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Provincial budget provides more funding without higher taxes

Dan Jensen

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The new budget handed down by the provincial government Feb. 9 provides more funding for families and communities without increasing the rate of taxation.

"There's not a single solitary new tax," said Municipal Affairs Minister and Battle River - Wainwright MLA Doug Griffiths.

Legality of CPAC borrowing bylaw brought into question

Dan Jensen

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Camrose administration has been directed to investigate the legality of a Camrose Performing Arts Centre borrowing bylaw.

"I am having administration do some follow-up on it just to put council and the general public at ease that we are not doing something illegal," explained Camrose mayor Marshall Chalmers.

Augustana hosting ACAC curling championships this weekend

Murray Green

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The Augustana Vikings are not just hosts at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Curling Championships at the Rose City Curling Club on Feb. 24 to 26. The mixed team are the defending champions.

H&R Block recognizes Janice Zimmerman for 25 years of service

Dan Jensen

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

H&R Block Camrose franchisee Janice Zimmerman was recognized with a 25-year service award at a H&R Block National Operations meeting in Vancouver Oct. 30.

"It was myself and one other person who received the award," said Zimmerman.

"I guess it speaks to how much I enjoy what I am doing."

Charlie Killam students will be wearing pink shirts March 2

Dan Jensen

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Students at Charlie Killam School will be wearing pink shirts Mar. 2 to show that they will not tolerate bullying.

"This is the second year that we will be doing this," said Charlie Killam School principal Tom Midbo.

"I am anticipating a good response."

The Good Lovelies nominated for Juno

Murray Green

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Camrose was treated to a great performance from the Good Lovelies during the second stop of their tour at Scalliwags Pub and Rum Bar on Remembrance Day.

January power bills raise concerns with Albertans

Murray Green

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Alberta NDP opposition leader Brian Mason is asking people to send their power bills to him.

“January’s power bill is a real eye popper for most homeowners,” said Mason, in a plea to receive some answers. “My family’s bill was double what it was a year ago. I want to table as many power bills as I can to prove to this government that deregulation is hurting Alberta families.”

Totally Awesome Musical coming to Bailey Theatre

Dan Jensen

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

About Time Productions will be presenting Back to the 80's ... The Totally Awesome Musical at the Bailey Theatre March 2, 3 and 4 and March 9, 10 and 11.

Camrose called to take action on poverty

Dan Jensen

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The City of Camrose and its residents are being encouraged to join the call for the adoption of a poverty reduction strategy for Alberta.

Action to End Poverty in Alberta has initiated a petition urging the Government of Alberta to provide leadership, and for all political parties to adopt, support and legislate poverty reduction targets and timelines.

Three Kodiaks up for awards

Murray Green

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The Alberta Junior Hockey League and the RBC Play Hockey Project revealed the finalists for the 2012 league awards.

Two finalists from each division were selected by the league’s general managers and coaches. The award winners for each of the categories will be determined through voting by the AJHL managers and coaches following the completion of the regular season.

Kelsey Club presents Bedtime Stories by Norm Foster

Dan Jensen

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The Kelsey Drama Club will present a special dinner performance of Norman Foster's Bedtime Stories this Sunday (Feb. 26).

"The proceeds from the performance will be put into a trust fund that has been set up for Karen Greenwood at the Royal Bank in Camrose," said Ardis Peterson.