Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
People of all ages enjoy simple adventures around Vegreville, whether it is fishing in the sunshine at Vegreville Trout Pond, cooling off at Vegreville Lions Club Community Park, having a picnic or snack at Vegreville Elks/ Kinsmen Park, or just taking in a bike ride or stroll.
Sgt. Darrin Turnbull Alberta RCMP Traffic
This August, your Alberta RCMP is giving tips to new drivers. According to Transportation Canada, young and new drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal and injury collisions due to their age and inexperience.
The Alberta RCMP reminds new, and experienced, drivers to keep the below tips in mind:
• If you have your learner license, you must always be accompanied by a valid Class 5 licence holder.
• Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of major accidents. Stay
off your phone and avoid any activity that might impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
• Your passengers’ safety is also your responsibility. Make sure everyone is wearing their seatbelt.
• The posted speed limit is the limit for ideal conditions. You may need to slow down according to weather, road, and traffic conditions.
• Highways tend to be busier in the summer. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
• Be aware of your surroundings and
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Molly Fyten is excited to be the New Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Smoky Lake.
Fyten lives in Lac La Biche County, and has spent her life in rural Alberta communities. She knows Smoky Lake and the surrounding region well through her professional work, community connections, and regional collaborations.
Fyten reflected that some of her best childhood memories include visiting the famous pumpkin fair on an annual basis.
Fyten brings 20 years of municipal leadership experience, supported by a Bachelor of Science, a Certified Local Government Manager designation, and several other certificates related to management and leadership training. “My career has spanned strategic planning, legislative compliance, infrastructure project management, budget oversight, and community engagement. I’ve managed multiple teams, budgets, and have worked closely with councils, residents, and regional partners to deliver results that make a real difference. Throughout my career, I have formed an extensive network and positive relationships with municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements, the agricultural sector, and all levels of government.”
Fyten expressed why she chose to be a CAO. “I’m passionate about building strong, resilient communities. Serving as a CAO allows me to combine my operational and strategic skills with my commitment to transparency, collaboration, and positive change. It’s the role where I can have the greatest impact—supporting the council’s vision, guiding staff, and delivering services that matter to residents.
My vision for Smoky Lake is to strengthen the community’s capacity for growth while preserving its small-town character and pride. I want to build on Smoky Lake’s resilience by fostering economic development, enhancing municipal services, and creating strong connections between council, staff, residents, business owners, surrounding municipalities, and Indigenous communities. Collaboration—with the community, regional partners, and stakeholders—will be key. I also have a strong passion for ensuring the wants and needs of the seniors in the community are
don’t tail gate. Only pass when it is safe to do so.
• Be mindful of other roadway users, such as bicycles and motorcycles. They are not always easily seen.
• Dr iving for the first time can be nerve wracking. Be patient with new drivers.
“Driving can be challenging for new drivers—with it comes a huge responsibility to keep yourself and other road users safe,” says Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic. “All drivers can do their part by staying attentive, driving according to conditions, and looking out for each other on the roads.”
respected, while providing them with the best quality of life right at home. I look forward to seeing what the future holds and am excited to support Council and the community through innovative leadership, operational excellence, and strong, principled governance.”
Outside of work, Fyten is an active volunteer and a lifelong learner. “I am an avid supporter of education and professional development, which will also be a focus of mine for the community and staff. Outside of that, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, being outdoors, and contributing to the cultural and recreational life of my community. Fun fact- I also play the bagpipes and look forward to playing them one day at an event in the Town of Smoky Lake!”
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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE
90 Years Ago – August 21, 1935
Last week’s frost at Two Hills at least cannot be blamed on the government nor on any party. It political hot air could have saved the situation the crop would never have been damaged, as there was a prodigious output of that commodity the evening before.
Two moonshiners appeared before Mr. Gore Hickman last Tuesday. The magistrate imposed a levy of one hundred and fifty dollars on the unearned increment of each. He did nothing about the Just Price, however.
The first stampede in the history of Mundare, is under arrangements. A special feature will be a 5,000 ft. delayed parachute drop, an event always good for a big thrill. The committee in charge are Wm. Nay, chairman; Texas Toane, manager, and Art Ginther, arena director.
Damage by frost in the Ryley area is still undetermined. The frost seemed to be much heavier in some place than other. Potato vines were only nipped in some sections and were completely blackened in others.
Coolin’s Garage in Hairy Hill has installed an electric welder. They are now in position to do any welding and guarantee a perfect job.
75 Years Ago – August 23, 1950
At 6:00 o’clock, Tuesday morning the threatened strike of the railway men of Canada got underway. While not all railway unions are involved directly in the strike, the result is a complete tie-up of railway activities all across the Dominion, including freight, passenger, mail, and telegraphic services.
Lands Minister E.T. Kenny has announced that a newsprint mill with an initial capacity of 300 tons daily will be erected near Duncan Bay, 150 miles north of Victoria in the Campbell River district.
The oldest operating mine in the world is the Dalkarlsberg, Sweden, iron mine, which has been operating for 600 years.
Cst. Ken Williams, Edmonton has replaced Cst. Fred Wiemken on the RCMP detachment, Vegreville. Cst. Wiemken had been transferred to Vancouver.
Gardeners in Vancouver were warned that they may be violating the Narcotics Act by adding a touch of color to their gardens. RCMP officers said several crops of opium poppies had been destroyed this year. They are distinguished by their smooth cabbage-like leaves. The oriental poppy, which is quite legal has a furry leaf.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is about 16.8 feet out of plumb.
50 Years Ago – August 21, 1975
Dr. R.S. Weaver of the Suffield Research Station at Ralston, Alta., has been appointed Program Director of the Environmental Laboratory and Research Centre that is being built at Vegreville. His responsibilities with Alberta Environment will include working with the architects of Alberta Housing and Public Works to bring the Environmental Laboratory and Research Centre to completion in 1978.
Emergency Services (Vegreville) Ltd. has acquired a new ambulance, the first of its type in Alberta. The unit is modified for ambulance use and gives maximum patient comfort and safety. Ambulance service is provided to Vegreville, Two Hills, Mundare, Willingdon, and Myrnam plus all the surrounding territory. It is the opinion of Ian and Al Carter, the owners, that our services are only available because of the help of people like Mrs. Shirley Imeson, Paul Godziuk, Brian Henderson, Darryl Horyn, Mrs. Joyce Bandura, and Doug Dobson, plus a helpful public.
Alberta Government Telephones office in Vegreville in earlier years was a far cry from the advanced modern complex presently here, but for the people at that time, a valuable service was offered. The office in 1915 was situated next door to the Alberta Hotel and two switchboards were in service operated by Winnie Shaw and Bertha Weldon.
25 Years Ago – August 22, 2000
Members of Mundare’s Communities in Bloom committee displayed the four blooms certificate they received at awards ceremonies in Vermilion. The members were, Chairman Brenda Dziwenka, Marilyn Woloschuk, June Werbiski, Debby Gargus, and Irene Talaga. The town of Mundare bested five other Alberta communities to win the coveted four blooms in the Communities in Bloom competition this year.
Wandering through a maze of hemp was a different experience for several youngsters at the farm of Jim and Louise Storch just south of Mannville. Storch was hosting an annual hemp crop field day, explaining the virtues of the crop.
Young 4-H members from across the province attended the Northeast Region’s Horse Camp held in Vegreville. The 53 participants in five classes during each of the three days learned a large range of skills.
Brock Tully and his wife Wilma Fuchs stopped in Vegreville on a seven month 10,000 mile journey around North America to raise awareness of acts of kindness and promote harmony in the world. Lew Skjonsby, representing Vegreville Kinsmen presented a $2,000 cheque to Barb Rozdziabek of the M.D. of Minburn Foundation for use towards the deck at the Homestead Lodge.
One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.
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Arthur Beaudette
News Advertiser – Opinion
I will draw a mental picture for you. Business class airfare, a $638 per night hotel room in Montreal with room service that included wine, smoked meat, ice cream and candy. All paid for by you and me… the Canadian taxpayer.
At first glance you may think that we were putting up some royalty or diplomat on the Canadian dime in another wasteful government expenditure or some delegation for a climate summit of some sort. Alas, you would be wrong. There are apparently no limits to how our federal government can waste our money.
This in fact is a case first reported by Global News. As is often the case in these situations, the documents had to be pried from government files using access to information legislation. The documents detail the cost incurred when eight women, along with their children were repatriated from Syria in three operations from April of 2022 to July of 2023.
Notably, the second operation to repatriate four Canadian women and their 10 children in April of 2023, cost Canadian taxpayers $132,746 and required 23 hotel rooms. Upon arrival, three of the women were arrested. Some of those in these operations face terrorism related charges.
I can’t be the only person asking why? I understand that those with a softer heart than mine will have empathy for these women, who joined a known terrorist organization and, based on the charges, likely aided in terrorist activities. I understand the desire to bring them home and to hopefully provide the innocent children with a chance at a normal life.
BUT… Business class? Economy class from Syria all filled up? A Marriott Hotel in Montreal with room service? Was there no free rooms at a Motel 6? I’m sure the government staffers had a large say in that, but who’s in charge of this gong show? Clearly someone who has no respect for hard working Canadians nor our tax dollars.
If any reasonable person would have been in charge, they would have arranged for an acceptable amount of room to be allotted in a military transport or better yet cargo plane with all the amenities that the troops utilizing these aircraft enjoy. Upon arrival, they could have been escorted on a similarly suitable military ground transport to anywhere they needed to go for subsequent arrest.
Instead, repatriation operations like this look to be more like a reward. What member of our military can afford a $600/night room? How about the average veteran or senior?
The question is often raised; why there are people so angry with politicians or why there are people in Alberta who want more autonomy. Well… here you are. Across the country, there are increasing demands on food banks and social programs, the country goes further into debt, out military is chronically underfunded yet someone in Ottawa feels that it makes sense to spend more than $170,000 on… THIS.
I would suggest that decisions like these have consequences... like in the real world. But who am I kidding; this is federal politics we are talking about.
Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
Every time a newspaper dies, even a bad one, the country moves a little closer to authoritarianism... - Richard
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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
There are friendly faces always ready to prepare meals for your convenience and enjoyment.
RMD’s Food Services is one place that stands for the initials of the family members - Rose, Marvin, Darrell, Darren, and Shane.
Rose and Marvin Kisilevich said their journey began in 1999, when they started making frozen Ukrainian Food, advertising, and selling which they still do to date.
They started their company also in 1999, after Rose was asked to run a concession at the Mundare Curling Club and Vegreville BINGO Hall. “To date, I still
run concessions and cater luncheons, dinners, and different functions,” Rose said.
They have a licensed kitchen where they work out of.
Rose expressed, “My favorite thing to cook is Ukrainian food. I enjoy making pies, but don’t enjoy baking. I believe I like cooking with love and sharing with others.”
They went on to say that they still own and operate this company, and things have gone well. “We’ve had many ups and downs through the 26 years. We enjoy meeting people and satisfying their needs. One challenge we have is getting staff who want to work and get paid for their job.”
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
An impressive array of attractions for all ages were featured at Agri-Days, which kicked off with a Beach Bash at The Corner Pub on August 15.
People commented throughout the morning on the delicious breakfast that was served by Mundare Fire Department with other local fire departments at Mundare Firehall on August 16.
Down-home creativity and the heartbeat of Mundare were showcased at the parade. The route was down Main Street and up to 53 Avenue on August 16.
At this time, over 30 vibrant floats powered through the town.
The music by Parry Olesen could be heard throughout Main Street, where he performed a diverse range of genres, from country to rock, while maintaining a rollicking rhythm with each piece.
with a show that was met with laughter from his talent for word puns. He also mystified spectators with his interactive tricks.
At the Recreation Centre, the Bench Show featured 35 exhibits showcasing a wealth of artistic riches, with flowers being the most popular category.
A Mundare Fireman’s Challenge was featured, where they challenged all the local fire departments to come and run the obstacle course. This was by donation only, and all the proceeds will go to local Agri-Days Delights - CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
At lunch time, people were
their hearty appetite at the BBQ at Stawnichy’s and KC Insurance.
To add to the fun, children were thrilled to have visits with Marshall and One Red Nose.
This event also included free CN Train rides, bouncy castles, mini-golf, maze, games, Kids Zone, and Petting Zoo.
There was also a Ball Tournament at Ukraina Park on August 16 and 17. There were 16 teams and players came from as far as High Prairie. The results for A Finals were the Edmonton team won First Place 14-11 against Grande Prairie with Second Place.
For the B Finals, Vegreville Team won First Place at 16-15 against the Camrose team who won Second Place.
Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu expressed that even though the weather started events off cold, everything turned out fantastic! The performers were great and kept everyone entertained. “We are grateful to everyone who helped out.”
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Residents of Vegreville and Area shared effective ways to study and do well at school.
Holly Cependa explained that we all learn differently. “I learned best by using all methods: reading, listening, hands-on, and of course, repetition. If I could do all of those, I could retain most of the information, making it easier to answer questions on the subject.
I didn’t do well if there were distractions (a hard thing to manage in a busy household).”
Jess Baker mentioned that she used crafts as learning tools. Make a letter or word using play-dough, pom poms , paint, or other materials. “We also used to use LEGO as counting blocks. Try to make it fun. We also used to make up songs to learn numbers, alphabet, words, and colors.”
Doreen Steiger mentioned that songs and rhymes are helpful (remember Sesame Street).
“I used acronyms to help with spelling or lists.”
Starla Lowdell said flash cards can be helpful too- the more ways we are exposed to the information, the more
likely we are to retain it. “So putting notes up around the house is great! I used to carry flash cards around and read them out loud often; see it, say it, hear it.”
Melanie Johnston Zachoda advised to visualize. “If I need to memorize a problem, for example - “how much is insurance for a two-storey home?” I visualize the home and connect the amount to itvisually seeing the number. It’s always worked well for me, almost like playing out a scene in my head.”
Christine Moeller reflected on how her grandfather taught her about adding and numbers while teaching her to play crib when she was two years old. “He started me reading the newspaper and sounding out words around the same time.”
Lana Syms said she would review the objectives and desired outcomes of each chapter. “I would then create a document and copy and paste both the objectives and desired outcomes. Then I would specifically look for those answers within the chapter and make study notes using copy and paste. Nowadays with ebooks, it makes it way easier. Old school would be to write it all out, but that would take much longer. Then I would simply be able to review the notes and prep for the exams. This was for university-level courses, and it worked very well.”
Is your little one about to start school? This is an important and exciting milestone that can be a bit stressful. Fortunately, while you wait for your child to start kindergarten, there are several things you can do to help ease the transition.
• Familiarize them with the school grounds. Take your child to play in the playground of their future school. This will help them associate school with fun and play, while also giving them a chance to meet other children their own age who might be in their class.
• Encourage them to develop their fine motor skills. Help your child get comfortable with their hands by encouraging activities like drawing, cutting out shapes, playing with modelling clay or doing puzzles.
• Teach them proper behaviour. Find playful ways of teaching your child to wait their turn and follow instructions. Play sports or board games with simple rules to help them practise these skills.
• Let them choose their supplies. Involve your child in selecting items like their backpack, shoes and lunchbox, making sure they meet your requirements and fit your budget.
• Encourage them to read. Buy children’s books— ideally from local authors—at the bookstore. You can also visit your local library to borrow colourful and exciting books on a variety of subjects, such as friendship, animals and sports.
Visit your local stores to find all the back-to-school supplies you need for your child’s first day.
The new school year is fast approaching! It’s time to think about buying school supplies for your child. Do they need a new backpack this year? Making an informed choice will ensure they feel comfortable wearing it and can help prevent back problems. Here are five crucial elements to consider, along with some expert advice for safe use.
1. Dimensions. Choose a backpack that fits your child. The backpack should extend from the base of their neck to the small of their back without protruding beyond their shoulder. A backpack that’s too large can negatively impact your child’s posture and balance over time.
2. Straps. Look for straps that are at least five centimetres wide and adjustable to ensure better weight distribution and increased comfort. Consider a backpack with additional chest and hip straps to stabilize the bag and promote proper posture.
Once the backpack is filled, it shouldn’t weigh more than 10 per cent of your child’s body weight. For example, if your child weighs 30 kilograms, their backpack shouldn’t exceed three kilograms. Teach your child to carry only what they truly need.
To prevent back pain and posture issues, place heavier items like textbooks close to the back and lighter items in the outside pockets. Finally, ensure the backpack fits snugly by tightening the straps so the bag stays close to the body and doesn’t swing while your child is walking.
3. Compartments. Select a backpack with multiple easy-to-use compartments. It will help distribute the weight of school supplies, such as pencils and textbooks.
4. Material and padding. Opt for a backpack made from durable canvas with a lightly padded back for added comfort. Ensure the shoulder straps are thick to prevent painful pressure points.
5. Visibility. Prioritize safety by choosing a backpack with reflective elements. These features will increase your child’s visibility when they’re on the move, especially during the early mornings or late afternoons in the winter months.
Visit your local shops to find the ideal backpack for the upcoming school year.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Safety is crucial to having a fun and memorable school year. Tell your children not to speak to or accept rides or anything from strangers or people they know who make them feel uncomfortable.
It is best to walk to school with a parent or guardian. If this isn’t possible, have a buddy.
Tell your kids to stay away from vacant areas or where there are not a lot of people around.
Teach your children all their contact information, including their phone number and address, their parents’ work number, and 911 in case of an emergency.
Tell your kids to speak to you or a teacher if they are bullied.
My Health Alberta cites for School Bus Safety that it is always advisable to be at the bus stop at least five minutes early and never run to the bus; walk carefully. Visit the school beforehand and teach your child to walk on sidewalks and the left side of the road, facing traffic if there isn’t a sidewalk.
Explain what each of colour of traffic lights mean and not to cross the road
during a red light.
Tell your child that if they need to cross in front of the bus, make sure they wait until the bus driver sees them.
Look at all sides to see if there is any traffic. Make eye contact with drivers and wait until all vehicles have come to a full stop.
Parents should accompany their child until they are aware of the route.
When they arrive at the bus stop, tell your children to take five steps back from the road when the bus is stopping and wait till it comes to a full stop before you walk towards it.
Teach your child to tell the driver before they pick up something they dropped near or under the bus.
On the bus, tell your children to always listen to the bus driver and put their school supplies and items under the seat, stay seated and face forward, and don’t walk around while the bus is moving. Finally, wait till the bus is finished moving to stand up.
When getting off the bus, stand in a group when they wait for the bus, and get on and off the bus one at a time by using the handrail.
Prepare
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
It was raining outside, but children from the Sizzlin’ Summer program were able to enjoy some active games from the Family Time Drop-In program at Vegreville Centennial Library on August 13.
The kids all seemed delighted to be playing together.
Library Programming Assistant Valerie Lowes explained that the program involved the use of their outdoor yard game collection (axe throwing, Tertris tumble, Connect 4, Jenga, lawn bowling, and other games. They also had Lego and board games in the meeting room for this program, as well, for those who don’t want to be in the gym. “This program is a great way for the families to have fun at the library in a different way. This gives families a chance to connect and try new things while being creative at the same time. The program is self-led, and children must be supervised.”
People braved the slightly cool weather to enjoy a delicious hot-dog lunch at the Housing and Basic Needs Taskforce Hot Dog Fundraiser at Vegreville and District Co-op on August 15.
Coordinator Linda Wilkinson explained that all the funds raised will be used for people in the community who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. If a person is unhoused, they have funding that is from the Rural Development Network to help a person get housed. “If someone is evicted, we can help people stay housed. Our grant funds are low right now, so that is why we are fundraising. We are grateful to the Co-op and everyone who helped out.” Wilkinson said. The task force is coordinated by a team of community leaders, service providers, and community volunteers who work together to assist individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, and urgent basic needs.
Lauren Joseph Elko or Lauren Elko who died on March 24, 2025
If you have a claim against the estate, you must file your claim by September 20, 2025, with
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Two Hills will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Town Office Council Chambers, 4712 50th Street, Two Hills, Alberta, on Wednesday September 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the following lands:
If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the Town of Two Hills makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, vacant possession or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by the Town of Two Hills. No further information is available at the auction regarding the lands to be sold.
The Town of Two Hills may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.
Terms: Cash, bank draft, certified cheque, money order only. 10% deposit is payable upon the acceptance of the bid at public auction. The balance of the accepted bid is due Wednesday, September 24, 2025 or the deposit will be forfeited, and the Town will consider the next bid. Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be applicable as per Federal statutes. Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.
Dated at Two Hills, Alberta, August 08, 2025.
LAY, Devon Allan
December 21, 1965 - August 11, 2025
June 9, 1945 - August 25, 2023
Until We Meet Again
We think about you always,
We talk about you still,
You have never been forgotten, And you never will.
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you will remain,
To walk and guide us through our lives
Until we meet again.
Love Vince, Rhonda, Wade and families
In
April
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Take
And ever let her be
A messenger of love
Between our hearts and Thee.
Forever loved and deeply missed by Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren CAROL PATRIE
HUNCHAK, Elsie Faith Pearl
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Elsie Faith Pearl Hunchak, formerly of Bellis, on August 4, 2025, after her short battle with cancer, at 62 years.
Thine arms, dear Lord,
ZUZAK, Josephine
In Loving Memory of Josephine Zuzak
April 19, 1929 – August 20, 2022
There is a bridge of memories from here,
To Heaven above.
That keeps you very close to us
It’s called the bridge of love.
As time goes by without you
The days have turned into years.
They had a million memories and
A thousand silent tears.
To us you were so very special
What more is there to say,
Except to wish with all our hearts,
That you were here with us today.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we will never part
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our hearts.
There is a link death cannot sever
Love and remembrance last forever.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing remains the same,
But as God calls us one by one
Our family chain will link again.
Forever in our hearts and deeply missed by your loving family.
Elsie is survived by her daughter, Penny (Ryan) Desjarlais of Cold Lake; son, Nick Orton of Lethbridge; sister, Anna (Allan) of Athabasca; brother, Mike (Peggy) of Bellis; 1 niece and 3 nephews; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Marie.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home in Smoky Lake, followed by a procession to St. Pokrova Orthodox Church of Edwand Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Elsie’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Park Memorial Smoky Lake 780-656-3839
Family-Owned Funeral Home And Crematorium
It is with great sadness that we announce to passing of Devon Allan Lay at the age of 59 years. Devon was a loving father, grandfather, son, uncle and friend to many.
Devon is survived by his children Amanda (Justyn) Hardstaff; Wyatt (Payton) Lay; April (Ninian) Jorge; and (former spouse) Terry; his grandchildren Elise, Reyna, Carver, and Sophia; his parents Norman and Elsie Lay; sister Laurie (Dave) Hesson; brothers Blaine (Angie) Lay; Brent Lay; nephew Tanner (Hannah) Lay; along with numerous aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
A private memorial service will be held in Golden Ridge, SK at a later date.
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This free community paper is a vital force in our community. We live here, we work here, our kids attend school here, we shop here, and we love it here. Because we feel so connected, we want everyone to feel the same way. That’s why we offer the best our community has to offer each issue. We invite you to strengthen our community by shopping locally, being involved, and supporting each other. We do.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Julia Dolejsi grew up at and took her schooling at Two Hills. Now, she has been attending music studies at MacEwan University for the past two years. She will be starting a degree in Child and Youth Care this year, where she will become a child life specialist and be able to help with music therapy in hospitals and other settings.
Julia shared that she is excited to go back to school to see her friends again. “I am enjoying living in the City of Edmonton and have been enjoying my different therapy and activity classes so far, which I studied with my music studies. Now, I will be taking this more in-depth.
Julia went on to say she wants to help children when they are going through a rough time in their lives.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Ten children learned about birds, saw a real bird nest, and created a bird puppet out of a paper bag at the Nature Sprouts program hosted by Vegreville Centennial Library in partnership with Kalyna Family Resource Network on August 13.
Library Programming Assistant Valerie Lowes and Spoke Cheryl Sorensen said they try to host a
session every season (but they had taken a break for the last few to refresh the program). Children and caregivers participate in different activities each day that include the theme of the day. “This session, we are doing Weather, Birds, Animals, and a ‘campout’. Children range from two to eight years old. We sing our Nature Sprouts song, have a story, an outside element (weather dependent), and a craft to bring home. This program helps children learn about the nature in and around their community.”
Mastering effective notetaking is essential to your success, whether you’re in high school, college or university. Try these simple tips to improve your technique.
Prepare your materials
Before class starts, gather everything you need, including pencils, highlighters, sharpeners, erasers, rulers and more.
Practice active listening
Eliminate distractions during the lesson. Listen carefully so you can pinpoint key information and jot it down. Don’t hesitate to ask questions for clarification on certain points.
Use abbreviations
Speed up your writing by using abbreviations and symbols. For example, write “b/c” instead of “because,” and use an asterisk to mark something important.
Write down only the essentials
Writing everything down is unnecessary and unhelpful. Instead, concentrate on the main ideas, key concepts, important dates and relevant examples.
Use visual aids
Add arrows, tables, geometric shapes, pictograms
or diagrams to illustrate relationships between concepts.
Structure your pages
Well-structured notes will help you better memorize and understand the information. Organize your notes with titles, subtitles and bullet points to create a clear layout. Leave spaces between sections to enhance readability.
Revise your notes
Spend a few minutes after class reviewing and completing your notes. Rephrase sections to improve clarity, if needed.
You’ll find that the more often you take notes, the better you’ll become.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Around 150 attendees expressed joy and fellowship at the joint service for North Pointe Community Church (NPCC) and Vegreville Alliance Church (VAC) at the Special Summer Church at Pysanka
Park (Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park) on August 17.
People were raising their hands to rejoice and praise when the North Pointe Worship Music Team sang lively songs.
Pastor Josh Whincup was the speaker who gave a poignant and meaningful sermon about how each
person has a mission that only they can fulfill. God tells us to let go of our fear and trust Him to accomplish it.
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good to do as a way of bringing people together who believe in the same thing: Jesus is the son of God and He died on a cross for our sins and rose again from the dead. “And we get to come together as two different churches and worship the same God who created the heavens and the Earth, and in the summer when the weather is nice, it’s just something kind of fun to be able to try and do together.”
Pastor Josh Whincup from VAC expressed that this was the second time their church got together. But last time it was during Holy Week and was joint in the fact that they had a Friday morning service for Good Friday at VAC and a Friday evening service at NPCC, but this is the first time that they have been
together in a mutual location. “The reason why we wanted to host this is that one of our values as a church is we want to focus on our neighbourhood, and part of that is we want to be a community with like-minded churches and organizations. So, Pastor Calvin and I spoke about this and realized we wanted to do it together, trying to accomplish a mission for Jesus in Vegreville.”
Everyone then stayed for a bountiful picnic of hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Attendees commented that they enjoyed the service. It was good and inspirational.
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Dan Tabak, and his wife, MJ live in Edmonton where they own and operate Canada Security Service / Alberta Pardons, but they have an affinity for Vegreville.
Dan developed a desire to enter into ownership with this Alberta Elite Junior Hockey League team after, visiting Vegreville many times and spending time with the kids at the Pysanka Park. They have now also been there more recently, and love the peaceful and well-natured community.
Dan explained, “I have been involved in hockey for many years. I have been on many boards within Hockey Edmonton and Hockey Alberta. I was the President of St Matthew’s (KC) hockey in Edmonton for six years. I was the Vice President of KC Hockey in Edmonton and Novice Director with Hockey Edmonton. My son has played hockey since he was five years old, and only when he grew older, I coached him as either a head coach or an assistant coach.
Dan went on to express that Bryan Brown and Gatlin Church had been talking about the Vipers, and were hoping to re-establish the hockey team. “Gatlin then approached me and MJ and talked to us about the wonderful opportunity Bryan was looking to provide. I talked with Bryan and with Dan
from the Arena, and we immediately saw the passion that there is in Vegreville and knew that we wanted to get involved and bring a hockey opportunity to Vegreville. We understand that there is Jr B hockey, and at no time are we going to try, and take away any opportunity for that team.”
Dan said MJ and himself, along with our new GM and Head Coach, Kevin Henry, are looking forward to having the Vegreville Vipers hockey team be community-driven and involved, and to work-
ing with volunteers and businesses to continue to be a lasting part of the community that Bryan Brown had started.
“Our goal is to maintain a strong, viable relationship with Vegreville through community involvement, service, and sport. We are dedicated to making a positive impact and giving back to the community by working alongside local businesses and organizations.
We hope to have the Vegreville Vipers Hockey program continue to model and reinforce a professional atmosphere and attitude to ensure a positive experience for our fans, players, supporters, corporate partners, and the community as a whole.”
