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MARIO PRUSINA
Times Editor
4-H speakers shine Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) action may
be making its way to Strathmore for the 2019-20 sea-
son.
Page 8 However, the addition of junior A hockey to town
will most likely mean the end of junior B hockey in
Strathmore – specifically the Wheatland Kings of the
Heritage Junior B Hockey League.
With limited amount of ice time already available,
the Mustangs would absorb the Wheatland Kings
precious ice time at the Strathmore Family Centre.
The long-rumoured move of bringing the AJHL to
Strathmore hit fever pitch when the Mustangs spoke
with the user groups at the Strathmore Family Centre
Perfect puppets who, for the most part, accepted the relocation under
the condition it would not impact their programs.
Since then, Calgary Mustangs president Mike Cart-
ney made a presentation to Strathmore town council
on March 6, looking to get their support as the fi-
Offering IV Sedation nal step before making the presentation to the AJHL
Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS
board of directors to approve the move.
Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS Despite many people who encourage the move,
Dr. Sharif Faizi DMD town council stressed they did not seek the Mustangs
General Practice Family Dentistry
and they are proceeding like they would with any
100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F other user group.
Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 “Just before we get going, I know a lot of people in
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the audience and it has become a discussion on Face-
book as far as the process that has gone on,” said
Mayor Pat Fule prior to the Mustangs presentation.
“This concept of relocation of the Calgary Mustangs
was not initiated by the Town of Strathmore – we did
not drive this.”
The town did receive inquiries from both the Mus-
tangs and the Calgary Canucks about a possible
move to Strathmore.
The Mustangs met with the user groups and
Strathmore Minor Hockey, with Fule in attendance.
Look on Page 4 for “I stated (at the meetings) that town would support
Town of Strathmore the relocation of the Calgary Mustangs if that’s what
the groups decided,” said Fule. “Or we would also
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Times Reporter with by speaking Blackfoot and other
traditional languages with, and that
What started out as a project to help male and female users both seem to en-
Cash Advance Program her daughter in a talent competition joy the puppets equally.
five years ago has quickly turned into a With the help of her entire family, she
creative outlet and promising business draws out, cuts, glues, sews and puts
venture promoting Indigenous culture together the native puppets, before
for one Siksika native and her family. adding traditional clothing to them and
Laura Asham, who has always nur- sealing them with a kiss to bring them
tured the creative talents she learned to life, ahead of them travelling to their
from her mom Donna and older sister new homes.
Sheila when she was younger, has ex- “All my puppets … I always seal them
panded her repertoire of skills from with a kiss on the nose and I give them
beadworking to making native clothing
FARMCASH HELPS and designs and now to puppet mak-
a hug and tell them to be good,” said
Asham. “The hardest part is them leav-
ing.
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“When I make stuff, I make stuff that where they are going that they are go-
people don’t already have. I try to do ing to be in good hands and that people
WHEN THE MARKET IS RIGHT— something different,” said Asham, who
designs and creates various beadworks,
will respect them. They will also help
so many people to learn or practice lan-
NOT WHEN YOU NEED CASH moccasins and puppets that she sells at
the Siksika Nation band office as well
guage.”
Asham can make up to six sets, or 12
FOR INPUTS
as at various conferences and markets. puppets a week, with the help of her
Asham’s first puppet was created for production line – comprised of her chil-
her daughter to use in the talent part of dren, daughters-in-law and husband.
Farming is unique right down to the way you manage your dollars and a competition when she was running for Currently, Asham is in the process of
cents. Every farmer knows that lining up the timing of your input purchases the Siksika Indian Princess title. Winter applying for some business grants so
Rose used the puppet as an aid to show- that she may get some help building
won’t necessarily coincide with the ideal market conditions for selling your
case and teach the audience Blackfoot a workshop on Siksika Nation where
product. And that puts you in the position of either selling at what could be
words. Soon after, Asham started receiv- she can continue to make her puppets,
a lower price than anticipated, or financing your crop through a production ing requests from other members of the
loan with interest rates that shrink your margins. beadwork and clothing, and where she
community for her puppets. can hold workshop classes to teach oth-
She then got the idea to help spread ers the creative traditions of their tribes.
On September 1 2018, The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) launched Indigenous culture even more and to Asham was nominated for the Alberta
FarmCash, a competitive cash advance option under the Federal help other students across the prov- Women’s Entrepreneur (AWE) Awards
Government’s Advance Payments Program (APP). Our motive for ince, and later Canada, learn their First due to the rapid success of her grow-
launching FarmCash was simple: the APP tool helps farmers manage Nations’ native languages by using the ing business ever since AWE featured a
cash flow to avoid these challenges and improve profitability. The APP is puppets. profile on her in their November 2018
designed with the uniqueness of agriculture in mind. “They just bring goodness to people, magazine. Since then, her business has
they bring people together and I hope truly boomed – in January alone, she
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This federal loan guarantee program provides producers with easy access they bring the language back,” said Ash- made and sold over 20 puppets.
to low-interest advances. Through FarmCash, producers can apply for am. Asham’s future plans include getting
advances of up to $400,000 per program year with the first $100,000 She has created and sold sets of pup- a website up and running so that it is
interest free. Producers can apply for advances on 45 commodities pets for schools across Alberta and has easier for interested schools to contact
including all major crops, honey and livestock with a one-time application had requests and created puppets for her with requests to purchase the pup-
First Nation communities in Manitoba pets, for her to build a workshop to
fee of $50.
and British Columbia. work and offer classes out of, and to
“If you’re going to be learning and help use her puppets to spread joy and
FarmCash offers lower interest rates than you’ll find through chartered using the language, and some people
banks and other financial institutions, and at 18 months for grains oilseeds culture all across Canada.
are visual learners, then it helps to say For those interested in learning more
and honey and 24 months for livestock, the repayment period is more ‘eyes’ in Blackfoot and use the puppet about the puppets or to put in an order,
forgiving. That extra time gives farmers more power to keep their product in to point to the eyes. It makes learning they may contact Asham via her email
storage until market conditions are right, also serving as a risk management more fun,” said Asham, who further ex- at laura.asham@hotmail.com. A set of
strategy for any unplanned events like rail delays. plained that by also adding traditional puppets costs $500 and they can be
outfits onto the characters it helps to any combination of boy, girl, granny or
In going through our due diligence process prior to launching FarmCash, represent a stronger cultural compo- grandpa.
AWC learned that the uptick from farmers on the APP could be stronger. nent in the puppets which a lot of users “My plan and my goal is to try and
With the sheer volume of cash flowing through your operation at any given can relate to. have most of my puppets across Cana-
time, having a tool designed specifically for your needs is essential. Asham has not only had success with da in 10 years. I’m crossing my fingers,”
younger students learning Blackfoot said Asham. “I’m hoping that they will
With that in mind, AWC designed a cash advance option for Alberta with the puppets. She has also created be out there and a piece of our family is
producers to help grow awareness of this valuable tool and foster improved granny and grandpa puppet sets which going to be in every nation.”
returns. Through the development phase, we mapped out a way to make
the FarmCash application process more user friendly and less time
consuming. Our platform is simple, convenient and streamlined. The
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that is slimmed down to show only the information relevant to you.
You can also apply by downloading the application and emailing it to
farmcash@albertawheat.com, by speaking to a FarmCash representative
at 1-855-376-2274, by faxing it at 403-717-1966, or in person at AWC’s
Calgary office. FarmCash will issue your payment within 3-5 business after
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Strychnine will be available March 4, 2019 until June 20, 2019 and sold on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. until
12:00 p.m.
Wheatland County has 2% liquid strychnine available for purchase. It will only be available to pest control operators
and farmers for the control of Richardson Ground Squirrels.
No more than 3 cases per person will be sold at any given time.
For more information, contact Russel Muenchrath, Manager of Agriculture and Environment at 403-934-3321.
There are additional resources available on our website or Alberta Agriculture’s website: www1.agric.gov.ab.ca
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the W heatland County, in the P rovince of TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the W heatland County, in the P rovince of
Alberta, has given first reading to borrowing By-law No. 2019-07 which will, upon final Alberta, has given first reading to lending By-law No. 2019-08 which will, upon final
passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the Municipality of Wheatland passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-
County to borrow monies from the Alberta Finance Capital Authority by way of a loan, op Ltd. to borrow monies from the Municipality of Wheatland County by way of a
for the purpose of providing a loan to the Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd. paying for loan, for the purpose of paying for upgrading the existing seed cleaning plant facility
upgrading the existing seed cleaning plant facility located on Lot K, Plan 7610598, SE 20 located on Lot K, Plan 7610598, SE 20-24-14-W4M in the Village of Hussar. The total
-24-14-W4M in the Village of Hussar. The total amount of the aforesaid loan amounts up amount of the aforesaid loan amounts up to $2,500,000 and shall be repayable over a
to $2,500,000 and shall be repayable over a term not to exceed ten (10) years, repaid term not to exceed ten (10) years with interest charged annually at a rate set by
with semi-annual payments, with the annual interest rate to be set by Alberta Finance Wheatland County Administration, with a rate of interest equal to the amount that will
Capital Authority. be set by the offsetting borrowing Bylaw 2019-07, which will be set by the Alberta
Finance Capital Authority.
NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of W heatland County
that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on By-law No. 2019-07 is dem and- NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of W heatland
ed, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the County that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on By-law No. 2019-08 is
said Council may pass the said loan by-law. demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government
Act, the said Council may pass the said loan by-law.
All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves
accordingly. accordingly.
DATED at W heatland County, in the P rovince of Alberta, this 15th day of DATED at W heatland County, in the P rovince of Alberta, this 15th day of
March, 2019. March, 2019.
Wheatland County Wheatland County
Pursuant to Section 1(i) of the Municipal Government Act an "elector" means: Pursuant to Section 1(i) of the Municipal Government Act an "elector" means:
A person who is eligible to vote in the election for a councillor under the Local Author-
A person who is eligible to vote in the election for a councillor under the Local Authori- ities Election Act.
ties Election Act.
Pursuant to section 47(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act a person is eligible to
Pursuant to section 47(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act a person is eligible to vote vote in an election if he:
in an election if he:
a. is at least 18 years old,
a. is at least 18 years old, b. is a Canadian citizen, and
b. is a Canadian citizen, and c. has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately pre-
c. has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding ceding election day and is resident in the area on election day.
election day and is resident in the area on election day.
A poll may be demanded in Wheatland County by electors equal in number to at least:
A poll may be demanded in Wheatland County by electors equal in number to at least:
a. in the case of a municipality other than a summer village, by electors of a. in the case of a municipality other than a summer village, by electors of
the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the population, and the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the population, and
b. in the case of a summer village, by 20% of the electors of the summer b. in the case of a summer village, by 20% of the electors of the summer
village. village.
c.
In accordance with the provisions of section 223 of the Municipal Government Act and in In accordance with the provisions of section 223 of the Municipal Government Act and
accordance with the provisions of section 265 of the Municipal Government Act. in accordance with the provisions of section 265 of the Municipal Government Act.
The petition for a vote must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer within 15 The petition for a vote must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer within 15
days of the last publication of this notice and shall contain on each page "an accurate days of the last publication of this notice and shall contain on each page "an accurate
and identical statement of the purpose of the petition". (Further requirements of the and identical statement of the purpose of the petition". (Further requirements of the
petition are provided in section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.) petition are provided in section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.)
DATE of the first publication of this notice is the 8, day of March, DATE of the first publication of this notice is the 8, day of March,
2019. 2019.
DATE of the last publication of this notice is the 15, day of March, DATE of the last publication of this notice is the 15, day of March,
2019. 2019.
A draft copy of Bylaw 2019-07 is available at the Wheatland County Admin- A draft copy of Bylaw 2019-08 is available at the Wheatland County Admin-
istration Building or on the Wheatland County website istration Building or on the Wheatland County website
www.wheatlandcounty.ca www.wheatlandcounty.ca
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Homelessness a reality
in Strathmore and area
JANET KANTERS
lowed by addiction and abuse. “There’s
Times Editor
other reasons for housing instabilities,
but those are the ones that we kind of
Amazing Graze
Across Canada, it is estimated that in wanted to focus on because they were
rural and remote areas, there are ap- the top three in the area.”
proximately 70,000 to 100,000 home- Bernicki said the survey asked spe-
less people. cifically what kind of service needs
Healthy stands of forage are the answer to many a farmer’s prayer.
And some of those homeless people people required, what kind of service
It serves as a consistent grazing source, prevents soil erosion, retains
nutrients and contributes to a better bottom line for farms. The 2019 Forage are right here in the community of needs FCSS could help with, and what
Program from Ducks Unlimited Canada and Nutrien Ag SolutionsTM is available Strathmore and area, says Linda Ber- kind of service needs were required in
19032DD0 nicki, social services coordinator with the past.
now and features the extensive line-up of Proven® Seed forage varieties.
This could be the miracle you’ve been waiting for. the Town of Strathmore. “The main service needs that peo-
Strathmore’s Family and Community ple were needing access to were basic
Get $100 per 50lb bag back on forage seed. Support Services (FCSS) recently led the needs, which of course covers food,
Rural Homelessness Estimation Project shelter and clothing,” she noted. “Finan-
for Strathmore and area, and Bernicki cial and general support services were
For more information contact Derek Hallgrimson
presented the results at the March 6 the next on the list, followed by family
Z 403-361-0280 Z d_hallgrimson@ducks.ca town council meeting. and parenting supports.”
ducks.ca/resources/landowners According to Bernicki, it is estimated Bernicki said a task force to deal with
that it costs around $4.5 billion per year homelessness would involve getting all
for homelessness in Canada, just in ru- the service providers together to work
ral areas alone. So why is estimating not just on the homelessness initiative,
rural homelessness important and how but to provide a framework in the area
does it affect Strathmore and area? to provide education, identify resources
“Estimating rural homelessness and and develop policy that will assist and
Proven® Seed is a registered trademark of Nutrien Ag Solutions (Canada) Inc. Nutrien Ag Solutions™ and Design is a trademark of Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc. (its accompanying) issues assists in reduce the number of individuals and
developing interventions and pro- families experiencing unstable housing.
grams and resources and services to “There’s an opportunity now for the
assist those that are homeless or at
SA
task force to identify com-
risk of becoming home- munity service needs,
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in securing grant funding
build stronger partner-
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9. nti Rural Development Net-
needs...
on work applied for funding
reductions task force,” she
said. “What we’re learning
through the federal gov- through the community
FARMERS
ernment’s Homelessness is these conversations re-
Partnering Strategy. The Linda Bernicki
ally haven’t happened at
provincial FCSS Associa- this level before. When
tion was appointed the we change the conversation from hous-
body to manage the funds in coordi- ing and homeless instability to poverty
TRUST US. nation with the Alberta Rural Develop- reduction, there’s more response in the
ment Network. When the calls went out community from service providers to
to apply to be a part of the project and take part in the understanding level of
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Gleichen Solar Project Inc. has filed an application for a 17-megawatt solar power plant in the Gleichen area
Proceeding 24314
Application 24314-A001
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the independent utilities regulator, will be considering the power plant development application in
Proceeding 24314. If you feel you may be affected by this application you can provide input to the AUC to review before it makes its decision.
Gleichen Solar Project Inc. has applied to construct and operate a 17-megawatt solar power plant. The project would be located approximately
five kilometres north of Gleichen, near the intersection of Township Road 230 and Range Road 225. The legal land description of the project is
the southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 22, Range 22, west of the Fourth Meridian. The project would be sited on approximately 100 acres
of private cultivated land. The application has been filed under the Hydro and Electric Energy Act.
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Wednesday
April 24, 2019 Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
with silver medal great-grandchildren. He has left a profound mark on all the lives he has touched
and will be dearly missed.
7:00 pm
Town Office
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
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at provincials
As per his wishes, there will be no service, but friends wanting to commemorate Irrigation Districts Act
Council Chambers (Section 85/86)
the generous life of Bob are asked to donate to the Strathmore Overnight Shelter
(102 Canal Gardens, Strathmore, AB T1P 0C4) or contact them through their
New Members Welcome Irrigation Districts Act
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
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BRADY GROVE TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
Strathmore NOTICE OF
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
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Slo-Pitch ANNUAL MEETING
The Strathmore U16B Ice took home
the silver medal at the Alberta Ringette Obituary AGM TAKE NOTE that the annual meeting of the
Provincials in Westlock on March 10 Monday, irrigators of the Western Irrigation District
after losing a heartbreaker 10-6 to the HUSEBY, Marcia Ann (nee Rasmussen)
June 23, 1957 – March 5, 2019
March 25 will be held at the Strathmore Travelodge,
Lethbridge Rattlers. at 7-9 pm in Strathmore, Alberta on the 3rd day of
The Ice were impressive at the pro- The family is saddened to let you know that Marcia passed away April, 2019 beginning at 1:30 pm to:
vincials, going 5-0 until they ran into a March 5, 2019. She grew up on the family farm in Standard, Al-
the Chuck Mercer
familiar foe. berta, attending Standard School and Nazareth Lutheran Church. Room at the (a) present annual reports of:
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
“We have played Lethbridge five In keeping with her love of animals, she attended the University of Calgary be- Civic Centre (i) the chair on behalf of the Board,
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
times this year and unfortunately we fore becoming a Zookeeper at the Calgary Zoo. Highlights were her times with (ii) the manager,
Jim Webber, P. Eng.
only beat them one out of five so we the elephants, gorillas, and the pandas in 1988. During this time, she also did (iii) the auditor of the district, and
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knew going in it was tough match,” some travelling to see them in their natural habitats. She became a Park Ranger
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before marrying Rick Huseby and bringing their children, Sean and Brittany, into of the district, and
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their life. As a young mom, Marcia with Sean and Brittany, loved being on their (b) conduct any other business.
are a very experienced club and in fact
they were the defending champions in
U16 from last season.”
acreage in Standard with their Morgan horses, cats, and dogs. In November,
Marcia had extensive heart surgery and was doing well in her recovery. She is
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The Ice struck first blood and then
scored another to lead by two goals
bubbly cheerfulness will be missed. Private services were held at Wheatland
Funeral Chapel. To send condolences, please visit Marcia’s obituary at www.
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