019, I want to encourage you opportunities are yours. Also, if you
to take stock of the things you have believe in God, take stock of your walk
died. Addison married again, Gleichen Memories Re- in mind to achieve or the things you with God. Take stock of your level
to Aarbella Johnston, in 1882 called, page 456.) have written down to accomplish then of spirituality and advance forward.
at Council Bluff, Iowa, and Aerin married Toby begin to take practical steps in getting Count your blessings and name them
they had two children: Goldie them done. No athletes get medals one by one. Psalm 103:1
Wheeler in July 1999 and for tournament they had wished Conclusively, as we celebrate the
(born 1883), and Addison Syl- they have two sons, Will to participate in but the one they season, take stock of your entire
vester Jr. (Pete) Tower (born (born 2003) and Devin physically and practically participated life as well. Remember that without
1887). (born 2005). Aerin and in and accomplished. You can be your Christ, there will be no Christmas.
Addison Sr. died from inju- own ‘Inventory Manager’ by taking Jesus Christ is the Reason for the
Toby divorced in 2017, stock of your goals as the year goes Season. Isaiah 9:6 says;
ries suffered in a tornado in and Aerin and her two by. You need to take stock of your “For unto us a child is born, unto us a
April 1906. sons live in Strathmore. aspirations and dreams or visions in son is given: and the government shall
Terry’s paternal great- order to be able to metamorphose be upon his shoulder: and his name
Curtis married Brandi (nee them into reality. Be conscious of shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor,
grandmother, Aarbella Tower (nee Brewer, born 1976) in 2000 and they moved to Tower Farm the future success because success The mighty God, The everlasting
Johnston) and daughter Goldie, arrived in 2001. This marriage produced five children: son Spencer comes to those who are success Father, The Prince of Peace”
at Gleichen in 1907. Her son Pete came (born 2003), and four daughters, Alexis (born 2005), Danica conscious; let go of the past failures Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a
to Gleichen from Nebraska in 1906 by and take lessons from them and Prosperous New Year 2019!
(born 2009) and twins Callie and Brianna (born 2012). approach the future with confidence Shalom!
cattle train, on which he fed and wa- Terry and Brenda have always been very involved in com- and hope. Make moves in silence as Pastor Sunday Adeola
tered the livestock, and he purchased munity events, serving in many positions in the Gleichen, you take stock, let your success make The Redeemed Christian
some land (NW of Gleichen west 1/2 Cluny and Strathmore districts. the ‘noise’ for you. Church of God
Therefore, take stock also of your (Peculiar People Assembly),
of sec 23 twp 22 rng 23 W4M). This In 2012, Wheatland County chose Terry and Brenda and association because everyone Strathmore
was the first farmland purchase and is family to represent the county at the 100th Calgary Stam-
still part of the current farm. Aarbella pede as the Family Farm of the Year.
died in 1946. The Tower family has served the Gleichen community for BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
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celebrated 100 years of operation in STRATHMORE Pastor: Sunday Adeola Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
July 2007. Sunday Worship: 10:30 am “Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
Pete married May McAlister (born Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm
HOPE COMMUNITY
1895) in 1917 and they had three chil-
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(born 1918) and Richard (born 1920). 50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 Worship Service Sundays 10 am
May died in 1952. Pete then married Your Family in www.hope-community.ca

Anniversary
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Rose Mack in 1947, but regretfully he Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
died in 1950. Cliff Tower married Win- 2019! New Office Hours:
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325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
9 am - 4 pm • Tues - Wed - Thur Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
nie Stewart in 1944 and they have two Worship Service: 10:30 am
children, Donald Addison and Brenda Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
Children’s Church & Nursery in Service Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Lee. Extending Grace - igniting hope Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde
Richard (Dick) Tower married Fran- www.strathmorefullgospel.com 10:00 am Worship Service
ces McJunkin (born 1924) in 1944. LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN www.strathmorealliance.com
They have two children, Terry (born 112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374 STRATHMORE UNITED
1947) and Heather (born 1950). Pastor: Dawn Nelson Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
Dick served in the RCAF, and fol- Worship Schedule 403-934-3025
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm Rev. Pamela Scott
lowing his discharge in 1952, he and Sunday Family 10:30 am
Frances returned to the farm where he Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Christian Education Sunday School 10:30 am
worked with his brother Cliff. Unfor- For All - Ages 3-103 Nursery Care Provided
tunately, Cliff passed away suddenly Sunday at 9:30 am Wheel Chair Accessible
in 1953, and Dick was left to operate
the farm on his own. His son Terry Join Us on Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!

STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
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eventually joined him, and then grand-


son Curtis was able to assist. Frances
Friday, January 4, 2019 ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
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102 Canal Gardens
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passed away in 1990, and Dick re- 11:30 AM to 2:30 pm 112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956
Pastor: Donald Pierre
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
mained on the farm until he retired Services held every Saturday
Pastor: Dave Mackie
in 2001 and moved to Strathmore. He Worship Sundays 10:30 am
passed away in 2007. Enjoy Refreshments & Snacks! Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
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DECEMBER 28, 2018

SPORTS

The Strathmore Skating Club’s newest addition the synchronized skating team Sleeves Up, debuted The Strathmore Gold Ice U14A took home the silver medal banner during the Rockyford ringette tour-
at the STARSkate Holiday Performance at the Strathmore Family Centre on Dec. 19. The skaters also nament earlier this month.
performed individually to entertain audiences and help themselves prepare for competitions in 2019. Photo Courtesy of Ryan Mitzner

Strathmore ringette team


Brady Grove Photo

Synchronized skating team


wins silver in Rockyford
debuts at STARSkate RYAN MITZNER
Strathmore U14A Gold Ice Reporter
respond and tied the game up just past
the halfway mark of the first period.
BRADY GROVE
Times Reporter birds returning to formation. The Ignite then scored five unanswered
Synchronized skating has the same The Strathmore U14A Gold Ice had a goals before the end of the first period.
challenges as individual skating with challenging start to their year, losing the Strathmore was able to hold Calgary
The Strathmore Skating Club (SSC) one major difference: timing your ac- first four games. After that, the young to only one goal in the second period
performed their annual STARSkate tions to another’s at the same time. ladies were able to rally and pull off and the Gold Ice scored one more goal
Holiday Performance on Dec. 19 at the “Trying to work together (and) doing three wins in a row. with just minutes left for a final score
Strathmore Family Centre which fea- everything at the same time – getting It has been an up and down season of 7-2.
tured their new synchronized skating that down is really hard,” said 14-year- and the team currently has 7-14-2 re- The final game of the round robin was
teams. old skater Trinity Haynes. cord; however, they have had seven against Sherwood Park Slam. Strath-
The young skaters also performed in- Coach Breanna Polet echoed Haynes losses by two goals or less. This goes more got out to a quick two-goal lead.
dividually in the non-competitive, more sentiment about the biggest challenge to show how close they have been to a Sherwood Park answered with a goal
casual atmosphere. being the combined timing of the team, winning record. before the midway point of the first pe-
“Some of the girls were quite nervous, but she is optimistic that with more In regular season play, their record riod. The Gold Ice were able to score
there’s a lot of people here tonight who practice it will get easier. is 3-7-1. The Gold Ice have the lowest three unanswered goals before the end
they aren’t used to performing in front “Our goal is to work as a team, skate penalty minutes in the league with just of the first period. The two teams trad-
of,” said SSC public relations chair Kath- as a team, learn how to do things as 50 in the regular season so far. They ed goals for the first half of the second
leen Beardsell. “We do have some up- team because in the individual skate have been busy playing in four tour- period, getting two goals each. Strath-
coming competitions so it’s good prepa- you do your own thing,” said Polet. naments so far this season: in the first more was able to score one more goal
ration for them.” The synchronized team started skat- three of the year they played hard but with just two seconds remaining in the
The show ran about two hours and ing in August but the STARSkate show just failed to make the finals; however, game to push the score to 8-3.
the synchronized team named Sleeves was their first performance in front of in the Rockyford tournament they had The final game saw Strathmore Gold
Up took to the ice for the final segment. an audience. The skaters’ ages range more success. Ice taking on the Northwest Ignite in
The 12-girl team, wearing all black, from 10 to 15. In the round robin of the Rockyford a rematch of the second game. The
began at centre ice with slower hand Beardsell said she hopes having the tournament the Gold Ice were able to game was quite even at the beginning
movements and slight glides. The team additional program will help draw get an early lead against the tourna- with Calgary scoring two goals before
then upped the pace and began circling more people to the sport which blends ment hosts. The ladies added one more the halfway point in the first period.
the ice, holding various poses such as strength, balance and precision timing goal in the first and a final one mid- Strathmore was able to answer near the
balancing on one leg with the other into an extremely fast production. way through the second period to beat middle of the period to get within one
stretched to sky, always with an element “They are expressing themselves on Rockyford 3-0. goal. The Gold Ice were not able to put
of grace to emulate the theme which ice skates … their yoga, dance skills The second game of the tournament any more points on the board and Cal-
was Swan Lake. On some manoeuvres, and flexibility are all necessary, other- had Strathmore playing against Calgary gary won the game 11-1. It was a hard-
the team would split into two units be- wise they are going to hurt themselves,” Northwest Ignite. Calgary got out to an fought game and Strathmore was able
fore gliding back together like a flock of she noted. early lead, but the Gold Ice were able to to take home the silver medal banner.

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MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of Lyall Curry
June 4, 1922 - January 1, 2017
Those we love don’t
go away,
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every day...
unseen, unheard
but always near, still
Loved, still missed
and very dear.
Storm take Indus tourney Dearly loved and always remembered, Carol
The Strathmore Storm bantam A team went undefeated en route to cap-
SMP scores in Standard turing the Indus tournament championship this past weekend. The Storm
Strathmore Motor Products (SMP) sponsored the new score clock at the
Standard and Rosebud Arena in Standard, Alta. The new score clock is
went undefeated in the round robin before knocking off Bow Valley 5-1 in
the semifinal and before defeating Indus 4-1 in the gold medal game. This is
ANNOUNCEMENTS
twice the size and twice as bright as the old clock and is one of several the team’s second tournament championship so far in this young season as
new upgrades the arena has made. The arena now also features free Wi-Fi they previously captured gold in the RMAA tournament earlier in November.
sponsored by CCI Wireless. The Standard Novice Coyotes B and C teams The team goes into the Christmas break with a record of 17-3-1 collectively
pose with the new score clock and SMP sponsorship sign following their through tiering, league and tournament games. They currently sit in second
game on Dec. 19. place in CAHL’s Tier 1 league.
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WHY BUY FROM US?


HERE’S A QUICK COMPARISON BETWEEN
STRATHMORE MOTORS & CALGARY DEALERS

VS
FAMILY OWNED CORPORATE OWNED

VS
5 MINUTES FROM YOU FIGHT TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR

VS
WE REINVEST IN STRATHMORE YOUR MONEY STAYS WITH BIG CORPORATE

Lions Clubs, Rockyford & Gleichen Rodeos, Ducks Unlimited,


Cheadle 4-H, Rockyford 4-H, Standard 4H, Cluny & Gleichen Fire

VS
Departments, Strathmore Emergency Services, Hussar & Standard
Stag Auctions, Project Hope, Strathmore HandiBus
and so Many MORE!

WE GIVE BACK DONATIONS???

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WE KNOW YOUR NAME

Thank you for your patronage to Strathmore Motors.


By shopping local you continue to allow us to support OUR community.
Before you drive to Calgary, give us a try.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


84 MTH
FINANC

403.934.3334 www.strathmoremotors.com 900 Westridge Road, Strathmore


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