Sign In Subscribe Now The Government of Alberta recently announced $1 million in funding through the Fire Services Training Program Grant to support more than 65 local fire services across Alberta "This firefighter training grant will keep our community safe and equipped to handle emergencies," said Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely in a press release "The first to respond in an emergency is often a community’s local fire service which makes it critical that local firefighters in Camrose receive training that is reflective of industry best standards and fits the needs of the communities they serve," stated the press release "The funding provided to Camrose through the Fire Services Training Program Grant will help do just that by supporting them in delivering a wide range of training for their firefighters." “Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect us and we’re making sure they have the training they need to do their jobs safely and effectively Well-trained fire services are essential to keeping our communities safe and these grant investments will help firefighters respond with skill and confidence when Albertans need them most," said Ric McIver municipalities are responsible for determining fire service needs for their community including local fire service levels and organization Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. As you can imagine the family is devastated to announce that Neil Vernon Leeson, of Camrose, Alberta passed away on February 16, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose Alberta. Neil was born in Halifax Nova Scotia on September 19, 1949.  He travelled extensively, both personally and professionally, and was a passionate aviation enthusiast, political supporter of the UCP party and knowledgeable war historian. Neil chose Camrose, Alberta to spend his retirement years where he was involved in many activities at the Mirror Lake Seniors Center.  He made lots of friends and defended rigorously his self-proclaimed world crib championship. Neil leaves behind his sisters, Melissa Stelter (Morris Reid) of Edmonton, who provided her unfailing love and support to him during his many medical visits and encounters over the past year as he struggled with cancer, his sister Bernice Leeson of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, his only child, Christopher Leeson of Ft. Worth, Texas and his beloved cat, Mili, who now resides with Bernice in Dartmouth. He also leaves behind many relatives and dear friends which span coast to coast.  Those that knew him or even just met him will remember the life of the party, the entertainer, organizer, caring and generous human being and pet lover.  The family wishes to thank the many professionals at St. Mary’s Hospital and the Cross Cancer Institute that cared for Neil, as well as Camrose Hospice and Camrose Home Care and Weber Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Camrose and District Seniors Centre in the Card Room. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made in Neil’s honour to a local animal rescue/shelter or the Canadian Cancer Society. An Alberta court has ordered the company that owns Camrose Casino into receivership “We’re all a little flummoxed by this,” said Howard Pechet Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The decision could have implications for recent efforts to relocate the Camrose Casino as a receiver will take control of the business dealings Pechet said he’s hoping the decision can be reversed Accounting firm Ernst and Young has been appointed as the receiver which gives it control of “all of the Debtor’s current and future assets undertakings and properties of every nature and kind whatsoever including all proceeds,” according to the documents Ernst and Young will be responsible for business decisions related to Mayfield Investment and Pechet 2018 Family Winery Trust — all listed as defendants in the case The defaulted criteria includes a failure to produce an unconditional commitment letter from Canadian Western Bank (CWB) which was part of a previous forbearance agreement Court documents also state that the defendants failed to provide a “finalized version of the written proposal setting out the Obligors’ plan for the repayment of the Indebtedness,” for the debts remaining after proceeds committed by CWB and refinancing options By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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The rest of the defaulted forbearance agreement criteria include: “The Obligors failed to provide account statements for all non-ATB accounts (as defined in the Forbearance Agreement);” “The Obligors failed to provide one or more Sale Proposals (as defined in the Second Amending Agreement) “The Obligors failed to provide the Lender with biweekly reconciliations of Priority Payables (as defined in Forbearance Agreement) and evidence that all payments due under Vendor Payment Plans (as defined in the Second Amending Agreement) in the preceding two-week period have been made;” Among the many investments related to the Mayfield Investment portfolio the company holds shares in the Camrose Casino Corp (now Camrose Casino Ltd.) and Fort Nelson Hotel (Alberta) Ltd It is also listed under the Partnership Act with the Medicine Hat Lodge and Convention Centre Ernst and Young is authorized to take possession and exercise control of the properties and conduct regular business on behalf of the debtors among a long list of other empowerments under the order Pechet asserted his company has maintained a strong financial reputation for many years as Treasury branch has reiterated on numerous occasions for Alberta Treasury grants for 50 years now,” said Pechet which is well-known for hosting Big Valley Jamboree Music Festival since 2006 when the casino was being built “When they couldn’t get financing to finish construction on that venue we need help,’ ” said the exhibition society’s executive director Dianne Kohler Kohler said her organization loaned Mayfield $2.5 million to help it finish construction until it suddenly stopped around the same time as the COVID-19 pandemic it’s a big hit to us as a charitable organization,” said Kohler Pechet declined on Friday to say what the impact of the receivership could mean to the casino’s relocation but said that there would be more information on what could happen in the future on Monday. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Both sides of the Alberta legislature rose to support Canada’s Filipino community Monday as the nation struggled to process a tragedy that marred a Vancouver cultural festival Standing ovations followed UCP and NDP words of comfort after a motor vehicle plowed into a Lapu-Lapu Day festival April 27 and killed 11 people “What should have been a joyful celebration of Filipino culture and heritage ended in the unthinkable act of violence that has left families shattered communities grieving and our nation in mourning,” said Jacqueline Lovely the NDP member for Calgary-Klein: “We all grieve with Filipino Canadians as they navigate the unimaginable loss of beloved community members and contend with the injuries and trauma resulting from this violent attack.”  Police have so far charged a 30-year-old man with eight counts of second-degree murder after a black SUV tore into the street festival the Filipino chieftain who became a national hero for defeating Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 About a million people or 2.5 per cent of Canada’s population were of Filipino descent in 2021 making them the third largest Asian ethnic grouping in the country About 3.5 per cent B.C.’s population and more than five per cent of Alberta’s were part of the community Lovely praised Filipino Canadians for “kindness resilience and remarkable contributions to our society.” In every corner of our province Filipino Canadians have helped build stronger more vibrant communities through their hard work faith and unity of the Filipino community is well known but know that you’re not alone in this journey I think I can speak for every member in this chamber when I say that our hearts are with you in these difficult moments and as you move through grief Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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Or sign-in if you have an account Years after a first attempt by Camrose Resort Casino to relocate to the city the behemoth operation is poised to be constructed along Edmonton’s Parsons Road after approval Thursday from Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) which will see the 88,000-square-foot facility built at 420 Parsons Rd the casino will still be part of the rural charity pool meaning any proceeds from the venue will be directed to rural charities instead of local ones the decision to approve the application will support continuous business operations provide jobs for Albertans and will significantly improve returns for rural charities with minimal impact to charities assigned to the Edmonton pool,” said AGLC in a news release “This relocation will result in significant additional revenue for the government of Alberta which in turn contributes to the foundational services that Albertans rely on.” Mayor Amarjeet Sohi called the decision a “loss for Edmonton.” Sohi expressed his disappointment and highlighted the impact this would have on local charities He mentioned the city does not have the infrastructure dollars for the necessary upgrades to handle the traffic the casino would generate “The new building will significantly impact traffic for south Edmonton residents and travellers. Edmonton is already receiving inadequate provincial support, and this move adds additional pressures with significant infrastructure upgrades to Parsons Road to support the additional traffic,” Sohi said. Coun. Keren Tang told Postmedia the decision is “deeply disappointing.” The Ward Karhiio councillor said council has been fighting against the casino’s relocation for years and echoed Sohi’s concerns about the impact on local charities and businesses. “Despite the opposition, despite so many residents writing in, despite a really strong campaign from the charitable sector and even quite frankly from the business community too, it’s disappointing, but ultimately, I question some of the political motivation around the decision too,” Tang said. Tang also highlighted concerns from constituents about potential job losses. She said now that the decision is made, the appeal process is an unlikely option for them. Tang has reached out to city administration on what steps they can take to mitigate the impact this would have on charity dollars and the community. In the meantime, the casino still has to go through all permitting, zoning, and construction processes before the organization can issue a casino facility licence. The initial application for relocation said the casino is expected to take 19 to 24 months for construction. The issue initially came up two years ago when Capital City Casinos Ltd. applied to move but was subsequently turned down by AGLC, whose spokesperson said at the time the proposal “lacked community support, including from the general public, local government and existing casino operators.” It is with profound sadness that the family of Kevin Dean Mathewson of Camrose announces his passing on January 3 where he shared a lively and adventurous childhood with his brothers a place that would change his life forever when he met Melissa Willison Kevin and Melissa shared a love that was deep Kevin was a devoted father whose greatest pride and joy were his children He was happiest when spending time with them—coaching them through life’s lessons Every moment with his family was a treasure to him Kevin worked as a Motorman for Excalibur Drilling and pride in his work made him a respected colleague He found fulfillment in providing for his family and ensuring their well-being and unwavering love left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends as a testament to his gentle spirit but his legacy of love and laughter will never be forgotten He is also lovingly remembered by his parents Randy and Audra Willison; his sister-in-law Lilith and Matilda; and his brother-in-law He was predeceased by his dear grandfather Kevin’s love and light touched everyone who knew him and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those he leaves behind A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on  Saturday 2025 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addictions – the Assertive Outreach Program A 38-year-old man is in custody following a collision on the morning of Friday 8 that involved an Elk Island Public Schools bus and two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 14 and Range Road 215 near South Cooking Lake In addition to the criminal charges, Michaud faces charges under the Traffic Safety Act of failure to remain at the scene of an accident and driving while unauthorized/with a suspended license. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Presented by Camrose County and the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities in partnership with the Sustainable Food Endowment and the Food Artisans of Camrose County This evening invites guests to The Bailey Theatre to enjoy sample fare from the Food Artisans of Camrose County while viewing the 2018 documentary "Before the Plate". After the film will share and respond to themes from the film and how they are present in our local community. Guests will be invited to ask questions of the panel the Camrose Art Society has curated "Art To Table" an art show exhibiting artists' interpretation of food and sustainability in our local community Guests are invited to check out "Art to Table" in the Spotlight Bistro before the main event This event is free to attend though does require you register in advance This event is part of the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities ‘Food Sustainability Lecture & Film Series’, a series of events focused on issues relating to food sustainability, especially as they relate to broader issues relevant to rural sustainability. More info about the ACSRC can be found at uab.ca/ACSRC  This event is made possible through a partnership with Camrose County and a generous contribution from the Sustainable Food Endowment Register labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of the Néhiyaw (Cree) Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux) lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6 The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations BRINGING YOU THE LATEST EDTECH NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Camrose served as the UK government’s first-ever AI Minister in the Department for Science Innovation and Technology from 2023 until the most recent election he was responsible for the UK's AI strategy and the inaugural AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park he will help steer the company’s strategic direction and work closely with the product team to ensure Lumi’s technology meets the needs of educators who has been involved in the global education sector for the last 15 years as a founder His 25-year career includes being part of the founding team of Infosys BPM a joint venture between Citigroup VC and Infosys He has also worked at McKinsey and HSBC Investment Bank Camrose joins a senior team that includes Lord Bellingham, Chair of Lumi and former Foreign Office Minister, and Dr. Chris Shen, Co-Founder of Lumi and a Stanford University Professor Camrose’s previous government responsibilities also included intellectual property and cybersecurity He led the Sunak government’s landmark bills through the House of Lords and the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill running his own consultancy and working in-house for corporations including Pfizer Viscount Camrose commented: “As it currently stands our workforce and graduates are ill-equipped to meet the challenges of the digital age I am delighted to be joining Prashant and the rest of the Lumi team to play our part in changing this helping young people and the wider workforce adapt and thrive with a new set of skills for the new tech landscape.” Raizada added: “As the UK’s first AI Minister nobody is better placed than Jonathan in understanding the challenge posed to government and business by the current digital skills gap the UK must train tens of thousands of additional AI professionals in the next five years Lumi stands ready to assist in this endeavor and make the workforce fit for the future.” or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Paxton Media Ltd Aspiring writers of all skill levels in Central Alberta are invited to take part in the Battle River Writing Centre's (BRWC) interactive poetry workshop at the Camrose Heritage Railway Museum and Park on April 26.  Participants will learn from experienced writers and go home with a polished poem ready for publication.  The two expert facilitators for the workshop are short story author Alexina Dalgetty and former English professor Alan Richards.  "She's very accomplished," said BRWC founder and coordinator Dr "She's a real gift to all of us," said Ross adding Dalgetty is an enthusiastic and generous instructor.  brings a British style and is attentive to words in her work Richards has a doctorate in English and has taught at Red Deer Polytechnic "He writes such beautiful reflections about his life there and helps people see the beauty around them "He just unfolds the writer inside a person," she said The annual workshop is held in April to coincide with Poetry Month in Canada.  The day will begin with writing a draft poem Participants are also invited to bring their own poems they'd like to develop further.  they will cover preparing a poem for publication and each writer can choose one poem to give more attention and share with the group.  Writers will leave with a revised poem and resources for getting it ready to submit.  To purchase tickets or for more information email source21@telus.net or call 780-672-9315 Camrose Police notified the public of the derailment shortly after 5 a.m According to an update the road was cleared shortly before 2 p.m Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer reached out to Camrose Police for more information but has not received a response said the two cars which derailed were empty two rail cars on a train moving at slow speed on a spur track derailed at the Highway 13 grade crossing east of Camrose "The two cars were empty and remained upright and the crossing reopened early Saturday afternoon Formed in a merger between Canadian Pacific Railways and Kansas City Southern Railways CPKC's website boasts the company is "the first and only transnational rail network in North America." It own railways stretching from Canada to Mexico and is headquartered in Calgary and community support come together to be Canada's place to save more money The new 15,600 square foot store is located at 7005 48th Avenue The grand opening will include gift cards for the first 100 customers "We are thrilled to welcome the Camrose community to our brand-new Giant Tiger location" "We are excited to offer our customers the latest and most affordable fashion finds just in time for the cozy fall weather while also offering low prices on grocery and everyday household essentials." As a community proud retailer dedicated to supporting the diverse communities it calls home, Giant Tiger Stores Limited and store manager Joan Guiriba has made a charitable donation of $1,000 to support the Camrose Food Bank, through Neighbor Aid and non-profit organization that works with the community to meet the basic needs of the residents of the County and City of Camrose For more information regarding the grand opening plans, visit the store's Facebook page at Facebook.com/GiantTiger.  and community support come together to be Canada's place to save more money For media inquiries, please contact: Emma Lindblad, External Communications Coordinator, Giant Tiger Stores Limited, [email protected] the leading Canadian-owned family discount store is committed to delivering more than great deals on family fashion The proudly Canadian company is dedicated to a culture of affordability.. Do not sell or share my personal information: EdmontonNewsCamrose casino gets go ahead for south Edmonton relocationBy Brittany EkelundPublished: October 10, 2024 at 12:56PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Letters continue to fly about the proposed Camrose Casino move to Edmonton whose spokesperson said at the time that the proposal “lacked community support local government and existing casino operators.” the city added its name to the list of detractors when it voted to send a letter asking AGLC to deny the move once again is firing (words) back at the City of Edmonton asking council to change its stance and support the casino’s move “Many Northern/North-Central Albertans see the manner in which this situation has been handled as callous to the needs of the communities across Northern and North-Central Alberta,” wrote Cyr The letter brought up, what Cyr referred to as, inconsistencies in the City’s stance, saying that the city wrote a similar letter when the proposal to move was made two years ago, before “softening” its position after the proposal was denied, according to Cyr. With its most recent letter, Cyr accused the city of “flip-flopping” on the issue. In its letter to AGLC, the City of Edmonton echoed concerns from local community groups and charities about an expected decline in charity revenue caused by Camrose Casino’s move. “Without further changes to AGLC’s policies, the relocation of the Camrose casino will result in a five per cent decline in revenues to Edmonton charities. This impact is significant for Edmonton charities who are also managing increased demands,” the letter said. Not only did Cyr refute those claims as misleading, he wrote that the city was being greedy. “The current stance is not just misleading—it is a clear manifestation of greed and selfishness. You know that Northern Alberta money has supported Edmonton’s charities for years, but now, when it is time to give Northern charities their fair share, Edmonton refuses to share the largess it has received,” said Cyr in the letter. Part of Cyr’s point was the inherent benefits for an urban charity looking to host a casino night in Edmonton. With the second highest revenue and the fourth shortest wait times across the province for charitable gaming proceeds, Edmonton’s casino market is both profitable and relatively speedy. For its part, Camrose currently has the longest wait time and the smallest revenue, meaning delays and diminished returns for the charities it hosts. Cyr asserted that as a northern hub and gateway to the north, large portions of Edmonton casinos’ traffic comes from rural or other travellers passing through the capital city, which means it should be more willing to allow a rural casino within the city limits. There is a precedent for the move in Calgary, where the Ace Blackfoot Casino sits within the city’s limits, but services rural charities. Despite the concerns raised in Cyr’s letter, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said in an emailed statement that in addition to the issues brought up by charities, the infrastructure near the proposed site couldn’t handle the increased traffic. “At the end of the day, it is Edmonton City Council’s responsibility to advocate for the residents of Edmonton. This application would negatively impact Edmonton residents and charitable organizations,” said Sohi. “At this time, Edmonton City Council will not be reconsidering our stance on the Camrose Casino application.” Although work on Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School is done there are no paved roads or utilities to the building in Camrose and finding a solution is proving difficult In a world hungry for sustainable energy, Alberta is fast becoming one of the pre-eminent jurisdictions on the planet for hydrogen fuel... 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A Camrose woman is facing charges after two attempted carjackings targeting seniors Camrose police say a woman in her 60s was getting into her car at the local Walmart on March 20 at approximately 12:40 p.m when a younger woman approached her on crutches The younger woman attempted to forcefully take away the older woman's keys the woman on crutches approached another elderly woman entering her vehicle A struggle ensued and the elderly woman was thrown to the ground Bystanders then chased the younger woman away Police say the assailant is known to them and were able to locate her shortly after the incident is charged with robbery and attempted theft She appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a $2,000 no cash release order 2024 surrounded  by his wife Gwen and three daughters.   Sanford lived the majority of his life near Tofield and learned to work hard at a young age  where his creativity and ingenuity led him to his chosen career of farming along with brief  work as gas attendant and mechanic then completed his career as a truck driver  until his retirement in 2007 He and Gwen moved to Camrose in 2011 where he continued  to putter and farm whenever the opportunity presented.  Sanford married the love of his life on November 26 1965 and they began a full life on the  farm They were blessed with 3 girls Colleen (Paul) McKinstry Marla (Gerald) Steinwand,  and Leanne (Preston) Kostura all who reside in the Camrose area; ten grandchildren and  nine great-grandchildren.   Sanford became a Christian at a young age and deeply loved the Lord till his passing A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Salem Mennonite Church south of Tofield Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee Residency program welcomes Camrose as newest Family Medicine rural training site debuting 2025 the Department of Family Medicine’s Residency Program will welcome Camrose as a training site in the CaRMS rural stream Earlier this month at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada conference in Edmonton the Camrose training site was previewed in the University of Alberta’s Family Medicine promotional media and material Jeff Bennett will be serving as Site Co-Directors their combined leadership lending a wealth of diverse experience and skills Camrose is prepared and eager to train two residents of their own as they have gradually been hosting more and more rotations of Red Deer residents over the past five years Jorgensen is rural-raised from the town of Olds Medicine as a career gradually called to her as she completed related training through lifeguarding and then as an EMT She finished her undergraduate at the University of Calgary and her family medicine residency through the University of Alberta in Red Deer a decade ago working at the Smith Clinic in family practice and out of St Mary’s Hospital in a multitude of roles over the years Women’s health and breastfeeding medicine feature naturally in her family practice and in her work with the local women’s shelter while her active hospitalist role is with GP Oncology Mary’s as a FP anesthesiologist working 3 weeks on and 1 week off with his off week spent either as a locum in surrounding communities or in the emergency department He too completed his family medicine residency in Red Deer Bennett remembers that his eighth grade science class studying the human body systems was the beginning of his fierce fascination with medicine As a child he struggled with asthma and allergies but he had a diligent paediatrician who inspired him to later pursue a master’s degree in paediatrics at the University of Alberta before he realized he didn’t want to stop caring for patients when they were no longer children He completed medical school and chose family medicine to ensure he could support patients throughout their lives then tacked the Family Practice Anesthesia Program on to his resume Each of the co-directors were called to rural medicine in their own ways Jorgensen knowing from the beginning that she didn’t want to live in a big city and that she wanted variety She completed her integrated community clerkship in Rocky Mountain House which solidified her resolve to practice rural Bennett completed his own integrated clerkship in Camrose which was how he came to be acquainted with the community he was immediately drawn back to Camrose as practice there had made such a positive impression on him I love being hands-on and I really appreciate the immediate gratification of anesthetic Family medicine has challenges that I applaud every family doctor everywhere for,” says Dr Bennett in regards to the patience required by family physicians as the work can involve delayed gratification “When my patient has high blood pressure in anesthetics and the gratifying experience to be able to see a problem recognize a problem and fix that problem because of my training and my experiences.”Dr “I feel we're a little bit unique for a rural site in that we have a lot of things that family doctors are able to do and we're able to practice to full scope and be pretty independent but we have quite a few specialists that can help us out as well and we're able to provide a lot of services to our patients in the community.” Regarding the key aspects of rural medicine Camrose exemplifies Bennett emphasizes the importance of how nearly all aspects of training are able to be taught in Camrose to ensure continuity of care the learner will get to know all of the local family physicians and the expansive specialist team Camrose houses as well “We’re big enough to have three general surgeons an internist and soon two obstetricians—a hospitalist team that covers the whole hospital Administration Office5-16 University TerraceFax: 492-8191 Research Office6-10 University TerraceFax: 492-2593  uafammed@ualberta.ca Become a free member today and receive top local stories right to your inbox RDP's Practical Nurse Diploma program is expanding to reach students in the Camrose area Camrose is the newest Central Alberta Campus location to offer the program and is now accepting 16 students for fall 2025 Eight of the seats will be reserved for local learners who live in the Camrose area Students will be able to access theory courses online and labs will be done in-person at the Central Alberta Campus community partner site the Bethany Group’s Rosehaven building in Camrose Campus Alberta Central is a joint venture between Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and Red Deer Polytechnic that provides post-secondary programs to communities throughout the Central Alberta region "Our Practical Nurse Diploma is a high-demand program we often see waitlists for the program offered at our main campus in Red Deer By expanding our program to community sites through Campus Alberta Central while also addressing the rural nursing shortage that we are experiencing in Alberta," said Heather Dirks “We’re very excited to expand the RDP Practical Nurse program to Camrose,” said Cody McCarroll, Campus Alberta Central executive director “When we talk to our rural community partners, they identify a need to bring post-secondary education to rural learners By offering programming locally, we make higher education more accessible and affordable for rural learners.” For more information about the Practical Nurse Diploma, visit rdpolytech.ca The Camrose Kodiaks are thrilled to announce that Camrose will be hosting the prestigious 2024 Junior A World Challenge from December 9-15 This marks the first time since 2008 that this highly anticipated international showcase of junior hockey talent returns to our city and local organizing committee promises to bring top-tier hockey excitement to Camrose The event will feature elite junior players from around the world competing for the championship in a tournament that has become a proving ground for future NHL stars “Hosting a prestigious tournament like the Junior A World Challenge fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment support the event and create an exciting atmosphere for fans and teams.” said Boris Rybalka Tournament Co-Chair and Former General Manager of the Camrose Kodiaks fans and sponsors for supporting the tournament and are grateful to Hockey Canada for entrusting us to host this event,” added co-chair Ken Duggan “Communities across Alberta have proven to be excellent hosts for multiple Hockey Canada events and we know Camrose will carry on that tradition with the 2024 Junior A World Challenge,” said Dean McIntosh fan experience and community impact with Hockey Canada “We look forward to welcoming teams and fans in our return to Camrose and leaving a lasting legacy while also fostering the growth and support of hockey in the region.” The official tournament schedule and ticket information will be announced at a later date  For more information on the Junior A World Challenge or follow along via social media on Facebook or X and Instagram The official Instagram account of the AJHL An Edmonton man has been found guilty of possessing over a kilogram of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.  Following a two-day trial in the Camrose Court of King's Bench which concluded on March 21, Matthew Andrew Teeter was found guilty of possession for the purposes of trafficking He will be sentenced at an upcoming court appearance.  Court heard that, following a 2023 investigation by Camrose police and the Alberta Major Crimes Unit, Teeter was stopped on Sept. 29 and arrested, and his vehicle was searched After completing the search, police discovered 1,047 grams of methamphetamine, as well as drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of cash. Police say the approximate street value of the drugs was $80,000.  Police advise residents that anyone who suspects illicit drug trade or any other illegal activity in Camrose to call police at 780-672-4444 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  here’s a rundown of how Edmonton landed its newest casino and some of the challenges along the way Camrose Resort and Casino general manager Hany Assal says the new location in Edmonton will support greater rural charity pool revenues the second-largest casino in the city is PURE Casino with 72,000 square feet of gambling space in southeast Edmonton will remain operating in that town of roughly 19,000 people but we’re changing the licence,” said Assal explaining that it will allow the Camrose location to operate as a community gaming centre meaning it will have all of its same gaming options plus the addition of bingo In its statement on the recently approved Edmonton facility AGLC said that it gave “careful consideration of objections and support” for the application provide jobs for Albertans and will significantly improve returns for rural charities with minimal impact to charities assigned to the Edmonton pool,” AGLC said in a news release “AGLC has a key responsibility to be a direct contributor to provincial revenue This relocation will result in significant additional revenue for the Government of Alberta which in turn contributes to the foundational services that Albertans rely on.” Although the applications for relocation have come in relatively short succession AGLC views them as fundamentally different While the location and timeline for the building are similar and a shift to more poker tables and fewer slot games the recent application was viewed differently by AGLC and the group approved the relocation The documents show the legal battle had been underway for roughly two years with several forbearance agreements having come and gone between the two parties The court’s order contained a requirement for a court-appointed receiver to take control of Mayfield assets Professional services company Ernst & Young (EY) was appointed to handle Mayfield and said it will continue to operate as normal Pechet also said Mayfield found a new owner for the casino’s licence with a portion of the sale of the licence already paid “The balance is due when the casino doors open in Edmonton So they’ve taken and purchased their licence … are moving that licence over to Edmonton and we won’t have anything to do with that,” said Pechet Postmedia attempted to contact the new licence owner Although Mayfield had been ordered into receivership Pechet said he believes the relocation to Edmonton will still happen “This will be much better for the (rural) charities.” “Casino fundraising is a really important source of revenue for the 163 community leagues across the city,” said the communications adviser for the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) in July when the second relocation application first cropped up While the local gaming market is expected to earn an additional $19 million and rural charities will see an increase of more than 50 per cent in their charity pool payments local charities are predicted to have a five per cent decrease in charity pool payments “We’re dealing with charitable organizations and not-for-profits A small amount is a huge amount to all of these organizations,” said Berry Berry said ultimately the community hosting the casino won’t benefit from it The model enables charities and religious groups to operate gaming activities which allows them to raise money for their organization The current allocation stipulates that for every dollar of revenue from a slot machine at a traditional casino 15 cents go towards the host charity of the night while 17 cents go to the casino operator and 68 cents go to Alberta’s General Revenue Fund minus AGLC’s operating expenses Charities also take a slice of the revenue from table games after paying fixed service fees to the casino a former professor at the University of Alberta with an extensive background in gambling research going back to the 1970s knows the history of Alberta’s gaming model and how it was developed He said there are four types of gambling models hybrid operations that include corporations and gambling companies Smith said the latter originated in Alberta when the Criminal Code was amended in 1969 to allow lotteries which he said function as an umbrella term for a variety of types of gambling “(The amendment in) 1969 allowed lotteries and also allowed casinos under certain restrictions And that’s when Alberta went with the charity model,” said Smith but if we tie it into charities and worthy causes Many Alberta charities have grown to rely on gambling for a significant portion of their funding which Berry explained offers the most efficient fundraising opportunity for any charitable group A group that volunteers at a casino for one night can “on average” generate between $60,000 and $80,000 Michael Thomas "Mick" Fish of Camrose He is lovingly remembered by his wife Trudy; daughter Michelle (Karl) Bogg of Western Australia A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. 2024 at Weber's Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose with Rev Christa Eisbrenner officiating.  Cremation will take place following the service.  Memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S In Loving Memory of Patricia Helen Zellweger (Boylen) Patricia Zellweger of Camrose passed away on April 2 As the daughter of Canadian military parents she spent time in several different locations throughout Canada Patricia is survived by her children: Grant (Kathleen) She was predeceased by her husband Andre on March 31 Patricia spent some of her early years in Alberta where she met her late husband while living on a military base in Penhold She worked as a candy striper at the local hospital Alberta and were married for  55 years  They began their life together on Andre's childhood family farm in Owlseye their farming journey continued as they moved north of Bonnyville Patricia did everything possible to support the farm and supported the countless challenges of farm life she raised her family in a 600-square-foot house without a bathroom or running water she ensured family was first and that the yard and garden were as perfect as possible Patricia and Andre had three children while devoting their time to family and the operation of a large farm for several decades but as anyone who knew them would tell you running a large chicken farm west of Camrose Patricia loved spending time with her friends and family She had a knack for turning simple occasions into feasts fit for royalty and nothing delighted her more than seeing people’s faces light up with joy over her delicious dishes She treasured every moment spent with Andre Patricia and Andre shared a love for sightseeing and traveling Even a simple stroll down a country road was enough to make them smile everyday moments and found happiness in seeing joy in others She went out of her way to make others feel important and loved enjoy every moment.” Patricia was passionate about gardening reveling in the nurturing required to create beautiful gardens and flower beds A private family memorial service will be held Memorial donations may be made to STARS or the Alzheimer's Society EdmontonNewsCamrose Casino owner in receivership after application to move casino to EdmontonBy CTV News EdmontonPublished: October 28, 2024 at 4:52PM EDT This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Duane L. Gerber of Camrose, AB passed away on December 6, 2024 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his wife Vi; children Rodney (Lorraine), Larry (Barbara), Joan (Dennis); as well as eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; siblings Bernice (Allan) Link, and Allan (Leona) Gerber; sister-in-law Carol Gerber. A time for public visitation will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024 at Weber's Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose, AB. Interment will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Century Meadows Baptist Cemetery. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Century Meadows Baptist Church (3720-66 St., Camrose, AB) with Pastors Mark Morris and Brett McCarroll officiating.  Memorial donations may be made to Century Meadows Baptist Church. The family would like to thank all those who spent time visiting with Duane during his hospitalization. A special thank you to the staff at Bethany Meadows for providing excellent care during the last six weeks of his life. City council agreed in a 10-3 vote this week to send a letter to Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) opposing Capital City Casino’s request to relocate its Camrose business to a site just north of Ellerslie Road and Parsons Road in south Edmonton The AGLC refused this request two years ago but the company applied for a second time earlier this month signed by Mayor Amarjeet Sohi on council’s behalf cites a lack of time for public consultation and negative impacts to local charities It points to the heightened traffic a casino would generate that would require expensive roadwork and a gap in municipal infrastructure funding in Alberta to pay for upgrades “This proposal has a significant impact on our community and engagement timelines related to this application (13 business days) are not reasonable,” the letter states “Without further changes to AGLC’s policies the relocation of the Camrose casino will result in a five per cent decline in revenues to Edmonton charities This impact is significant for Edmonton charities who are also managing increased demands.” wants to build a large 88,000-square-foot facility — bigger than one-and-a-half football fields — with 498 slot machines and 25 game tables at the site south of Anthony Henday Drive and around the Ellerslie and Summerside neighbourhoods the casino is expected to generate about $19 million in new gaming revenue and “will cause significant realignment in the Edmonton gaming market.” Rural charities would likely see at least 50 per cent more charity pool payments Those in Edmonton could see a five per cent reduction with about a two per cent drop for host First Nations “It is unfair that the local city of Edmonton charities would get less revenue at a time when we have so many social pressures in our community,” Sohi said adding he also fears another casino may fuel gambling addictions “I worry about the impact of social issues Parsons Road doesn’t have the capacity to accommodate this traffic growth and to expand it will require $13 million that we don’t have at this time.” who voted against sending the letter alongside councillors Karen Principe and Jennifer Rice said he doesn’t necessarily support the casino relocation but disagrees with the letter He thinks commenting on Alberta’s funding for municipalities is out of line “I didn’t think the letter contained the arguments that I would have put forward,” he told Postmedia Thursday Cartmell said he would have supported asking for analysis on the impact to charities and questioning how Alberta funds them overall City administration recommended keeping the letter private but council voted unanimously to make it public lboothby@postmedia.com Sign In Register LAKELAND – The proposed relocation of Camrose Casino by Capital City Casinos Ltd to south Edmonton is a step away from completion – which means more gaming funds for rural charities in the future.  According to the application at the Alberta Gaming the relocation will generate $19 million in new gaming revenue in the city slightly decrease by five per cent the charity pool payments to Edmonton urban charities and significantly increase the charity pool payments to rural charities by 50 per cent.  Paul MLA Scott Cyr says he has always supported the relocation of the casino.   “I’m pleased the AGLC has approved this relocation request which will bring new economic opportunities for northern Alberta charities and non-profits.”  “This move is something I’ve supported along with many others who saw the potential benefits The AGLC conducted a thorough review and made the final decision independently and I’m happy to see this positive outcome for rural communities.”  Relocation of the Camrose Casino was denied two years ago When relocation was proposed again in August of this year Edmonton council opposed the proposal and asked the AGLC to reject the relocation such as declined revenues to Edmonton charities.  the Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) Board approved the application to move the casino to Step 3 of the three-step application process which involves approval and licensing of the casino operator.  This means that while the application passed the review stages and has been conditionally approved the AGLC board still needs to issue the necessary licenses and perform any final reviews before the relocation is complete.  This phase typically involves AGLC ensuring all regulatory and operational requirements are satisfied before finalizing the relocation.  says she is also pleased with the AGLC moving the application from Step 2 to Step 3.  Approval of the relocation will mean “more equitable disbursement of gaming profits” not only to the Arts Foundation but other many other non-profits designated to Camrose.  “The economic spinoff will greatly benefit our communities if the final stages are approved,” says Pratch.  More SPOTLIGHT > Courtesy of CJHL an international showcase of some of the best young hockey talent from around the world will return to Camrose for the first time since 2008 when Encana Arena plays host from Dec The 2024 Junior A World Challenge represents a partnership between Hockey Canada NHL Central Scouting and the local organizing committee support the event and create an exciting atmosphere for fans and teams,” said tournament co-chair Boris Rybalka who coached Canada West when Camrose hosted in 2008 and won gold at the first two editions of the tournament in 2006 and 2007 scouts and sponsors for supporting the tournament and are grateful to Hockey Canada for entrusting us to host this event,” added co-chair Ken Duggan The Junior A World Challenge has historically had an economic impact of over $3 million to host communities “Communities across Alberta have proven to be excellent hosts for multiple Hockey Canada events and we know Camrose will carry on that tradition with the 2024 Junior A World Challenge,” said Dean McIntosh more than 300 NHL draft picks have played in the tournament including 45 first-round selections – a list that includes Brock Boeser Camrose will host the World Junior A Challenge in December The Alberta town will get the event for the second time since 2008 featuring top players from the Canadian Junior Hockey League which has often featured many high-profile NHL Draft-eligible players in years past home of the Camrose Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League who spent 26 years with the Camrose Kodiaks most recently as the team's general manager The full schedule and format for the tournament will be announced at a later date The event has typically included two Canadian teams representing Western and Eastern Canada featuring predominantly players from CJHL rosters  The United States entry has often exclusively included players from the USHL Last year’s event also included national teams from Sweden and Slovakia Belarus and Latvia have also sent teams as the tournament has taken on various formats since its inception in 2006 USA took third place in the annual showcase of top Junior A players Canada West has taken the title six times and Russia won it once 300 NHL Draft picks have played in the World Junior A Challenge attended by representatives from every NHL team The World Junior A Challenge is a Hockey Canada-hosted event FloHockey provides unrivaled coverage of the World Junior Championship including in-depth news and analysis for Team USA and top NHL prospects participating in the event See what you missed last year and what you have to look forward to as Dec FloHockey is the streaming home to some of the best hockey leagues in North America, including the ECHL and more. 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City council is not enthusiastic about the possibility of a Camrose casino moving to south Edmonton short timelines for the public to weigh in and the potential to add more social problems to the city because of gambling addictions were among concerns council members raised at a special meeting at city hall on Thursday AGLC refused its first application but the company applied again Aug 2 to build the 88,000-square-foot facility with 498 slot machines and 25 game tables City administration supports the plan because it’s a good investment opportunity will pull in at least $400,000 more every year in taxes charities — who could lose five per cent of casino revenues with local First Nations losing up to two per cent — and other casino operators because of the added competition council opposing here could send a bad message to other companies looking to invest in Edmonton But while Mayor Amarjeet Sohi hears about the economic opportunity he’s concerned about the potential for more social problems stemming from gambling addictions and the short time period over the summer when the public can weigh in gambling addictions — we are impacted disproportionately by social issues Adding another casino is going to add to those social issues,” he said during the meeting “Just giving two weeks of time for consultation is unacceptable.” Sohi and other council members are worried about the added cost of upgrading the roads because of higher traffic it would generate Council heard that widening Parsons Road from 19 Avenue to Ellerslie Road would cost about $13 million and widening Ellerslie Road to 91 Street would add about $3.5 million more “I’m just tired of paying through taxpayer dollars for upgrades to infrastructure that benefits …” the mayor said City council stopped short of finalizing opposition to the application Thursday in a letter they plan to send to the AGLC asking city administration to draft a letter and come back with the final version Aug Council will have one last chance to review before finalizing its position The letter will highlight the brief public consultation period of just over two weeks and the need for provincial infrastructure funding Members of the public can write to AGLC to express their point of view until Aug Keren Tang said she’s heard many perspectives on the issue — and has met with the casino operators — so she not taking the position she’s making lightly On Thursday she said the extra traffic putting pressure on existing roads and city infrastructure is her top concern — as well as the consultation and social-issue elements “One of the key issues here is a lack of social infrastructure but the answer is not to find another revenue stream for them by fuelling another form of addiction The answer is to fund these communities adequately … that has not happened,” she said during the meeting This is also an issue of the province not adequately funding municipalities “I just don’t think that we should be supporting a project like this that comes at the neglect of this government,” Tang said while there may be jobs created … it will be a net loss for the city as a whole.” In Loving Memory of Andre (Hank) Anton Zellweger Andre Zellweger of Camrose passed away on March 31 Paul on the family farm outside of Owlseye Andre is survived by his loving wife Patricia It was on the family farm where Andre learned the value of hard work supporting the farm in every possible task and always offering his help to his younger siblings supporting his family remained important to him he left the family farm to generate income to support the farm and his loved ones showing his love for family—especially his sisters Andre developed several skills that he mastered He was exceptional in his own way and loved to share these skills with anyone who showed interest They went on to have three children while devoting their time to family and the operation of a large farm for several decades there was no such thing as sitting around with Andre he and Patricia continued running a large chicken farm operation west of Camrose Andre loved spending time with close friends and family which frequently hosted weekend celebrations and cherished sightseeing pretty much anywhere He also had a passion for flying and took up model planes as a hobby He could sit and watch planes take off for hours Andre valued the importance of enjoying the simple things in life and giving "Take time to smell the roses." His passion for giving for 11 yrs he stood at Christmas for 12 hours a day at Superstore and collected donations for the Salvation Army he was drinking coffee at the local Tim Hortons A private family memorial service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to STARS or the Salvation Army Camrose… Charges have been laid against four people for their alleged involvement in a lengthy stolen property investigation and other machinery had previously been seized bringing the nearly three-year ALERT Auto Crimes unit investigation to a close the investigation began in 2021 following tips received from the public Original news release: https://alert-ab.ca/update-extensive-stolen-property-recovered-in-camrose/ ALERT estimates that the stolen property recovered has an estimated value of $3.1 million Most of the stolen property has been returned to its rightful owners “This investigation shows that not all organized crime involves guns and drugs High value property crimes not only impact the victims of the theft but all of Albertans through increased insurance rates,” said Chief Dean LaGrange ALERT first provided information about the case in December 2022 when 17 search warrants were being executed Most of the search warrants took place in the Camrose area Following the search warrants and seizures ALERT undertook the laborious process of analyzing the more than 100 pieces of stolen property and worked to prepare the required documents and disclosure and recreational vehicles can be incredible losses which shakes the perception of safety in rural communities Although many of the recovered stolen items were returned there’s still significant impact and costs incurred,” said Insp ALERT alleges the accused were involved in acquiring the stolen property for use in their business interests which included farming and equipment rentals has also criminally restrained nine residential and commercial properties The four accused were released from custody to await their next scheduled court appearance on June 12 Operation Elephant involved the assistance of a number of partner agencies Service Alberta Special Investigations unit Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) Members of the public who suspect organized auto theft and vehicle revinning can call local police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime and that’s why we recognize that residents can be instrumental in tackling serious crime If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime Your information will remain strictly confidential Thank you for helping to make Alberta safer by being actively involved and reporting suspicious activity Record Cases Governance Teams Careers at ALERT Auto Crimes Child Exploitation Drugs Financial Crimes Firearms Human Trafficking Organized Crime Sextortion Property Crimes Campaigns Publications & Statistics Frequently Asked Questions Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Since 2022, CISA has been guided by four pillars that focus the effort to promote an integrated, intelligence-led approach to combating organized crime; these are: Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta (CISA) has recently developed an Alberta Firearms Intelligence Centre (AFIC) to equitably expand access to firearms intelligence for all law enforcement agencies within Alberta. AFIC will provide timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence to law enforcement agencies and policy-makers to achieve the shared and collaborative goals of increasing public safety concerning firearm-related crimes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ALERT Alberta (@alertalberta) Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) involves images and/or videos that depict the sexual abuse of minors – the majority of which involve prepubescent children. Often, CSAM involves explicit and/or extreme sexual assaults against the child victim (Cybertip.ca) Learn more about Internet Child Exploitation and ALERT’s integrated teams combatting this issue privately manufactured firearms or lower receivers These weapons are often made with 3D-printers and undermine public safety due to their lack of licensing requirements Learn more about Ghost Guns on ALERT’s dedicated Privately Manufactured Firearms info page Interment will follow at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to Tribal Trails or to the Salvation Army Although Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School is basically complete there\'s no solid access and no power to the school — and who will get it finished remains unclear EdmontonNewsSuspect in custody after standoff in Alberta city that saw shots fired at officersBy Karyn MulcahyPublished: October 18, 2024 at 1:07PM EDT A team of Camrose educators is at work organizing a summer camp blending athletic development and scientific research Hosted by Augustana Campus Recreation and organized by the university's Viking Athletics and Environmental Science programs in conjunction with Battle River Watershed Alliance (BWRA) the Nature Science and Sport Skills Combo Camp will run from July 21 to 25 our summer camps here at Augustana have all been run by our athletic teams and departments," said student experience coordinator Addi Wolosuk "This year we're really excited to offer something quite different We're going to cover a wide range of sports and help students develop the fundamental skills they need "This is going to give children an introduction to sports they haven't tried before We really want to focus on fundamentals — running trying to develop them as a whole athlete." Wolosuk added the campus would follow up with parents with a schedule and itinerary as the camp draws closer each day will be split into a sports portion and a science portion Students will alternate between honing skills in athletics ranging from bouldering to basketball and exploring the watershed collecting water samples and learning about the local ecology Organizer Glen Hvenegaard said scientific activities would include learning to core trees count Purple Martin chicks and eggs and collect bugs or "macroinvertebrates" as they're referred to academically Youth will have the opportunity to take notes and provide data on water quality as citizen scientists to spend most of the day outdoors getting their fingers dirty," he said the role of water in our world and wildlife interactions "Some of the insights they might get would be 'Wow this is a really interconnected world' — for example They'll learn about invertebrates that occupy the water So they can see their role in this ecosystem and get a sense of how they might affect that ecosystem and some of the impacts we have Activities will culminate with a trip to Pleasure Island maintained by Camrose and District Fish and Game Association well-stocked fish ponds and tons of wildlife the range of natural habitats youth will be able to explore is greatly expanded BWRA executive Catherine Peirce said the program was a spiritual successor to the Magpie Camp program which ran with great success up until 2022 when it was forced to shut down due to bad wildfire smoke She noted joining forces with Augustana and Viking Athletics would give this new program options if the weather didn't cooperate "We're pretty excited about this new partnership and this opportunity to run a camp," said Peirce "The real value of this partnership is having fantastic facilities and experts we've had trouble with smoke and wildfires had been quite bad To have kids outside every day can get a bit tricky This offers an alternative facility should there be a bad day." Two bursaries are available for youth unable to cover the attendance costs and an application form will be included on the camp's web page All participants will be fed a lunch daily and get a T-shirt for their efforts Visit https://www.ualberta.ca/en/augustana/programs/community/youth-programs/summer/nature-science-sports.html to register  An educational conference being held in Camrose this month is for anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about the brain and mental health while enjoying world-class speakers and musical performances Innovation and Neuroscience (BRAIN) Conference life and innovation," will take place at the Augustana Campus BRAIN is a branch under the umbrella organization Association for Life-wide Living (ALL) of Alberta The ALL BRAIN team is hosting and organizing the conference with support from brain mental health and community leaders from across Alberta and beyond.  "We wanted to take this step to really educate people about the brain," said Dr Ross suffered a stroke due to the congenital narrowing of an artery in her brain Her husband is also a stroke survivor.  From her and her husband's personal experiences with recovery and rehabilitation and hearing from other brain injury survivors Ross feels there's a need for more local services and is spearheading the start of a facility in Camrose.  "We just need a lot more access for people of any age to do cutting-edge things in rehabilitation," she said "The success of this conference and this brain centre .. Confirmed speakers at the conference include Samson Cree Nation Chief Vernon Saddleback an expert in clinical neuroplasticity and author of The Brain that Heals Itself Simon Sutcliffe, clinical oncologist "The event ... will be of benefit to everyone in our Battle River Watershed Region to Camrose and beyond." said Colleen McGinnis Jane Ross from Camrose is the idea-generator of this conference with the end result being an easily accessible facility where people from our area who have had strokes or other brain injuries can receive care closer to home and family instead of having to go to Edmonton or Calgary for extended treatment.  "The conference is primarily centred around education and will examine and report on recent breakthroughs and innovations in understanding the brain and therapies available through the arts," said McGinnis "Attendees can learn about the brain and what can go wrong with it The second day of the event will include a concert "This is a fun conference with a lot of art from the region both musical and visual," said Ross.  "Everyone has an artistic core in their being and if that is tapped it's a powerful tool for wellness and recovery." Performances will be given by mezzo soprano singer Nan Hughes pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon and U of A professor of the music Ardelle Ries Music as therapy will be discussed by emcee and Wetaskiwin chorister Susan Silverthorne along with musicians Leanne Shapka with the Camrose Art Society will speak about how the arts impact health and healing.  Conference goers will also enjoy a unique musical experience with SingAble Camrose a community inclusion choir for singers of all abilities and levels of experience For more information about the conference or to register visit battleriverarts.ca.