Santa’s helpers from L-R: Darlene Lambert, Shelley Welk, Santa Claus, Karen Ziegler, and Grant Rangers. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
WHAT’S INSIDE
Alberta RCMP Media Group Submitted
Vegreville RCMP are advising the public that there has been an increase in the number of “Grandparent Scams” reported to the Detachment. These scams are also referred to as “Emergency Scams” or “Grandchild” scams.
These scams often involve a phone call being placed to the victim claiming a loved one is in trouble with the courts or law enforcement, and a payment is needed to help them. The suspects will often pretend to be a police officer, judge, or family member. Suspects will usually ask for cash, however more recently they have been asking for payment by Bitcoin and gift cards.
Vegreville RCMP want to remind citizens of the following:
• Never send or give money to anyone you don’t know or haven’t confirmed their identity
• Bail is always paid in person at a courthouse or correctional centre, and is never in the form of gift cards or BitCoin
• If a person claims to be a police officer or judge, call that police service or court house directly to confirm the situation and identity of the caller
• Never give out personal information over the phone or online to someone you don’t know
• If you receive a call from someone saying they are a friend or family mem-
Vegreville RCMP Warn Public of Increase in “Grandparent Scams”
ber and they need emergency money, hang up and call them yourself to ensure the person is who they say they are. Fraudsters have the ability to change their caller id information to say anything they want. With new technology, there are also applications that can mimic the voice of anyone.
Police are asking the public to speak to their friends and family, of all ages, about these scams to help spread awareness and education. Though these particular scams have historically been aimed at the elderly, the age of victims is now a broad range from young teenagers, young adults, to the elderly.
If you have fallen victim to this or any other scam, please contact your local police, as well as the Canadian AntiFraud Centre (www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or 1-888-495-8501). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
Alberta RCMP Shares Online Safety Tips
Alberta RCMP Media Group
Submitted
As the holiday season approaches, the Alberta RCMP is sharing online safety tips. Though the internet and social media have become commonplace, it’s important to remember that online activities can have real life consequences.
To help stay safe online, keep the following in mind:
Parents of youth should also keep the following in mind:
• Create an open dialogue: Let your children know they can come to you to discuss their online life. Make them aware of the risks of being online, including cyberbullying, sextortion, and inappropriate content.
• Rules: Establish clear boundaries for screen time and online activity. It can be helpful to keep computers and other devices in shared spaces to allow for supervision.
• Post wisely: Keep personal details to a minimum and enable privacy settings on social media sites to limit who has access to your information.
• Turn off location services: Only share your location with those you know and trust.
• Do the right thing: Online cyberbullying, harassment, or threats can have very real and even criminal consequences.
• Friend requests: Only accept friend request from people you know. Not everyone is who
• they appear to be online.
• Age restrictions: Use parental control software to ensure your child or teen is accessing appropriate content.
• Images: Only share images you’re comfortable with being public and remaining public. Once something has been shared, it could go anywhere and live online even after deleting.
• Scams: Be cautious of suspicious links, emails, and attachments, and avoid giving information to untrustworthy websites.
If you believe you may be a victim of fraud, or are currently being targeted by fraud, please report it to your local law enforcement and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501. Instances of compromised personal and/or financial information should be reported to your bank and credit card company. To learn more about the various types of frauds and scams, please visit the CAFC’s scam webpage.
For more cybercrime prevention information and resources, please follow us on Facebook @RCMPinAlberta, X @ RCMPAlberta, and on YouTube @RCMP-GRC Alberta.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN TOGETHERWECANMAKEITHAPPEN
Do big cities support OUR local sports teams, children’s activities, fairs, cultural events & more? Of course not! So who does? Local merchants are the same people who act as coaches, volunteers & more. These merchants donate money & many hours and a great deal of effort to building a stronger & better community for everyone.
Thanks for shopping in Vegreville. The following businesses are concerned about the FUTURE OF VEGREVILLE
Adam’s No Frills
780-603-2600
Agriterra Equipment
780-632-2514
Canadian Tire
780-632-2601
County of Minburn
780-632-2082
Ernie’s AutoBody
780-632-3011
Finelines Professional Painting and Decorating
780-991-1986
G&R Sand & Gravel Ltd.
780-632-1569
HCL Site Services
780-632-9723
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk
780-632-6840
Kal Tire
780-632-6688
Lakeland Power Co-op
780-632-6112
Love’s Custom Meats
780-632-2700
OK Tire
780-632-2388
Rocky Mountain Equipment
780-632-6677
Royal Canadian Legion
780-632-3900
Rona / Vantage Builders
780-632-2119 / 780-632-3422
The Brick Vegreville
780-632-6100
Twin Lakes Ready-Mix & Aggregates
780-632-7787
Vegreville Auto Body
780-632-2445
Vegreville & District Co-op
780-632-2884
Vegreville Dental Centre
780-632-3368
Vegreville Drug Mart
780-632-7660
Vegreville Family Dental
780-632-3912
Vegreville Home Hardware
780-632-3388
Vegreville Mechanical
780-632-4140
Vegreville Plumbing & Heating
780-632-2275
Vito’s Steak & Pizza and Sports Lounge
780-632-3999
VM Systems
780-632-2859
Vegreville News Advertiser
780-632-2861
Webb’s Machinery
780-632-6772
Shoot Fast, Play Loose
Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion
The phrase “shoot fast, play loose” has been used in many sports contexts such as basketball, lacrosse and golf, and has even been used when discussing video games. It likely became more famous due to a line in the TV show Grey’s Anatomy. It’s normally meant to describe a style of play with an emphasis on speed, spontaneity and lack of hesitation. Move fast and worry about the details later.
Some business people share a similar view where moving fast is an asset vs “paralysis by analysis” whereby someone fails to act because they are too busy trying to figure out how not to fail. It is argued that if you move forward, even if the results are not perfect, you are further ahead and can act on the new data. It makes me think of the “rapid disassembly” that occurs when SpaceX has a problem during testing.
In private business, that approach can have merit, but one would hope that government would be a little more measured when it comes to spending our tax dollars. It is there that I think we need to find a suitable middle ground.
The most recent example of another colossal failure on the part of government comes in the form of Alberta’s Laboratory Services and the Auditor General of Alberta’s report on the contract with DynaLIFE.
As described by the report released by the Auditor General, in late 2019, Alberta Health Services (AHS) began the process to outsource community laboratory services for the provincial healthcare system. This led to a $4.8 billion contract signed with DynaLIFE Dx (DynaLIFE) in May 2022, with service delivery scheduled to begin in December 2022. Eight months later, in August 2023, AHS terminated the agreement at the request of DynaLIFE’s owners.
Following inquiries from Albertans and the significant public money involved, an examination was initiated to go over the procurement processes related to the contract with DynaLIFE.
In my attempt to find a descriptive word that was printable, I came across a few that felt appropriate yet not overtly offensive. The military euphemism of Charlie Foxtrot was good, but SNAFU, FUBAR and one I had not heard before but quite like… Omnishambles. Omnishambles; an informal British term for a situation that has been comprehensively mismanaged. That about sums up what the Auditor General’s report had to say.
The roughly 45 page report is actually an easy read. Highlights of the report are broken down in a summary under the following categories:
- Governance and Accountability
- Procurement Initiation
- Request for Proposal
- Due Diligence
- Negotiation
- Transition and Contract Monitoring
- Termination
- Cost to Alberta Taxpayers
For obvious reasons, I can’t cram 45 pages into this small pace but, if you are so inclined, you can read the full report or the much shorter 4-page news release here: https://www.oag.ab.ca/reports/
The reports reads like a recipe for how to completely botch a project crossed with one about mismanaging taxpayer money with a pinch of hubris and a dash of ignorant bliss.
A few items that jumped out for me were:
“AHS staff reported feeling discouraged from voicing concerns with the department due to fear of repercussions.”
“AHS continued with the procurement despite knowing that the main objective of cost savings was likely unattainable.”
“Between 2013 and 2023, Alberta taxpayers paid $125 million in non-value-added costs for government-initiated laboratory procurements that were abandoned or unsuccessful.”
And finally, “In addition, $32 million was paid by AHS to acquire DynaLIFE’s remaining assets and liabilities at fair value following the termination of its contract (2023).”
The worst part of this entire debacle is that there will be no consequences. MLAs will vote to give themselves pay raises, executives at AHS will get their annual bonuses and taxpayers will continue to foot the bill. As long as it’s our money, fast and loose is a pretty easy policy.
Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
Making Christmas Merry for Everyone
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
The joy of giving was evident at the Canadian Tire Store in Vegreville during a Christmas Toy Drive held on November 22.
The Jolly Man in Red gave out candy canes to all the children who came with their families.
Vegreville Christmas Bureau volunteers Karen Ziegler and Shelley Welk mentioned that the Co-owners of Canadian Tire, Grant Ranger, and his wife, Ashley Baye Ranger, facilitated this toy collection.
Ranger expressed that their theme this year is Making Christmas Great for Everyone. The staff at their store wanted to do everything they could to raise awareness about the Christmas Bureau.
The most popular toys that have been donated so far include a variety of items, such as puzzles, games, and gifts for teenagers. Additionally, Loblaws has contributed some pet toys for the holidays.
“The goal is to help people get into the Christmas spirit. We want to support what the volunteers are doing for the Christmas Bureau, as it is phenomenal!
With toys and cash donations, the event brought in $2,000 for Vegreville Christmas Bureau,” Ranger added.
Main photos: Children greeting Santa. Inset: Karen Ziegler & Shelley Welk collecting donations for Santa and the Vegreville Christmas Bureau. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
90 Years Ago – November 27, 1935
Mr. Cooke of the coal dock is transferred to Battle and will be leaving on Saturday to operate the pump station there.
A monthly auction sale to which country folk would be invited to bring the odd implement that had outgrown its usefulness, or the occasional piece of household furniture, is projected for Vegreville in the immediate future if plans laid at the Chamber of Commerce last Monday work out. The special market day, as it would be called, would be featured not only by the auction sale but also by the merchants offering special bargains and possibly would be terminated by a free dance at night. The auction sale would not of course apply to those who wished to sell out, but would simply be a convenience to those farmers who had some article or articles for which they had no further use.
Several moose and buffalo will be shipped from Alberta to Germany to improve the native game.
Mrs. Watts, who has resided in the district for the past two years, in charge of the Gould household, left last week with her little daughter for England. Mrs. Watts will return to Vegreville in the spring.
75 Years Ago – November 29, 1950
The new Ranfurly curling rink will be opened for use next week, said the president of the club, George Erickson.
At a recent meeting of the Students’ Union Executive, a staff member for the production of the high school yearbook, “Memoirs” of V.H.S., was elected. Co-editors Beatrice Hayter and June Cucheron are heading the project. A staff of 20 students is handling the various departments under their direction.
President of the Lavoy Curling Club, Mike Karriam, informs the Observer that the Lavoy Club intends to make good the offer of “Old Man Winter’s” early appearance with an early start in this year’s curling activities. Presently, only one sheet of ice is available for the eight to ten rinks that have been formed for the draws scheduled to get underway.
The Vegreville High School Curling Club executive for the new season is as follows; President – Bill Pidruchney; Secretary – Orest Ulan, and Treasurer – Zelda Vinsky.
In Belgium, pigeon racing is compared with baseball as a national sport. In an average package, there are approximately 93 yards of spaghetti.
Tornados sometimes rise and fall. This accounts for the irregularity of their damage patterns.
50 Years Ago – November 27, 1975
Official openings of new buildings are usually marked by the customary ribbon-cutting ceremony. This was not the case when Revelstoke opened its new lumber, Building, and Home Improvement Centre in Vegreville. Instead of trimming a ribbon, the Vice-President of Revelstoke, Jack Hall of Calgary, and Mayor Virgil Moshansky trimmed through a large log with a buck saw.
At a recent awards ceremony in Calgary, Premier Peter Lougheed presented 181 Alberta Achievement Awards for people who had contributed to the province’s cultural life. Included in the group was David Tutt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Tutt of Vegreville, who was recognized for his contribution to music.
The official opening of Innisfree’s newest restaurant, The Old Coffee House, took place last week. Mayor Nick Bohaichuk cut the ribbon along with owner Dan White. Linda and Howard Ganske of Cartright, Man. were in Royal Park to help Linda’s folks, Reg and Mabel with their opening last weekend. Things are in full swing with the pumps working and the lunch counter ready to go so be sure to stop in for a snack and rest a bit.
25 Years Ago – November 28, 2000
Lillian Ruptash of Vegreville and Irv Pineau of Cold Lake were appointed to the Lakeland College Board of Governors last week. They were each appointed to a three-year term.
Vegreville Composite High School Cougars senior girls volleyball team returned from provincial 2A competition with bronze medals on the weekend.
Vegreville RCMP Constables Fritz Lydom and Mike Astle presented Anne Soldan with an appreciation plaque upon her retirement as a Justice of the Peace. Ann was a JP for the past 22 years.
Vegreville Public Library celebrated its 80th anniversary last Monday night with an annual general meeting. Elected for 2001 were Richard Coleman, Chairman: Barbara Morris, Vice-Chair: and Sandra Cherniawsky, Secretary.
Members of the Vegreville Karate-Do Club traveled to the annual Karate Championship in Lloydminster recently, returning with 24 medals.
Kate McIver, a former St. Mary’s High School student now attending the University of Alberta, has been awarded a Girl Guide of Canada Alberta Council scholarship. The $500 award was one of 10 presented in October throughout the province.
The new Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce executives are: President, Orest Hlus; Pat-President – Ben Weibe; 1st Vice-President – Curtis Palichuk; 2nd Vice-President, Ted Trousese; 3rd VicePresident – Brenda Wyllie.
Letters Welcomed
The Peak-Oil Narrative has Collapsed
Husain Syed Troy Media Columnist
After years of confidently predicting that global oil demand was on the verge of collapsing, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has now reversed course—a stunning retreat that shatters the peak-oil narrative and rewrites the outlook for oil-producing regions such as Alberta.
For years, analysts warned that an oil glut was coming. Suddenly, the tide has turned. The Paris-based IEA, the world’s most influential energy forecasting body, is stepping back from its long-held view that peak oil demand is just around the corner.
The IEA reversal is a strategic boost for Alberta and a political complication for Ottawa, which now has to reconcile its climate commitments with a global outlook that no longer supports a rapid decline in fossil fuel use or the doomsday narrative Ottawa has relied on to advance its climate agenda.
Alberta’s economy remains tied to long-term global demand for reliable, conventional energy. The province produces roughly 80 per cent of Canada’s oil and depends on resource revenues to fund a significant share of its provincial budget. The sector also plays a central role in the national economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and contributing close to 10 per cent of Canada’s GDP when related industries are included.
That reality stands in sharp contrast to Ottawa. Prime Minister Mark Carney has long championed net-zero timelines, ESG frameworks and tighter climate policy, and has repeatedly signalled that expanding long-term oil production is not part of his economic vision. The new IEA outlook bolsters Alberta’s position far more than it aligns with his government’s preferred direction.
Globally, the shift is even clearer. The IEA’s latest World Energy
Outlook, released on Nov. 12, makes the reversal unmistakable. Under existing policies and regulations, global demand for oil and natural gas will continue to rise well past this decade and could keep climbing until 2050. Demand reaches 105 million barrels per day in 2035 and 113 million barrels per day in 2050, up from 100 million barrels per day last year, a direct contradiction of years of claims that the world was on the cusp of phasing out fossil fuels.
A key factor is the slowing pace of electric vehicle adoption, driven by weakening policy support outside China and Europe. The IEA now expects the share of electric vehicles in global car sales to plateau after 2035. In many countries, subsidies are being reduced, purchase incentives are ending and charging-infrastructure goals are slipping. Without coercive policy intervention, electric vehicle adoption will not accelerate fast enough to meaningfully cut oil demand.
The IEA’s own outlook now shows it wasn’t merely off in its forecasts; it repeatedly projected that oil demand was in rapid decline, despite evidence to the contrary. Just last year, IEA executive director Fatih Birol told the Financial Times that we were witnessing “the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era.” The new outlook directly contradicts that claim.
The political landscape also matters. U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House shifted global expectations. The United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement, reversed Biden-era climate measures and embraced an expansion of domestic oil and gas production. As the world’s largest economy and the IEA’s largest contributor, the U.S. carries significant weight, and other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom, have taken steps to shore up energy security by keeping existing fossil-fuel capacity online while navigating their longer-term transition plans.
The IEA also warns that the world is likely to miss its goal of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 °C over pre-industrial levels. During the Biden years, the IAE
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Generosity Leads to Job Growth
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Besides giving a chance to have a quick snack, vending machine operations can give a double dose of happiness.
VALID Association had about six vending machines around the Town of Vegreville in 2020. Earlier this year, they purchased another seven vending machines from a local business. Then, in recent months, a generous community member donated another six to eight machines to their operations. They now have 22 vending machine scattered around town.
VALID Executive Director Lana Syms shared that they thought it would be good to show the community that their social enterprise is growing, because of their acquisition, and the generosity of said community member, who wished to remain anonymous.
“It’s good for the community to know that we are responsible for the majority of the machines everyone sees around town.
Many of our individuals are employed in our vending machine operations at any given time, working alongside their employment coaches, and they love it!
They get to be out and about in the community, communicating with people in the businesses, customers who buy from the machines and generally just being seen about town.
This is a very popular employment program with our individuals as it’s not as physically demanding as working at the Pot O Gold store, doing snow removal or apartment cleaning. It is fun for them!” Syms added.
Wayne Antoniuk and Kyle Austin were the individuals working with VALID Program Coordinator
Karen Streets on November 24.
Wayne said, “I like this job because I have a good time doing it. It is easy to put the treats in the machine.”
Kyle expressed that he enjoys doing this work because he gets to go out and see people. “I like to go to all the different locations.”
L-R: Karen Streets, Wayne Antoniuk, and Kyle Austin at work.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Vegreville Library Funding Detailed in Five Year Summary
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Recent questions regarding funding to the Vegreville Centennial Library were addressed directly during the Nov. 24 town council meeting.
Meghan Saskiw, Corporate Services Director for the Town of Vegreville, presented a five-year summary of library
costs, funding, reserves and appropriation.
In Saskiw’s Memorandum to Council, she stated that the summary includes: actual operating results compared to approved budgets, library reserve balances, building-related actual costs compared to budget allocations, local appropriation costs, and total Town of Vegreville costs on a per-capita basis.
“For consistency and transparency, all per-capita calculations have been based on a population of 5,709, aligned with the 2019 municipal census figures.
It is important to note that local appro-
Five-year summary. (Town of Vegreville/Submitted Graphic)
priation costs were not historically reported on a consistent basis. For many years, the library appropriation was presented as a fixed $60,000 for building costs and $6,000 for accounting services. In 2020, this portion of the reporting was omitted entirely. Beginning in 2021, the Town transitioned to reporting the actual cost of the library building along with $6,000 for accounting services, which includes bi-weekly payroll processing, accounts payable support, financial statement preparation, and the preparation of annual library grant and registered charity returns.
Applying this single, consistent methodology allows year-over-year funding trends and actual financial performance to be evaluated more accurately, without distortion from changing reporting approaches or varying cost allocations. Council, library representatives, and members of the public have expressed differing perspectives regarding how appropriations should be calculated and interpreted. The information presented is intended to clearly demonstrate how each metric was derived, provide transparency on the underlying assumptions, and align all reported figures to a consistent comparative basis. By presenting the financial data in this format, Administration’s goal is to provide Council with an objective foundation for discussion, reduce ambiguity surrounding calculations, and support an informed and constructive path forward.”
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Councillor Lisa Gegolick stated, “I think from a bird’s eye view, this is just as much about the process as it is about the numbers we’re dealing with, and I think I can anticipate that that October meeting that nobody here understood the level of involvement that would com from the community, which is a fantastic thing. I think there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. But should we find ourselves in this position again, I think it’s fair to say that we would do our best to get in front of it, and by having these very clear numbers and explanations and descriptions available, not just to the public, but ourselves as well, because we had to ask many questions and do a lot of digging and had to lay it out like this.
Coun. Gegolick added, “I think that people have a hard time understanding local appropriation and total local appropriation, and whether or not to include the cost of running the facility into the numbers the town is providing to run the services and programs at the library.”
Mayor Tim MacPhee said, the intent of the summary is to get the “right information” to people in the community. “For the last couple of weeks, we have seen some crazy numbers, some crazy attitudes towards council and closing the library. None of this is true. What you see here are numbers from our audited financial statements and a projection of what the budget costs will be this year.”
MacPhee noted that the “actual numbers” are in the agenda package. MacPhee also responded to some of the points made in letters from residents Jim Schieck, Paul Casey, David Berry and Becky Ziegler. All of the letters are included in the Nov. 24 council meeting agenda package.
MacPhee was asked to apologize to the community for his words and actions at the Nov. 10 council meeting. That request was contained in Ziegler’s letter, who stated that MacPhee spoke with disrespect and belittled library supporters who were in attendance at that meeting. She also wanted a show of support to work together with the library board.
MacPhee responded in part, by stating, “I’m sorry Mrs. Ziegler that you feel this way, and I’ll be the first to admit that I am not much of a politician. I am very blunt and I always start with the Library Funding - CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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truth. I think after watching my comments later, that I think you could see the frustration that that was growing in my voice. I wasn’t trying to talk down to anybody…I am sorry to all those that were here, and that were watching that my frustration broke through.” MacPhee added, “We don’t feel the library is an enemy, but in 13 years I’ve been on this council, 13 budgets I put together, helped put together, this is the skinniest budget I’ve ever seen.” MacPhee said the town has had communication with the library board, and expressed his hope they can “come to a level of funding that works for both parties.”
Christmas
2025
Shopping + Double Stamp Day (until 6 PM)
Coca - Cola Holiday Truck (co-op) (5 - 7 PM)
Countdown To Light - Up (5:55 PM)
Parade (6:00 PM)
Hot Chocolate - $2 Or Food Bank Donation (5 - 6:30 PM)
(All Activities 6:30-8:30pm)*Bring A Food Bank Donation
Pictures With Santa Cookie Decorating
Letters To Santa
Christmas Carols - Debbie Fedoruk’s Music Studio Bouncy Castles + Inflatable Games
(Both Activities 6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Toonie Public Swim Free Public Skate
Thank you for your support
Carla’s Cuts - Hot Chocolate, Cookies & Popcorn - Plus A Draw For A Basket!
Chin’s Restaurant - Spring Roll Samples, 10% Off Orders $48 Or More!
Hair By VJ - 15 - 20% Off All Product!
Lakeland Employment Services - Hot Chocolate & Coffee.
CIBC - Decorate Store Front Vegmin Learning Society - Decorate Storefront, Free Swag
2025 Winter Machinery & Feed Consignment Auction
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Two Hills believes in customer service – the foundation of that service is our employee base. Currently the following opportunity is
TAXATION CLERK – FULL TIME
Find job opportunities at: https://thcounty.ab.ca/employment
The County of Two Hills provides a competitive compensation package to successful candidates. We thank all applicants, but only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.
Resumes with a cover letter may be submitted in person or Emailed to the Selection Committee at: lellingham@th.county.ab.ca
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A Time to Care
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Kindness is multigenerational! Children seemed to enjoy the craft activity and the play equipment at the Stay and Play session at Kalyna Family Resource NetworkVegreville and Area on November 21. Spoke Programmer Cheryl Sorensen shared that the theme was “Helping Hands in the Community,” where the children created inspirational cards
(happy cards) that will be given to seniors, to be distributed with meals through the Meals on Wheels program from FCSS.
“This is meant to bring happiness to the seniors, and it helps kids understand that it is important to have a connection with seniors and make others happy. A smile or a kind word can go a long way.”
There were also donations available from Vegreville Food Bank for families to select from food and items that the food bank’s clients do not need.
PUBLIC NOTICE
County Of Minburn No. 27
PUBLIC SALE OF LAND
(Municipal Government Act)
Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the County of Minburn No. 27 will offer for sale, by public auction, in the office of the County of Minburn No. 27, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta on Thursday, December 4, 2:00 p.m.
The parcels will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
This land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis and the County of Minburn No. 27 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, 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 or conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by the County of Minburn No. 27.
Terms: The purchase price is payable by 10% deposit on the date of the public auction with the balance payable within 30 days. GST may apply to all applicable lands sold at the public auction.
Payment Options: E-transfer, Option Pay, certified cheque or bank draft
The County of Minburn No. 27 may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.
Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.
Pat
FARM LANDS
LANDS: NE-26-52-17-W4th
containing 160 Acres, more or less
Excepting thereout all mines and minerals
LOCATION: from Highway 16 – 3 miles south on RR171. Third quarter south of Twp 530 on the west side Lamont County, Alberta.
POSSESSION: 12 noon on December 15, 2025
CONTACT: Tender packages can be picked up or emailed. Please call Kuzyk Law Office at 780-632-4552 OR email: maryann@kmlawyers.net
DEADLINE: Tenders to be completed on the form provided in the tender package and must be received at: Kuzyk Law Office Postal Drawer 929 5038 – 50 Avenue VEGREVILLE, AB T9C 1S1
No later than 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Tenders will be opened at Kuzyk Law Office At 2:05pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Tenders will NOT be opened in public
County Of Two Hills No. 21
Proposed Redistricting: NE 19 53 12 W4
A Public Hearing concerning Bylaw 6-2025 will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the County of Two Hills Office, 4818 50 Avenue, Two Hills, Alberta. The purpose of Bylaw 6-2025 is to redistrict NE 19 53 12 4 from Intensive Campground (IC) District to Agricultural (A) District to reflect the closure of a recreational use (moto-cross track) and the return of the land to agricultural use. Below is a sketch of NE 19 53 12 4.
A copy of Bylaw 6-2025 may be reviewed and inspected on the County of Two Hills website, www.thcounty.ab.ca, or at the County Office in Two Hills (4818 – 50 Avenue) during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Submissions may be made by any person(s) who claim(s) to be affected by the Bylaw or from any other person whom Council agrees to hear. Any written submissions that are mailed, emailed, or delivered to the County of Two Hills, must be received no later than Friday November 28, 2025 (12:00 Noon), to be included in the agenda package and should be clearly marked 'Bylaw 6-2025'. Oral or written submissions may be made at the Public Hearing without prior notification to the County of Two Hills. Submissions will become part of the public record and, as such, will be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For further information in respect to Bylaw 6-2025 or to make representation regarding the bylaw please contact:
It is fun to decorate cards. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
A great playing experience. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
A great playing experience. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Vegreville 4-H Multi Club Report
Hayley Geleta Club Reporter.
The Vegreville 4-H Multi Club had a lot of fun at our Halloween party at the Vegreville Aquatic centre. Members played board games and had some snacks in the studio. Playing games was a great chance for us to get to know all members a little more! After board games, we went swimming in the pool. We were lucky to have the water slide, wibit and climbing wall all open for us to play on. The members liked playing in the water with pool toys and racing on the Wibit. When I asked the members what their favorite part of the party was, they said it was board games and the Wibit. The Vegreville Aquatic Centre was a great host for our fun day!
Strengthening Connections Through Agrifood
Connect for Food Co-founders Perry Phillips and Keleigh Cormier, and Sanford (Sandy) Gleddie, The Little Potato Company. (Connect for Food/Submitted Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
‘Grow what we eat. Eat what we grow.’ This is a simple yet powerful message that drives Perry Phillips and Keleigh Cormier, Co-founders of Connect for Food.
Together, they share their passion for agriculture and food and have hosted a number of workshops and symposiums over the last several years. Their most recent offering was the 2025 Agrifood Connections - CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
(Vegreville 4-H Multi Club/Photos)
Agrifood Connector event hosted by Strathcona County on Nov. 3.
The event was well attended with more than 100 registrants. The focus was on making connections, building relationships, sharing knowledge, and exploring opportunities in the regional food system.
Two participants included Trudy Harrold, of Harrold Family Farms near Lamont, and Juanita Marois, Chief Executive Officer of Metis Crossing. Harrold commented, “I have been attending the meetings of Connect for Food for several years now, and have always found them inspiring and informative. I really appreciated the networking opportunities available at the symposium, and gleaned lots of good connections with other members of the “Connect for Food Circle”.
I was not able to stay for the whole day because of needing to be home to ship cattle, so I was sorry to miss out on the afternoon events. But, the lunch from The U-Turn Local Eatery & Kitchen was fantastic and reminded me again of how great local food can be!”
It was the first time Marois has attended a Connect
food industry.
Panelists included:
• Ron Erdmann, Owner, Erdmann’s Gardens and Greenhouses
• Jerrit Bouma, Owner, Bouma Quality Cuts
• Craig MacKenzie, President & Owner, Fresh Forward
• Kristina Schmidt, Regional Merchandising Manager for the Prairies, Gordon Food Services (GFS)
• Chef Paul Shufelt, Proprietor, Robert Spencer Hospitality Cormier noted that, “The CFF Exchange, fast-paced sessions designed to spark meaningful business connections across the supply-demand spectrum, was a highlight of the day and the CFF Showcase featured businesses, institutions, and organizations invested in the future of agrifood in the region.
Participants left with new insights, strengthened connections, and fresh perspectives on collaborative opportunities in Alberta’s food system.
The next phase of this Connect for Food Project will track outcomes and economic impacts resulting from the connections made with the ultimate goal of advancing a long-term agrifood initiative in the region.” Agrifood
for Food event, and said she wanted to attend because, “I wanted to learn more about what was happening in the Agrifood sector, and who is making it happen. Metis Crossing is building a bison herd and will be looking for ways to integrate into the Agrifood system of northeast Alberta and this is a good step to connect further.”
As far as take aways from the event? Marois replied, “I listened a lot. The presentation on the Little Potato company and the importance of a value driven organization, and building slowly have resonated with me. The critical role of a simple brand.”
The keynote presentation, “Small Potatoes, Big Realities,” delivered by Sanford (Sandy) Gleddie, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Business Development at The Little Potato Company, offered valuable insights into scaling agribusinesses and navigating the challenges of a competitive market, stated Cormier.
A CFF Panel discussion offered diverse perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing Alberta’s agri-
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Aaron Geiger, of Pitchfork Gardens, and Kevin Kisilevich, Go East of Edmonton were two local participants at the event. (Connect for Food/Submitted Photo)
Rotary
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
‘Service Above Self’ is the motto of Rotary Club International. It reflects the core philosophy of unselfish volunteer service.
The Rotary Club of Vegreville exemplifies that motto through a variety of initiatives, including the club’s most recent donation to St. Joseph’s General Hospital of a specialized examination bed designed to facilitate echocardiograms, which are ultrasound scans of the heart.
Club President Rhonda Manz said, “These beds are designed with ergonomic features to make patient positioning easier and more comfortable, ensuring both patient comfort and optimal imaging. The bed will help both the sonographer performing the exam as well as the patient having the exam.”
Manz pointed out the key reasons for providing this type of assistance include:
● Addressing Local Needs: Our Rotary club identify specific needs within our community and leverage local
Rick Rutter, Rhonda Manz, Julie Thompson, Renee Senko, Patti Johnston, Brian Match. (Rotary Club of Vegreville/Submitted Photo)
expertise to find appropriate solutions.
● Improving Healthcare Access and Quality: Our Club would like to work to expand access to quality healthcare, especially for vulnerable populations, and supply training and vital medical equipment to healthcare providers.
Club President Rhonda Manz explained that, “These beds are designed with ergonomic features to make patient positioning easier and more comfortable, ensuring both patient comfort and optimal imaging. The bed will help both the sonographer performing the exam as well as the patient having the exam.
The bed cost approximately $12,000. We used ongoing fundraising efforts to purchase the bed that includes: Wine Survivor, Lobsterfest, working a casino, and selling Grey Cup tickets.”
The idea to provide support for the examination bed came following a presentation from Lyndsay Rypien, Site Administrator for St. Joseph’s General Hospital. “She mentioned they were concentrating on the cardiac/heart clinic. We asked what our club could do to help and she suggested the echocardiogram bed,” noted Manz.
Rypien stated, “On behalf of St. Joseph’s, we are extremely grateful to both Covenant Foundation for supporting the purchase of the echocardiogram and
Vegreville Rotary Club for donating the specialized echo bed. Having full-service cardiac facilities in Vegreville strengthens health care in our community by improving access for residents to support health and healing closer to home.
The new equipment enables St. Joseph’s to perform echocardiograms in addition to general ultrasounds, which we have done for many years. Echocardiograms are ordered to evaluate both the heart’s structure and function and to assess symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath and diagnose and monitor conditions such as valve disease or heart failure. This is a common test ordered by physicians and is safe and noninvasive for the patient. Offering heart ultrasounds in the community reduces the number of people needing to travel to Edmonton or other larger cities for the exam.
The ergonomic echo bed has also been a key component for providing this service, it has special features to make it more comfortable for the patient and more ergonomic for both the sonographer and equipment. We received the echocardiogram in August 2025 and began using it for general ultrasound exams upon receipt. We performed our first echocardiogram or heart ultrasound on November 12, 2025.”
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Ultrasound of the heart.
(Rotary Club of Vegreville/Submitted Photo)
The sonographer explains the benefits of the specialized examination bed.
(Rotary Club of Vegreville/Submitted Photo)
Loving
December 18, 1949 - December 3, 2021
THE BROKEN CHAIN
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Sad are the hearts that love you;
Silent are the tears that fall.
Living here without you is the hardest part of all.
You did so many things for us.
Your heart was kind and true and when we needed someone, we could always count on you.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but God calls us one by one, THE CHAIN will link again.
Forever loved and forever in our hearts, Shirley
David & Stephanie
Darren & Tammy
Dustin
Donovan & Breanne
And All Your Grandchildren
EDWARD BILYK
November 28, 1991
Those we love Never go away
They walk beside us Even on this day Unseen, unheard But always near Still loved, still missed And very dear.
Loving wife, Anne Children, Audrey, Glenn (Tineke), Joe (Caren) Six Grand-children, Curtis, Brett, Adam, Dan, Evan, Patricia Nine Great-grandchildren, Kai, Zachary, Eva, Kinsey, Erin, Brynley, Avery, Anna & Beck-Daniel
You’re Forever In My Heart Dear Husband David Rattray
For all you were to me in life And all the joy you brought, Your memory is with me in every single thought.
The pain I felt at losing you Will never go away, But knowing that you’re in my heart Helps me through each day. When you were here I always felt That nothing could go wrong
But you’re still my inspiration
And your memory keeps me strong. You were a remarkable man Dependable, loving and caring You were the centre of my world. You were one in a million to me. You made me laugh, and smile. You were my companion and my very best friend.
You were a wonderful blessed husband, father and grandfather.
I’m so blessed and grateful for the times we had together, your spirit is always with me.
Until we meet again in Heaven’s Gates Miss You So Much, Shirley
SHUKALEK, Alex
1924 - 2014
In Loving Memory of our beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather
In a quiet lonely graveyard, Where the gentle breezes flow, Lies the one we love so deeply, We lost eleven years ago.
The special times will not return, When we were all together.
But with the love held in our hearts, You will be with us forever.
We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain.
To walk with us through our lives, Until we meet again.
Remembering you is easy, We do it every day.
But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.
Forever loved and deeply missed. Love, wife Mary, children and grandchildren
In Loving Memory of Jeff Warawa
July 9, 1971 – December 4, 2008 and Jodi-Lynn Stone
October 4, 1959 – December 4, 2024
With deep love and remembrance, we honour two cherished members of our family, Jeff Warawa and Jodi Lynn Stone, who passed away on the same date— December 4th—sixteen years apart.
Jeff’s gentle nature, quiet strength, passion for hockey and farming and unwavering love for his two boys
Justin and Colby, continues to be a guiding light within our family.
Jodi, was known for strong spirit, sense of humour, amazing cooking skills and love for her husband Gerry and their little fur babies.
Although their journeys ended in different years, December 4th has become a day of shared remembrance — a day to honour their lives, their spirits, and the lasting imprint they leave behind.
Forever loved.
Always remembered.
From your loving family
Sawchuk
July 9, 1933 - November 26, 2019
Remember him with a smile today
He was not one for tears
Reflect instead on memories
Of all the happy years
Recall to mind the way he spoke
And all the things he said
His strength, his stance, the way he walked
Remember these instead
The good advice he’d give us
His eyes that shone with laughter
So much of him will never die
But live on ever after
As we loved you, so we miss you
In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always
Bringing many a silent a tear.
Loved and dearly missed by Violet and family
WACKO, Edward John
September 11, 1930 – November 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Edward John Wacko at the age of 95 years.
Ed will forever be treasured as a devoted husband and an extraordinary father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. Even during his years of declining health, the presence of his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren could still bring a sparkle and a smile to his deep blue eyes.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Leona (née Eleniak); children, Gail and Ken (Patty); grandchildren, Brooke (Tyler), Drew (Kimberley), Rachel, and Brett; great-grandchildren, Vera, Gemma, and Aidan; and sister, Rose (Arnold) Lorenz, along with extended family and many dear friends.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary (née Olekshy) Wacko; parents-in-law, John and Frances (née Serink) Eleniak; brother, Bill and wife Solveig, and their children, Linda and Leona; brother, Jim and wife Verna; sister-in-law, Vivian Eleniak; and cousin, William Wasko and wife Clara.
Divine Liturgy was held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lamont, Alberta. Ed will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Our family extends heartfelt gratitude to the Home Instead caregivers who helped Leona care for Ed, allowing him to remain home for as long as possible. We also thank the compassionate staff of the Lamont Health Care Centre for their kindness in caring for Ed and supporting Leona, and offer sincere appreciation to Dr. El-Hajj for his gentle and dedicated medical care. In lieu of other tributes, donations in Ed’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta (alzheimer. ca/ab/en) or the Lamont Health Care Centre. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through parkmemorial.com.
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Orest October 23, 1936 – November 19, 2025
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025,
of 89 years.
Orest is survived by his loving wife Janet of 60 years; children Kevin (Carmel Mospanchuk), Kathryn (Frank) Eyben, and Elana (Craig) Brekkas; grandchildren Brooke (Douglas) Strowger, Josh (Tara) Eyben, Brett Brekkas (Colton Whiting), Ryley Brekkas (Phoebe Brown), Lauren Brekkas, Bethany Kolisniak and Jonah Kolisniak; brother Walter (Florence) Kolisniak; brotherin-law Douglas (Laurie) Hilton; sister-in-law Jacolyn Hilton; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Elena Kolisniak; siblings Anne (Steve) Elkow and Louis Lysakowski, Mary (Andrew) Lyzaniuk, Olga (Jack) Bromley, Rose (Robert) Mercer, Sophie (John) Lasek, Zenovia Kolisniak, Victoria (John) Werenka, Justine (Richard) Gilhome; and brother-inlaw Garth Hilton.
A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Vegreville United Church with Rev. Laureta Blondin officiating. Inurnment followed in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Autism Society of Canada” or charity of one’s choice.
To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com
AUTUMN
Vegreville, Alberta 780-603-5800
In
Memory of David Rattray
Photo (with orange hunting gear - crop out back guy) + Color Gordon (Gordzilla) Rosypal April 14, 1968 - November 28, 2020
Love remains in every heart touched, and you have touched many, Gordie. Missing you always.
Love, Karen, Meagan, Caiden, Kian, Cali and Duke
Peter
KOLISNIAK,
Orest Kolisniak of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age
OLSEN, Keith Marvin
March 6, 1936 – November 18, 2025
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Keith Olsen of Andrew, Alberta formerly of Morrin, Alberta passed away at the age of 89 years.
Keith is survived by his special friend Sherri Cholak; daughter Luanne (Augustine) Lamash and their children Samantha (Dave), Kathryn (J.J), and Andy (Katlyn); son Marvin (Shannon) Olsen and their children Kayleigh and Karter; granddaughter Sharalee Olsen (Jaeger Kult-Berdahl); thirteen great grandchildren Makenzie, Declan, Sarah, Blaire, Austin, Wyatt, Blake, Korbin, Connor, Carson, Dax, Wyatt and Levi; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia Ann Olsen; parents Christopher and Elvira; one son Murray; along with numerous brothers and sisters.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation.”
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maintained that reaching net-zero by mid-century required ending investment in new oil, gas and coal projects. That stance has now faded. Its updated position concedes that demand will not fall quickly enough to meet those targets.
Investment banks are also adjusting. A Bloomberg report citing Goldman Sachs analysts projects global oil demand could rise to 113 million barrels per day by 2040, compared with 103.5 million barrels per day in 2024, Irina Slav wrote for Oilprice.com. Goldman cites slow progress on net-zero policies, infrastructure challenges for wind and solar and weaker electric vehicle adoption.
“We do not assume major breakthroughs in low-carbon technology,” Sachs’ analysts wrote. “Even for peaking road oil demand, we expect a long plateau after 2030.” That implies a stable, not shrinking, market for oil.
OPEC, long insisting that peak demand is nowhere in sight, feels vindicated. “We hope … we have passed the peak in the misguided notion of ‘peak oil’,” the organization said last Wednesday after the outlook’s release.
Oil is set to remain at the centre of global energy demand for years to come, and for Alberta, Canada’s energy capital, the IEA’s course correction offers renewed certainty in a world that had been prematurely writing off its future.
Toronto-based Rashid Husain Syed is a highly regarded analyst specializing in energy and politics, particularly in the Middle East. In addition to his contributions to local and international newspapers, Rashid frequently lends his expertise as a speaker at global conferences. Organizations such as the Department of Energy in Washington and the International Energy Agency in Paris have sought his insights on global energy matters.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Crafting Original Ornaments
The spirit of Christmas shone on the faces of the children who participated in the first session of the ‘Deck the Halls’ Program at Vegreville Centennial Library on November 24.
Initially, Library Programmer Sarah DeCoste-MacLean read the book, ‘Why I Love Winter’ by Daniel Howarth.
The kids created Christmas ornaments with their handprints in clay, which they will be painting in the next session, and made some paper crafts.
There was also a place where children could write letters to Santa and drop
Crazy Laws
New Mexico
You cannot spell somebody's name incorrectly.
The e winner r for November r 26th h is Calvin Kuckartz of Vegreville
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them off. MacLean explained that this helps children’s fine motor skills, emotional, and cognitive development.
“This program also gets kids out into the community and allows them to socialize. Many members of the group are homeschooled.”
Storytime. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Enjoying the spirit of the season through art.
(Rosanne Fortier/ Photo)
Enjoying the spirit of the season through art. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Killam Wheat Kings at Vegreville Rangers
Bob Burke News Advertiser
The 1-14 Vegreville Rangers hosted the 3-11 Killam Wheat Kings on Friday night at the Wally Fedun arena in Vegreville.
It was a physical affair with a total of 98 minutes in penalties called.
Vegreville held strong until Killam opened the scoring 14 minutes in on a solo effort by Captain Jordan Gagnon who dominated with four goals and five points. Less than two minutes later, Vegreville evened things up on the power when Kaylum Roberts beat Killam starter Valentino Harson with helpers going to Ashton Butz and Owen Stemberger. Killam regained the one goal lead with 3:48 remaining in the first on an Aidan Borgel marker from Dylan Krutchen and Hayden Hogman. In the second period, Killam took a two goal lead just over a minute in with Drew Petiot scoring unassisted. Carter Ogrodnick brought the Rangers back to within one just 25 seconds later with assists going to Kaylum Roberts and Owen Stemberger. Killam took the game over from that point on, dominating with five straight goals before the second period came to an end. It started with Gagnon’s second goal 7:34 in with the
Killam’s Chance Reum scored a power play goal at 3:58 with helpers from Aiden Borgel and Jordan Gagnon. Killam went up by seven on the strength of an unassisted short handed effort by Dylan Krutchen at 5:47. Killam increased the lead to eight with Drew Petiot’s second of the night from Tanner Sheets and Hayden Hogman at 11:38. Jordan Gagnon completed the scoring with his fourth goal and fifth point of the night for the Wheat Kings at the 17:02 mark with assists going to Dylan Krutchen and Jordan Glasier.
A spirited third period saw 13 of the games 25 penalties called with four 10 minute misconducts handed out, three to Killam (Evan Golby, Sawyer Fee and Carson Leroux) and one to Vegreville’s Ashton Butz. Vegreville’s Carter Ogrodnick received a 10 minute unsportsmanlike misconduct late in the second period.
The final tally was 12 – 3 for the Wheat Kings with shots also favouring Killam 45-32.
Vegreville’s next home game will see the league’s second place Lloydminster Bandits in town.
single assist going to Dylan Kruchten. Next, Ethan Allen found the back of the net unassisted at the 13:27 mark followed by Evan Golby increasing the Killam lead to four with a goal at 15:36 assisted by Brady Parchoma. Gagnon netted his hat trick goal at the 17:40 mark with an assist to Dylan Krutchen during a two-man advantage.
Killam went up by six just nine seconds later on the strength of a power play marker by Tanner Sheets who
scored on a feed from Drew Petiot chasing Vegreville starting goalie Riley Warawa who was replaced by Andew Bezaire.
Lukas Myshaniuk got one back 53 seconds into the third period with assists to Tray Calliou and Ashton Butz but that would be Vegreville’s last of the night.
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Defensive zone action. (Bob Burke/Photo)
