Murray Green

Stories from Murray Green

Canadian Tire Jumpstart program puts children in the game
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

In Canada, about one in three families can't afford to enrol their children in organized sports, or recreation activities because of financial barriers.

The May campaign will be celebrated on Jumpstart Day on Saturday, May 25, with a Canadian Tire charity barbecue at the Camrose location.

Roadrunners rebuilding men's baseball club
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

The Powerline Baseball League will open the season with seven teams this year.

The Camrose Roadrunners will play its first home game on May 16 against the league champion Leduc Milleteers beginning at 7 p.m. on the Harry Andreassen Diamond at Kin Park.

Leduc has won the league title four straight years, so every team will be gunning for them this summer.

Body checking eliminated from Peewee hockey
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Hockey Alberta, acting on a decision made by its board of directors, is eliminating body checking from the Peewee division beginning in the 2013-14 season.

Former Camrose Kodiak signs with Colorado Avalanche
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Former Camrose Kodiaks' defenceman Karl Stollery and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a one-year contract for next season.

Afternoon Film Club launched
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Pat Mader Mundel formed the Afternoon Film Club to provide people with a matinee classic to watch, as well as a social and intellectual outing.

"I'm a big fan of the Nordlys Film Festival and the Bailey Theatre is such a great venue for events like that. It got my brain percolating on what can we do to create some other interesting film-based initiatives," said Pat.

Local team enters ride to conquer cancer
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

A team of local cyclists is gearing up for the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer, which benefits the Alberta Cancer Foundation, June 22 and 23.

"We have a small team of five riders this year. Our strength in not in our numbers, but in our character," said Joanne Miske. "But, we don't want that to stop us from riding and raising funds."

Axemen goal to win one more than last year
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

The Camrose Axemen men's baseball team has only one goal in mind as it heads into the regular season. It wants to win the last game of the playoffs.

The Westlock Red Lions needed three games to beat the Camrose Axemen in the senior men's North Central Alberta Baseball League playoffs last August.

Cash tribute
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Big River is composed of four musicians from the west coast who re-live the recordings of Johnny Cash in the style and with the sound of the man in black himself.

The Big River band will be at the Bailey Theatre on May 18 for an 8 p.m. show.

Woods performs Swinging Fiddles at CRE
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Scott Woods is back by popular demand.

The Canadian fiddle champion is a crowd favorite across the prairies and he will be returning to Camrose on Tuesday, May 21, for a 7 p.m. show at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

Arbor Day to be celebrated with tree planting
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

The City of Camrose is inviting residents to help celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees in the Stoney Creek Valley on May 22.

"This event is a great opportunity to restore areas of the Camrose park systems and improve the natural areas," said Samara Froland, Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society summer coordinator.

County council denies sub-division project
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Second reading for a proposed design that included 24 residential lots near the Battle River by Sheldon Squair and Aarbo Ranching were denied by Camrose County on April 23.

Open Door offers more rooms
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

The Camrose Open Door Association (CODA) provided an opportunity for Camrose residents to see inside their newly renovated Maurer Hall housing facility before it was occupied.

Gilroy receives Queen's gold jubilee medal
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Stew Gilroy was honoured to receive his Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contribution to Canadian agriculture and especially for his work in the canola industry.

Often accused of having canola oil in his veins, Stew has promoted agriculture at every opportunity that has been presented to him.

Be a contestant in Take No Bull ride
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

If you have ever wanted to ride a bull during the Big Valley Jamboree Parade, then the Family Violence Action Society (FVAS) has a contest for you. And if you have a "better him than me" attitude, you're also in luck.

CKS wins regional badminton tournament
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Charlie Killam School (CKS)received the most points at the regional badminton competition to win the junior high event on April 25 in Camrose.

Frigon honoured with rural physician action plan bursary
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP) recognized 12 medical students for their dedication to their careers in rural medicine for 2012-13.

Camrose police targeting theft from vehicles
Murray Green
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

The Camrose Police Service is devoting more man power to solving theft from motor vehicle cases and to educate people on how to avoid becoming victims. After being identified as a priority, the police service has stepped up its patrol in problem areas of the city.

Bike Rodeo attendance up
Murray Green
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

The number of children participating in the Bike Rodeo tripled this year at the Max McLean Arena on April 20.

This event was hosted by the Camrose Family Resource Centre Association to help promote bike safety and awareness in the community in a fun family way.

Election amendments make it harder to vote
Murray Green
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Camrose County council expressed its frustration with the proposed amendments with the Local Authorities Election Act at the April 9 meeting.

The provincial government will be making it harder to vote in an effort to stop people from stuffing ballet boxes and voting several times.

Augustana offers summer strength conditioning camp
Murray Green
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

The Augustana Fitness Centre is offering a Battle River Hockey Plus Dryland Hockey Training and Conditioning Program that will take young hockey players to the next level.