The Anchor Weekly - The Chestermere Lake News

You Don’t Have The Stones

Nick Jeffrey — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:07 +0000

Readers in the audience with an archeological bent may wonder how beer was made before the availability of metal brewing vessels.

Students of history will remember that archeologists divide human history into three periods; the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age, which we are currently in.

Ancient civilizations began the transition from the Stone Age into the Bronze Age starting in approximately 3600BCE, and then into the Iron Age around 1000BCE.

Prior to the Bronze Age, civilization was limited to tools made from wood and stone, which meant that beer was brewed in wooden barrels, rather than the steel vessels in use today.

As you might imagine, the ancient brewmasters were not able to put their wooden barrels over a fire to boil the beer, so they superheated large stones in a fire, then threw the hot stones into a wooden barrel filled with water and barley to initiate the boil.

Beer tasted much different in those days, as yeast had not yet been discovered. All fermentation was spontaneous from wild airborne yeasts, which made it very difficult to maintain consistent flavours or alcohol levels from batch to batch.

At the time, the entire fermentation process was poorly understood, and remained so until the discovery of yeast in 1857. Prior to that time, fermentation was largely trial and error, with a healthy dose of luck and prayer.

Brewing with hot stones pretty much died out in the Bronze Age, as the advanced civilizations of the day were able to craft bronze vessels that could be placed over a fire to boil.

The obvious danger of handling large red-hot stones was likely another motivator for the ancient brewers to take advantage of technological advancements in metallurgy, so it is not entirely unexpected for the old method to have disappeared.

The Bronze Age discoveries started in what is now modern-day Turkey and Iran, then spread throughout Europe and Asia over the centuries.

As you might imagine, the travelling merchants that brought new and improved beer technology were welcome indeed in neighbouring countries, and made small fortunes for scores of itinerant brewers.

In a nod to history, the adventurous brewmaster from local success story Big Rock has recreated this ancient method with a new seasonal brew that they are calling Erratic Stone-Fired Ale.

Trivia buffs in the audience may recall that the Big Rock Brewery is named after a glacial erratic rock just outside of Calgary, which makes this new brew aptly named.

Much experimentation led to a recipe using five different malts and two different hops, which created what Big Rock’s brewmaster feels is a historically accurate example of a thousand-year old beer, which has until now been lost to the ages.

With easy access to world-class malting barley on the prairies of Alberta, and chunks of granite sourced from the Rocky Mountains on the BC side of the border, Big Rock was blessed with the raw materials to recreate this lost method of brewing.

Unlike modern brewing methods, throwing in the hot stones into the brewing vessel will scorch and caramelize some of the malted barley in the brew, leading to a unique smoky flavour with toffee undertones.

Your humble narrator was able to find a well-stocked liquor store carrying the extremely limited run of 3300 bottles, and picked up a few bottles to enjoy with my beer nerd friends.

Pouring a dark and ruddy color into the glass, the distinctive low level of carbonation was the first telltale sign that this was a naturally bottle conditioned beer, which had not undergone forced carbonation like most modern beers.

The flavour was slightly sweet, likely from the caramelized malt caused by the hot stones. The low carbonation levels helped contribute to the malty flavour, as the hop bitterness was not enhanced by the effervescence found in most beers.

Overall, it was a medium-bodied beer, one that would not frighten a novice beer drinker that has been raised on a steady diet of Coors Lite. However, the premium price commanded by these small-run beers will likely attract only the beer cognoscenti.

To find a local beer store with current stock, check the Beer Goggles search tool on the HYPERLINK “http://www.bigrockbeer.com” www.bigrockbeer.com website. Don’t delay, as the entire production run was very limited, and they won’t last long!

Is Perception Everything?

Tricia Ingram — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:23:40 +0000

Twenty years ago, when my husband and I first approached a bank about getting a loan to build our greenhouses, the banker we were meeting bemusedly listened to our pitch, leaned back in his chair, folded his hands together, chuckled and said, “Oh I understand, you guys are hippies, right?” The traditional lending powers of the small business sector didn’t seem to have much interest in the idea of growing locally, growing healthy, eliminating an environmental footprint, and giving back to the community; banker after banker we visited told us there was no way this venture was going to make enough money for them to be interested. The perception was that our business model was not efficient, not effective, and not relevant. I dare say that had these same bankers taken a step back to re-evaluate their initial perception, we might have become very loyal, very valued customers.
Fifteen years ago, when I first found out I was pregnant with our eldest child, I went to an obstetrician for a check-up. After congratulating me on the wonderful baby to come, she told me I should take a specialized daily vitamin to help with the baby’s development. “Great”, I gushed, “I won’t miss a day! And I grow my own garden, I bet that will really be great for the baby too!” The obstetrician put her pen down onto her clipboard, looked at me over her glasses, patronizingly smiled, and said, “Yes that sounds nice. Food at the grocery store is just fine too.” I think she thought I was a young and naïve mother-to-be, of the variety that perch on soap boxes, touting a few too many big ideas of little real consequence. The perception was that growing a garden for your family’s health was a marginal pursuit, and while perhaps a noble idea, not very high on the list of things to do (there was already a food industry dedicated to just that.) Like the bankers years before, had the doctor taken a few moments to re-evaluate her perception that gardening for food production was an outdated idea, she might have stumbled upon the information that was readily available. Many studies had already been published in scholarly journals which confirmed that one of the best net-benefit pastimes we can engage in is food production via gardening, as it ultimately supports the physical, mental, and environmental well-being of one generation to the next.
Perceptions can be funny things, as we tend to live out our closely-held values based upon our impressions of the world around us. Our society’s interpretation of the very meritorious Olympic motto of Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger) is currently being influenced by the highly-visible media of large corporate industry and show business. The ultimate question and litmus test to this perception is whether or not the core values of bettering oneself and society are being met through the reality of glamour, fast cars, and extreme wealth of a minority population. If the answer is no, perhaps now is the time to re-evaluate our perceptions.
An alternate interpretation of Faster, Higher, Stronger might be perceived via our family’s health and what we can do about it. Get outside, play in the dirt, and try growing a few things this spring! Planting a tree can make a big difference in the health of your family, as a single tree gives off enough oxygen each year to support four people. Throwing down some wildflower seed onto a steep slope can help the environment by preventing erosion and is a lovely sight for passersby. Starting a handful of bean seeds, some lettuce starts, a few seed potatoes, and an herb or two will give you oodles of healthy food for your table in only a couple short months. The list of fun gardening pursuits is endless and bolstered by our positive perceptions about the wonderful opportunities that trying something new provides. Why not try cultivating some of your own new ideas / new plants today?!

Strathmore RCMP Victims Services Society (SRVSS) Victim Awareness Barbeque

Lori Nielsen — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:17:07 +0000

Volunteer advocates along with organizer extraordinaire Jocelyn Osachuk of the Strathmore RCMP Victims Services Society (SRVSS) were barbequing up a storm of hot dogs in the Safeway Parking lot this past Saturday in hopes of raising both money and especially awareness for their program. This unit serves not only Strathmore but also encompasses all areas to Carseland, Gleichen and Chestermere. In our busy world we often aren’t aware of all the services our community offers so it is the hope of this campaign to let our town know that they are here and just what they are all about.
The barbeque was moved to this past weekend because of weather. Initially it was slated to run April 21 which was part of the week long National”We All Have a Role” Campaign.
SRVSS which is non profit and volunteer run is the go to support system for victims of crime in our area. Program Coordinator Lesley Hering was able to shed some light on just what her office is all about and how it can be of help to someone who finds themselves suffering as the result of being a victim of crime. At the time RCMP respond to a crime scene the victims are offered a card or referral for the support services. Volunteers may also arrive on the scene depending on the severity of the situation, for example if there is a death notification. The officers themselves may have to move on to the next call so SRVSS fills the gap in aiding and supporting the victims in the immediate and ongoing process.
The importance of having this support is that often people don’t realize the impact that the event has on their lives. They may be in shock or think it’s something minor that will pass. As days and weeks go by they may find themselves at odds, perhaps not sleeping well or feeling some disruption in their lives. This can happen not only from violent and serious crimes, but incidents that simply “are the straw that breaks the camel’s back”. Cases can fall through the cracks when people are unaware of the effects from the crime and can live with unnecessary distress.
Another service is helping clients navigate the court system. There can be a lot of fear when one has to be in contact with a perpetrator and having a buddy there who can give moral support as well as being a source of information about how the system works is a huge relief. One does not have to be alone at a time when vulnerability and stress are high.
Acting as liaison to obtain information in regards to one’s particular case, filing victim impact statements or learning about possible financial benefits are another way the service supports clients. SRVSS strives to turn victims into survivors.
Volunteers Margo Lepage and Wendy Walls were on hand at the barbeque to share their experience of being advocates. Lepage has been with the service for four years now and finds great reward in being of service to the organization and people affected. She calls it a great adventure and also enjoys the bonding with the other advocates along the way.
Becoming an advocate requires a sincere commitment since the advocates must go through extensive training of about 100 hours as well as obtaining a national police check through Ottawa which can take anywhere from 6 months to a year. There are monthly meetings, and ongoing training with a yearly conference held in Banff. Time commitment is 48 hours per month and Lepage says there is flexibility within this time frame. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with this group or would like to learn more about Victim Services they can be reached at (403) 934-6552 or www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com.
Upcoming events in the near future include the first “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” campaign in Gleichen May 22 with a brave group of men, including Staff Sergeant Glenn Henry of the Chestermere RCMP, donning heels to raise awareness about the impacts of sexual assault. There is still time to join, so any men out there who look good in red heels are welcome to sign up! As well there will be a golf tournament fundraiser at the Strathmore Golf and Country on June 21.

M&M Meat Shops Holds Annual Charity Barbeque

Madison LaMontagna — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:03:59 +0000

This past Saturday, May 11, was a big day for the local Chestermere M&M Meat’s Shop, as well as M&M’s across Canada.
It makes the annual M&M Meat Shops Charity Barbeque Day, where for three dollars, anyone can get a burger or a hot dog, and all the proceeds go to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).
The even ran all day long, from 10 in the morning till 4 in the afternoon.
The foundation wasn’t all that well known until M&M Meat Shops teamed up with them to raise money and awareness at Charity Barbeque Day.
As stated in the nationwide M&M’s press release, Canada has among the highest number of known cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis – two similar but slightly different conditions also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – in the world.
There are more than 233,000 Canadians suffering from IBD and the incidences have been rising, particularly since 2001, and significantly so in children under the age of 10.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Charity Barbeque event, and over the past 24 years, M&M Meat Shops has raised over 23.1 million dollars all together.
All the money raised at the event, which is held at over 430 M&M Meat Shop store locations across Canada, goes directly to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
The money raised in past years has funded major medical research products, and the founder of M&M Meat shops, Mac Voisin, could not be happier.
He started the idea of Charity Barbeque Day back in 1989, with very few stores and not a lot of awareness for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, but it’s blossomed into this huge event over the last 25 years, and one day hopes the money and awareness of event like Charity Barbeque Day will help the CCFC one day find a cure.
Here in Chestermere, the Barbeque hosted on May 11th is the third one the town’s M&M Meat Shop has held.
Robin Impey, the owner of the town’s store, is very excited about the event.
They’ve been highly successful the past years that they’ve been held in Chestermere, and Impey hopes this year is even more successful that the last.
This year, Char Logan is what Impey called the ‘Barbeque Captain’, as she organized and is running the entire event.
“She’s the go-to person that makes it happen. We’d be dead in the water without her,” Impey said.
Logan has a great team all ready for the event this year, with adults and young kids alike ready and willing to help out for a good cause.
Mayor Patricia Matthews, Councillor Christopher Steeves, and MLA Bruce McAllister all came out for the event as well.
These recognizable town figure heads were more than happy to come out for part of the event, especially to help out a good cause.
They even got the hands-on experience, helping prepare and serve up dozens of delicious M&M Meat Shops hamburgers and hot dogs.
The Charity Barbeque Day is a great success for M&M Meat Shops, as it has been for many years, and Chestermere as a community, as well as the rest of Canada can only hope it remains such a success.
This year at the local Chestermere branch alone, over $2, 200.00 was raised for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, which was all contributed to M&M Meat Shops goal total for 2013 of 1.3 million dollars.

Clint Marlachuk Delivers Potent Message of Hope to Chestermere High School Students

Lori Nielsen — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:59:52 +0000

A power point presentation introducing Clint Marlachuk brought tears to his eyes as he watched Kiprusoff, Macdonald and Irving saving goal after goal. “Those are my kids” he cried in a heartfelt moment, a reminder that his efforts as Flames Goaltending Coach have paid off.
Marlachuk along with his wife Joanie came to the High School on Tuesday, May 7 to give a presentation to the grade 10 students for the National Child and Youth Mental Health Day. He himself suffers from mental illness and is an advocate from the Flames. Each Canadian NHL team has a representative promoting awareness due to the recent suicides that have rocked the league. Facing a crowd of somewhat disinterested students having to listen to yet another presentation, Marlachuk immediately had them sitting up in their seats when he disclosed that they were looking at a man with a bullet still lodged in his head.
In his “what you see is what you get” manner Marlachuk made no apologies for who he and shared his courageous journey in coming to terms with his mental illness. Growing up Marlachuk suffered from anxiety and OCD, and later depression. Self admittedly not of the scholastic bend, his passion and obsession was hockey. An older brother was the more skilled player, but Marlachuk had what he terms the “work ethic” which he believes stems from OCD and helped him persist in his career. In its mild forms it stimulates us to move and strive, in the disorder end of the spectrum moves into compulsive and disabling actions such as the classic symptoms of hand washing and continual checking to see if the stove is turned off.
He believes that he had a predisposition to anxiety and growing up with a very abusive father only exacerbated the condition. Still he moved into his career with this determination and drive. In a horrific on ice accident while playing for the Buffalo Sabres Marlachuk almost lost his life when a player’s skate blade severed his jugular vein. He truly believed he was on death’s door. After his recovery from the incident his career declined and Marlachuk was sent to the minors. He found himself in a deep depression but found a life saving doctor in San Diego who turned his life around. The craziness that Marlachuk found as a constant companion was alleviated by drug therapy. Previous doctors and there were many of them could not provide him with relief from his pain through talk therapy. The chemical imbalance in his brain that was causing this pain was rectified by adjusting his serotonin levels with medication.
Marlachuk was able to resurrect his hockey career for over 15 years. Then a downward spiral occurred from a combination of not staying in touch with his doctor and developing immunity to the drugs he was taking. He started to self medicate with alcohol, a depressant which long term only worsened his condition and refused help from his family and friends. In 2008 his wife Joan came home to find him bleeding from a gunshot wound to his head. Amazingly again he survived and with help, was able to deal with the PTSD he unknowingly was still suffering from in regards to the skate blade accident.
The biggest message that Marlachuk wants us to take away from his own experience is to have no embarrassment of mental illness. He believes that many who suffer are great actors hiding what they go through and he encourages us not to be silent about it, “talk to friends and family, or teachers, counselors, don’t be scared about our emotions, and don’t be afraid to be honest”. He tells us people are more compassionate than we believe. Find your faith in whatever way that is, for Marlachuk it is in Christianity. Above all don’t give up and find someone to talk about it.
Joanie, the love of Marlachuk’s life and biggest supporter, was able to add her view on successfully managing and coping with OCD. “It’s about putting yourself first”, done in many ways. Taking the time to eat properly and get enough sleep. Saying no to people even good friends because if they are truly good friends they will understand. It can become so easy to lose yourself to all the others in your life, whether people or activities. Find the things in your life that truly nourish you and cultivate them. It sounds like bringing awareness on a regular basis to one’s life through grounding. The Marlachuk family finds great pleasure and release on their ranch tending to their dogs and horses.
Assistant Principle Jordan Fenton, good friend and supporter of Marlachuk was presented with his own coach’s jacket in a gesture acknowledging his own compassion as well as going above and beyond for his students and friends.
We can only hope that the great courage shown by this superstar spokesman and coach will inspire his audience to seek help and not suffer, knowing that chemical imbalances happen much like diabetes can happen and there is no stigma in that, that life is worth living and fighting for even when it can feel like an overwhelming battle.

Show us your joy in your God

Ryan Stockert — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:07 +0000

This is a great word from the late David Wilkerson:

“They that carried us away required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” (Psalm 137:3-4).

The people of God were in the hardest place of their lifetime. And as they were carried away, their captors required of them a song. Yet there was no life in them anymore, nothing but depression, despair, hopelessness.

Multitudes of Christians are in the same position today. You may be trapped by your circumstances or the devil is coming at you with an old temptation. You are on the edge of giving up, thinking, “I can’t make it. In spite of all my crying and praying, that old bondage is going to hound me forever!”

When Israel fell into Babylonian bondage, their captors cried to them, “Sing for us! Play for us! We’ve heard all about you and what your God did for you. Now take out your tambourines and bring out your harps. Play us a song. Show us your joy in your God!”

I do not believe this demand was made only in mockery. I believe it was also a pitiful plea. The Babylonians’ gods had left them empty and dry. They had no hope. But they had heard Israel singing to their God, a God who had seen them through impossible circumstances. They said, “These people have a God who can open a sea for them. His fire comes down from heaven and He stands against their enemies. There’s got to be something to this God of theirs!”

Like all the world, they wanted to see a people who endured the same problems they endured and faced the same battles they faced, yet could sing and shout and hold their faith in the darkest of hours! The Babylonians demanded a song because there is something in every person’s heart that cries out, “Where on the face of the earth is something that can make you sing even when you’ve lost everything?” They needed a testimony! It is important that the children of God, wherever they are at whatever time, sing the songs of Zion: “God, I believe You, no matter what is happening!”

The world is shouting to us, “You can show us a miracle! It isn’t the Red Sea opening up that impresses us. It’s not seeing the blind given sight or the lame healed. It’s that you can look at the darkest hour of your life, a situation that’s hopeless to all human reasoning, and yet smile with joy, singing praises to God. That’s the miracle we want to see.”

-Source-http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/node/22720

(hose)

Jai Murugan — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:43:03 +0000

Alas, hail the mighty hose! The genius who invented it (Jan Van der Heiden, Dutch, 1652) was without doubt a practical man, and thinker on shortcuts to hard work. My guess is he never fully realised the later implications beyond fire fighting, which begs the question: Why didn’t they open a dyke and channel it?
The medical uses of today such as ramming it through the oesophagus or the other direction to take pictures of yucky innards probably were beyond his wildest imagination. Back then sharp rusty blades were the implements of exploratory surgery. That painful thought increases admiration for the Dutch chap.
Some later genius who lived a couple of generations later apparently didn’t like the flailing and leaking of the original cloth and leather varieties so he improved on it, building a metallic one and called it a pipe. This only increased the acceleration of society’s evolution from agrarian to industrial to technological, debatably not a humane progression at all, yet seemingly inevitable. Kinda hard to go back and change Van der Heiden and ilk to dimwits.
But the real acclaim and glory for the hose isn’t in practicality at all; it’s in play. Steal and carve a piece of mirror, combine with hose, and you have periscope. Wait until Mother isn’t watering the garden with lead from said, and you have your own backyard fountain or fiendish water weapon, infinitely superior to Bobby’s eighty-nine cent water gun. Be careful. If Mother’s not aware, it may be she who comes unsuspectingly around that corner of the house.
Remove from tap and you have a sound corridor, a telephone system with no bells, even allowing for a more profound and audible version or talking to yourself, perhaps being the origin of the term ‘hoser’, definitely not in the same genetic line as those hose geniuses of lore.
I say, “All glory to the hose!”

Another Sweet weekend for Sweet Talk riders

Submitted Story — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:33:20 +0000

Taylor Lamphee on “Easter Lily”.

12 riders representing Sweet Talk Stables of Chestermere competed at the Spruce Meadows May Classic this past week. As evidenced in the pictures, the riders, under the direction of their coaches, Joyce Enders and Hope Enders surpassed all expectations bringing home ribbons and coolers from all divisions entered. All the girls work very hard to achieve this level of success spending numerous hours at the stables not just riding but grooming, maintaining equipment and “mucking” out stalls. As stated by head coach Joyce Enders, “these girls work very hard to compete at these events and deserve every ribbon they win”. Sweet Talk Stables has a number of girls competing at this level and has put Chestermere on the map with some of the premier show jumping events in Alberta. Sweet Talk Stables is located just east of Chestermere and has been a part of the community for some time, participating with pony rides at the Rec. center Festivals and also the Chestermere parade. For more pictures go to Sweet Talk Stables Facebook page.

Lil’ Patch Of Heaven Gives Back

Madison LaMontagna — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:53 +0000

A helpful and hopeful business decided to give back to the Chestermere community in a big way over the past Spring Fair weekend.
Lil’ Patch Of Heaven is a horse ranch that often brings their animals to the Chestermere Spring Fair to offer horse rides to kids.
This past year, at the Fair on May 4, they went a little extra mile when it came to what they had to offer to this community.
For two dollars, a child could get a ride on the back of one of the four horses Brian and his wife, Cindy Irving brought with them to the fair.
Those two dollars didn’t go to transportation to the fair, or horse food, or even gas.
It went to the Chestermere Food Bank.
In a selfless act of just plain old good citizenship, the Irving’s raised over $350.00 for the Chestermere food bank this year, a sum that almost certainly helped out a lot of people when they needed it the most.
“Being able to feed yourself and your family is so vital.” Brian Irving said over email.
He and the rest of Lil’ Patch Of Heaven wanted nothing more than to help out a family or families in need by bringing a smile to a child’s face while they got to ride a horse for a few minutes.
Lil’ Patch Of Heaven is also part of the Equine Assisted Learning program.
“EAL has shown to be very effective in the treatment of depression, addictions, anger management and victimization,”
“It also has proved to be effective in corporate settings for team building, identifying communication issues, as well as understanding team dynamics.” Brian Irving said on the program.
The four horses, Chief, Whiskey, Popcorn and Mevin, as well as JJ the miniature donkey, who all came out to the Chestermere Spring Fair are all part of the EAL program at Lil’ Patch Of Heaven.
“We also teach equine first aid courses,” Mr. Irving added.
Caring for the horses, and being able to treat minor inflictions on them is essential to being able to have multiple large animals at a time.
Unhappy horses make for unhappy Equine Assisted Learning programs, which would defeat the whole purpose of the program itself.
“We are also introducing week end summer horse camps this year,” said Mr. Irving.
Horse summer camps for just the weekend are a great opportunity for kids and adults alike to get to spend more time with animals they might not normally get to be around, while learning to ride and care for them at the same time.
All-in-all, the Lil’ Patch Of Heaven horse ranch is a great organization. They help give back to the community, most recently with their over $350.00 donation to the Chestermere Food Bank, and with their EAL therapy programs.
Chestermere as a community can only hope Brian and Cindy Irving, and their horses, stick around for many Spring Fairs to come, as their donations are greatly appreciated, and their horses are a lot of fun to be around.

Chestermere RCMP Detachment Welcomes A New Auxiliary Constable

Submitted Story — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:10 +0000

During the afternoon of May 8, 2013 a swearing in ceremony at the Chestermere RCMP Detachment was conducted welcoming Jenn WARD as the most recent Chestermere RCMP Auxiliary Constable. This is a special year with the RCMP auxiliary constable program celebrating its 50th year in existence.

In 1963, the RCMP began its Auxiliary Constable Program to enhance community policing and crime prevention initiatives. Today, there are more than 2,000 Auxiliary Constables nation-wide. Some accompany regular members on patrol or assist with special events and crowd control, while others give safety presentations, fingerprint children, co-ordinate neighborhood watches, or perform bike patrols. Whatever the function, they’ve played a significant role in helping the RCMP to meet their mandates.
Enlisting in this program is a big commitment. As with regular members of the RCMP, an auxiliary constable must first qualify for the position, and then undergo comprehensive training. They must then volunteer a minimum number of hours per year of their time, although many give much more than that. Many of these men and women already have full-time jobs and families, giving up their holidays and weekends giving special volunteer service to their communities. They receive no benefits, other than the pride gleaned from making a difference in their community. There is a huge value in having auxiliary constable programs throughout Canada.
Auxiliary Constable WARD will be joining Auxiliary Constable GUILLOUX as the second of two Chestermere RCMP Detachment auxiliary constables. She has been in the process of becoming an auxiliary constable for well over one year. During this time she was subjected to a strict security screening process and endured a four day basic training course in Edmonton. Jenn lives in Chestermere and brings some impressive life and career skills to this program.
When you see either of the auxiliary constables on duty please take a moment to say hello and thank them for serving as a volunteer with your local police service trying to make a positive difference in our community.