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Ag society planning
new riding arena
SEAN FEAGAN ues.
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Schmidt said the new arena will likely be medium-sized,
Strathmore RCMP are reminding
with seating for up to about 1,500 people. residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society is plan- “It’d be a mid-range facility, but one with ample seating so following several thefts
ning to build a riding arena that would provide a place for that we can have attended events.” from vehicles.
rodeo activities throughout the year. The specifics of the arena’s design are yet to be deter-
The project was a key piece of the organization’s five-year mined, but it is being envisioned with a main entranceway - Locking your vehicle doors is a
strategic plan, completed in the fall of 2019, explained Ryan with a front office and concessions area, leading to double quick and simple way to help
Schmidt, Strathmore and District Agricultural Society general doors into the arena area. The dirt or sand-filled arena will prevent this crime.
manager and CEO. feature seating on both sides, cattle handling systems, chutes - Hide loose change inside the
“It will be a western events venue, focused on supporting and gates for different events, and likely horse showering vehicle where it can’t easily be seen
our deep farming and ranching heritage,” he said. facilities. There could also be pens for people keeping their
The purpose of the structure is to allow the ag society to
and take all items of any value with
horses overnight, noted Schmidt.
accomplish its mission throughout the seasons. The ag society is also considering including a campsite, as you when leaving your car.
“Right now, most of our agricultural related events kind of this is commonly sought by people travelling with western - Never leave your vehicle
stop when the snow flies, but by having an indoor facility, events needing a spot for their camper. running unattended.
we’ll be able to accomplish our mission year-round,” said But much still needs to be decided. For now, the ag soci-
Schmidt. ety has assembled an advisory committee of representatives Strathmore RCMP ask residents to
While there are indoor riding arenas around locally, they from across western events and groups who, together with help do their part by ensuring their
lack seating capacity for handling larger events, he added. a designer, will finalize the look of the project. From there, property is properly locked.
The new venue will be designed to host a range of shows, mockups of the design will be created to estimate cost.
including barrel racing, rodeo, open riding cattle shows, cut- With those pieces in hand, the ag society will seek govern-
ting horse and reining horse, and 4-H events. ment grants, corporate sponsorship, and if necessary, pursue 1-800-222-TIPS
“It’ll run the gamut across all the western events,” said financing to get the project funding together by the end of
Schmidt. the year. Once the ag society completes planning and design (1-800-222-8477)
The ag society intends to site the facility on property it and if funding can be secured in 2021, the arena would be
owns near the corner of Township Road 244 and Range Road constructed in 2022.
250, just east of Strathmore. That would mean the new arena would be ready in 2023,
Several members of the ag society board and rodeo com- so its grand opening would coincide with the 50th anniver-
mittee visited arenas around the province to see how their sary of the ag society.
features and designs vary. These ranged from the massive “That’s kind of been in the back of our mind the whole
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter farmland. Its questionnaire features 74
questions about business structure, la-
The 2021 census will soon be under- bour, equipment, technology and prod-
way, to learn about Canadians and the ucts (e.g., crops and livestock), among
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including collecting questionnaires,
capturing addresses, dropping off let-
TOS Rec Department (IRCC). This is done to reduce the bur- ters, following up with respondents and
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Alberta will begin funding a gene nutritional and musculoskeletal care
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onator cular atrophy (SMA), a degenerative most severe form, SMA results in the re-
Strathmore Stampede neuromuscular genetic disorder, on a quirement for permanent ventilation or
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ence the province would fund Zolgens- Pharmaceuticals, gives new hope for
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approved by Health Canada for SMA,
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Strathmore High School treatment is about $2.7 million.
SMA is a progressive motor neuron
copy of the relevant gene into the pa-
tient’s body, replacing the missing or
disorder, meaning it is marked by the defective gene, to halt disease progres-
degeneration of motor neurons in the sion.
spinal cord and brainstem, causing Drug treatments for SMA exist, but
muscles to get progressively weaker require hospital visits for affected chil-
over time. This includes muscles used dren, are administered through a spinal
for head and neck control, sitting, tap, and require maintenance dosing
crawling, walking and swallowing. several times a year.
It is a genetic disease, being most of- Zolgensma was approved by Health
ten caused by an infant receiving two Canada for children less than two years
defective copies of a single gene, called of age in December. A review by Cana-
SMN 1, located on chromosome five. dian Agency for Drugs and Technolo-
While considered rare, found in about gies in Health (CADTH), an assessment
one-in-10,000 infants, it is the leading of whether provinces are recommended
genetic cause of infant death and is the to list a drug as a funded medication.
second most common autosomal reces- In the meantime, Alberta will immedi-
sive disorder (caused by having two ately fund the treatment for children
copies of a defective gene) after cystic approaching the age cutoff while wait-
fibrosis. About one in 50 people carry ing for the drug review and approval
one copy of the defective gene. process to be completed, said Shandro.
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Researcher seeks
perspective on
Blackfoot games
SEAN FEAGAN aspect of Blackfoot culture alive,” she
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter said.
Many of the traditional Blackfoot
A researcher at the University of Leth- games known – some of which are
bridge is studying Blackfoot games and still played today – fall into a category
Adventurous cat rescue is looking for local perspectives to help. known as hand games or stick games.
For her honour’s psychology research These have many variants and intrica-
Strathmore fire fighters were called to rescue a cat that had climbed up a tall tree in Strathaven on Jan. project at the University of the Leth- cies, but generally are typically played
31. After 20 to 30 minutes, the cat – Marley – was brought down to the ground safely and reunited with
its people via a Facebook appeal.
bridge, Marley HeavyShield, a Blackfoot in teams where marked “bones” are
Photo Courtesy of Florence Kalia researcher from Kainai, is exploring hidden by one team and another team
various aspects of traditional Blackfoot guesses their location.
youth hunger
keepers and an online survey. Another popular game still played to-
The research is being supervised by day is the feather game, which has some
Jennifer Williams, a psychology profes- similarities to the stick game, but often
sor, and Robert Williams, a health sci- features songs.
JANET KANTERS Eighty per cent of Mealshare’s finan- ences professor who is also a research The interviews HeavyShield is con-
Times Editor cial support stays in local communities coordinator for the Alberta Gambling ducting with elders and knowledge
where the Mealshare item was pur- Research Institute. keepers from the community will pro-
A&W Canada and Mealshare are part- chased, and 20 per cent goes interna- HeavyShield is seeking to learn what vide the traditional and cultural context
nering to help end youth hunger. tionally to Save the Children. games are played and their rules, and for the games.
For every Mealshare item purchased On Mealshare Mondays, customers she is also studying whether they fea- “So, what they are, how to play them
at an A&W location, one simple healthy can order a Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger ture gambling and how they were af- and how colonization changed them,”
meal will be provided to a youth in Combo and one meal will be provided to fected by colonialism. she said.
need. a youth in need through Mealshare. Any “The answers to the questions I’m ask- She is also conducting a survey to
According to a news release, the part- day of the week, customers can “Make it ing can teach a lot of people about an provide information on what Blackfoot
nership has a goal of sharing 1.25 mil- a Mealshare” by adding $1 to their order. aspect of Blackfoot culture that may not games look like today and how preva-
lion meals per year, and all Canadian When customers do this, one meal will have been considered previously, for lent they are. Available online, it is open
A&W locations are participating, includ- be provided to a youth in need through both Indigenous and non-Indigenous to anyone 18 years or older from Kainai,
ing Strathmore’s A&W location. Mealshare. people,” said HeavyShield. Piikani and Siksika. Participants can en-
Published literature on Blackfoot ter to win both a hand drum and beaded
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an A. We are glad to see that Alberta is as we cope with COVID-19. Many peo-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
premiums to drop
To the Editor called empathetic act (“death
In February, the Senate will with dignity”) of helping peo-
consider Bill C-7, the expansion ple kill themselves, contradicts
of assisted suicide or Medical Canadians’ heartfelt concern
Assistance in Dying (MAID), for those contemplating self
after its passage by the House destruction. I would argue in
of Commons on Dec. 10, 2020. the affirmative. SEAN FEAGAN ance program in Alberta can give producers a bit of
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter a break when they need it most,” said Darryl Kay,
The expansion removes vital Professor Theo Boer, a mem-
safeguards for the vulnerable, ber of the Regional Euthana- AFSC’s chief executive officer, in a press release.
will increase MAID deaths, and sia Review Committee in the Alberta farmers might have a little more money Premiums are based on actuary risk-assessments
ultimately desensitize society Netherlands, concludes from in the bank this year, after the lowering of crop based on the number and intensity of predicted
to the horror of suicide. his analysis of suicide statistics insurance premiums. weather-related events. However, as actual events
It seems that our Canadian in the Netherlands for 10 years, On Jan. 25, Agriculture Financial Services Cor- are variable, they may occur more or less frequent-
government wears a two-faced that the legalized expansion of poration (AFSC) announced crop insurance pre- ly than predicted.
Janus mask when it comes to “assisted dying” causes suicide miums would be reduced by 20 per cent in 2021. Overall, the last decade has been a favourable
suicide. One face expresses rates in the general popula- About 72 per cent of farmers in the province enroll one for the province, with fewer widespread
unspeakable sadness at the tion to increase (e.g., 1,353 in in Alberta’s crop insurance program each year. weather events causing losses than predicted. This
suicides (which have increased 2007; 1,811 in 2019 – a rise of The change will result in a producer with 2,000 means the amount of premiums collected have ex-
under rolling COVID-19 lock- 33.8 per cent), as compared to insured acres saving about $8,000, according to ceeded payments, according to AFSC.
downs) of its victims. The oth- countries having no “assisted AFSC. Producers across the province are expected The result has been a “healthy” crop reserve fund,
er face reveals a resolute ac- dying practice” (Schadenberg, to save about $55 million on crop insurance pre- making a premium discount this year possible. So,
ceptance of assisted suicide or Euthanasia Prevention Coali- miums. if any major events take place, the fund balance
MAID as a “treatment option.” tion, Sept. 4, 2020). “I’m thrilled that we can pass these savings on to would decrease, and this discount strategy would
MAID, which became law in A government that legalizes our clients and proud that our healthy crop insur-
2016, is currently being ex- assisted suicide – let alone re- need to be revisited, according to the organization.
panded to include those whose fuses to halt the killing of ba-
death is “not reasonably fore- bies in their mothers’ wombs
seeable,” i.e., to the chronically – has plunged the nation so
INDIVIDUAL
ill, disabled, and – in typical deeply into the culture of
government doublespeak – to death that one must challenge
those not mentally ill, but men- its true compassion for all who
OFFICE
tally anguished. To individuals are driven to the brink. The
whose death is foreseeable, current expansion of MAID to
Bill C-7 eliminates the 10-day include those whose death is
waiting period between ap- “not reasonably foreseeable”
proval for MAID and the lethal not only extends the swath of
RENTAL
injection. So, legally, a person the Grim Reaper’s scythe, but
could request MAID, have it also creates a climate where
approved, and be killed within suicide appears a socially ac-
the space of a day. ceptable solution to suffering.
The question arising from
this two-faced approach to sui- Veronica Rochford
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Obituary Obituary Thank You
SIMARD, MILLER, Thank you goes out to all of you that reached
Joseph Francis Honore Frances Lorraine out to us in regards to Gerry’s passing.
January 26, 1924 Frances Lorraine Miller of Gleichen, Thank you for all the cards and flowers,
– January 28, 2021 Alberta passed away suddenly Janu- Facebook messages and phone calls, and also
Honore Simard of Cluny, Alberta passed away at the ary 25, 2021 in Strathmore General for the donations to the Heart and Stroke
Hospital. She was born in Bassano on March 26, We’re Open and Accepting Clients!
High River Hospital on January 28, 2021 at the age fund. We so appreciated them all.
of 97 years. 1950.
Thank you to Dean at the Strathmore, AB. 403-934-5294
Honore was born in Cluny, Alberta on January 29, Fran was predeceased by her parents, Pete and
Verna Dankworth of Standard. She is survived by her Wheatland Funeral Home for
1924 where he spent his early years. He left school
all of your support. Alberta’s only licensed and
before graduating to help his Father “Joe” operate a husband, Kevin Miller of Gleichen; son, Dale Ryder
of Glaslyn, SK; daughter-in-law, Amy Ryder; grand-
approved Locally Owned
local grain elevator. He worked at various jobs in the Evelyn, Cindy, Barb & our families
daughters, Paige and Shelby and great granddaugh- Residential Memory Care Home
Cluny area until he joined the Canadian Army in 1943.
After completing his training in Camrose and Camp ter, Avia; one brother, Edgar Willard of Agassiz, BC; as since 2000
well as numerous extended family all over Western
Borden in Manitoba he sailed for England on the The Nightingale Community Association
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Queen Mary. He proudly served his country in Italy, Canada.
Fran started her work life working at the Weissman
would like to thank
France, Germany, Holland and Belgium until the end
corner Café at Standard Corner. She also worked at
Shirley and Fred Armstrong for their
of WWII. In November of 1945 he returned to Canada 25+ years of service to our community.
on the Queen Elizabeth. Wilson’s Corner. The Husky gas station on Fairmont Whether it be their long standing seats on the
Upon his return to Cluny, he worked in the family dairy Drive in Calgary. Fran worked as a Logger in Nova Community Association Board of Directors,
business until 1951 when he was then employed on Scotia and a great companion of the long drives she volunteering their time at nearly every community
the local provincial highway maintenance crew. In shared with her husband as a long haul truck driver. function, or always being there when we need
She worked as a Foster parent in both Calgary and in FORM 5
June of 1954 he took over as the Cluny Postmaster fundraisers, their countless contributions to our
Strathmore. Fran worked in the green houses in both Irrigation Districts Act (Section 85/86)
where he worked until his retirement in 1986. community are recognized and appreciated. We wish
As his parents aged, Honore became the primary Nova Scotia and in Alberta. She ended her employ- you health & happiness in your future endeavors. NOTICE OF APPLICATION
caregiver for his Mom and Dad which allowed them ment career in Gleichen working in the grocery store “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by TO CHANGE THE AREA OF
to live out their last days in the family home in Cluny. and the liquor store in Gleichen. Fran was very active the compassionate actions of its members” ~Coretta Scott King AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
After his retirement he enjoyed a quiet life in Cluny in the St Andrew’s Anglican Church Ladies Associa-
which was enhanced when he moved into his dream tion and the Gleichen Community Ladies Association. TAKE NOTE that applications have
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home on his farm atop the hill a mile east of town. A celebration of life will be held later in the year for been received by the Western Irrigation
Honore lived a quiet life there where on a clear day family, friends and community. District to change the area of the District.
To send condolences, please visit Fran’s obituary at 1st & 2nd Cut
he enjoyed a view extending to the Rocky Mountains
in the west. www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca on Hay Alfalfa
Grass Mix
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He subsequently moved to a retirement home in High
River in September of 2017. Facebook! • Straight grass
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Honore will be remembered as a quiet, hard working hay for horses
gentle man with a smile for everyone. • Dairy quality Charles Bechtold, 30 4;25;24;11;;3,4
Honore is survived by three sisters; Aurette “Pat” (Al- • Test results Beverly Thiessen,
lan) Schikosky of Calgary, Mary Sanders of Tamworth, available Elviera Gertrude
Ontario, Carole (Bruce) Clark of High River; brother • Sold by the Sims, John Walter
John (Joey) of High River; sister-in-law Joyce of Alix Bale or Ton
Thiessen, Mary
as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was • No rain Elizabeth
predeceased by his brothers Joe and wife Aileen, Au- ~ Slimmon, Hedy
gust “Gus”; sister Jeanette Arbeau and her husband Wayne 403-934-4407
Larry; brother-in-law Stewart Sanders and niece Nellie Mayes
Joanne Kaiser. LOOKING TO BUY feed barley & Werner Allen
The family would like to thank his family doctor Joni
or feed wheat. Call Gary at Thiessen
780-674-0673 or Schmidt
McNeely of Strathmore for her many years of kind Livestock at 780-674-2851. Fairwest 90 4;22;23;3;SE
and compassionate care; Dr. Ashref Jeeva – his fam- Farms Ltd.
ily doctor in High River for his gentle and understand- HEATED CANOLA buying
ing care; the staff at Seasons Retirement Home in Green, Heated or Spring- Any person wishing to complain is required to
High River for their dedication and support and the thrashed Canola. Buying: submit a written complaint to the Western Irriga-
3rd floor staff at the High River Hospital for gentle and oats, barley, wheat & peas tion District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road,
thorough care in his final days. for feed. Buying damaged Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1K3 within 30 days after
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the or offgrade grain. “On Farm the date of the publication of this notice.
Ouelletteville Cemetery near Cluny. Pickup” Westcan Feed & David McAllister, P. Eng, MSc, MBA
To send condolences and view Honore’s Tribute Page Grain, 1-877-250-5252. General Manager
please visit www.lylereeves.com. www.strathmoretimes.com Western Irrigation District
Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves
Funerals of High River (Craig Snod-
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515 Acres Class 2 & 3 Land near Drumheller
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INDIVIDUAL Log & Tin Cattle Company offer a package of high quality grazing/farming land
(#2 & 3) located in Kneehill County for sale by tender. All lands are connected.
OFFICE RENTAL This package is cross fenced and seeded to multi-grass species to support
effective rotational grazing. 120 Acres were sprayed out fall 2020, ready for
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AVAILABLE • SE 5-29-20 W4 - 160 acres with +/- 140 ac. cult., and 20 ac. native pasture,
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Move your home business into an elegant office in • SW 4-29-20 W4 - 155 acres with 98+/- ac. cult., and 57 ac. of native pasture
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• Block 1 (Plan 9212068) SW 9 + NW 4-29-20 W4 - 200 acres with +/- 92 ac. cult.
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All utilities and internet included. Comes with the use of an class. 40 acres sprayed out fall, 2020.
elegant board room, kitchen and extra storage. • Annual oil lease revenue: $10,095.00.
• Previously 330 acres was cropped annually and is well rested.
• Possession of lands to occur April 1, 2021 upon completion of sale.
Call 403-934-5589 to view. • Solar water pumping system and cattle handling system negotiable at time
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February 22, 2021.
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