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Strathmore to pilot
pop-up market for
local businesses
JOHN WATSON
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Town of Strathmore is looking to pro-

‘Fore’ a good cause vide a new opportunity for local businesses
and create a jumpstart in economic develop-
COVID-19 Update ment now that COVID-19 restrictions are be-
in Strathmore & ginning to lift.
Wheatland County As a way for Strathmore businesses to re-
(as of June 15, 2021) connect with customers, and potentially meet
new ones, the town is launching the first All
1023 Cases Things Local Expo.
4 Active | 1000 Recovered Geoff Person, the town’s manager of com-
19 Deaths munications, marketing and economic de-
velopment, said the initiative is built around
community engagement, external marketing,
LIQUOR DISCOUNTER

policy development and business support.

“We’ve put together a comprehensive pack-
Wheatland

age where each of those four pillars is going

to help provide some immediate relief, while
also achieving some long-term growth and
recovery.”
Visit store for many more According to Person, roughly half of busi-
In-store specials and nesses local to Strathmore don’t have a per-
EVERYDAY LOW PRICES manent storefront.
602 Westmount Road, Strathmore The All Things Local Expo, he said, will be
(Beside 7-11 on Highway 1) | 403-934-5551
an opportunity for those businesses especial-
ly to take part in a pop up market and meet
more customers.
“It gives them another opportunity to con-
nect with customers or to meet some new
customers. But it’s also something that is re-
ally COVID-19 safe, that’s at a central loca-
tion, it’s got some great parking … it’s just
helping to connect local businesses with new
customers.”
Being a brand-new event for Strathmore,
Person said the team behind it is opting to
keep it small to start and expand as people
become aware of the market.
Look on Page 6 for For the first opening of the market, Person
Town of Strathmore hopes to have 20 vendors show up. As of
Municipal Notices
Seniors’ Week fun
June 11, vendor attendance was half full.
Contact Us Today! He added that several similar events are
being planned to take place throughout the Wheatland Lodge celebrated Seniors’ Week last week by recognizing and connecting with its
403.934.5589 summer. All Things Local Expos are being seniors in innovative, fun and creative ways. Here, lodge resident Avril Harvey gets her face
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September. ity scooter races.
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Physical Physical
Distancing Distancing

6 feet 2 meters

Town of Strathmore Community Page

Regular Council Meeting: This June 21, 2021 is the national 25th anniversary
July 7 at 7:00pm of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and
outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit
and Métis peoples!

Sign up for Summer Camps Today!!

Register online at strathmore.perfectmind.com or by calling our
team at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre (403-361-
2121).

Camp Dates:
July 5 – 9 - In it to Win it
July 12 – 16 - Animal Kingdom
July 19 – 23 - Mad Scientists
July 26 – 30 - Let's Make a Splash!
August 3 – 6 - Sports of All Sorts
August 9 – 13 - Buggin' Out
August 16 – 20 - Down on the Farm
August 23 – 27 - Let's Make a Splash... Again!

Once you've completed your online registration head to our website strathmore.
ca/CampsInfo/ and fill in your registration documents. Documents need to be
completed and handed in before the day your child starts camp. Send completed
documents to [email protected]. Need to pick up or drop off documents in
person? Call 403-361-2121 to make an appointment.

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 [email protected]
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

Volunteer Opportunity
Keep in Touch (KIT) is a community driven program that connects participants
Westridge Road Parking Notice: to volunteers for friendly phone conversations on a weekly basis. This program
is being offered throughout the region, through a partnership with Strathmore
May 25 to August 31, on-street parking is not permitted
and Wheatland Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) offices and
on the south side of Westmount Drive between
Volunteer Lethbridge.
Westmount Road and Westlake Mews. This is needed
to assist with large truck deliveries to Westridge Road We are looking for both volunteers and participants.
businesses during the construction along Westridge Visit strathmore.ca/keep-in-touch/ to sign up or call the Strathmore FCSS office
Road, at 403-934-9090 or the Wheatland FCSS office at 403-934-5335.

PO Box 2280, 1 Parklane Dr., Strathmore AB, T1P 1K2 . 403 934 3133 . For News Updates Visit Strathmore.ca
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Keep in Touch program curbs Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer,

loneliness, isolation
MLA
Chestermere-Strathmore

JOHN WATSON
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
403-962-0126
Taking its cue from Volunteer Lethbridge, both Chestermere.Strathmore@
Strathmore Family and Community Support Ser- assembly.ab.ca
vices (FCSS) and Wheatland FCSS are hoping to
help ease feelings of loneliness and isolation in MAILING ADDRESS:
the community. PO Box 2527,
The organizations have launched a Keep in Strathmore, AB
Touch program to help connect those who may
T1P 0H3
be feeling isolated with volunteers who will chat
and connect with them.
Though the program was introduced and high-
lighted during last week’s senior’s week, Strath-
more FCSS Community Support Coordinator Me-
lissa Masse said it’s open to anyone who feels like
they need someone to talk to. Keep in Touch volunteer Ada Wallace is a strong advocate for
“This program isn’t only open to seniors. It’s the program. Photo Coutresy of Melissa Masse
acknowledging senior’s week and the impact that
COVID-19 has had on seniors, but the program is the start.”
open to everyone in our community,” she noted. There is training for the volunteers in the things
“A lot of vulnerable people just don’t have con- they should be discussing with the participants.
nections and they need that support, whether There will also be scheduled wellness checks
they’re a teenager, or (middle aged), or someone with participants to gauge their response to the
suffering a disability. “ program.
Seniors in particular may have been significant- Masse said the impacts of losing social connec-
ly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as par- tions and isolation look different for every person,
ticularly those who reside in community care and and participants will be matched with volunteers
supportive living facilities would suddenly have who will be best suited to their individual needs.
lost access to much of their social experiences. “We see lots of different situations in our com-
Wheatland FCSS CAO Lynn Walker said the munities, especially in the rural communities
hope is that having someone to talk to regularly where there isn’t the same access to supports and
will help curb some of the negative impacts from services (as in an urban centre),” she said. “It was
the pandemic on participants’ mental health and really important for us to establish a program for
be a sort of stop gap that will continue beyond Strathmore and area that was based on volunteers
the COVID-19 crisis. because they are so integral to our community,
“It’s always nice to have a phone buddy that and people feel more comfortable reaching out to
you can phone and chat with. From the volun- a peer than a professional support service.”
teer’s perspective, one phone call a week is not Volunteer and participation forms, as well as
too much to ask,” she said. “I think it has the mak- more information about the program, is available
ings of a program that is good to go right from online (wfcss.org/keep-in-touch-kit.html).

Improved broadband for county investigated

JOHN WATSON demand, where are the gaps, those types of things.”
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Link agrees that connectivity in rural Alberta isn’t up to par
with that of urban centres, and it would make a noticeable
Wheatland County is contracting with difference to have stronger access to networks and services.
Tricon Solutions in an effort to develop “I think if anything, the pandemic has certainly brought
and implement improved broadband that to the forefront. We’ve seen more and more families
access for industry, residential and who are depending on connectivity both for work, (and)
business purposes. also for education for their children, for health care, for so-
Currently in its initial stages, the proj- cial interaction.”
ect has thus far undertaken a review of Continued on Page 4
the state and context of previous local
broadband efforts within the county.
A report on the project, presented to
county council on June 1, stated that
several broadband vendors currently
service the county. The report allowed
councillors to understand these compa-
nies future plans in the area, as well
as to develop a holistic view of current
local infrastructure.
County Reeve Amber Link said at this
point in the project, it’s about under-
standing what needs to be done in or-
der to improve the quality of services.
“Our entire council has heard con-
cerns from both ratepayers as well
as industry about connectivity in the
county,” she noted. “We hired Tricon to
do some analysis and some market re-

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Providing help for kids with special needs

LORENZO GAVILAN VARGAS The non-profit organization works with schools in the zation is funding, since they rely solely
Times Reporter Wheatland County area, and provides therapy involving on community support and govern-
music and physical education to children. ment grants.
Project H.O.P.E. provides therapeutic services for kids
with special needs, and they recently raised over $10,000
in a fundraiser.
Pass the Salt
“We provide weekly support to kiddos during the school
day. Once or twice a week, our therapists will come in dur-
ing the school day when our kids are most alert and provide
“In the community of Strathmore
and the surrounding area, we have so
many members in this wonderful com-
However, funding remains as a big obstacle for the orga- thatDON’T QUIT GETTING
support,” UP
said Tucker, whosekicks it off its feet
primary job again. Why? of
is principal munity and beyond that support the
nization. Crowther Memorial Junior HighShe wants it to remember how it
School. work that we’re doing,” said Tucker.
The organization was founded 27 years ago and was one I read this story
Serving as aabout baby
principal and got
theup.coordinator
In the wild, babyof giraffes
Project “There’s always children and youth
of the first of its kind in Western Canada, according to Proj- giraffes.is a natural combination
H.O.P.E. mustforbeTucker,
able to get asupshe
as quickly
said the that need support, and those numbers
ect H.O.P.E. Coordinator Linda Tucker. two Theoften
first thing
have to emerge
similaratresponsibilities.
the as possible and stay with the are not diminishing, they’re increas-
“It was founded by two parents in the Strathmore area. birth of
“I’m a giraffe
lucky is the baby
enough to be ableherd,to bewherewith there is safety. all
students Lions,
day ing.”
Two of the parents approached our associate superinten- giraffe’s front hooves and head. hyenas,
long. I get to see first-hand therapies happening in my and leopards all enjoy For Tucker, the ultimate goals of
dent of our school division at the time and said, ‘how can A few and
school minutes laterto
I get thevisit
plucky young
the other giraffes,and
schools and they’d
see the get ther- Project H.O.P.E. include providing
we be creative? What are some opportunities that we can newborn is hurled forth, falls 10 it too if
apy happening for our younger children and our older chil- the mother didn’t teach
more support and longevity.
give kids who have special needs?’” feet, and lands on its back. Within her calf to get up quickly and get
dren as well. So it’s pretty special.” “Maybe we could bring in another
seconds, he rolls to an upright with it.
Recently, a 50/50 fundraiser draw was held to help raise type of therapy, maybe an art thera-
position with his legs tucked The lesson she is teaching is this:
BBB SERVING SOUTHERN ALBERTA AND EAST KOOTENAY funds for Project H.O.P.E. pist. To extend that, I think the other
under his body. From this position never mind how hard you fall,
“Project H.O.P.E. was able to raise
he considers the world for the
$10,000, and the dona-
always remember to pick yourself vision would be awareness. For our
BBB Scam Alert: Avoid moving scams this summer tions
first time and shakes off fluid from up and getall
from the community and people back over Alberta
on your feet. will community and beyond to have aware-
help us. It will
his eyes and ears. help us to continue
I’ve thought about the birth of es-
to offer our therapies, ness of what the project is, and what it
pecially as we wrap
The mother giraffe lowers her up this school year,”many
the giraffe saidtimes.
Tucker.
I can “Even
see does, so that it continues for well be-
a little
head longbit enough
helps toustake tremendously,
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own life.from
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look. will
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positions herself havetobeenpaymany for times
our therapies.”
when it is a long serving, sustainable project
According
directly over her to Tucker, the biggest
calf. She waits seemedchallenge
that I hadforjust the
stoodorgani-
up that serves even more children.”
for about a minute, and then she after a trial, only to be knocked
With the amount of moving activity during summer, the potential of being a victim of a moving does the most unreasonable down again by the next. It was

Pop-up for business

scam also increases. There are several versions of moving scams reported to BBB every year,
including: thing. She swings her long leg God helping me to remember how He added ideally, it might encourage
Consumers receive a quote and pay a deposit, but the “movers” never show up.
outward and kicks her baby, so it was that I got up, urging me or signal to businesses that they could
The moving company provides a quote based on expected weight and, after loading the truck, they
that it is sent sprawling head over always to walk with Him, in His look to launching permanent store-
inform the consumer that the load is over the expected weight and an additional fee will have to be
paid. Most of the time, the additional fee is significantly more expensive per pound, sometimes as heels. from Page 1
Continued shadow, under His care. fronts for themselves.
much as double the original estimate.
When it doesn’t get up, the violent Don’t quit getting up. There is By the end of the summer, he is look-
The most disruptive and difficult to anticipate moving scam is when everything appears to be going
well. The movers provide an estimate, arrive on time and load your belongings on a truck. However, process is repeated
“There’s over and that we’re
a few impacts safetylooking
when we keep goingbiggest
for. The and ing to have an idea of repeating the
this is where the interaction turns disastrous. When the truck fails to arrive at its destination, either your
belongings are simply gone or the company requires the consumer to pay an additional fee to have over again. The struggle to rise stand together.
one is about creating a model. We want to know, is this We can do all
them delivered, holding the possessions hostage. events in 2022.
is momentous. As the baby calf things through Christ who gives
To avoid becoming a victim of a moving scam, BBB recommends consumers something that is going to be supported by local businesses,” “This isn’t just about one event. This
grows tired, the mother kicks it us strength – Philippians 4:13.
follow these guidelines: noted Person. “If it is, then we’re excited to continue it on is about a series of events, some dif-
again to stimulate its efforts … That includes getting through the
Watch out for warning signs. When reviewing a company’s website, if there is no address or and continue supporting it to make sure it grows.” ferent policies, some unique marketing
information about a mover’s registration or insurance, it is a sign that it may not possess the finally, the calf stands for the first covid.
proper policies to protect a consumer’s belongings. Person
time on itsexplained
wobbly legs.he hoped to see whether there is a local initiatives that we’re doing, and I think
Be wary of unusual requests. If a mover asks for a large down payment or full payment in
advance, that may be an indication of a fraudulent business. demand
Then thefor thisgiraffe
mother typedoes
of event, Pastor
all the whileKarp
Elizabeth observing if it all of that combined is going to really
Get everything in writing. Make sure to carefully read the terms and conditions of the will be helpful to the business
the most remarkable thing. She community.
Harvest Healing Centre Church help speed up recovery,” said Person.
contract, as well as the limits of liability and any disclaimers. The pickup and expected
delivery date should be easily identified. The first All Things Local Expo is set
Keep an inventory of your belongings. Having an inventory sheet is one of the best ways to
keep track of your possessions. BBB recommends consumers who are moving label the
to take place on Canada Day in Kins-
boxes their belongings are packed in and what is in each box.
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH HOPE COMMUNITY men Park.
Ask questions. Do not be afraid to ask questions about anything you don’t understand. If the
moving company either can’t or won’t answer your questions, look for another company. 50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 COVENANT CHURCH
Trust matters when hiring a moving company.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
For more information visit BBB.org

*Trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus used under license.
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda
All services and gatherings are
Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
Weekly online services available Rural broadband
cancelled until further notice. www.hope-community.ca Continued from Page 3
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Thought for BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
She added she believes improved
the Week STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY 105 Main St. Carseland
~ ADVENTIST CHURCH 403-991-6143
Pastor: Kevin Enns
broadband services is a key driver for
economic development and is coming
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
Perhaps 112 Lakeside Blvd. 1-888-506-1066 ext. 101 [email protected] to be recognized by municipalities as a
Pastor: Donald Wright Broadcasting services on utility and a necessary service.
sometimes we church Facebook page.
Services held every Saturday Link explained she has been involved
must go through Sabbath School: 10 AM www.bowriveralliance.com
in rural connectivity projects since
Worship Service: 11 AM
things in order to www.strathmoreadventist.ca SACRED HEART CATHOLIC shortly after her election and wants
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym to continue exploring options for the
fully understand [email protected]
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore county.
the difficulties RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
403-934-2641 “It’s a dynamic situation because
Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly
that others (1 PET. 2:9) even the introduction of the low earth
Masses:
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore orbital satellite is changing the situ-
experience. 403-714-2283
Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 9 am & 11 am
ation because I’m hearing more and
Pastor: Sunday Adeola www.sacredhc.ca
more ratepayers have access to signifi-
Will be offering online services ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN cantly increased speeds at what we as
until further notice. 103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649
www.rccgstrathmore.com rural ratepayers would consider (to be)
[email protected]
pretty reasonable rates,” she said.
Rev. Malcolm Kern
STRATHMORE UNITED Sunday worship online at The county is in a precarious posi-
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue facebook.com/strathmoreanglican tion wherein they would prefer private
403-934-3025 “Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ” industry to provide whatever services
Rev. Pamela Scott they are able and does not wish to in-
In-person services and gatherings are LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN fringe on their business practices.
cancelled until further notice. 112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374 Several nearby counties that have, or
Online services available at Pastor: Dawn Nelson
www.smoreuc.com All worship services and gatherings are
are currently, in the process of address-
The office will be open part time. closed until further notice. ing broadband infrastructure needs
The office will be open part time. were contacted to help Wheatland’s
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ! own development better understand
102 Canal Gardens possible approaches, solutions and les-
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171 STRATHMORE ALLIANCE sons learned.
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp 325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Counties contacted include Canmore,
Pastor: Dave Mackie
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe Spruce Grove, Lethbridge, Red Deer,
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm Associate Pastor: John Duerksen Olds O-Net and Brooks.
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time Sundays 10 am Link added Wheatland County does
of worship Joine in person or online recognize the need for quality broad-
www.strathmorealliance.com band connectivity, just like any other
infrastructure.
A draft of the Wheatland County
broadband strategic plan is being final-
The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints ized in preparation to be submitted to
60 Maplewood Drive | Bishop Justin Hansen | [email protected] council. It is expected to be received
403-983-2746 | LDS.org | Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m.
during the July 6 regular meeting.
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Siksika teenager to marshal

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Katari Right Hand, who is featured [email protected]
on the Calgary Stampede’s 2021 poster,
has also been selected to lead the of- 403-983-2121
123 2nd Ave,
ficial parade as its marshal. Strathmore, AB
According to her grandfather, Mitch
Right Hand, the 17-year-old fancy danc-
er has been showcasing her talent and
her culture with the Calgary Stampede
since she was a young girl.
“She rides in the parade every year,
but she always rides on a float. This
year will be a little different for her; she
gets to ride on a horse right in the front.
She’s very excited and honoured to do
this,” said Mitch. “She’s always happy to
dance. Wherever she’s asked to dance,
she’ll go. Sometimes it’ll be downtown
… sometimes she’ll be on a caravan,
sometimes it’ll be on the Elbow River
camp stage, or sometimes she’ll be at
17-year-old Katari Right Hand is both pictured on the Calgary Stampede’s official poster for 2021 and
has accepted the invitation to marshal the parade at the start of the festival. The poster portraying
Katari was painted by artist, Lexi Hilderman.
PHoto Courtesy of the Calgary Stampede
INVITATION
the grandstand.”
We would like to Invite you to watch...
Katari had been requested by artist daughter to be the poster girl. I’m really According to Mitch, the same year,
Lexi Hilderman, who wanted to cap- proud that she accepted and it’s really Katari’s great, great uncle, Raymond
ture her likeness to submit to the Stam- overwhelming right now. Crowchief, was portrayed on the offi-
pede’s 2021 poster contest. “It’s hard to put into words how we cial poster.
Roughly a week following the an- feel right now. We’re very excited for Katari said she feels like she’s living
nouncement that Hilderman’s submis- her, for the family and for the nation. up to a legacy, having been selected to Every
sion was to become the Stampede’s of- She’s not only doing this for herself or lead the Calgary Stampede.
ficial poster, Katari was contacted again “I feel proud because I think that on CTV
the family, she is doing this for all the
by Calgary Stampede officials to meet native people – for everyone.” maybe he would know one of his great,
with them for further discussion— spe- Mitch added that involvement with great grandchildren would be a parade
cifically to request that Katari be the the Calgary Stampede runs in the fam- marshal like him. He’s looking down
2021 parade marshal. ily, as Katari’s great, great grandfather, on me,” she said.
“We were shocked that she was cho- Chief Leo Pretty Youngman, marshalled Katari will lead the parade as it moves
sen to be on the 2021 poster. I thought the stampede in 1977 along with the along its new route around Stampede
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that was as far as it would go,” said other Treaty 7 chiefs, and Prince Park on July 9.
Mitch. “It’s a great honour for my grand- Charles.

Housing report shows

local instabilities
JOHN WATSON better understand and meet the needs 2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter of their clients,” she said. “Data also
makes it easier to advocate for much
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YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY!

A recently released report focusing needed funding to support our com-
on local housing showed that of those munity.”
surveyed in the area, over half were According to the Canadian defini-
found to be living in “housing-insecure” tion of homelessness, it is described
or homeless conditions. as the situation of an individual, fam-
Locally lead by Strathmore Fam- ily or community without stable, safe,
ily and Community Support Services permanent or appropriate housing, or
(FCSS), the Rural Housing and Service the means of acquiring it. Meanwhile,
Needs Estimation Project took place insecure housing refers to a situation in
over a 30-day period and consisted of a which a person experiences difficulty
30 question survey. paying rent, spends a major amount
The timeline of the report was taken of their income on housing, frequently
from Nov. 16 to Dec. 20, 2020, and was moves, lives in overcrowded conditions,
designed to provide an overview of the or doubles with a friend or relative.
needs and factors affecting local hous- The most common factors to affect
ing security. Over the duration, local respondents’ living conditions includ-
residents were invited to fill out a sur- ed a lack of money, unaffordable rent
vey that asked about their housing and or mortgage, mental heath challenges,
2021 GMC TERRAIN
employment situations, as well as the medical conditions and job loss.
kinds of services they both need and Though the report makes a point of
receive. refraining from offering concrete rec-
The final report was released on May ommendations for Strathmore to ad-
31 with 98 people having been sur- dress unstable housing situations, it
veyed. Of those who responded, half does provide a snapshot into its de-
of those residents said they were living mographic and how they live. It also 2021 GMC ACADIA
in housing-insecure or homeless condi- encourages the use of its figures to of-
tions. ficials in order to begin development 2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

According to Melissa Masse, commu- of further supports and solutions for

nity support coordinator with the Town www.StrathmoreMotors.com
struggling individuals and families. SOME CONDITIONS APPLY
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opportunity to gauge what the town ficials in regards to a starting line of

is doing well, and what services might sorts. These suggestions include devel-
need more attention for residents. oping an emphasis on awareness about
“Collecting community specific data the issue, and open dialogue with
is beneficial for all of Strathmore’s sup- neighbouring communities to develop
port services organizations. They can local practices and strategies.
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SHS apprenticeship program proving

a positive experience
LORENZO GAVILAN VARGAS at least 25 years. At the mo- Dodge, says the RAP pro- five months earlier than I
Times Reporter ment, there are six students, gram is special for finding normally would and get a
all in Grade 12, involved in eager students. head start on my career, and
Strathmore High School the RAP. “The biggest benefit from just be ahead of the game,
Strathmore RCMP are reminding (SHS) students are greatly The companies involved my perspective over the compared to anyone else,”
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It benefiting from the partner- in the program also deserve years has been how the said student Will Barbas, cur-
following several thefts from vehicles. ships made with employers some praise, said Westgard. teachers have already evalu- rently employed by Strath-
under the registered appren- “Hopefully, there’d be a ated the students, talked to more Dodge.
- Locking your vehicle doors is a ticeship program (RAP). little bit of exposure for the the students, found out what Justin Gillis is another stu-
quick and simple way to help The program is designed companies as well, espe- their interests are,” he said. dent enrolled in the program,
prevent this crime. for high school students who cially during COVID, where “It’s a great program that who is employed at Magnum
- Hide loose change inside the vehicle have already identified their things have been difficult way, because it really is fit- Cementing. He has similar
career interests in the trades, for so many companies,” she ting the student into an em- thoughts about the RAP.
where it can’t easily be seen and take
and offers them valuable ex- said. “These companies have ployment opportunity in an “I get to miss school to go
all items of any value with you when
perience and training while stepped up and continued area that is of interest to work, make money for hours
leaving your car.
still attending high school. the partnership and support- them.” toward my apprenticeship,
- Never leave your vehicle running According to SHS Guid- ed these students in so many One attractive prospect for which is amazing. I pretty
unattended. ance Counsellor Carrie West- ways.” students is the opportunity much just get a head start
gard, the program has been Randy Sander, service to finish school early. on everything, which is awe-
Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help an option at the school for manager at Strathmore “I can get out of school some.”
do their part by ensuring their property
is properly locked.
Redland water service may expand
1-800-222-TIPS JOHN WATSON from residents. At that time, particularly be offering that service to Redland.”
(1-800-222-8477)
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter when cost recovery was a consideration During Phase 3, a high level estimate
for the idea, there was not a high level was done assuming rural type connec-
Discussions are open between Wheat- of interest. tions for the residents in Redland with

YOUR AD land County and the Wheatland Region-

al Corporation (WRC) about an idea to
“Because of the low population den-
sity, I’m not sure it would have a huge
some residents connected directly to
the transmission line, and others con-

COULD BE HERE!
expand water servicing into Redland. impact. We haven’t identified Redland nected to a small distribution line.
Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link as an area of growth, but of course, County administration recommended
said nothing is set in stone yet and anytime you can increase the quality of two options for how to proceed with
the county is still exploring its options a service to a resident, that can have an the extension, should council choose to
Contact Rose 403-934-5589 around the project. impact for those ratepayers,” said Link. do so.
[email protected] “It really is still in the preliminary In 2020, the partnership completed The first would see WRC working
stages, and it sounds like it will likely Phase 3 of the regional water system, with residents as customers, and have
be a project under the Wheatland Re- which saw an existing transmission line the organization design, process and
gional Corporation,” she noted. extended through Redland into Rose- make the line connections. This would
YOUR WEEKLY WRC is currently a partnership be- bud. require the WRC or property owners
HEALTH ADVICE tween Wheatland County and the vil- “They recently have been developing to apply to use county right of ways
Gord Morck Pharmacist lages of Rockyford, Standard and Hus- water to Rosebud as well … and that’s to access service lines. As part of the
Capsule Comments sar. The partnership primarily provides what spurred this conversation around process, the county would review the
services to Gleichen, Rockyford and Redland,” explained Link. “At this point line to confirm locations in the right of
The number of people over the age of 60 Standard. it’s still very much in the exploration ways and have all required agreements
is increasing by 3%/year. World-wide there The county has previously done sur- stage and … it would likely be Wheat- signed off. WRC would own, operate
are about 962 million people over 65 and veying in Redland to gauge interest land Regional Corporation that would and maintain the system, all liabilities
that number is expected to double by 2050 would fall to them, and all utility rates,
billings and procedures would be the

Put a
and the number over 80 will triple. But
with old age comes chronic illness so tak- responsibility of the WRC.
The second option would see Wheat-
ing care of our bodies now will give us a
land County design and install the dis-
healthier life as we age.

Spring
tribution system that would connect
And in keeping with that line of think- to the WRC line. The extension would
ing, do you want to reduce your chances of then be owned, maintained and oper-
getting type 2 diabetes? Here are 5 things

in your
ated by the county; all liabilities accom-
you can do today to make that goal a real- panying it.
ity. Keep your A1c blood result below 7 Based on water testing results down-
and your LDL cholesterol levels less than stream of the current lines, there are

step!
2. Keep your blood pressure down. Check no concerns with the viability regard-
your urine for protein (could indicate kid- ing water quality from the transmission
ney damage) Don’t smoke. Paying atten- line in Redland.
tion to these will reduce your risk of diabe- The county accepted the report sug-
tes and heart and stroke. Studios, One Bedroom gesting the two options for information
Smallpox is the only disease that has been on June 1 during the regular council
totally eradicated from the earth. It was in & One Bedroom + Den meeting and opted to wait until a cost
May 1980 that the World Health Organi- projection of the proposed expansion
zation officially declared the world free of
Suites available! is provided by the WRC before continu-
ing.
smallpox. Such is the power of vaccina-
tions.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Strathmore tourism Canadian Badlands, including Strathmore,

should be top of mind with Canadian trav-
ning with the bulls?).
We have visited the Canadian Rockies
To the Editor ing our time with the Canadian Badlands, ellers. This region (to us easterners any- many times, just as many other Canadians
I read with interest John Watson’s ar- it was a very tough job to get that office to way) is, by far one of the best road trips have, but it is your southeastern corner of
ticle, “Town ends membership with Cana- consider the Canadian Badlands beyond that Canada has to offer; and we know Alberta that truly stole our hearts. Strath-
dian Badlands.” Drumheller and Drumheller Valley. Those because we road trip this country every more’s close proximity to Calgary airport
I think the Strathmore town council in the office, in our opinion, knew the Ca- year and southeastern Alberta is attractive makes it the perfect gateway to the Cana-
should be a squeaky wheel with Travel nadian Rockies and area national parks because it is so different – in landscape dian Badlands for fly-drive travellers seek-
Alberta if it is serious about tourism. We inside out, but we found most had not and culture. ing an extraordinary road trip. I hope go-
work in Canada’s tourism industry and ventured much beyond Drumheller and We were hired to bring a visitor’s per- ing forward the region’s potential is finally
worked with the Canadian Badlands from valley and so the two were what were al- spective to the job and, in our opinion, realized.
2007-2013. The Alberta tourism office, ways pitched. Judging from John Watson’s there is huge potential for the Canadian Judy Hammond
based in Calgary, has a large team pitching article, things haven’t changed much. Badlands, Strathmore, its railway history CLEAR Communications Inc.
Alberta around the world. It receives plen- There are a multitude of reasons why and Stampede (btw, does the Stampede Toronto
ty of media attention every year, but dur- southeastern Alberta, also known as the still have its own Canadian version of run-

Odour regulations I suspect they intend to gain a permit to

make the business plan appear viable, at-
glossy brochures, and they pump out con-
tinual but vague press releases touting
To the Editor which we all doubt. tract and appease investors, gain tax-fund- their “industry-changing” plans, huge pro-
EarthRenew says Wheatland County Does EarthRenew actually expect ed grants to pad the value of their stock, jected sales deals, million dollar funding
shouldn’t regulate their odour. Hard to Wheatland County or residents to trust then sell this manure baking business and partners and acquisition of other compa-
believe, but that’s exactly what EarthRe- in their purposefully vague plans and hope the buyer doesn’t look too closely nies.
new stated during their development ap- be awarded a development permit when at the weak foundations. Perhaps start up Look closer and smell the manure. All
peal hearing held by the Alberta Land and they don’t even believe Wheatland County some operations to make it look like they you will find is a weak financial position,
Property Rights Tribunal on June 10. has the expertise or authority to regulate are succeeding but then sell, sell, sell for a permit application devoid of any mean-
EarthRenew’s position during the hear- them? a tidy profit. Maybe this is normal and ac- ingful detail and a complete disregard for
ing is that Wheatland County has neither EarthRenew believes only Alberta En- ceptable in the world of big business, but the county as the protector of residents’
the expertise nor authority to review and vironment can review and regulate their where does that leave residents and their interests.
regulate the odour control measures that as-yet-undefined odour control plans, but legitimate concerns? Andrea Smith
their manure baking/fertilizer processing EarthRenew has not even applied for Al- EarthRenew has big dreams and fancy Wheatland County
facility so obviously requires. berta Environment approval yet. Cart be-

Early Bird Air Ltd.

Wheatland County’s planning commis- fore the horse.
sion refused a development permit to This confoundingly short-sighted, in-
EarthRenew on April 13, 2021, citing the correct and inept position being taken
application lacked sufficient detail regard- by EarthRenew got me thinking: How
ing odour controls and failed to address could EarthRenew not realize the county
the concerns of area residents. EarthRe-
new appealed Wheatland’s refusal to the
requires that odour control measures be
completely detailed before issuing a per- Ground TWO
Application
Alberta Tibunal, and during this appeal mit? How can EarthRenew not realize JOHN DEERE
process, have neglected to provide any residents require the assurance of a thor-
further odour modelling, process testing oughly designed and reviewed odour con- R4045
or engineering review of odour control
technologies they might use.
trol plan before their well-founded fears
of unregulated, putrid odour can be ame-
HIGH CLEARANCE
EarthRenew has stated they plan to use liorated? They have gotten this far so they SPRAYERS
state-of-the-art technologies, but when it can’t be that delusional or unaware. One
comes to the details, it seems they expect answer might be EarthRenew does not 120 ft. boom
county residents to trust them ... are they even intend to operate this manure plant for less tracks
kidding? Prove it EarthRenew, if you can, themselves ... yes, that could be it.

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LEELA SHARON AHEER and His Worship Mayor Chalmers for Serving our customers
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA their attendance.
I was honoured to stand in a space
Aerial Crop Spraying
I want to thank Shannon Dean, the we share with our Indigenous sisters Requirements with
amazing camp director of Camp Ches- and brothers on Treaty 7 territory, Metis TWO AT-802A’s &
termere, for the beautiful event he held region three brothers and sisters, and
at Camp Chestermere. This past week- Inuit peoples, trying to comprehend AT-502B AIRCRAFT
end we gathered at Camp Chestermere what we have learned, how we feel and
to honour 215 children who died in
the residential school located in Kam-
what needs to be done.
I want to speak to you about love and
We’ve got it
Aerial Crop
loops, B.C. Thank you to our elders,
Ruth Scalplock and Charlotte McLeod,
kindness. About the ability to stand and covered! Spraying
stand taller. These little souls were re-

CALVIN MURRAY
for the opening prayers and smudg- moved from their families. These were
ing ceremonies, to the folks from the little souls that were not able to learn
Lions Club of Chestermere, Trellis folks about who they are. They were mur-
Shelley Wade and Christie Moran, and dered, beaten, died of neglect, starva- Phone: (403) 533-2400 Fax: (403) 533-2401
email: [email protected]
Councilor Narayan for his beautiful pre- tion and disease.
sentation and Councilors Foat, Young Continued on Page 8

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Rockyford 4-H holds

achievement day
JAXON CAMPBELL
Rockyford 4-H Beef Club

Despite a year of COVID, the Rockyford 4-H Beef Club still

had their share of fun. Best of all, we were able to host our Rockyford 4-H Beef Club hosted its achievement day show on Friday, June 4.
Photo Courtesy of Rockyford 4-H Beef Club
achievement day show on Friday, June 4. It was uncertain if we
would be able to have an achievement day, but with the help of Grooming Champions: Hadley Schiffner, junior; rus Agricultural Marketing Canada Inc., Richardson
4-H Alberta and our leader, Tamara Newell, the Rockyford 4-H Callum Lawn, intermediate; Jayla Kenney, senior. Pioneer Carseland, TIP Travel Sarah Dawn Thies-
Beef Club received an exemption from Alberta Health Services. Showmanship Champions: Hadley Schiffner, ju- sen, Paladin Livestock, and UFA.
It wasn’t the same as previous years – we were outside, there nior; Jaxon Campbell, intermediate; Kate Kalbhen, And a big thank you to our parents, grandparents,
were no spectators allowed, we all had to wear masks in and senior. and Rockyford Beef Club alumni for being volun-
out of the ring, and there was no live auction afterwards, but Reserve Supreme Champion Steer: Spencer Ken- teers and helping the day to run smooth.
that didn’t stop us from shining up our steers and having an ny, intermediate. Another big thank you to Pat Newell and Tim
amazing day. Reserve Grooming Champions: Maysa Schiffner, Dahm for being our sales committee and always
We started the day with weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. and our steers intermediate; Steven Newell, senior. setting up amazing shows. They have both been a
weighed in between 1,267 lb. and 1,594 lb. My steer Rocky was Reserve Showmanship Champions: Anna Newell, part of the sales committee for a while and will be
right in the middle at 1,457 lbs. Each member then had two intermediate; Steven Newell, senior. stepping down next year. We can’t wait to see who
hours to groom their steers and get ready. Everyone has their To end the day, we had a presentation with some will be helping the sales committee next and what
own techniques to grooming their steers – there was blow dry- of the members of the Rockyford Lions Club. They new ideas they will have.
ers, glues and gels, shining sprays and lots of brushing. normally cook our buyers’ dinner for the show, have The Rockyford 4-H Club is selling their steers dif-
We then started showing our steers. In confirmation class, us donate our time to their lobster dinner and host ferently this year with an online auction. We’d like
we had Rod Morrison judge our steers and give us an under- our awards banquets. They have always been there to thank our past buyers at our live auctions and
standing of what to look for in a finished steer. Our grooming for the 4-H club, so we donated a $1,500 cheque as hope you will continue to support the Rockyford
class was judged by Rick Hagel who made sure we all knew a thank you to them and to show how much we ap- 4-H Beef Club in our new online format.
why we groomed our steers the way we do. Lastly our show- preciate them supporting our club. We will have one more meeting this year to hand
manship class was judged by Kathryn Hagel who ensured we Finally, we cleaned up from our achievement day out awards and turn in our record books, and then
all had something to work on for next year. and headed home. It was a long, hot day but we all 4-H is done for the summer. We will start up again
After the show everyone had a fantastic lunch provided by had a lot of fun and learned a lot. in October 2021; if anyone is interested in joining
the Offside Grill in Rockyford. I want to give a huge thank you to our spon- us you can contact Tamara Newell or Tiffany Camp-
We ended the afternoon with awards, giving the grand cham- sors of this year: Nutrient Ag solutions Strathmore, bell.
pions new buckles and banners: ATP Nutrition, BASF Canada, Bayer Crop Science It has been another great year of “Learn to do by
Supreme Champion Steer: Duncan Lawn, senior. Canada, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Canada, Gowan Doing.” I personally am excited for what next year
Canada, Loveland Products Canada, Syngenta, Tau- will bring.
MASTERING YOUR
RECOVERY Grieving with our First Nations families
Continued from Page 7 vors or have a family member tial schools is still present today,
who is: ‘what do you need, how and it is through concrete action
THE ROAD AHEAD HAS NEVER This cultural genocide hap- can I help, how do we heal and our government will support sur-
BEEN SO CLEAR. pened for generations, and that what needs to be done?’ vivors, their families and their
pain is ours to bear collectively As a government, I have a list communities.
in society today. We are grieving of things that can be accom- Recently, the Minister of In-
with our First Nations families plished, and I would like to add digenous Relations, Rick Wilson,
who have been here for thou- my voice as a mom, as a family announced the Alberta govern-
sands of years before us. member, as a treaty person to ment’s intention to fund research

TWO-PART BUSINESS Is this an uncomfortable dis-

cussion? You bet, and that is our
promise to work harder, be better
and lead by example. These were
into the undocumented deaths
and burials of hundreds of Indig-
MARKETING AND opportunity to do better and be
better. Collectively you and I, ev-
children – belonging to a family,
community and a Nation – who
enous children who did not make
their way home. Every June, we
WELLNESS SERIES ery one of us, hold the opportu-
nity to lead and make decisions
were forcibly stolen from their
homes under the authority of the
celebrate the diverse history, lan-
guages and cultures of Indige-
REE Recovery Series for Businesses within the
that will change the culture shift Canadian government and never nous peoples. This year it is espe-
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Registration: June 1 - July 5
healing. It is time to end the sta- their home, and they should have time to educate ourselves about
tus quo and work alongside our been safe here. the past and the role we all have
WWW.WILDROSE.ALBERTACF.COM elders, sisters and brothers to Residential schools operated in reconciliation and decoloniza-
build trust and relationships. between 1893 and 1996 across tion.
You may ask, ‘what can I do?’ Canada. Of the 134 schools, at As always, we love to hear from
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Well, we have our first peoples least 25 operated in Alberta. For you.
Western Economic Diversification Canada
here, all around us, with us, join- generations, Indigenous parents (Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA
ing us as they mourn this loss had their children taken to attend Elect for Chestermere-Strathmore,
and many more that will be dis- schools away from their families, Minister of Status of Women and
covered. Ask these beautiful hu- communities, languages and cul- Minister of Culture and Multicul-
mans, those who may be survi- ture. The tragic legacy of residen- turalism)

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SPORTS CLASSIFIEDS
TIMES

MEMORIAM
Des Hallgren (r) Obituary Ron Westgard
drives on the 18th
hole at the Strath- HEIN, Gerald Curtis November 30, 1942 - June 23, 2020
more Golf Club, August 17, 1948 -
hoping for a hole May 27, 2021
in one during a Every day without
shootout, June 10. It is with tremendous sorrow that the you has been hard,
The hole in one family of Gerald Curtis Hein announc- but on this day
shootout played for es his passing on May 27, 2021 at age 72 years. After
especially we can’t help
a chance at $1 mil- a courageous 15 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease
Gerald passed away at Bethany Riverview in Calgary but think how much we
lion which was not
claimed by any of from Parkinson’s complications. wish you were
the three contes- Gerald is survived by his partner of 26 years Ron here with us.
Life’s Work, Well Done
tants and followed of Calgary, Son Kelly (Marsha) Hein of Strathmore,
the first shotgun of daughter Sonya Elias of Calgary, grandchildren Ma- Forever Loved and Missed
teo Elias, Landon and Hayley Hein, brother Larry (Deb) Linda, Tracey, Marvin, Candace, Carrie, Dusty, Kyle,
the day during the
Hein of Victoria B.C, sisters Arlene (Robert) Filkohazy Chantelle, Alisha, Devon, Kylene, Shane, Caitlynn,
15th annual Oil-
of Hussar, Fay (Doug) Bangle of Strathmore, Debbie MacKenzie, Carson, Leland, Rylie, Shea, Zoe, Max, Mary
men’s fundraiser.
(Glenn) Laycock of Rosebud, Valerie (Maurice) Theve-
John Watson Photo naz of Drumheller and numerous nieces and neph- THANK YOU
Oilmen’s shotgun fundraiser
ews. Gerald is predeceased by his parents George
and Ella Hein. ~ Thank You ~
Gerald was born prematurely on August 17, 1948, in The family of Lorne Ferguson wishes to extend a
returns at Strathmore Golf Club Bassano, Alberta at a mere two and a half pounds.
He was nurtured to health by his grandmother Katie
Rutschke, then joined his parents on the family farm
sincere thank you to everyone for the many acts
of kindness shown to him over the past several
JOHN WATSON Duthie explained the club has been years. We deeply appreciate the telephone calls,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter east of Hussar, Alberta near the community of Duck
listening closely to announcements Lake. Gerald graduated from Old College in 1968 with food, cards, donations, flowers and visits extended
made by the province and wanted their a diploma in General Agriculture and returned to the to Lorne while in the hospital and to the family
The Strathmore Oilmen hosted their tournament to be as safe as possible, family grain and cattle farm to raise purebred Charo- since his passing. A very special thank you to the
15th annual golf tournament in an ef- while being optimistic about the future lais with G & E Hein Farms. Dedicated to hard work neighbours who have helped us in so many ways
fort to raise money for local charities. of the event. on the farm, Gerald was also active with the Hussar and become our “extended family.” Thank you also
The tournament, which took place 4-H Beef Club as a member and leader. He lived and to Dr. Lim, Dr. Sader and the Home Care nurses
“We’ve listened to Mr. Kenney’s an-
worked in the Hussar area until 1991 when he re- and hospital staff for the excellent care provided to
on June 10 at the Strathmore Golf Club, nouncements and we’re taking it week
located to Calgary in the community of Millrise. He Lorne over the years. Thank you also to Francis
operated as a “double shotgun,” which by week. With everyone getting vacci- worked for Alberta Hail and Crop Insurance, WCB, and and Glen at Wheatland Funeral Home for your
meant two groups of golfers would take nated and with hospitalizations down, the City of Calgary up until the time his health forced care and compassion with the arrangements.
to the greens; one in the morning and we’re looking forward to supporting him into early retirement. The thoughtfulness and kindness of or friends and
one in the afternoon. the charities we’ve supported over the Gerald was well known for the immaculate care he family will never be forgotten.
Sean Duthie, a volunteer who helped years.” took of his home and yard, he loved to joke and tease; Sincerely,
to operate the tournament, said despite The format of the game itself was a his personality was infectious. This trait followed him Sharon, Bonnie, Lorne & Marc
being a very different year for the tour- scramble. Each team of golfers would into his care homes, Mackenzie Towne Retirement
nament, he’s just glad it was able to be take the best shot made by one of its and Bethany Riverview, where he became a favourite
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experience would be considered an
are once again touring theBenefits:
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oris preferred;
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2021 General Property Assessment Inspections

2021 Election Nominations
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Sep. 20, 2021, at 12 p.m. 2021 general property assessment inspections for parcels located in Range 26
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September 20, 2021. Prospective candidates filing
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with the Returning Officer. buildings. Due to COVID-19, the Assessment Department will try to perform
most inspections visually from the road but occasionally may require an onsite
Further information on nomination requirements are
inspection. If necessary, a call back card will be placed on the main entrance
available at: wheatlandcounty.ca/municipal-election.
door of the residence or another conspicuous location. The inspections will
occur during June, July, August, and September of 2021.

All assessors carry personal identification and wear a high visibility vest. The
Wheatland County’s business vehicle entering the yard site will be clearly marked with a Wheatland County
logo and “Assessment Department.” Assessors will be adhering to all safety
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procedures.

The Assessment Department is striving to prepare and maintain a fair and

equitable property assessment base and would like to thank residents in advance
Our summer return for tourism campaign is for their cooperation during the 2021 assessment inspections.
“Get Rural - it’s time to play in the dirt” Should concerns arise during these inspections, please contact the Senior
Assessor at 403-361-2009 or [email protected].

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Tax and Assessment Notices
We are looking for those great moments that we can share out through
this campaign. We want to show off our sense of style, hospitality, and Wheatland County mailed the 2021 property tax bill and combined
why Wheatland County is a great place to visit east of Calgary! assessment notices on April 23, 2021. The mailing address and ownership
displayed on the notice is the same as the information found on the
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property’s Certificate of Title with the Province of Alberta Land Titles
Office.

COVID-19
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) Section 311,
this is a public notice indicating that 2021 assessment notices have been

HELP SLOW THE SPREAD sent.

A tax bill is deemed to have been received seven days after it is

sent as noted in the Municipal Government Act, Section 337. Non-
Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19: receipt of your property tax bill does not exempt a property
owner from late payment penalties. If you have any questions,
☑ Avoid touching your face ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes
please contact the Property Tax Clerk at 403-361-2029 or email
☑ Self isolate if feeling sick ☑ Practice physical distancing
☑ Properly wash hands often ☑ Disinfect frequently touched [email protected].
items and surfaces

Mailing Address Change

Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19
Effective April 19, 2021, Wheatland County’s new mailing address is:

In adherence with Alberta Health Services’ recommendations, front office staff will limit the 242006 Range Road 243
number of visitors in the front lobby of the administration office to upkeep the health and safety Wheatland County, AB T1P 2C4
of everyone in the building.
Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 You may continue to see our old address as we phase it out in the
p.m., with the exception of statutory holidays. The Public Works and ASB coming months, however, should you need to mail us anything,
shops will remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future. please be sure to use our new address as mentioned above.

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